Yakiniku around Sannomiya Station! 20 popular spots where you can enjoy Special cuts of meat

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Ichimai Yakiniku Sausage Nikuhiro Sannomiya Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Hankyu Kobe Line. The interior has a hideaway-like feel, and the layout lets guests enjoy their meal without worrying about the people around them.

Since you can order meat by the single slice, more and more people are stopping by to enjoy Yakiniku on their own.

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They offer a wide lineup of Special Wagyu and game meats you can only eat here.

The photo shows the signature “Special 10-item assortment.” It is an assortment of popular meats including Premium Wagyu, duck, venison, wild boar, muscle kangaroo, and Special sausages. It is one dish that keeps many people coming back.

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The photo shows Sekai no Hitsuji Tabe Kurabe, a popular dish that lets you compare some of the world's leading branded lamb varieties.

People also like it because they can enjoy the differences in aroma, taste, texture, and color, and because it is rich in vitamins.

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"Yakiniku Horumon Kopu" is a Yakiniku Horumon restaurant located about a 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on each line, and the interior has spacious table seating.

The smoke exhaust ducts installed at each seat can be raised and lowered. You can adjust them to match the amount of smoke, and there is also storage space so smoke does not cling to clothes or bags.

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They serve fresh Horumon sourced from markets and specialty shops, along with lean cuts centered on Awa Hanagyu (Awa Hana beef) from designated farms.

The concept is “Yakiniku you won’t get tired of eating.” Their additive-free tare (sauce), made without additives or chemical seasonings, is said to bring out the meat’s natural flavor.

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The "Special Omakase Course" is packed with the restaurant's recommended dishes. It starts with a house-made kimchi assortment, followed by assorted varieties of meat and cold noodles.

The photo shows the "Horumon assortment." It is cut into large pieces with a nice bite, and some reviews say the Horumon had no off notes.

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Yakiniku・Horumon Bar Bovin is a Yakiniku restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Sannomiya Station. The homey interior has counter seats and table seating, as well as a Private room that feels like an attic.

You can enjoy Special Wagyu in a casual atmosphere.

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They source and serve rare Horumon from the Kobe Seibu Shijo (Kobe West Market).

The popular “Horumon 3-kind assortment” lets you choose your favorite cuts from liver, aka-sen (fourth stomach), heart, Omasum, and more. It is a fun dish for comparing the different textures and richness of the fat in each type of Horumon.

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They offer a great selection of distinctive wines from around the world, and one of the highlights is that the owner sommelier pairs them to match the Yakiniku.

They always have a lineup of more than 10 kinds of wine. You can enjoy comparing wines with rich, aged aromas.

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Sumiyakiniku Ishidaya. Honten is a Yakiniku restaurant located right near the east exit of Hankyu Sannomiya Station, and one of its main draws is the style of grilling over charcoal placed in the roaster at each seat.

From courses that let you enjoy the popular menu items in a well balanced way to A la carte orders where you can choose the meats you like, you can enjoy Yakiniku just the way you want.

The homey interior has table seating, counter seating, and box seats as well.

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The top grade Kobe beef sourced from partner farms is safe, reliable, and popular with a wide range of diners.

The Special Kobe beef grilled over charcoal is simply outstanding. They also offer a full range of cuts, from rare parts to the finest cuts.

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The restaurant's popular item is the "Special yaki-shabu." They use a tasty cut from the Chuck Eye Roll. People say the rich meat flavor that spreads in your mouth is just right.

They also have a wide selection of alcoholic drinks that pair well with the meat, including red wine and shochu (Japanese distilled spirit).

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Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the JR Kobe Line, and it is well known for serving Yakiniku made with Kobe beef and other Special cuts of beef in a stylish setting.

Inside the three-story restaurant, the first floor has counter seats, the second floor has Semi-private room table seating, and the third floor is equipped with fully private rooms.

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The appeal here is the Special beef selection, including Kobe beef from Hyogo Prefecture.

The Most Popular course is the "Wagyu Zanmai Course." It comes with 90 minutes of All you can drink, and lets you enjoy Wagyu through dishes such as aburi yukke (lightly seared seasoned raw meat) made with fresh meat and the impressive kurashita (part of the chuck) sudare-yaki (grilled in a lattice style).

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The restaurant’s signature "Niku Tamatebako" is said to be a fun experience, with dry ice smoke billowing out when it is brought to your table.

You can enjoy popular cuts such as Wagyu loin, Wagyu short plate, Wagyu kalbi, Wagyu sudare-yaki (thinly sliced grilled Wagyu), and thick cut tongue.

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Tajimagyu to Boku Yakiniku-dokoro Za is a Yakiniku restaurant tucked inside a building about a 3-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station, and it is said to offer Tajima beef at prices as reasonable as possible.

The interior is stylish and calm, with table seating as well as raised tatami seating, so it works well for a wide range of occasions.

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They serve Yakiniku made with Tajima-gyu (Tajima beef) from Hyogo Prefecture, known for its tender texture and deep flavor.

The signature "Kawara assortment" uses an actual roof tile, giving it great visual impact, and guests say it is a fun dish for comparing different cuts of Tajima-gyu.

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To finish Yakiniku, the "stone pot bibimbap" comes recommended. The rice with crispy scorched bits is fragrant, and it comes with plenty of Kaku-cut meat.

Reviews also said that when you mix the ingredients and gochujang well, the sweet and spicy flavor and toasted aroma are a great match.

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"Kobe Beef・Private room Yakiniku Daichojin Sannomiya So-Honten" is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Sannomiya Station. The two-story interior has sofa table seating on the first floor, while the second floor is equipped with fully private rooms with locks.

Private room arrangements may change depending on how busy it is, so reserving in advance is recommended.

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They are particular about sourcing only Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black cattle), centered on carefully selected Kobe beef and Tajima beef. The selection is extensive, ranging from rare cuts to top grade cuts.

Another reason for its popularity is the wide variety of courses. The most popular, the "Daejanggeum Course," lets you enjoy great tteok, Premium grilled shabu, Premium Loin, and more.

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You can casually enjoy Kobe beef even at lunch. The top recommendation is the "Kobe Beef Lunch," a set that comes with Premium Loin, lean loin, and premium kalbi.

The lunch menu is extensive, and you can also order the dinner courses and menu items during lunchtime.

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Sumibi Yakiniku Nikunabeya Kobe Bīdoro Honten is a charcoal grilled Yakiniku restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Sannomiya Station. The casual interior has table seating and offers a relaxed, calm atmosphere.

The display of bottles such as Japanese sake and shochu is said to be fun to look at on its own, especially for people who enjoy alcohol.

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Another nice point is that you can enjoy authentic charcoal grilling on a well-used shichirin (tabletop charcoal brazier). For Yakiniku, you can taste Kobe beef and Murata beef delivered directly from a meat wholesaler.

The "Jo Akami Aburi Yaki Shabu" is said to use a healthy cut with less fat and a light taste.

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The house specialty in the photo, “niku-nabe (meat Hot Pot),” is also a popular menu item with many repeat customers.

You can choose between the red Hot Pot, which has a sweet and spicy flavor based on red miso, and the white Hot Pot, which has a light Japanese-style flavor based on white miso. It can be ordered either as part of a course or A la carte.

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Kobe Nikudokoro Wago-koro is a creative Yakiniku restaurant about a 10-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station.

All seats inside are available as Private room or Semi-private room seating, so you can enjoy great Yakiniku in a private setting. It is also recommended for celebrations and family gatherings.

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The rare cuts available here are a big draw, made possible because they purchase carefully selected kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black beef) by the whole animal.

If you are not sure what to order, the "Today's Omakase rare cut" assortment comes recommended. Reviews also said it was a juicy and satisfying dish that let them enjoy the meat's natural flavor.

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The lunch menu is also extensive, and it is popular for letting you enjoy Wagyu with ease. One nice point is that you can order the amount of meat by the gram.

The photo shows the "Niku Sushi Lunch." It looks gorgeous and is said to have a rich, luxurious taste.

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"Kankzen Koshitsu Yakiniku Tabehodai Gyu Gyu Paradise Sannomiya" is a fully private room Yakiniku restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Hankyu Kobe Line. The Private room table seating can accommodate both small and large groups, so you can use it for all kinds of occasions.

The one-group-only aquarium private room is a seat where you can enjoy your meal while looking at tropical fish.

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The Most Popular course is the "Paradise Plan," an All you can eat and drink option for 2 hours.

It includes a luxurious lineup with 56 items available for All you can eat, including Strip loin, bone-in kalbi (Korean-style short ribs), and thinly sliced Beef Tongue, plus beer, makgeolli, and more on the All you can drink menu.

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Among the All you can eat options, the most talked-about item in reviews is the tsubozuke karubi (marinated short rib). The long, thin-cut short rib is said to overflow with meat juices with every bite.

People also like that the All you can eat plan lets them enjoy it in many different ways, such as wrapping it in sanche (lettuce) or placing it over rice with Korean nori.

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"Yakiniku MIYAKOYA" is a Yakiniku restaurant located just steps from Sannomiya Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line, and its chic, grown-up interior has counter and table seating.

For special occasions and birthdays, they can also arrange a whole cake presentation for an additional fee.

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The restaurant’s popular menu items are Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) cuts such as loin, short rib, and Outside skirt, and if everything looks so good that it is hard to choose, the assortment is also recommended.

The restaurant’s style is to wrap the meat in plenty of vegetables such as Korean Perilla Leaves, egoma no ha (perilla leaves), chisha miso (lettuce miso), garlic, and green chili peppers before eating.

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Freshly cooked rice to enjoy with top-notch Yakiniku is also a hit. The Clay Pot rice uses MIYAKOYA blended rice, mixed in the best balance to pair well with Yakiniku, and each serving is cooked individually before being served.

The glossy, freshly cooked rice goes perfectly with Yakiniku.

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Yakiniku Kitamatsu Bettei is a Yakiniku restaurant with Private room seating at every table, located about a 3-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway. It is a sister restaurant of Kitamatsu, a popular spot for Kobe beef Yakiniku.

The space has a Special feel, making it perfect for business dinners, special occasions, celebrations, and meals with someone important.

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They buy whole Kobe beef cattle and serve the meat’s flavor and appeal at its best. The appeal lies in cooking methods that are also fun to look at, such as steak, yaki-shabu (lightly grilled shabu-style beef), and meat sushi.

The meat in the course comes with a presentation of white smoke rising up. You can enjoy popular cuts such as negi tongue sandwich and en-sui rosu (saltwater loin).

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The Most Popular option is the "Kuro Course" that comes with truffle rice.

The photo shows the course dish "truffle rice." Guests say they enjoyed the live feel of having the truffle shaved right in front of them, and that it made the meal memorable.

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Aburi Niku Kobo Nishimuraya Sannomiya Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant located just steps from Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station, and it is also popular for its adult hideaway feel with a Japanese modern interior.

In calm Semi-private rooms and fully private rooms, you can enjoy grilled meat cooked over Domestic charcoal.

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You can enjoy Special yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat) carefully selected by a butcher shop specializing in Kobe beef and Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef). The meat is known for its sweet, tender texture and rich, high quality fat.

Rare cuts such as Top blade, Sirloin cap, Top sirloin, hiuchi (a rare cut from the rump), and Knuckle main muscle are also popular.

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At lunchtime, you can casually enjoy Kobe beef with a set that comes with meat, salad, grilled vegetables, and rice.

The "Kobe Wagyu Yakiniku set meal A" is a set with Outside skirt and short rib. Although it looks like steak, reviews also said the meat was carefully prepared, so it had a tender bite.

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"Yakiniku Meat Ushiotoko" is a casual Yakiniku restaurant about a 4-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station. The chic interior is equipped with table seating, counter seating, and zashiki (tatami seating).

Its appeal lies in how easy it is to use, whether you are dining alone or planning a large Banquet.

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They carefully source and serve Special cuts of Japanese Black Wagyu such as Shikata-gyu (Shikata beef) from Hyogo Prefecture. They also offer course meals and A la carte All you can drink menus.

The photo shows the “Wagyu Horumon assortment.” Reviews also say it is great because you can enjoy a variety of meats with different textures in small portions.

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The signature "Niku Bucket" has a unique look as well.

It mixes only the tastiest cuts brought in that day, such as Wagyu loin, kalbi, premium harami (skirt steak), tail, and round. You can choose the level of heat and the amount of garlic.

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Yakiniku Kobe Juban is a Yakiniku restaurant just a short walk from JR Sannomiya Station, and it is a popular restaurant with several sister restaurants across Kobe.

The interior has a calm, black-themed design, and all seats are sofa seats in a separated layout, so you can enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace.

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You can enjoy authentic Yakiniku with the sauce from the popular sister restaurant Yakiniku-don Juban. The secret sweet and savory sauce has an addictive taste that brings out the rich flavor of the meat.

From Special Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) to Horumon, they serve each cut with carefully chosen cooking methods.

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The Most Popular option is the "Very Popular! Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) All you can eat Course." It gets great reviews for its lineup of high quality meat that is hard to believe comes with an all you can eat plan.

The menu is also extensive, with courses, all you can eat options, and A la carte dishes, and the house-made namul (seasoned vegetable side dishes) and kimchi offer an authentic taste.

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"Sumibiyakiniku Hiyoriya" is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Hankyu Kobe Line, and the interior is said to be a high quality space with calm lighting.

With partitions, all seats can be used as Semi-private room seating. Since each table has a ventilation duct above it, you can enjoy delicious Yakiniku without worrying too much about the smoke.

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You can enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef and venison calves grilled over charcoal. The meat, cooked on a traditional shichirin (charcoal brazier), turns out plump and juicy.

They also serve daily assortments such as Premium Loin, premium lean meat, and Special filet.

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They are particular about how you eat the meat so you can enjoy it at its very best.

The restaurant’s style is to enjoy it with hon-wasabi (fresh Japanese wasabi) sourced from the production region, a two-salt blend that brings out the meat’s flavor, and their carefully made house sauce.

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This Yakiniku restaurant is about a 2-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line.

The clean, Japanese-modern interior has counter seats and side-by-side seating for two. There are also Semi-private room seats, making it a good choice for a private meal.

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They purchase whole Wagyu cattle selected from around Japan and serve them here. Because they buy a whole cow, one of the main draws is getting to enjoy rare cuts that are hard to find otherwise.

The popular "Zeitaku Wagyu Assortment" lets you enjoy unusual cuts, including lean meat and well-marbled selections.

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One of the best parts is that you can enjoy different seasonings to match the meat, such as soy-based sauce, rock salt, yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper paste), and grated daikon ponzu.

The "Beef Tongue assortment" in the photo is a luxurious assortment that lets you taste everything from the tender base of the tongue to the crunchy tip, and they recommend eating it with wasabi.

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Yakiniku Arashi is a popular Yakiniku restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Kobe-Sannomiya Station, where you can enjoy All you can eat kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu).

The interior is said to be clean and calm. As a restaurant run directly by a butcher shop, it offers plenty of A5 kuroge wagyu.

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They serve Strip loin, Spencer roll, and hele (tenderloin) cuts normally used by high end steak restaurants, luxuriously cut for Yakiniku.

The "A5 Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) Yakiniku All you can eat Course 90 min" is an all you can eat plan with 35 items. It is well liked for its texture that seems to melt on your tongue from the very first bite.

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The course starts with three kinds of meat: loin, kalbi, and lean meat. After that, you can freely choose from the menu on a tablet and place your order.

It also gets good reviews for having Horumon, vegetables, curry, and soup on the All you can eat menu.

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Kobe Beef Yakiniku WASSIA is a Private room Yakiniku restaurant located just steps from Sannomiya Station on the Hanshin Main Line. It is popular for letting guests enjoy their meal in a chic and stylish space.

They also have Semi-private room and fully private room seating, making it perfect for special occasions and birthdays.

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They serve kobe-gyu (Kobe beef) with excellent freshness sourced from partner ranches. Another nice point is that they offer their dinner menu starting from lunchtime.

For a Special day or a Banquet, the "Kobe-gyu All you can eat Course" is recommended. It gets good reviews for meat that stays easy to enjoy even if you eat a lot.

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The "Specialty! Kobe Beef Staircase assortment" can be ordered either as part of a course or A la carte, and it is popular for its gorgeous presentation, with Kobe beef arranged in steps like a staircase.

You can enjoy Kobe beef such as Strip loin, hele (tenderloin), and tongue. Some reviews also said they had fun comparing the different cuts of meat.

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Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Sannomiya Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the JR Kobe Line. It features an "itamae Yakiniku" style, where the meat is cut and served at a face-to-face counter.

There are also side-by-side couple seats and relaxing Semi-private room options, so you can choose the seating that fits the occasion.

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To serve the best possible flavor on any given day, they are committed to buying whole cattle from specialist suppliers. Among top quality brand name wagyu (Japanese beef), they serve only rare female cattle.

It is known for its fine, tender texture, and when you take a bite, you can enjoy a melt in your mouth taste.

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The restaurant’s signature item is the "8-tier assortment" shown in the photo, where you can enjoy eight popular cuts in a luxurious spread, including Special loin, grilled shabu-style beef, Special salted tongue, and Premium here (fillet).

You can order it as part of a course or A la carte, and its eye-catching presentation is said to make it a hit for celebration meals as well.