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Find information about various kinds of recommended yakiniku (grilled meat) shops here, from popular restaurants that always have lines to luxury yakiniku restaurants that pay close attention to detail. There are also chain restaurants to know, so check this out if you don't know where you should try.

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Tokyo

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    [Tokyo] Top 10 Must-Try Yakiniku Restaurants Along the Yamanote Line

    The JR Yamanote Line (henceforth referred to as "Yamanote Line") is a train line that is frequently used by people who are on a sightseeing trip in Tokyo. There are many famous restaurants found along its route, and from all of those spots, here are some of the best yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants that are also popular with tourists.

    2019.02.28

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    5 Affordable Yakiniku Restaurants in Roppongi

    Home to a multitude of art museums and stylish shops, Roppongi is one of the most distinguished neighborhoods of Tokyo. It is also one of the most popular areas among tourists visiting Japan. So, here are some of the most recommended yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants in Roppongi!

    2019.06.11

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    5 Budget-Friendly Restaurants In Tokyo Where You Can Have Yakiniku Lunch For Around 1,000 JPY

    Check these restaurants out if you feel like having cheap yakiniku for lunch. Here are five budget-friendly restaurants where you can enjoy having some yakiniku for 1,000 - 2,000 JPY.

    2017.04.06

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    The 5 Most Popular Yakiniku Restaurants in Ueno/Asakusa

    Ueno and Akasaka aren't just known for zoos and museums, but also delicious yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants. We're going to show you the best yakiniku in Asakusa and Ueno, as chosen by Tokyo locals, so you know where to grab a bite to eat after sightseeing.

    2017.03.27

Osaka

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    【2018 Edition】 Top 10 Must-Try Yakiniku Shops in Osaka

    Osaka, which has been seeing a rise in the number of tourists every year, is known as the “kitchen of the country” and the “capital of food”. Though takoyaki (octopus dumplings) is its most famous dish, it also houses many famous yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants. Below are 10 yakiniku shops that are especially recommended for people visiting Osaka!

    2018.05.17

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    【2018 Edition】10 Must-Try All-You-Can-Eat Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka

    Known as the food capital of Japan, Osaka is a place filled with establishments that serve delicious dishes. Below are 10 yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) that you have to visit when you are in Osaka. All these joints offer all-you-can-eat courses, so you can enjoy yakiniku to your heart’s content.

    2018.08.09

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    [2018 Edition] 10 Select Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka with Multilingual Menus

    There are many dishes that you have to taste when you go to Osaka – the land of “kuidaore” (bringing ruin to oneself by extravagance in food). But if you are one of those who worry about not being able to read the menu, then the following restaurants with menus in different languages are recommended for you!

    2018.08.23

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    5 Recommended Yakiniku All-You-Can-Eat Courses in Osaka

    Osaka, a gourmet town, has plenty of great cost-performance yakiniku restaurants. Here are 5 all-you-can-eat restaurants in Osaka that you should try at least once!

    2016.06.16

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    5 Recommended Meat Bars and Yakiniku Shops Around Osaka/Umeda Station

    Osaka, a place where people are known to spend all their money on food, is home to many delicious yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants. The yakiniku shops here come in all styles, with joints that offer private rooms for couples and areas for groups to hold their boisterous parties! Here are five famous meat bars and yakiniku shops around Osaka Station and Umeda Station where you can relish tasty grilled meats while drinking alcohol.

    2017.02.23

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    5 Yakiniku Lunch Sets for Around 1,000 JPY in Osaka

    Yakiniku (grilled or barbecued meat) may be a famous dish, but this delicious dish can be quite expensive. As much as possible, you want to enjoy sumptuous yakiniku at an affordable cost, right? Now if you happen to visit Osaka, here are the top five great-value yakiniku lunches priced at around 1,000 JPY that you have to try.

    2017.03.27

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    5 Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka Where You Can Eat Japanese Brand Beef

    Brand beef in Japan is so delicious that it is the stuff that makes up gourmets' dreams. However, It is not as simple as labeling a cow raised in Kobe as Kobe beef. The amount of effort put in by the producers in order to raise healthy cows that pass the strict and numerous brand beef conditions and eventually be labeled, is tremendous. Here are 5 yakiniku restaurants in Osaka where you can enjoy brand beef.

    2017.03.30

Kyoto

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    【2018 Edition】Top 10 Must-Try Yakiniku Spots in Kyoto

    People often associate Kyoto with Japanese cuisine, but it is also the biggest consumer of beef in Japan. It consumes nearly double the average national consumption volume of beef! Below are 10 famous yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurants that you have to check out when visiting the meat-loving city of Kyoto.

    2018.08.02

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    Top 5 Shops for All-You-Can-Eat Delicious Yakiniku in Kyoto

    A plate of thinly sliced meat will be served to your table. Place the meat onto the mesh over the stove on the table, grill them, dip them into sauce that has been poured into a small dish, and then savor them. This is the style of yakiniku (grilled meat) in Japan. Below are 5 spots in Kyoto that offer all-you-can-eat yakiniku!

    2017.10.26

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    10 Wagyu Yakiniku Restaurants in Kyoto with Multilingual Menus!

    Wagyu (Japanese beef) is a kind of beef that is famous for its melt-in-the-mouth texture. With different types to choose from, including Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef, wagyu is definitely one of the food items that you have to try when you visit Japan. Below are 10 recommended restaurants serving wagyu yakiniku (grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue) in Kyoto that have menus in different languages!

    2018.08.23

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    Juicy and Hot! Five Select Yakiniku Restaurants Around Kyoto Station

    There are many restaurants around Kyoto Station where you can eat tasty yakiniku (grilled meat). Here are five restaurants popular among locals that are conveniently located close to the station.

    2016.12.08

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    5 Popular Yakiniku Restaurants in Kyoto

    Although traditional Japanese food first comes to mind when talking about Kyoto, in actual fact, there are many restaurants that serve delicious yakiniku. Here are some of the more popular yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto.

    2017.04.06

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