The 10 Best Yakiniku Restaurants You Must Eat in Dotonbori Osaka, Japan

Dotonbori – the city in Osaka famous for Kuidaore, which means in Japanese “being extravagant in eating” is one of the most popular destinations for tourists. You can even directly get to the area from Kansai International Airport by train without any transfers! Now, you will be amazed by amazing foods in Dotonbori. Although Tsuruhashi is quite popular when it comes to Yakiniku in Osaka, don’t forget Dotonbori too – so, these are the recommended places in Dotonbori for your purpose.

ZEN

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When you think you are worried too much about the price and not fully able to enjoy eating, all-you-can-eat is what you might want to choose. The restaurant ZEN has a 90 minute Wagyu all-you-can-eat course starting from 3,500 yen.

As the stove here doesn’t make much smoke, someone who cares a smell can even enjoy Yakiniku. Multiple options are available for all-you-can-eat for those want to satisfy themselves. Dotonbori is where you can find all those beautiful restaurants in Osaka. Feed yourself luxury meat!

HAYA

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This restaurant called HAYA is located just 3 minutes away from Namba Station on foot. At this restaurant, you can enjoy either Wagyu all-you-can-eat, or all-you-can-drink only for around 4,500 yen. There’s a sufficient number of small and big private rooms where you can relax and chill out with your friend, or have a party with more people.

And, just choose a course you are interested as there would be a lot of available courses! This place is great when you think you are eager to eat what you love!

IRORIYA

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If you are looking to visit the restaurant with your family, you might want to sit in a private room and get relaxed. This restaurant is located just 4 minutes away from Namba Station by walking and even more surprising, it opens 24 hours everyday. So whenever you feel eating something, this is where you can feed yourself!

You will find a Yakiniku menu at a fairly affordable price here, and there’s an a la carte menu available too. Just keep this restaurant in your mind when you feel like to have a casual dining experience with your friends.

Manpuku Market

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Private rooms are available at this restaurant Manpuku Market（Manpuku Ichiba）. The size of the rooms varies from 4 people to 10 people, or even the biggest room would hold a maximum of 80 people. For those who want to feel a Japanese atmosphere, there’s a room which allows you to overlook a Japanese style garden.

All-you-can-eat or all-you-can-drink starts from 3,480 yen – this is an amazing place to enjoy Yakiniku while keeping your time private with your loved ones!

Niku Kappou GIN

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While French or Italian cuisin sounds so luxury, Yakiniku is one of your options too when you enjoy your time with your loved one. However, noisy and cheap place could ruin your day. When you want to avoid that happened, this would be the perfect place for you. Not only the food is amazing, the atmosphere is very nice.

Not many Yakiniku restaurants have a room with a night view as GIN does. You would realize how romantic this could be to have Yakiniku while looking at a beautiful view just next to you. There’s also a special menu for those who want to celebrate their anniversary.

YAKINIKU ICCHO

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Yakiniku Iccho is a unique Yakiniku restaurant located just 6 minutes away from Namba Station by walking. This place is perfect when you want to sit in a relaxing atmosphere and chill out to have Yakiniku. You would be amazed as there’s a 30 meter river inside the restaurant. You can also tell the rooms are in Japanese style and this could not be better for spending time with your loved ones.

Although the atmosphere is great, a course menu starts from 5,400 yen and this even includes all-you-can-drink! This place is where you can enjoy casual dining and can save some money too – don’t miss it!

Matsuzaka Beef Yakiniku M

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Once you decide to experience an authentic Yakiniku in Dotonbori, why don’t you try this place where you can find a brand Wagyu that everyone in Japan knows?

Even though they serve a brand Wagyu, the price is fairly affordable (E.g. Assorted Matsuzaka Beef for 1,750 yen per person, and a course starts from 3,800 yen etc.). Don’t worry too much about your wallet, and just try! You will love it.

Yakiniku KADO

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This restaurant which is situated 5 minutes away from Namba Station on foot serves the best Wagyu depending on the conditions focusing mainly on Saga Beef, but also Kobe Beef, Miyazaki Beef, and Yamagata Beef. What surprise you is that they purchase a whole beef to satisfy their guests.

One of the best menus I would suggest is Aburi Sushi of Grilled Tail. This slightly grilled tail of Wagyu is mouthwatering and tastes great. Also rooms are all private so that you can fully enjoy the taste of a brand Wagyu. Please check this place out!

MITSURU

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When you are gradually getting used to the taste of Yakiniku, there’s no wonder you then want to try a rare cut. Now this is the time to visit this restaurant called MITSURU. This is one of the biggest Yakiniku places in the Minami area with 230 tables. It has some counter seats as well as the private rooms.

As they purchase a whole beef mainly from the Kyushu region, you can have a rare cut at a reasonable cost. If you want to try this special menu, I would strongly recommend to visit MITSURU!

SHOKUDO EN

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Since there’s a number of Yakiniku restaurants in Osaka – where people can be quite picky about food, this long established restaurant called SHOKUDO EN is one of the best places for Yakiniku.

Small or Big private rooms with a relaxing atmosphere are available for guests, and this place is suitable for all occasions such as a date, anniversary, or even when you are taking your clients out for dinner. The way people usually eat grilled beef – dipping it in the sauce, originally came from this restaurant. How about experiencing an origin of Yakiniku?

Let’s Enjoy the nicest Yakiniku in Dotonbori, Osaka!

Now I have introduced all 10 restaurants I would suggest visiting once you are in Osaka. All the restaurants look amazing, right? As a lot of people are focusing on food when they visit this area, you will find a favorite Yakiniku place for sure. Enjoy your stay!