A trip to Shibuya feels incomplete without enjoying yakiniku! However, with so many barbecue restaurants to choose from, how do you pick the best?
This time, we have selected the five most popular yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo’s Shibuya area. Taste the best premium meat!
1. Nikuya no Daidokoro Miyamasuzaka
Nikuya no Daidokoro has several branches. This yakiniku restaurant is famous for its all-you-can-eat Japanese black wagyu beef.
At the Miyamasuzaka branch, you can enjoy a dining package priced at 4,500 yen per person for 100 minutes.
The menu includes 88 dishes such as premium steak, beef ribs, yakiniku with sukiyaki sauce, beef tongue, chicken, pork, offal, and seafood.
Their yakiniku sauces come in three main flavors: onion salt, garlic, and spicy. The restaurant also adjusts the seasoning based on the type of meat (beef, pork, chicken) and the cut. The options are incredibly diverse!
The most famous items here are the “Meat Parfait” (肉パフェ) and “Meat Cake” (肉ケーキ). If you choose the premium wagyu package (プレミアム和牛コース) priced at 6,000 yen, you can order these items for free for special celebrations—just inform them during your reservation. Tempting, isn’t it?
Restaurant Information
- Name: Nikuyano Daidokoro Miyamasuzaka
- Address: Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Shibuya 1-25-6 Parkside Kyodo Bldg. 5th Floor
- Phone: 03-3409-2091
- Opening Hours:
- Weekdays: 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Weekends & Public Holidays: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM)
2. Nikuya no Daidokoro Dogenzaka
The Dogenzaka branch of Nikuya no Daidokoro also offers all-you-can-eat A4 and A5 Japanese black wagyu beef. The price per person is 4,500 yen (3,000 yen for yakiniku + 1,500 yen for drinks). With this price, you can enjoy 90 menu items!
For a more premium experience, choose the “Premium Wagyu Course” priced at 6,000 yen. If you notify them of a birthday or special occasion during your reservation, you can also get a free Meat Parfait or Meat Cake. Perfect for celebrations or gatherings with friends!
Restaurant Information
- Name: Nikuyano Daidokoro Dogenzaka
- Address: Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Dogenzaka 2-25-17 Kasumi Bldg. 3rd Floor
- Phone: 050-3138-2095
- Opening Hours: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM)
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3. Wagyu Houdai no Dendo Udagawa Cho Nikuya Yokocho
This restaurant is the second branch of the famous Heijouen yakiniku restaurant in Akihabara, offering an all-you-can-eat wagyu menu.
Their specialty is premium wagyu yakiniku and various wagyu offal dishes. What’s unique is the retro Showa-era ambiance and their display of meat cuts, much like a butcher shop. You can directly pick the meat you want!
The all-you-can-eat wagyu package here lasts 100 minutes. For the first 80 minutes, you can order various types of meat via smartphone or directly at the meat counter. Side dishes can be ordered in the last 80 minutes. Drinks and alcohol are self-served.
In addition to yakiniku, dishes like rice with hamburger steak, fried chicken, and bibimbap are also very popular here.
Restaurant Information
- Name: Wagyu Houdai no Dendo Udagawa-cho Nikuyayokocho
- Address: Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Udagawa-cho 32-7 HULIC &New UDAGAWA 8th Floor
- Phone: 03-6427-0129
- Opening Hours:
- Weekdays: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Weekends & Public Holidays: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM)
4. USHIHACHI Shibuya
USHIHACHI Shibuya serves A4-grade Japanese black wagyu yakiniku. Their yakiniku sets come with 8, 10, or 11 menu items. You can also add 200 yen (excluding tax) for a drinks package.
What’s unique about this restaurant is the direct view of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing while enjoying your yakiniku. It’s perfect for Japafans who love taking photos and sharing on social media!
Restaurant Information
- Name: USHIHACHI Shibuya
- Address: Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Dogenzaka 2-3-1 Shibuya Ekimae Bldg. 4th Floor
- Phone: 03-3464-0929
- Opening Hours:
- Weekdays: 11:00 AM–3:30 PM, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM)
- Weekends & Public Holidays: 11:00 AM–10:30 PM (last order 10:00 PM)
5. Yakiniku Hatagaya
Yakiniku Hatagaya offers an elegant ambiance with warm interior design. They serve high-quality Japanese black wagyu beef with cuts such as ribs, tenderloin, and rare cuts like Tomosankaku and Kainomi.
Besides yakiniku, their signature dish is Uni Kura Don (rice topped with sea urchin and salmon roe). The combination of fresh ingredients and premium wagyu makes it a must-try!
Restaurant Information
- Name: Yakiniku Hatagaya
- Address: Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Hatagaya 1-2-8 Hayashi Bldg. 1st Floor
- Phone: 03-5333-2410
- Opening Hours:
- Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM (last order 1:30 PM)
- Dinner: 5:00 PM–11:00 PM (last order 10:00 PM)
After reading these recommendations, which one appeals to Japafans the most? Yakiniku restaurants in Shibuya now not only serve premium wagyu but also offer a variety of other menus, including Korean dishes. Besides Shibuya, the Shinjuku area also has plenty of delicious yakiniku restaurants worth trying!
