Top 10 Must-Visit Restaurants in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Offering Highly Satisfying Yakiniku Experiences with Carefully Selected Ingredients Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Oct 15 2024

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Top 10 Must-Visit Restaurants in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Offering Highly Satisfying Yakiniku Experiences with Carefully Selected Ingredients

Yakiniku is a food everyone must try at least once when they visit Japan. Here are the 10 best Japanese BBQ restaurants among the numerous ones in the Shinjuku area, which all take the greatest care with the ingredient selection, preparation, aging method, grilling, and space production. Many of these restaurants have staff that can speak foreign languages, as well as foreign language menus, so overseas guests can visit without worry. Spend an amazing time with delicious Yakiniku, which makes a great memory for a Japan trip.

See full listings of Yakiniku restaurants found in and around Shinjuku.

Kabukicho Area

This area is the center of Shinjuku. In this theme-park like atmosphere, visitors can find many tourist spots, including various kinds of bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and karaoke. It is lively all day, and diverse cultures and peoplegather here.

1. Futago Shinjuku Higashiguchi Branch

A Yakiniku restaurant that lets guests casually enjoy carefully selected beefat half the volume and price

A JYakiniku restaurant that lets guests casually enjoy carefully selected beefat half the volume and price

The Futago Shinjuku Higashiguchi Branch is located a 2-minute walk from the southeast exit of JR Shinjuku Station. This Yakiniku restaurant lets one enjoy copious amounts of Japanese black wagyu with a focus on fresh offal. They serve carefully selected beef at half volume and half price so that guests can safely enjoy many kinds of dishes. Their specialty menu items, "Hamideru" Karubi and "Hamideru" Giant Loin Steak, which spill out from the iron griddle with their large volumes, are so large that guests are sure to want to take pictures of them. Menu items with the tong mark are made with the help of pro grillers, so guests are sure not to miss the best quality. The restaurant has foreign language menus and staff who can speak English, and they can explain meat cuts and discuss how the meat is grilled. An enjoyable Yakiniku restaurant that serves delicious food.

Futago Shinjuku Higashiguchi Branch

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday] 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: After exiting the Southeast Exit of Shinjuku Station, take the escalator down and go straight. You will find it on the left side. It is a 2-minute walk away.
Address: 1F, 3-35-4, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

2. Yakiniku Toraji Shinjuku Branch

Enjoy carefully selected Yakiniku in this relaxing Japanese space that lets one forget the bustle of Kabukicho

Yakiniku Toraji Shinjuku Branch is in 2F and 3F of a building in Tokyo's representative entertainment district Kabukicho, and is located a 7-minute walk from the eastexit of JR Shinjuku Station. Their specialty is thick slices of Yakiniku made from superb cuts of Japanese Black Wagyu beef, with several items topping this list, including the Specially Selected Sirloin (Steak Cut / 200g) that is completely like a steak, and the Thickly Sliced Salted Tongue, which lets guests enjoy crispy textures and overflowing meat juices. When guests enter the restaurant they'll find an open kitchen with an overwhelmingly live feelspreading out before them, and the inside is made with a relaxing space enveloped in a true Japanese atmosphere. This restaurant has private rooms that can be used by small groups and up to 30 people, which is sure to be a lifesaver when eating in large groups, such as group dinners and traveling with family. They have staff who can speak foreign languages as well as foreign language menus, so guests can enjoy Yakiniku here with a peace of mind.

Yakiniku Toraji Shinjuku Branch

Open: [Monday-Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / [Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:00 am) / [Saturday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:00 am) / [Sunday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station on JR Chuo Line and others
Address: 2F, Sankei 55 Bldg., 1-2-6, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

3. Yakiniku Kanau

Enjoy A5 Japanese Black Wagyu course cuisine in completely private rooms

Located a 3-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station,Yakiniku Kanau is in the heart of Kabukicho. Take one step inside and find an expansive, relaxing gourmet space that lets one forget the bustle of the outside world. For seating, they have various kinds of completely private rooms available. They stock superior Japanese Black Wagyu beef from those ranked A5 (a meat ranking for yield grade and meat quality grade) or above and take the greatest care with aging methods that let guests enjoy the meat in its most delicious state. This restaurant serves a rich variety of cuisine, including their very popular A5 Japanese Black Wagyu Course Cuisine. For raw meat options, guests will certainly be happy to be able to safely and securely enjoy options such as Yukhoe and Beef Sashimi, which have passed rigorous standards. This restaurant is recommended for travelers who want to effectively use their time, as it is open until 5:00 am the next morning.

Yakiniku Kanau

Open: 5:00 pm - 5:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station
Address: 1F, J-GOLD Bldg., 1-22-9, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Shinjuku West Exit Area

The Shinjuku West Exit area is lined with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and business buildings and is truly the center of Tokyo. It also has large-scale stores and department stores, so visitors can also enjoy shopping here.

4. An-An Shichirin Yakiniku Shinjuku 2nd Branch

Amazing tastes, volume, and price! A pleasantly surprising and moving restaurant experience.

Anan Shichirin Yakiniku Shinjuku Branch 2 is a charcoal Japanese BBQ restaurant located a 3-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station. It is a chain Japanese BBQ restaurant that has expanded to 160 branches across Japan. They have their own factories and distribution centers, which enable them to realize a system in which they can serve high-quality ingredients safely and securely at low prices. For example, their signature menu item, Anan Galbi, is only 290 JPY (319 JPY with tax), a low price that has not changed since the chain's founding. They have three popular All You Can Eat courses that start at 2,500 JPY (2,750 JPY with tax). A wide range of side dishes are available along with the main meat dishes, including salted cabbage, kimchi, and soup. Guests can enjoy meat while cooking it just as they like using the charcoal grills at the main tables, and they can increase their enjoyment by adding more meat at their own pace. Open until 4:30 am the next morning, this restaurant is perfect for guests who find themselves hungry in the middle of the night.

An-An Shichirin Yakiniku Shinjuku 2nd Branch

Open: 5:00 pm - 4:30 am *Closed only on New Year's Day. There are changes to the opening hours during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station
Address: 3F, stella.K, 2-38-3, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

5. Gyu-Kaku Shinjuku Omekaido Overbridge Branch

A Japanese BBQ chain that lets guests enjoy carefully selected Japanese Black Wagyu beef at reasonable prices.

Gyu-Kaku Shinjuku Omekaido Overbridge Branch is located on the 1st basement floor of a building, just a 5-minute walk from exit B16 of Shinjuku Station. Gyu-Kaku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant chain founded on the concept of providing delicious and cheap food along with great service and atmosphere. It boasts the largest number of branches in Japan (as of March 2024). The Shinjuku Omekaido Overbridge Branch opened in 2022 and has clean and pleasant facilities. Guests can enjoy conversation while cooking Japanese BBQ before their very eyes at the many table seats throughout the restaurant. In addition to Japanese Black Wagyu beef, a la carte menu options such as pork,chicken, and offal are available. There are also many side menus and drink options, as well as free Wi-Fi and foreign language menus. The All You Can Eat Course is a recommended option that is irresistible for meat lovers.

Gyukaku Shinjuku Omekaido Overbridge Branch

Open: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit B16 of Shinjuku Station
Address: B1F, Kotakibashi Pacifica Bldg., 7-10-18, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

6. Sumibiyaki Horumon Manten Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch

The delicious flavors and chewiness are incredibly moving! Experience the charms ofvarious kinds of offal.

Sumibiyaki Horumon Manten Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch is a charcoal-grilled offal restaurant in an excellent location, just a 3-minute walk from the west exit of JR Shinjuku Station. This restaurant is appealing as it offers fresh and delicious food stocked every morning, in addition to lively customer service from the friendly staff. They have a richly varied lineup of offal options, including their Beef Skirt Steak, with an excellent balance of red meat and fat; their Small Intestines, considered a classic offal option; and the White Omasum Sashimi, which cannot be experienced anywhere else. The meat is carefully pretreated so it has no smell, letting guests enjoy the chewiness and delicious flavors of each cut. Guests can enjoy charcoal-grilling and eating the meat at the table and counter seats. The unpretentious, at-home atmosphere makes the offal meat taste all the more delicious. This restaurant is perfect for both offal lovers and for changing the minds of people who normally don't like offal.

Sumibiyaki Horumon Manten Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch

Open: [Weekdays] 4:00 pm - 12:00 am / [Saturday, Sunday] 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the west exit of Shinjuku Station
Address: 6F, Shinjuku Hikari Bldg., 1-14-3, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

7. Meigetsukan

Founded in 1946, this Japanese BBQ restaurant is alive with Korean traditions.

Meigetsukan is located a 3-minute walk from the west exit of JR Shinjuku Station. It is the first authentic Korean restaurant in Tokyo. This restaurant was founded in 1946, and since then, it has let guests enjoy Japanese BBQ that inherits Korean traditional flavors and a rich variety of cuisine using seasonal ingredients. With the specially selected set, guests can fully enjoy the delicious flavors of various cuts,including galbi, sirloin, skirt steak, and upper tongue. It's also cheaper than ordering each item individually. The restaurant interior is a simple yet refined space that is comfortably arranged with tables. Smokeless roasters are installed throughout the restaurant, and they have private rooms covered with decorative furniture and folk art from the Lee Dynasty. Lunch menu options are available, which let guests increase the volume of meat. With its excellent cost performance, guests can rest and refresh themselves with large volumes of Japanese BBQ after a long day of traveling.

Meigetsukan

Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm / [Saturday, Sunday, Day Before National Holidays] 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the West Gate of JR Shinjuku Station
Address: 1F, 2F, 3F, Meikou Bldg., 1-4-5, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Yoyogi Area

Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine are very appealing with their expansive green space. It is also an area where youth culture is born, making it perfect for finding the latest Japanese trends in fashion and cafes.

8. Sumibiyaki Horumon Manten Yoyogi Branch

Guests will smack their lips at the delicious flavors of over 30 kinds of offal, from classic options to rare cuts.

Sumibiyaki Horumon Manten Yoyogi Branch is a charcoal-grilled offal restaurant located in a quiet residential area just a 3-minute walk from the west exit of JR Yoyogi Station. The restaurant interior,with its bright, at-home atmosphere, has table seats and counter seats where guests can freely enjoy their food, as well as private rooms that produce private time. They have over 30 varieties of beef and pork, including fresh meat stocked from Shibaura markets every morning, such as beef skirt steak, smallintestines, and white omesum sashimi. These options are basically served with salt so that guests can enjoy the delicious flavors of the meat itself. For guests who are not used to offal, the Restaurant Head's Choice Course is recommended. They have staff who can speak English, so overseas guests can feel relieved at being able to freely ask for advice. They also serve a wide variety of delicious flavors, from individual foods that go well with alcohol to final-serving dishes.

Sumibiyaki Horumon Manten Yoyogi Branch

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: -minute walk from the west exit of Yoyogi Station
Address: 1F, RES Bldg., 1-18-16, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Kagurazaka area

Kagurazaka is an area that lets visitors feel an old-fashioned Japanese atmosphere. Many bars and restaurants are dotted throughout the stone slopes and hidden alleys, making this a recommended area for people who want to enjoy Japanese gourmet cuisine.

9. Kirakutei

The chef's careful attention and thorough preparation make the meat even more delicious.

Kirakutei is in a convenient location, just a 2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Yotsuya Station. Since its opening in 1998, it has taken the greatest care to serve the most delicious meat to customers, and they work tirelessly to thoroughly prepare their food while interacting with the ingredients. They have a lineup of Yakiniku options such as the Assorted 4 kinds of Lean Meat, with carefully selected galbi, sirloin, skirt steak, and medium chopped galbi, as well as thinly sliced salted tongue, which is carefully prepared and shaped. In addition, they serve individual menu items with deep flavors, such as the Simmered Beef Tendon, which features enjoyable, simmered textures. The staff patiently teaches the restaurant's cooking method,which focuses on not overcooking, not burning, and being able to enjoy the meat lightly roasted, so guests can feel at ease eating their meat. Spend a luxurious time enjoying Japanese BBQ with charcoal braziers and fire in this casual and relaxing restaurant.

Kirakutei

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Saturday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Yotsuya Station on the JR Chuo Line / 2-minute walk from Yotsuya Station on the Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line
Address: 1F, Sanyo Bldg., 1-3, Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

10. Yakiniku Shinuchi Kagurazaka

Guests will be moved at enjoying excellent Wagyu beef and offal in this refuge-style Japanese space.

Yakiniku Shinuchi Kagurazaka is a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Iidabashi Station. It is located in Kagurazaka, an area that retains the atmosphere of geisha quarters. At this restaurant, guests can enjoy various kinds of beef cuisine using amazing Wagyu chosen by the restaurant head, who is obsessed with Wagyu beef. In addition to the Japanese Black Wagyu Tongue, of which less than 0.0001% is distributed throughout the world, and the Thickly Sliced Skirt Steak, they serve Offal Shabu Shabu, a menu item that can't be experienced at other Yakiniku restaurants. The fresh entrails can be enjoyed with ponzu sauce and can be quickly dipped in the broth with its ginger fragrance, providing flavors that satisfy even guests who normally don't like offal. The restaurant interior consists solely of private rooms that each have different features. They have a rich lineup of wines and Japanese sake, letting guests comfortably enjoy private time. Their sister restaurant, Wagyu Kozara Shinuchi, is close by and is also a must-visit.

Yakiniku Shinuchi Kagurazaka

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: With your back to Tokyo Metro Exit B3, go up the hill on your right. To reach the restaurant, follow the path to the left of Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple.
Address: B1, Kagura Bldg., 3-6-40, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.