Wagyu, known for its exceptional tenderness and sweet fat, is also popular among overseas visitors. This time, we will introduce five restaurants in Kanagawa Prefecture, which is adjacent to Tokyo and easy to include in your travel plans, where you can enjoy Wagyu! All of these restaurants serve only branded beef or the highest-grade A5 rank. These establishments are dedicated to their meat and cuisine with extraordinary passion!
Steak House Kanai Odawara Station
Impressed by the steak of Kanagawa's brand beef 'Soshu Beef' and 'Soshu Wagyu'
Steak House Kanai Odawara station, located on the 3rd floor of a building just a 2-minute walk from Odawara Station. Their recommendation is the premium steak of 'Soshu Wagyu,' a Kanagawa brand beef that is so rare it is sometimes called a phantom, with only about two cows shipped per month. The 'Soshu Beef' is characterized by its high-quality, sweet fat and unique Wagyu aroma, and can be enjoyed in your preferred parts such as sirloin, fillet, and chateaubriand.
When you open the door, you enter a different world. A luxurious space with warm wood tables unfolds before you. The counter seats are popular because you can enjoy steak cooked right in front of you with all five senses. There are also luxurious and chic private rooms where you can enjoy your meal without any worries. The Chateaubriand of 'Soshu Beef' is rare and limited in quantity, so it is better to make a reservation before visiting.
Steak House Kanai Odawara station
Open:
[Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last order for course meal is 8:30 pm)Closed:
MondayAverage price:
[Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPYAccess:
2-minute walk from the East Exit of Odawara Station on the JR Tokaido Line. It's on the 3rd floor of the building, next to Lawson, with Sushi Irifune on the 1st and 2nd floors.Address:
3F, Green Bldg., 2-1-29, Sakae-cho, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa More Details Reservation Teppanyaki Ichinyo
Enjoy Kagoshima Wagyu beef steak casually on a teppanyaki grill
The Kagoshima Prefecture black-haired wagyu beef available at Teppanyaki Ichinyo, located a 6-minute walk from Yokohama Station, is exquisite with its fine marbling and rich flavor that spreads in your mouth. The restaurant is particular about sourcing the best meat available at the time from suppliers in Kagoshima. For travelers from abroad, they offer two courses of the 'Special Menu for travelars from abroad.' You can enjoy not only Kagoshima prefecture black-haired wagyu beef steak but also luxurious seafood such as abalone.
The stylish interior of this modern Japanese restaurant offers a relaxing, hidden retreat. There are a variety of seating options, including counter seats with a view of the kitchen, private rooms with sunken kotatsu tables, and loft seating. The drink menu is extensive, featuring wines, shochu, and sake. Despite offering authentic teppanyaki made with fresh ingredients such as domestic beef and seafood, the prices are pleasantly reasonable.
Teppanyaki Ichinyo
Open:
[Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)Closed:
Closed from December 31st to January 5th for the year-end and New Year holidaysAverage price:
[Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPYMore Details Teppanyaki INAGAKI-Tei
Enjoy the finest A5 grade Japanese Black Wagyu beef at a teppanyaki restaurant in a residential area
Located in a residential area, a 15-minute walk from Tsujido Station, Teppanyaki INAGAKI-Tei offers a delightful dining experience. The meat used is the highest grade A5-ranked black-haired Wagyu beef, carefully selected by the owner-chef for its rich flavor and sweet fat, rather than its place of origin. The black-haired Wagyu steak is irresistible, with its savory juices spreading in your mouth. Additionally, you can enjoy dishes with gentle flavors that highlight the deliciousness of local Shonan seafood and organic vegetables from Fujisawa.
Because it is located in a residential area, the charm of this restaurant is that you can enjoy your meal in a calm atmosphere. The interior, with its warm orange color scheme, creates a relaxing ambiance. Enjoying teppanyaki alone at the stylish counter seats is also a luxurious moment. While course meals are the main offering, a wide variety of hamburg steak and daily recommended à la carte dishes are also available.
Teppanyaki INAGAKI Tei
Open:
Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)Closed:
IrregularAverage price:
[Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPYAccess:
15-minute walk from the west exit of Tsujido Station on Tokaido Main LineAddress:
1F, Amenity Shonan, 4-1-73, Hamatake, Chigasaki-shi, Kanagawa More Details Reservation Sumibiyaki Tiger
A yakiniku restaurant run by a long-established butcher shop where you can eat truly delicious meat
Sumibiyaki Tiger, located just a 1-minute walk from Yokosuka-Chuo Station, is a yakiniku restaurant operated by a long-established butcher shop in Yokosuka city with over 100 years of history. All the meat offered is of grade 5. Without sticking to brand meat, the meat is hand-cut rather than machine-cut. By cutting the meat in a way that suits each part, the deliciousness of the meat is further enhanced. 'Omakase Mori' is a plate that offers a little bit of recommended parts. If you want to eat the best part of the day, start with this.
Despite being just a one-minute walk from the station, the location down a narrow alley gives it a hidden, secluded atmosphere. The interior, which exudes a sophisticated impression while also providing warmth and tranquility, is a barrier-free space with no steps. There are various courses available with all-you-can-drink options that can be ordered on the day, and arrangements such as more appetizers or more meat are also possible. In addition to beef, a variety of offals are also available.
Sumibiyaki Tiger
Open:
[Tuesday - Friday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:45 pm) [Tuesday - Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 9:45 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:45 pm)Closed:
MondayAverage price:
[Dinner] 5,000 JPYAccess:
1-minute walk from [Yokosuka-chuo]Station on Keikyu Main LineAddress:
4F, Miura Plaza Bldg., 2-7, Wakamatsu-cho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa More Details Premium Wagyu Beef Restaurant Mikura no Mori
A hidden gem for gourmets where you can indulge in Kobe beef, Matsuzaka beef, and Omi beef
Located just a 2-minute walk from Sumiyoshi Station, Mikura no Mori is a premium Wagyu restaurant that impresses even the most discerning meat connoisseurs. The restaurant offers the ultimate taste experience with A5-grade meat from Japan's three major premium Wagyu brands: Kobe beef, Matsuzaka beef, and Omi beef. Notably, the 'Matsuzaka Beef A5 Grade Premium Kalbi' enjoyed with a secret sauce, the 'Kobe Beef A5 Grade Rare Cuts Trio' which allows you to compare the best cuts of the day, and the 'Seared Omi Beef Sushi,' a renowned meat sushi, are all highly acclaimed for their exquisite taste that epitomizes the joy of eating meat.
The interior, featuring a calm and modern Japanese design, offers private rooms for all seats. The space resembles a detached room in a traditional inn or semi-private rooms reminiscent of Japan's snow country tradition, 'kamakura,' providing a relaxing atmosphere. Each table is equipped with a premium roaster that uses high-performance ceramic charcoal with far-infrared effects, allowing anyone to achieve professional grilling results. It is smokeless and odorless, so there is no worry about the smell transferring to your clothes or hair.
Premium Wagyu-no-Mise Mikura-no-Mori
Open:
[Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 0:00 am)Closed:
ThursdayAverage price:
[Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,900 JPYAccess:
2-minute walk from [Motosumiyoshi Station] on Tokyu Toyoko Line / Tokyu Meguro LineAddress:
1-24-27, Kizuki, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa More Details Reservation
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.