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Update-date: Jun 05 2024

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Premium Delights! The Top 14 Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka

There are many delicious yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants in Osaka, the so-called "Kitchen of Japan". This article has carefully selected the very best from among these yakiniku restaurants, which all endeavor to serve wagyu beef of the highest quality. The extreme deliciousness will undoubtedly stir your emotions!

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1. Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi

Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi offers a unique dining experience with ingredients from all over Japan, grilled over an irori hearth with binchotan charcoal at your table. This reimagined traditional yakiniku style, Irori-yaki, features special skirt steak from Sayo-cho, Hyogo Prefecture. The restaurant also boasts an exquisite selection of sake from the Naohiko Noguchi Sake Research Institute and wines selected by a senior sommelier. The venue, styled like a warehouse, includes private rooms and table seating facing the kitchen. Enjoy delectable food in a setting adorned with Japanese paper wallpaper and Arita ware vessels.

Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi

Open: [Monday - Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm), [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 325m from Shinsaibashi Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, 3-minute walk
Address: 1F, BE'S50 Bldg., 1-16-32, Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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2. Niku Bakuren

Niku Bakuren, located minutes from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station in Kokubunji, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, is a yakiniku restaurant in a renovated old house. It offers a unique experience of Japanese black beef through various courses. The "Takumi Course" features Chateaubriand, the king of meats, while the "Waokanjiru Course" presents a blend of Japanese and Western flavors reflecting the four seasons. The restaurant's relaxed atmosphere is authentically Japanese, making it an excellent spot for international visitors.

Niku Bakuren

Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station on Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
Address: 2-2-28, Kokubunji, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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3. Nikusho Kakurega Yakiniku Sosomon Bettei

Nikusho Kakurega serves high-quality beef, primarily Yamagata beef, and operates as a members-only social spot at night. Reservations are required. Non-members can reserve for special lunches during the day. The restaurant specializes in rare, high-grade cuts, served raw or cooked to your preference. The "Premium Beef Wooden Box Course" offers the chance to savor the meat's original flavor with Iki salt, or you can enjoy "Sukiyaki for a limited time" in a small pot with yakiniku. The modern Japanese-style interior is ideal for intimate gatherings, anniversaries, or business entertainment.

Nikusho Kakurega Yakiniku Sosomon Bettei

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / [Tuesday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from JR Tsuruhashi Station / 2-minute walk from Exit 2, 5, or 7 of Tsuruhashi Station on the Sennichimae Line
Address: 1F, MaisonDePiaf, 19-19, Funahashi-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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4. Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin

Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin, located just a minute's walk from Nakatsu Station, is a certified Miyazaki beef restaurant. Miyazaki beef has won the Prime Minister's Award, the highest prize at Japan's National Wagyu Beef Proficiency Competitive Exhibition, for four consecutive years since 2007. The restaurant provides this award-winning beef at reasonable prices, aiming to share its exceptional taste with many people. The A5-ranked beef is carefully selected, stored at optimal temperature, and cut only after an order is placed. Seasoned with simple salt and pepper, customers can savor the beef's inherent flavor and subtle sweetness.

Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin

Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) [Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
Closed: Monday (If it falls on National Holiday, the following day will be closed.)
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Nakatsu Station on the Subway Midosuji Line / 7 minute walk from Nakatsu Station on the Hankyu Kobe Main Line
Address: 1F, Melody Heim Nakatsu Bldg.2, 112-11, Nakatsu, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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5. Yakiniku Tanmiya

Tanmiya, an adult yakiniku restaurant in Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, offers various dishes using A5-ranked Saga Beef. The interior, with luxurious dark brown wood and a glass-walled exterior, provides an exclusive hideaway-like setting with private rooms. The smokeless roaster ensures a smell-free environment. Perfect for dates, families, or business meetings, the restaurant offers a wide selection of courses. Enjoy premium shochu highballs made from regional fruits among other drinks. Experience a relaxing, luxurious meal in an extraordinary atmosphere at Tanmiya.

Yakiniku Tanmiya

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) *Food L.O. 11:30 pm
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from JR Fukushima Station on the Osaka Loop Line / 10-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on the JR Tozai Line
Address: 1-9-11, Oyodo-Minami, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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6. Jukusei Horumon Yamagatagyu Sumibiyakiniku Ushigatari

The company's commitment to Yamagata Mogami Beef from Yamaguchi Chikusan livestock company ensures the meat's deliciousness, considering factors like where and how the cattle are raised and what they eat. Particularly recommended is the "Yamagata Beef Fillet," the finest Wagyu beef that melts in your mouth, leaving a sweet taste. The restaurant also serves rare domestic Horumon (offal meat), which constitutes about 10% of Japan's distribution. The carefully cleaned and precooked Horumon is a favorite, as is the fresh "Hatsu Sashimi." The restaurant's cozy, woodsy atmosphere includes counter-seats and semi-private rooms. The Yakiniku's smell doesn't disturb, making it ideal for various occasions, from business meetings to romantic dates.

Jukusei Horumon Yamagatagyu Sumibiyakiniku Ushigatari

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on the JR Tozai Line. It is behind the Osaka Fukushima Post Office.
Address: 1-6-18, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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7. Private Room Yakiniku Wagyu Horumon Isshin

Isshin provides a variety of Japanese black beef under the "luxury casual" concept at reasonable prices. The menu's highlight is the "Chateaubriand," a rare cut of meat known for its high fat content and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Another must-try is the "Chateaubritongue," a cut from the tender part of the tongue. All seats are private or semi-private, ensuring a relaxing personal space. The restaurant's attention to details in furnishings and tableware creates a luxurious setting for a special treat, an anniversary date, or a dinner with loved ones.

Private Room Yakiniku Wagyu Horumon Isshin

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Address: 1F1A, Tatamiyacho Galaxy Bldg. 2-2-3, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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8. YAKINIKU Maru Kitashinchi

Yakiniku Maru Kitashinchi, situated just a 2-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, offers A5-ranked Japanese black beef and fresh Japanese beef horumon at affordable prices. The menu includes popular dishes such as the "Specialty Negi-Tan (beef tongue with green onion)" and "Special Akami-mori (red meat assortment)," showcasing the finest cuts of the day. The "Evil Chateaubriand" is a recommended specialty, providing excellent value for money. The restaurant offers cozy counter seating and private rooms with sunken kotatsu seats, catering to different occasions. Open until 5:00 p.m., it also provides a diverse selection of alcohol, including wine and champagne, making it an ideal spot for a date or unwinding after work.

YAKINIKU Maru Kitashinchi

Open: 5:00 pm - 5:0 0am (L.O. 4:30 am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 67m from Kitashinchi Station
Address: 10F, Zero Kitashinchi Bldg., 1-5-18, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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9. Shokudoen Kita Shinchi Branch

Positioned near the center of Shinchi Hondori Street in Kita-ku, Shokudoen is ideal for various events, such as welcoming and farewell parties, New Year's Eve celebrations, family gatherings, and business entertainment. Shokudoen's signature dish, the "Hana-ami Short Rib," features numerous mesh patterns prepared by skilled chefs running their knives through the meat. These patterns enable perfect searing of the fat, enhancing the flavor of the short rib. Enjoy the exceptional taste of premium Japanese Wagyu beef at this versatile restaurant.

Shokudoen Kita Shinchi Branch

Open: [Monday-Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:30 am), [Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:15 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 8,500 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 11-41 of Kitashinchi Station on JR Tozai Line
Address: 1-6-4, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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10. Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo

With about a quarter of a century devoted to meat, the meat specialist at this restaurant located in the northern area of Namba Station confidently recommends the best dishes. Offering the finest selection of meat for a luxurious yakiniku, the focus is on fresh domestic Japanese Beef. The menu covers a variety of popular and rare cuts, from classic yakiniku to yaki-shabu (grilled thinly sliced meat), cooked by skilled staff. Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo, with 30 semi-private seats, offers a stylish and relaxed atmosphere, respecting guests' privacy. It's an ideal setting for significant events and special occasions such as dates and client dinners.

Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY
Access: Get off at Namba Station, and head east on Soemoncho Street for 120 meters / There are two entrances, one on the Soemoncho side and another on the Dotonbori Riverside
Address: B1F, Canal Plaza Bldg., 4-9, Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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11. Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya

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Renowned for its top-quality yakiniku, M.M.ya purchases whole heads of A5 grade Japanese black beef to offer all the rare cuts. The restaurant's essence lies in its technique of cutting each part of the meat differently and aging it. The head chef, an expert in meat, provides meticulous and fascinating service. The menu offers various courses and sets featuring different parts of meat, along with a la carte items. Pairing these with Japanese wines and whiskeys is recommended. The interior has a sophisticated ambiance, designed with a fusion of Japanese tradition and the future in mind. M.M.ya is a yakiniku restaurant suitable for a range of occasions, from dates or girls' nights out to entertaining friends visiting Osaka.

Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 25 of Namba Station
Address: 2-2-14, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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12. Yakiniku Tamanoya

Yakiniku Tamanoya, located in Soemon-cho, Osaka Minami, specializes in premium cuts of female Wagyu "Gokumen Wagyu." Known for its delicate aroma, rich flavors, and tender taste, it draws food enthusiasts from across Minami. With a broad menu and a carefully selected wine collection, the restaurant caters to a variety of occasions. Tamanoya features luxury VIP rooms and entirely private seating, making it perfect for date nights, small dinners, anniversaries, and business entertainment.

Yakiniku Tamanoya

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am) / [Monday, Sunday National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Nippombashi Station on Sakaisuji Line / Sennichimae Line, 7-minute walk from Namba Station on Osaka Metro/ Hanshn Line / Kintetsu Line
Address: 2F, Mikasa Kaikan, 5-28, Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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13. Yakinikudokoro Mataraiya

Tucked away near Namba Station, Mataraiya offers a "luxurious yakiniku experience" with black Japanese beef and domestic beef handpicked by experts, all at a reasonable price. Boasting 84 seats, including table seats, counter seats, semi-private rooms, and a private room, guests can enjoy high-quality yakiniku without the pressure of a high-end restaurant. The main ingredient is brand-name Kagoshima Black Beef, served mainly as tare-yakiniku (grilled beef with sauce). Other recommendations include "Kiwami Liver Sashimi" and "Wagyu Yukhoe (raw meat)." Enjoy choice Japanese black beef in a contemporary Japanese setting at Mataraiya.

Yakinikudokoro Mataraiya

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: From Namba Walk Exit 25 at Osaka Metro Namba Station and Nihonbashi Station, turn left at the corner of the cigarette shop. It's on the 2nd floor of the building on the right.
Address: 2F, Ripple Sennichimae Chuo Bldg., 2-9-6, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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14. Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch

At Itamae Yakiniku Ikko, each piece of finely marbled A5-ranked Japanese Wagyu beef is displayed prominently and hand-cut when ordered to maintain its inherent flavor. Guests can enjoy a variety of high-quality cuts with the "Ikko Mori platter" or the fresh "Prime Thick Cut Salted Gyutan (beef tongue)." Thanks to their practice of purchasing whole cattle, they offer a range of cuts from premium to rare. If you're unsure about what to order, the knowledgeable staff can guide you through the menu. With private rooms available, it's suitable for various occasions.

Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch

Open: [Friday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Head straight from Naka-Kita Gate of Nippombashi Station on the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, then take the Exit B25 on your left, and then turn left at the traffic light / It locates on the 1st floor of Golden Futaba Plaza
Address: 1F, Sennichimae Golden Futaba Plaza, 2-6-8, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Though people are told that yakiniku originally came from South Korea, one tale says that its birthplace lies in Osaka. Regardless, it is clear that yakiniku has a strong connection with Osaka. It is like a mecca, with tons of spots that are filled to the brim with their unique colors, so please visit and search for your favorite restaurant!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.