Update-date: Oct 16 2024
Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef) is known for its soft texture and rich umami (Japanese savory taste), a perfect balance that is highly regarded in the worldwide gourmet scene. If you are planning to go to Japan, particularly to Shinjuku in Tokyo, these 15 yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants may come in handy. They offer a variety of choices of meat, including premium Wagyu brands such as Kobe and Yamagata beef.
1. Yakiniku USHIGORO Shinjuku 3-chome branch
This restaurant is committed to providing only A5-grade Japanese Black Beef, the highest quality available, ensuring each dish is a refined and exquisite gem with deep, delicate flavors. Their attentive, heartfelt service complements these culinary delights, creating a truly memorable dining experience. The establishment's modern yet cozy space adds to the overall ambiance. Exclusive to the Shinjuku 3-chome branch, their menu features new dishes, including exquisite offerings using the rare "black tongue" of Japanese Black Beef and raw meat dishes, available only at establishments approved by the public health center.
Yakiniku USHIGORO Shinjuku 3-chome branch
Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:30 pm / [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: Immediately from the B9 Exit of Shinjuku-sanchome Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Address: 12F, HULIC & New SHINJUKU, 3-17-8, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: Immediately from the B9 Exit of Shinjuku-sanchome Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Address: 12F, HULIC & New SHINJUKU, 3-17-8, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. Ushikoi Shinjuku Branch
Ushikoi Shinjuku is a popular Yakiniku restaurant known for its refined exterior, hanging lanterns, and relaxed Japanese ambiance. It serves high-quality Wagyu beef, including the signature "Peace Beef", known for its lean meat's deliciousness. Offering rare meats at reasonable prices, it's frequented by celebrities. The friendly staff guide guests on how to cook the meat, making it accessible for Yakiniku first-timers. With over 80 types of alcoholic beverages, it's perfect for creating unforgettable dining experiences with family, friends, or even solo.
Ushikoi Shinjuku Branch
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. Food/Drink 1:30 pm), Dinner 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. Food 10:20 pm, Drink 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Located in front of the north exit of Seibu-Shinjuku Station. 1-minute walk from the Seibu Exit of Seibu Shinjuku Station. 7-minute walk from the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station.
Address: 2-45-8, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Located in front of the north exit of Seibu-Shinjuku Station. 1-minute walk from the Seibu Exit of Seibu Shinjuku Station. 7-minute walk from the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station.
Address: 2-45-8, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Nikusen Donya 25-89 (Ni-GO-HACHI-KYU) Shinjuku
Nikusen Donya is a fresh meat restaurant located in Shibaura, known for its authentic Japanese Black Wagyu Beef. The restaurant's name, "2589," represents their purchaser number at the Shibaura meat market, reflecting their commitment to sourcing the finest meat. With a mission to impress their customers, they delicately grill fresh Japanese Wagyu Beef over charcoal to enhance its natural flavor. This allows guests to savor their selection of meat alongside signature dishes, creating a unique and memorable dining experience centered around the authentic taste of prime Japanese Wagyu Beef.
Nikusen Donya 25-89 (Ni-GO-HACHI-KYU) Shinjuku
Open: [Tuesday-Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) [Friday, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Saturday] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) Open if the regular closing day falls on a national holiday
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, 1 minute walk from Exit D5 of Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station on Toei Oedo Line, 5 minutes walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station on Seibu Shinjuku Line
Address: 1F, Gaia Bldg. 3, 7-10-13, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, 1 minute walk from Exit D5 of Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station on Toei Oedo Line, 5 minutes walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station on Seibu Shinjuku Line
Address: 1F, Gaia Bldg. 3, 7-10-13, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. USHIGORO S. SHINJUKU
USHIGORO S. is a unique dining establishment where each seating arrangement is in a private room, accommodating various occasions. The restaurant boasts skilled grillers with extensive experience, who expertly cook rare cuts of beef sourced from Tamura Farm and Omi Beef from Okazaki Farm. The Shinjuku Branch offers a limited course allowing guests to fully appreciate fabulous Japanese Black Beef, carefully selected from top-notch farms and pedigrees. In addition, they serve world-famous Japanese alcohol, which pairs perfectly with their ultimate Japanese BBQ, enhancing the overall dining experience.
USHIGORO S. SHINJUKU
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station on JR Yamanote Line
Address: 11F, HULIC & New SHINJUKU, 3-17-10, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station on JR Yamanote Line
Address: 11F, HULIC & New SHINJUKU, 3-17-10, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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5. Sangubashi IBUSANA
IBUSANA is a specialized yakiniku and steak restaurant that features Ibusana beef, a rare Japanese brand. This breed is a unique cross between the scarce Takenotanitsuru Beef, of which only a few dozen remain in Japan, and the highly sought-after Kuroge Wagyu beef. The owner, who is also a dedicated rancher, passionately pursues the ultimate taste of this exceptional meat. With only 10 heads of Ibusana beef shipped annually, guests have the exclusive opportunity to taste courses and dishes that showcase this precious ingredient. This restaurant is highly recommended for both avid red meat aficionados and general meat lovers who appreciate high-quality, unique flavors.
Sangubashi IBUSANA
Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,800 JPY
Access: Get off at Sangubashi Station on the Odakyu Line, exit through the west exit ticket gate, turn left, and walk for 2 minutes
Address: 1F, 4-10-7, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,800 JPY
Access: Get off at Sangubashi Station on the Odakyu Line, exit through the west exit ticket gate, turn left, and walk for 2 minutes
Address: 1F, 4-10-7, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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6. Grilled Aging Beef TOKYO Shinjuku-sanchome Branch
As the name suggests, this elegant and stylish restaurant prides itself on its dry-aged Kuroge Wagyu. After the beef is aged for about 40 days in an aging room with humidity and temperature closely monitored and controlled by experts, it ends up extremely delicious: soft and with increased content of amino acids that are responsible for umami.
Try it by ordering [5 Kinds of First-class Aged Wagyu Beef] for 4,500 JPY. This set features 5 different cuts of dry-aged beef, so you can enjoy different tastes, textures, and flavors.
Try it by ordering [5 Kinds of First-class Aged Wagyu Beef] for 4,500 JPY. This set features 5 different cuts of dry-aged beef, so you can enjoy different tastes, textures, and flavors.
Grilled Aging Beef TOKYO Shinjuku-sanchome Branch
Open: [Weekends] Lunch 11:30 am - 4:00 pm; Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Food L.O. 10:00 pm; Drinks L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Food L.O. 10:30 pm; Drinks L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: 2nd Monday of the month ※If a national holiday falls on this day, the restaurant is closed the following Tuesday instead. No scheduled closing days for August and December
Average price: [Dinner] 6,200 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Address: 601, Rainbow Village, 3-5-4, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, TokyoMore Details Reservation
[Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Food L.O. 10:30 pm; Drinks L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: 2nd Monday of the month ※If a national holiday falls on this day, the restaurant is closed the following Tuesday instead. No scheduled closing days for August and December
Average price: [Dinner] 6,200 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Address: 601, Rainbow Village, 3-5-4, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, TokyoMore Details Reservation
7. Beef-Professional private Shinjuku Main Branch
"Beef-Professional (Gyu no Tatsujin)" is known for offering carefully selected, A5-grade Kuroge Wagyu at affordable prices. Their secret in keeping the prices low is establishing their own delivery route and having an excellent eye in choosing quality beef.
They also offer fully private rooms with an elegant atmosphere, so even families and groups of women can enjoy yakiniku with ease. One of the restaurant's highly recommended dishes is [Shin, Kiwami], priced at 3,800 JPY. It is an assortment of finest beef cuts, including special tan and Wagyu tomosankaku (a rare part found in the thigh). All cuts are well-marbled, so every bite fills your mouth with an irresistible taste.
They also offer fully private rooms with an elegant atmosphere, so even families and groups of women can enjoy yakiniku with ease. One of the restaurant's highly recommended dishes is [Shin, Kiwami], priced at 3,800 JPY. It is an assortment of finest beef cuts, including special tan and Wagyu tomosankaku (a rare part found in the thigh). All cuts are well-marbled, so every bite fills your mouth with an irresistible taste.
Beef-Professional private Shinjuku Main Branch
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 5,000 JPY
Address: 1F, Chiyoda Bldg., 2-45-6, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, TokyoMore Details Reservation
[Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 5,000 JPY
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8. Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Branch
Since its founding in 1975 in Okachi-machi, Tokyo, "Yakiniku Motoyama" has been known among food enthusiasts who love yakiniku. It is a famous restaurant that opened a branch in Shinjuku, where there is a high number of yakiniku restaurants.
They offer dishes made from carefully selected A5-grade beef mainly from Kobe cattle, which is known to provide high-quality beef.
Despite that, they offer it at reasonable prices—as much as 40% cheaper than other high-end restaurants.
For 2,980 JPY, you can try their [Koyoi no Wagyu 3-sai], an affordable set that features three kinds of Kuroge Wagyu purchased on the same day, including, of course, Kobe beef. They also have [3 Kinds of Special Beef Cuts] for 2,880 JPY. This dish features 3 kinds of rare beef cuts.
They offer dishes made from carefully selected A5-grade beef mainly from Kobe cattle, which is known to provide high-quality beef.
Despite that, they offer it at reasonable prices—as much as 40% cheaper than other high-end restaurants.
For 2,980 JPY, you can try their [Koyoi no Wagyu 3-sai], an affordable set that features three kinds of Kuroge Wagyu purchased on the same day, including, of course, Kobe beef. They also have [3 Kinds of Special Beef Cuts] for 2,880 JPY. This dish features 3 kinds of rare beef cuts.
Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Branch
Open: 17:00 - 23:30 (last order 23:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station, west exit. 1 minute from Toei Oedo line, Nishi Shinjuku Station.
Address: 2F, Daihan buildense, 7-10-12 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station, west exit. 1 minute from Toei Oedo line, Nishi Shinjuku Station.
Address: 2F, Daihan buildense, 7-10-12 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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9. Niku no Tajima Ogibashi Main Branch
The Ogibashi Main Branch of Niku no Tajima has a wide range of meat cuisine available, from Japanese BBQ to shabu shabu, sukiyaki, and steak. They purchase only A4 and A5 rank cows, mainly Matsusaka beef, directly from the markets, so guests can taste soft and high quality meat at an affordable price. The food can be enjoyed with one's preferred seasonings including spicy hot wasabi soy cause, refreshing ponzu sauce, or simple salts. Enjoy a moment of bliss at Niku no Tajima, where guests can enjoy their fill of high quality meat.
Niku no Tajima Ogibashi Main Branch
Open: [Weekdays, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 2nd floor: Yakiniku 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / 3rd floor: Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu, Steak 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday (following weekday if it's a National Holiday), From 31 Dec to 4 Jan
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line/Oedo Line, 10-minute walk Sumiyoshi Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line/Toei Shinjuku Line
Address: 1-4-1, Ogibashi, Koto-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Monday (following weekday if it's a National Holiday), From 31 Dec to 4 Jan
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line/Oedo Line, 10-minute walk Sumiyoshi Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line/Toei Shinjuku Line
Address: 1-4-1, Ogibashi, Koto-ku, Tokyo Map
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10. Rokkasen
Just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, this yakiniku restaurant stands out with its exceptional all-you-can-eat offerings. Notably, the 'Yuki no Utage' features carefully-selected Kuroge Wagyu, a high-quality beef, and seafood. The 'Yugao no Utage' lets you choose from two classic Japanese dishes: shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, or yakiniku. The chefs skillfully select only the finest ingredients to ensure an unforgettable dining experience. One standout is the 'Assorted Matsusaka Beef Sirloin Plate,' a superb way to savor Matsusaka beef. The inviting restaurant features 20 table seats and 20 private rooms, providing an ideal setting to enjoy a meaty feast.
Rokkasen
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from [Shinjuku Station]
Address: 6F, 7F, Sunflower Bldg., 1-3-1, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from [Shinjuku Station]
Address: 6F, 7F, Sunflower Bldg., 1-3-1, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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