If you want to eat steak in Saitama, here are the places to go! 19 popular recommended restaurants

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Niku Kappo Kushin is a restaurant centered on meat dishes, located about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station.

The refined space also incorporates Japanese style touches. It seems to have stylish counter seats and Semi-private rooms with sofas as well.

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Rather than focusing on a specific branded beef, they source the best female Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) available at that time. You can enjoy finely textured meat with high quality marbling.

For steak, you can choose from Tenderloin, Chateaubriand, lean cuts, and more, and it is said to be good enough to enjoy simply with salt instead of sauce.

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There is also a course that lets you compare steaks of two different cuts, and you can also enjoy dishes made with dashi (Japanese soup stock), a hallmark of Japanese cuisine.

In addition to Wagyu, you can also enjoy the "rosu katsu (deep-fried pork loin cutlet)," made with Special pork coated in fine breadcrumbs and fried in oil. With salt and wasabi, it seems you can enjoy the meat’s own rich flavor.

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Sumiyaki Steak HIUCHI is about a 4-minute walk from the west exit of Omiya Station, and it is run by the same group as the Yakiniku restaurant Niku no Takumi Hiuchi, operating only during lunchtime from Wednesday to Friday as a steakhouse.

The interior is compact, with about 18 seats in total, and there is also a bench placed in front of the restaurant for waiting.

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The meat they use is kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) from female cattle. Compared with male cattle, it is said to have gentler fat and a more tender texture.

They grill never-frozen meat over charcoal in large blocks, then cut it to serve. Lean cuts are the standard, but you can also enjoy Chateaubriand and Strip loin steak.

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They also offer charcoal-grilled Beef Tongue, which you can add to the lean steak for an extra charge. It is said to have plenty of flavor even with just salt and pepper.

The mini Beef Tongue stew served as part of the set is also well liked. They are particular about the rice variety as well so it pairs nicely with the steak.

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Located about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Urawa Station, carnegico is a steak restaurant specializing in lean red meat, tucked away on a narrow side street.

The interior is a calm space centered around dark brown tones, with counter seating on the first floor and sofa seating on the second floor.

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The carefully selected lean meat is slowly cooked at a low temperature and finished as a steak with a moist, tender texture.

The meat includes Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) and Black Angus beef from Iowa. Dinner is served as a course meal, while at lunch you can casually enjoy just the steak.

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The grilled steak can be enjoyed with different seasonings such as salt, wasabi, garlic chips, and mustard.

The menu also includes an option to compare different brands of lean red meat, so you can enjoy the differences in flavor, texture, and umami.

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M's Rou is a reservation-only Teppan-yaki restaurant about an 8-minute walk from the north exit of Urawa Station, located along Shiyakusho-dori Street, where you can also enjoy Manyo-gyu (Japanese Black Wagyu beef from Tottori), a rare find in Saitama Prefecture.

The space is calm and relaxing. There also seem to be counter seats where you can enjoy the live feel that is unique to Teppan-yaki.

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They use Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) for their steaks, known for its good balance of lean meat and fat. They source the best available quality for each season.

Their signature "Manyo-gyu (Manyo beef)" is raised with great care, and is known for its light fat and rich lean meat flavor. It is also recommended for people who want something less heavy.

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They are also particular about the seasonings that bring out the steak’s flavor, using a little shoyu (soy sauce) made from soybeans and wheat produced in Saitama Prefecture, added just before eating.

They also stock about 60 kinds of wine, which you can enjoy with pairings as well. Many people seem to visit for special occasions.

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Located about a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Urawa Station, Teppan Bar Griglia is tucked away on a side street lined with shops and is known as a casual place to enjoy Teppan-yaki dishes like steak and okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake).

When you open the door, you will find L-shaped counter seating, where you can also watch the food being cooked right in front of you. There are also table seats in the back.

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The dinner menu includes A5-grade Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) steaks. Options include Strip loin and Chateaubriand, and they also seem to offer a limited-quantity T-bone steak.

The steaks are skillfully grilled and are popular for being tender and delicious.

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The Teppan-yaki menu also includes Osaka specialties like takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancake). It seems plenty of people enjoy both the steak and takoyaki.

The lunch menu also features lean beef steak and a large chicken steak. You can also choose the sauce for the chicken steak.

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Teppan × Niku Bar Bourgeois is a meat-focused restaurant on the 3rd floor of a building, about a 1-minute walk from the west exit of Minami-Urawa Station. You can also enjoy Bushu Wagyu, a Wagyu from Saitama Prefecture.

In addition to table seating that works well for groups, there is also calm counter seating with the feel of a Teppan-yaki restaurant.

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The beef steak is a Strip loin of Bushu Wagyu, which is also called phantom beef. It is said to have fine textured meat with rich, flavorful fat beautifully marbled throughout.

It is said to be tender with a melt-in-your-mouth taste. There is also a menu that lets you compare it with lean cuts from other Kuroge Wagyu.

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For pork lovers, the steak made with Domestic pork is also recommended. Like the beef, it tastes even better with the house made special salt and wasabi, which seem to bring out its rich umami.

The course also includes roasted pork, grilled vegetables, and garlic rice, so you can enjoy meats beyond just steak as well.

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Teppan-yaki FEU is a Teppan-yaki restaurant on the 3rd floor of a building, about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station, and it is open for both lunch and dinner.

The counter seats offer views of digital art beyond the teppan, and it is said that scenes of night views from around the world are displayed. People say you can enjoy the feeling of traveling the world while staying right in Saitama.

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There are several courses available, and for the main Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) steak, you can choose Strip loin or filet. There also seems to be a course where you can choose A5-rank Kuroge Wagyu or Kobe beef.

If you sit at the counter, you can watch the impressive flambé finish on the steak right up close.

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There are also courses that include Teppan-yaki of live abalone and Ise ebi (spiny lobster), so you can enjoy a different kind of umami from meat.

The restaurant works with the sushi shop next door, so it can easily get fresh seafood ingredients. You can also add sushi as the closing meal.

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"Steak House Matsuki Omiya Hongo Ten" is the Omiya Hongo branch of Steak House Matsuki, which has multiple restaurants in the Kanto area, and is located along Prefectural Route 35 in Hongocho, Kita-ku, Saitama City.

The atmosphere is bright and warm. It seems easy to visit with family including children or in a large group.

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The restaurant is particular about the beef it serves for its steaks, using A5-ranked kurogemagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), Angus beef that meets strict standards, and Australian beef raised on designated farms.

They cut the meat thick and grill it to lock in the flavor.

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If you're going with a group, the "Share Spencer roll Steak" is also recommended. It is grilled as a large cut of meat, and you can enjoy it while cutting it into your preferred size at the table.

The menu is extensive, with options like Hamburger Steak and chicken steak, and there is also a luxurious assortment menu with three kinds.

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Steak no Don Omiya Nishiguchi Ten, about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Omiya Station, is a steak restaurant with locations in major urban areas across Kanto and Kansai.

The restaurant has a spacious, warm interior with a brown color scheme, and is said to be easy to use whether you are dining alone or with family.

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There is a wide variety of steaks, and you can also choose the portion size. The plate comes with a piping hot iron pellet, so you can keep cooking the steak and enjoy it freshly grilled to the very last bite.

In addition to a garlic chip topping, they also offer steaks topped with spicy seasoning or green onions.

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At lunchtime, you can also enjoy set menus featuring three kinds of meat dishes, such as Hamburger Steak, pork steak, and chicken Kara-age. They are perfect for anyone who wants to try something other than steak.

There is also a menu for children and an alcohol menu, so it looks like the whole family can enjoy a fun meal together.

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"Steak House Bandai 2-go Ten" is the second location of a steakhouse founded in Kawagoe in 1976. It is about a 4-minute walk from the East Exit of Kawagoe Station.

The restaurant has a modern feel, with counter seats where you can enjoy the live cooking atmosphere, as well as Private rooms that offer a sense of privacy.

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Just like the Honten that has been operating for about 50 years, they carefully select top-grade A5-ranked beef and other high-quality cuts. You can also enjoy a Chateaubriand steak.

The garlic served with the steak comes from Aomori (Aomori Prefecture), and the steak sauce, ponzu sauce, and more are all original, made to pair perfectly with the steak.

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The lunch-only set meal menu is popular too. The steak made with high-quality imported lean beef is reasonably priced, and you can adjust the portion size with options.

They also serve an A5-rank Wagyu loin steak, and the "moyashi-itame (stir-fried bean sprouts)" that comes with the set meal, cooked in beef fat, is also well liked.

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Teppan-yaki Kerun is a Teppan-yaki restaurant on the second floor of a building, about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Kawagoe Station. It is a place loved by locals in Saitama and has been around for about 35 years.

All the seats in the calm interior are counter seats set around the Teppan-yaki grill. No matter where you sit, you can enjoy the live cooking happening right in front of you.

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To make sure they can always serve high quality steak, they carefully source Special Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) ranked A4 to A5.

After an order comes in, they cut thick steaks from a block of meat and grill them right in front of you. It is popular for being tender and delicious.

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There is also a course that includes Teppan-yaki spiny lobster and awabi (abalone), and it is fun to watch the performance as they grill them with steaks using skillful, elegant technique.

There is also a sommelier who offers a service of selecting wines that pair well with the food.

Teppan Le Homs is located on the main street of Koedo Kawagoe, a popular sightseeing spot in Saitama where you can feel the charm of old Edo, and sits on the second floor of a building with the look of a traditional kominka (old Japanese house).

It seems to have counter seats where you can enjoy the live cooking atmosphere, as well as Private room options with an irori (sunken hearth) for charcoal grilling and a more private feel.

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In addition to Kobe beef, you can enjoy Tokorozawa-gyu (Tokorozawa beef), a Saitama-raised brand with only about 7 head shipped per month, as steak.

Here, you can choose either Teppan-yaki or charcoal grilling, and if you reserve a Private room, you can also enjoy steak grilled over charcoal in the irori (sunken hearth) right in front of you.

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The course also includes dishes made with local ingredients unique to the area, such as Kawagoe's specialty unagi (freshwater eel) and Kotobuki, a premium egg from Saitama Prefecture.

Guests say they can enjoy a range of flavors while chatting with the staff. The alcohol selection is also extensive, and they even carry some rare labels.

Koedo no Niku Bar KURAYA is a meat-focused bar about a 5-minute walk from both Hon-Kawagoe Station and Kawagoe Station, set in a large kurazukuri (traditional warehouse-style building) that feels like stepping back into the Edo period.

The interior also has the feel of a traditional old house. The first floor has table seating, while the second floor has tatami seating with Semi-private room Sunken kotatsu seating where you take off your shoes.

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They buy whole Wagyu cattle and serve them divided into about 30 different cuts. There are fatty cuts, lean cuts, and rare cuts, so you can compare and enjoy the differences.

They also offer several sauces, including an original steak sauce, wasabi soy sauce, and refreshing grated daikon radish.

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Another popular touch is that the food is served on plates shaped like the kawara (roof tiles) used on the restaurant's building, matching the structure of the place.

The menu is full of different meat dishes and snack plates that pair well with alcohol, making it a great fit when you want a lively night of drinks.

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"Steak House Belas Tokorozawa Ten" is a steakhouse about a 5-minute walk from Shin-Tokorozawa Station.

The first floor has casual U-shaped counter seating, while the second floor has relaxed table seating. It stays open straight through from lunch to dinner.

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The photo shows the restaurant's signature “Queen Steak,” made with Tenderloin coated in a house-made sauce and aged.

It is also called “Tenderloin so tender it pulls apart with just a fork.” It is cooked to a perfect juicy doneness, and reviews also said it is a dish they would definitely want to eat again when they come here!

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Another fun touch is that the menu names match the face cards in a deck of cards. They also offer the diced steak "Joker" and the lean meat "Jack Steak,"

Another nice point is that you can change up the flavor with the soy sauce and chili sauce set on the table.

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HAZAMADINER is about a 5-minute walk from Iruma Station and serves dishes made with plenty of local ingredients.

The interior has a stylish feel, with comfortable sofa seating and casual table seating.

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They use the branded beef Saino Yumemi Gyu (Saitama brand beef) from Iruma, Saitama, for the steak and Hamburger Steak. This beef is known for having more lean meat and a nice sweetness.

You can choose from round, Chuck Eye Roll, or Tenderloin and enjoy it as a steak. All of them are well liked for their strong beef flavor, tenderness, and easy to eat texture.

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They also use Saino Yumemi Gyu (Saino Yumemi beef) for the hamburger patty, so you can enjoy the good flavor of the beef together with fresh vegetables.

The vegetables and eggs served with the steak are also produced in Iruma City. You can enjoy Western-style dishes made with fresh ingredients.

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Founded to make high-end beef steak easy to enjoy, Ikinari Steak has restaurants across Japan. This Ikinari Steak Seibu Tokorozawa S.C. Ten is located in the food court on the first floor of Seibu Tokorozawa S.C., right in front of Tokorozawa Station.

You can enjoy freshly grilled steak at the casual table seating in the shared space.

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They use Special American beef and Australian beef. The grill is set with lava stone and cooks the meat with far infrared heat, giving it a crisp surface while keeping in the juices.

The popular "Wild Steak" uses high quality Angus beef CAB, which is said to have a rich meaty flavor.

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You can choose from Chuck Eye Roll, Spencer roll, or Tenderloin, and increase the portion from 120g in 40g increments. Even a large steak comes on a hot Teppan-yaki plate, so you can enjoy it hot to the very last bite.

Along with the original sauce, you can also customize the flavor with mustard or garlic.

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Wafu Gyuniku Ryori Matsumoto is a steakhouse on the 5th floor of a building near the west exit plaza of Kasukabe Station.

The interior is a Japanese modern space featuring elements such as pillars finished by Edo period craftsmen and old doors, and it also has Private rooms with a sense of privacy.

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This restaurant is also an authorized retailer of well-known domestic brand wagyu (Japanese beef), including Kobe Beef, Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), and Hitachi-gyu (Hitachi beef). It brings out the rich flavor of Special selected meat with Teppan-yaki.

Some reviews said they were surprised by how tender and tasty the steak was.

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The steaks are served as a course, and the "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Aburi-yaki (seared grilled beef)" and "onion soup with Kuroge Wagyu" served as Appetizers are also said to be very good.

There are also counter seats, where you can talk with the staff about the meat and enjoy the live feel of the flambé.

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"Steak & Hamburger Steak Senmonten Niku no Murayama Soka Marui Ten" is a steak and Hamburger Steak restaurant on the 8th floor of Soka Marui, near Soka Station.

The space is bright and casual. Since it stays open continuously from lunch through dinner, it is easy to stop by between sightseeing plans.

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They use high quality American beef, so you can enjoy the juices and rich flavor that lean cuts are known for.

The popular "Texas Steak" is a rare lean cut, with only about 2kg available from each animal. It is said to be tender while still delivering plenty of umami.

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The Hamburger Steak made with the same American beef as the steaks is also popular. They also offer a Hamburger Steak topped with cheese.

The "Hollywood All Star" is a hearty plate with an assortment of steak, two kinds of Hamburger Steak, chicken steak, and more. It also looks fun to share.

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Chibatei is a restaurant serving jibie (game meat) dishes, located about 5 minutes by car from Nagatoro IC in the northwestern part of Saitama Prefecture.

The restaurant stands out for its white exterior walls. Inside, the log cabin style space is decorated with many folk crafts and has a warm feel.

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The steak features Domestic Ezo Venison, and venison is said to be a lean red meat that is high in protein and low in calories.

The “Ezo Venison Steak” is popular for being juicy with almost no off notes. It also has a clean finish.

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The signature dish is botan-nabe (wild boar hot pot), made by simmering wild boar meat in a miso-based broth. The meat has no off notes, and adding udon noodles to the rich, flavorful soup is also said to be delicious.

They also serve Ezo Venison Hamburger Steak and sausages, making this a recommended spot for people who enjoy game dishes.