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Top 10 Tokyo Yakiniku Grill Restaurants With English Booking
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Get your grill on at these top Tokyo yakiniku restaurants, enjoying succulent cuts of gourmet meat cooked to perfection your way! You can book your dining course easily in English through the Klook reservation website.
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Travel writer and assistant editor at MATCHA with extensive travel around the Osaka, Kyoto, and Wakayama areas. A Kansai insider who knows their Akashiyaki from their Takoyaki, Iain enjoys getting authentic stories from traditional craftspeople and interesting creators. Particularly fond of temples and shrines, Iain delves deep into the crossroads of tradition and modernity in his eight-plus years living and writing about Japan.
Enjoy Grilled Meat Cuisine in Tokyo
Tokyo is teeming with places to get your grill on! One of the great pastimes in Japan is the chance to barbecue your own succulent cuts of meat just the way you like them.
And that is what yakiniku cuisine is all about. It puts you in the grillmaster’s seat and lets you choose which cuts you like and how tender you want them. This top 10 roundup is sure to tantalize any gourmand's taste buds from the images alone!
Excellent Yakiniku Grill Restaurants in Tokyo
1. Gyumaru in Shibuya: Wagyu BBQ
2. Yakiniku LIKE Ueno
3. PONGA PREMIUM: Yakiniku in Roppongi
4. Yakiniku Tei Rokugesen: All you can eat Japanese BBQ in Shinjuku
5. Kobe Beef Nikubee Honten: Wagyu Yakiniku BBQ in Akasaka
6. Yakiniku USHIGOROo
7. Wagyu Yakiniku Isshin
8. Akihabara Meat House Yokocho
9. Yakiniku Rokkasen: Popular All-You-Can-Eat Japanese BBQ
10. USHIHACHI: BBQ Restaurant
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1. Gyumaru in Shibuya - Wagyu BBQ
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A premium culinary experience combines with a relaxed izayaka-style atmosphere at Gyumaru in Shibuya.
Guests are treated to try their hand at grilling a diverse selection of meats including pork, chicken, and of course gourmet Japanese beef!
The finest cuts of beef are the renowned Matsusaka beef which is known the world over for its quality and tenderness.
With a bursting at the seams menu and a curated list of drinks to compliment the meal, Gyumaru promises a high-quality yakiniku experience for everyone!
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2 Yakiniku LIKE Ueno
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Yakiniku doesn’t have to be a party atmosphere to be enjoyed and Yakiniku LIKE very much caters for the solo diner!
Individual table grills for the lone diner at the highlight of a trip to Yakiniku LIKE and they offer a variety of cuts to allow you to enjoy grilling meat to your heart’s content.
Beloved by both visitors as well as professional business locals, the restaurant is a quick and tasty way to enjoy the flavors of yakiniku cuisine.
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3. PONGA PREMIUM: Yakiniku in Roppongi
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There are very few places where one could enjoy succulent morsels of grilled beef while potentially getting a dazzling view of Tokyo Tower.
Visitors are treated to the best cuts of Kuroge Wagyu beef from Miyazaki prefecture, which is often seen as the best of the best in Japanese gourmet beef.
If you’re looking to elevate your experience into a truly unforgettable time you can also book exclusive private rooms that offer a stunning view of Tokyo tower!
Whether you’re just after a foodies paradise or looking for a luxurious dining experience with a view, PONGA PREMIUM truly lives up to its name.
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4. Yakiniku Tei Rokugesen: All you can eat Japanese BBQ in Shinjuku
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Rokugesen offers an experience like no other, where visitors can enjoy single-origin Matsusaka beef paired with gourmet seasonings from Niigata.
Located in the Shinjuku area, the restaurant has a 60-year-old cooperative partnership with a butcher specializing in Matsusaka beef, so every cut you grill is truly single origin!
The head chef boasts more than 20 years of experience in ensuring that the freshest and most delectable cuts are ready for you to grill at Rokugesen.
With top-notch service and gourmet beef, this restaurant will have you enjoying your fill of yakiniku!
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5. Kobe Beef Nikubee Honten: Wagyu BBQ in Akasaka
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When visitors think of gourmet beef, Kobe beef is often top of mind—and Nikubee Honten offers them the chance to sample it without the lengthy trip!
Nikubee combines the delectable flavors of Japanese Kobe beef with the tastes and accompaniments of Korean-style barbecue. Visitors often recommend getting the spicy kimchi stew alongside their order of beef!
With great service, a wide selection of ways to try melt-in-your-mouth Kobe beef, and rooms catering to families as well, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit!
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6. Yakiniku USHIGORO
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Beef is celebrated in a number of exquisite ways at Yakiniku Ushigoro, which boasts several trendy locations around the Tokyo neighborhoods.
The restaurant specializes in a variety of dishes that showcase the versatility of Japanese Wagyu, both in grilling and other cooking techniques.
Known for its exceptional quality and stylish atmosphere, the Ushigoro locations in Ginza, Omotesando, and Shinjuku are easily accessible with just a short walk from major Tokyo stations.
So whether you order à la carte or one of their course-style sets, you're bound to have an unforgettable dining experience at one of their locations!
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7. Wagyu Yakiniku Isshin
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Upscale yakiniku in a trendy neighborhood like Nakameguro is the experience offered to visitors at Wagyu Yakiniku Isshin.
Just a 2-minute walk from Nakameguro Station, visitors are treated to a luxurious yakiniku experience that features melt-in-your-mouth cuts of the aforementioned Miyazaki kuroge beef.
You can also try some of the other dishes that showcase the delicate taste of the beef, such as beef and caviar sushi and beef shabu shabu in a delicate dashi broth.
This experience provides visitors with a great chance to try high-end Japanese Wagyu while enjoying the trendy atmosphere of the Nakameguro area.
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8. Akihabara Meat House Yokocho - Yakiniku in Akihabara
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For the visitor looking to make their yen go as far as possible in the world of yakiniku, you can’t pass up Beef Hall Akihabara!
One of the unique aspects of this restaurant is that visitors are encouraged to order their cuts of meat from a window display reminiscent of the local butcher shops found in the suburbs of Japan.
Offering a number of all-you-can-eat and drink packages, visitors are sure to get their fill and make their yen stretch on this meal plan. Also, be sure to order the stone-fried crispy rice, which pairs beautifully with the cuts of beef!
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9. Yakiniku Rokkasen: Popular All-You-Can-Eat Japanese BBQ
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Another yakiniku spot where visitors can eat until their stomachs and hearts are content, Rokkasen promises an upscale experience at a cost-effective price point!
Rokkasen is conveniently located just a stone’s throw away from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, providing visitors with a unique one-two combination: enjoy the sky-high sights of Tokyo and then savor the sky-high flavors of the quality cuts of meat at Rokkasen.
You’ll be treated to great service as well as a variety of meal options that feature both beef and other luxury items, including lobster!
Visitors rave about Rokkasen’s excellent selection and top-notch service staff that keeps them coming back time after time. So if you’re in the Shinjuku area, be sure to visit!
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10. USHIHACHI: BBQ Restaurant in Shibuya, Ueno, Akihabara, Shinagawa
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First-time grill masters will love a visit to Ushihachi, where they can learn the best ways to cook choice cuts of Japanese gourmet beef!
With branches located near many of Tokyo's main transport hubs, Ushihachi offers visitors a truly convenient way to enjoy yakiniku cuisine.
The restaurant provides a range of courses featuring succulent cuts of meat, as well as side dishes such as bibimbap, ensuring you’ll get your fill here. For an extra 2,000 yen, a drink package can also be added, allowing you to enjoy all the comforts of the meal to your heart’s content.
Enjoy Grilled Cuisine in Tokyo
Visitors to Japan have likely heard tales of succulent cuts of beef that melt in your mouth with a buttery flavor. Sometimes, this is the very reason they want to visit Japan in the first place.
So whether you’re looking to sample the very best that gourmet Wagyu has to offer or just seeking a casual dining experience akin to a friendly barbecue, yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo have you covered!
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Travel writer and assistant editor at MATCHA with extensive travel around the Osaka, Kyoto, and Wakayama areas. A Kansai insider who knows their Akashiyaki from their Takoyaki, Iain enjoys getting authentic stories from traditional craftspeople and interesting creators. Particularly fond of temples and shrines, Iain delves deep into the crossroads of tradition and modernity in his eight-plus years living and writing about Japan.
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