Yakiniku around Kawasaki Station! 19 popular spots where you can fill up on meat

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Ushikozou, about a 4-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Kawasaki Station, is a popular place where you can enjoy A5-rank Wagyu specially selected by an owner with a butcher background at reasonable prices. They are said to focus on high quality female cattle known for fat that melts smoothly in the mouth.

Inside, you can enjoy Yakiniku in a casual space with a restaurant-like feel, with counter seats, table seats, and Semi-private room seating.

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The most popular option is the owner’s recommended 13-dish “Ushikozou Course” (with 2 hours of All you can drink). It includes standard Yakiniku favorites such as premium salted beef tongue, lightly seared yukhoe (Korean-style raw beef), samgyeopsal, and grilled sukiyaki-style Strip loin.

This course is appealing because you can enjoy popular menu items with a wide selection of alcohol and drinks.

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You can also order à la carte dishes. This is the “tsurami (part of the cheek) no Yaki Shabu,” enjoyed with salty ponzu sauce. You can savor tsurami, known for the rich flavor of its lean meat, in a shabu-shabu style.

It is a simple yet luxurious dish topped with shiraga-negi (finely shredded white leek). Its clean bite and light finish are also said to be well received.

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Lemon, about a 5-minute walk from Kawasaki Station, is a popular Yakiniku restaurant with a casual interior centered around a wood warm counter, making it easy to stop by even on your own.

It is bright during the day and takes on a calm atmosphere at night, creating a setting that works well for all kinds of occasions, from time with friends to stopping by after work.

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A popular item here is the "Jo-tan Atsugiri (thick-cut premium beef tongue)." This dish is said to let you enjoy both the tender texture of the meat and the unique bite that beef tongue is known for.

They also serve Soshu-gyu (Soshu brand beef), a branded beef from Kanagawa Prefecture, where Kawasaki City is located. You can enjoy it both à la carte and in courses.

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They also serve lunch on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and you can casually enjoy Yakiniku even on your own in a set meal style. The photo shows the "Yakiniku assortment set meal." Along with thinly sliced tongue and Soshu beef short rib, it comes with Daisendori thigh meat and vegetables.

The lineup features juicy and flavorful meat, and it is said to be so good that it goes perfectly with rice.

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Niku no Itadaki Kawasaki Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant on the third floor of a building along Nakamise-dori, about a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station.

The spacious interior has table seating and Sunken kotatsu seating, making it easy to use for any occasion. It has a casual atmosphere that makes it easy to drop in.

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You can enjoy Wagyu sourced directly from a meat wholesaler with its freshness intact.

The popular "Premium Wagyu 6-part assortment" is an assortment made up only of the recommended Premium cuts of the day. With dry ice rising dramatically from a tamatebako (treasure box) and a bright presentation, it is a dish you will want to take a photo of.

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The stock changes daily, with branded wagyu such as Tamura-gyu (Tamura beef), Yaeyama Kyori-gyu (Yaeyama Kyori beef), and Tajima-gyu (Tajima beef) making an appearance.

The "Odo Yakiniku Banquet Course" with 2 hours of All you can drink follows a classic lineup that starts with salted tongue. With the rich flavor of kalbi and the savory taste and easy-to-enjoy appeal of Outside skirt, it is the kind of course that naturally keeps the drinks flowing.

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"Yakiniku & BAR Juttan" is a Yakiniku restaurant located in Ginryugai, an arcade street just a short walk from JR Kawasaki Station. It has BAR-style seating and Japanese-style Semi-private room seating, making it easy to choose the right setting for the occasion.

The bar counter has a modern feel, with bottles and glasses lined up, while the Semi-private room areas feature Sunken kotatsu seating where you can relax with friends or family.

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Starting with Special Sendai gyu (Sendai beef), they lavishly use A5-grade kurogemagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu). They adjust the thickness and cut for each part to bring out the full flavor of the meat.

If you want to enjoy small portions of high quality meat, the all you can drink "Juttan Original Course" is a great choice. They also offer a wide range of drinks, including highballs and sours.

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At lunch, you can enjoy lean cuts, short rib, and loin of Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), along with Hamburger Steak.

The photo shows the "Kuroge Wagyu Kalbi (short rib) & Beef Outside skirt Lunch Set," a plate where you can enjoy a nice balance of the rich flavor of kalbi and the savory taste of outside skirt. It is said to be popular for its juicy flavor and satisfying portion.

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Taishu Horumon Nikurikikiya Keikyu Kawasaki Ten is a restaurant in the arcade street "Ginzagai," right outside Keikyu Kawasaki Station, where you can enjoy Yakiniku grilled over a charcoal shichirin (small charcoal grill). It features a space designed to evoke old Japan. The clean interior is said to fill up at night with office workers stopping by after work.

Each seat is fully equipped with its own ventilation system, so you can enjoy charcoal grilled Yakiniku without worrying about smells or smoke.

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A popular specialty in Japanese Yakiniku is Horumon. They source fresh pork Horumon, and you can enjoy the quality of the ingredients simply grilled over charcoal.

The flavor shows the care that goes into the preparation, and one of its best points is how easy it is to enjoy even for first time diners.

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"Meibutsu Niku assortment." A good value assortment lined with Horumon, plus rare specially selected cuts like kashira (head meat) and Aorta.

The Horumon is cut into large pieces for a satisfying bite, and its flavor spreads more the more you chew. Grilling it over charcoal brings out the sweetness of the fat, making it the kind of taste you just can’t stop eating.

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Kan no Daidokoro Bettei Kawasaki Ten is a Korean Yakiniku restaurant located in the Ekimae Odori Shotengai (station-front shopping street) near the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station.

In addition to fully equipped Private rooms for 2 to 12 people, the restaurant has a calm atmosphere where you can relax with someone special on a special occasion. The restaurant also offers meat cakes and dessert plates with personalized messages, making it a great choice for surprises.

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The "Bettei Shinzui assortment," where you can enjoy whole-purchased A5-ranked female wagyu (Japanese beef), is a plate packed with the restaurant's appeal.

It is a luxurious assortment featuring Chateaubriand, marbled sukiyaki, Premium otoro tan shio (premium fatty salted beef tongue), and extra-thick Outside skirt. Reviews also said that each cut has a clearly distinct taste, making it fun to compare them.

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A rare Korean drink, Tora Makkori. This dry nigori-zake (cloudy sake) stands out for its fresh acidity and gentle fizz. It pairs well with Yakiniku without feeling heavy, and offers a clean, refreshing taste.

They also have a well-reviewed selection for drink lovers, including Japanese sake, Japanese whisky, and directly imported wine.

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"Yakinikuya Tonchantei Kawasaki Ten" is a Yakiniku restaurant along the historic "Kyu-Tokaido (Old Tokaido Road)," a street that flourished in the Edo period as Kawasaki-juku (a post town). It is said to be a popular spot with many local diners.

The refined and calm interior offers table seating, counter seating, and Sunken kotatsu seating in zashiki (tatami rooms). It can accommodate everything from small groups to Banquets.

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You can enjoy Special meats centered on A4-rank kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black beef), with a good balance of marbling and lean meat. They prepare only what they will use that day, with a strong focus on freshness.

The "Tongue 3-assortment" is also popular, letting you compare jo tan shio (premium salted beef tongue), thick-cut jo tan shio, and o-toro tan shio (rich fatty salted beef tongue).

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At lunchtime, rice and salad come with free refills, and the meal also includes soup and a small side dish, making it a satisfying set. In addition to the Yakiniku menu, they also offer daily lunch specials, bibimbap, and cold noodles.

The "3-Shu Morimori Lunch" is a plate that lets you casually enjoy the standard favorites of kalbi, Outside skirt, and roast.

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Yakiniku Nosuke is a Yakiniku restaurant on a brick-lined street, about an 8-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station.

Even though it is in a busy downtown area, it offers a calm space where you can relax, making it a good choice for celebrations and special occasions. They can also discuss meat cakes and dessert plates. In addition to counter seats and zashiki (tatami seating), they also have fully private rooms.

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Centered on Domestic A5-ranked beef, you can enjoy Special cuts and a monthly changing dish.

The popular "11-item Full Enjoyment Course" includes a Wagyu platter, salted beef tongue, an Outside skirt platter, and a Horumon platter. The high quality meat is served in an easy to enjoy order, and some say they were able to enjoy every bite right to the end.

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For lunch, the popular A la carte dish is the "Tokusei Niku Bukkomi Curry Rice (special curry rice packed with meat)." At dinner, it is served as the final dish of the course, and many people look forward to it as the last plate.

The meltingly tender meat is full of flavor, the spices come through nicely, and people praise it for its satisfying taste.

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"Yakiniku Zocchan" is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 10-minute walk from the East side of the North Exit of JR Kawasaki Station, marked by its stylish white noren (shop curtain) along the main road. It is popular for serving authentic charcoal grilled Yakiniku over a shichirin (small charcoal grill).

The interior has a bright atmosphere, with a range of seating including tables, counter seats, and Sunken kotatsu seating. It is easy to visit whether you are dining alone or with a group.

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There were also reviews saying the menu is so full of appealing options, from premium salted tongue and lamb to grilled vegetables and Horumon, that it is hard to decide what to order. If you cannot choose, the assortment comes recommended.

In addition to sours and shochu highballs, they also have a wide selection of seasonal Japanese sake, making it a great lineup for people who enjoy drinking.

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The "Super Zocchan Premium Loin" and the "Zocchan Assortment," an assortment of kalbi, Outside skirt, and loin, are plates you should definitely try.

The photo shows the "Super Zocchan Assortment," a top quality assortment that lets you enjoy three kinds of Special meat recommended that day.

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Taishoen Kawasaki Ekimae Ten is about a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station, and it is known as a place where you can enjoy Yakiniku in a calm atmosphere.

The restaurant has counter seats for small groups and spacious box-style table seating. On the second floor, there are tatami fully private room seats as well, making it easy to use for a private meal.

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Around Kawasaki City, a unique food culture at Yakiniku restaurants known as “Kawasaki-gui (Kawasaki-style eating)” is popular. It is a style of Yakiniku where you wrap shredded cabbage in the meat, letting you enjoy more meat in a healthier way.

There is also “bejimaki (vegetable wraps),” where you wrap meat around ingredients like shiso leaves, shredded white leek, sliced green chili peppers, and zucchini, and people also like the wide selection of dishes that make vegetables taste great.

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Top quality A5 rank Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) and the "thick cut tongue" are popular. It is said to have a pleasant bite, with more flavor spreading as you chew, and an excellent balance of meat juices and fat.

People say the thick cut style lets you enjoy both juiciness and a clean finish at the same time.

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Yakiniku Sanzenri, about a 5-minute walk from Keikyu Kawasaki Station, is a Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy high-quality Yakiniku at reasonable prices.

With the attentive service you only get at an independently run restaurant, it is easy to visit for all kinds of occasions, whether with family, coworkers, or close friends.

In addition to comfortable bench seating, there are also seats that can accommodate both small and large groups by removing the partitions.

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The owner personally sources the best tasting meat of the day. Without focusing on any one production region, the restaurant offers a lineup of high quality cuts, with Special care taken in selecting each part.

Popular standard menu items like "Jo Tan Shio (premium salted beef tongue)" and "Jo Karubi (premium short rib)" are recommended.

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They are committed to making everything Homemade, carefully preparing each item without using any premade products at all. Even the gochujang and sauces are Homemade, bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Their original fruit sours, seasonal drinks, and Homemade lemon sours are also appealing, with the kind of handcrafted touch you only get from careful in-house preparation.

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Kawasaki Horumon Gekijo is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 5-minute walk from the south exit of JR Kawasaki Station.

The interior is said to be a clean and relaxing space with a unified woody design. There are Semi-private room and table seats, so you can spend time comfortably even for gatherings with friends.

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They serve exceptionally fresh beef sourced from Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture.

The recommended "Atsugiri Premium Outside skirt" is a hearty dish with plenty of volume and a bold feel. By cooking it through slowly, it turns into a juicy bite full of rich flavor.

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The "Ippon-yaki (whole grilled) Beef Tongue" looks as bold as it tastes. One of its big draws is the live feeling of watching a whole block of raw Beef Tongue grilled right in front of you.

From the tip of the tongue to the base, you can enjoy the different bite and texture of each part, making this a dish you can enjoy to the very last bite without getting tired of it.

Kanaami Deathmatch Yakiniku SUN is a unique Yakiniku restaurant with a pro wrestling theme, about a 5-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station. Inside, you will find wire mesh partitions, wrestlers' autographs, and masks all over!

Monitors are installed at the tables on the first floor, and on the second floor you can enjoy your meal while watching match footage on a giant screen.

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They offer a full range of courses where you can enjoy high quality meats including Wagyu. The 2-hour All you can drink "Jr Heavyweight Course" includes 11 dishes in total, and even meat lovers will leave satisfied.

The "SUN Heavyweight Course," where you can taste rare cuts, includes 12 dishes in total and lets you enjoy Yakiniku with a different twist from the usual.

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The A la carte menu features a lineup of striking names inspired by pro wrestling.

Dishes like "Onita Atsugiri Tan (thick-cut beef tongue)," "Marucho Chikara," and "Wagyu Death Match Saikyo Tag Oja assortment" make the menu exciting just to read, and fans can start having fun even before ordering thanks to this playful lineup.

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Janjan is a Korean cuisine and Yakiniku specialty restaurant about a 7-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station, and it has long been loved by locals.

Inside, there are table seats and Sunken kotatsu seating, creating a space where you can relax and enjoy your meal and conversation. It stays open until morning, making it suitable for a wide range of occasions such as Banquets and company drinking parties.

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The manager carefully selects high quality meat from suppliers chosen through many years of trusted relationships. The top recommendation is the "Premium negi karubi (short rib with green onion)," a rich dish with melt in your mouth short rib and crisp green onions with a nice aroma.

They also offer a full lineup of dishes featuring rare cuts, including "Premium Outside skirt" and "Premium thick cut salted Beef Tongue."

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In addition to Yakiniku, you can also enjoy authentic Korean dishes prepared by the Korean-born owner.

The menu gets good reviews for offering many dishes that go well with Chamisul and makgeolli, as well as rice, including the sweet and spicy napa cabbage pickle called geotjeori kimchi, chijimi (Korean pancake), tteokbokki, and stir-fried octopus.

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Yakiniku Toraji Wing Kitchen Keikyu Kawasaki Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant directly connected to Keikyu Kawasaki Station, on the 3rd floor of Wing Kitchen Keikyu Kawasaki.

The interior features a refined design based on blue and green tones, and with many Semi-private room seats available, you can relax and enjoy your time.

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For the Yakiniku, you can choose from 3 seasonings: "shioyaki (salt-grilled)," "tareyaki (sauce-grilled)," and "kuro misoyaki (grilled with black miso)." They source and serve the best-condition beef of the day from all over Japan.

The menu also has a full range of dishes beyond Yakiniku.

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At lunchtime, they serve Yakiniku Gozen set meals. The photo shows the “Yakiniku Gozen set,” centered on nakaochi karubi (boneless short rib meat between the ribs), lean roast cuts, and Wagyu. You can enjoy Special high-quality Yakiniku with rich umami and a touch of sweetness.

They also offer a “Special Gozen set” that includes seafood, making it perfect for a business lunch or lunch on a special occasion.

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Aburi Yakiniku・Horumon Kawasaki Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant located on Nakamise-dori, a street lined with all kinds of places to enjoy, about a 5-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station.

The interior has a chic and calm atmosphere. The main seating is table and box seating, so you can relax and take your time. There is also a fully private room for 6〜8 people, making it easy to use for different group sizes.

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They use Domestic Horumon and high quality A5 rank meat. Their original sauce also brings out the flavors of the ingredients.

The "Thick Cut Premium Fresh Tongue" is a popular dish that is juicy and tender. People say each slice is satisfying enough on its own.

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The "Aburi Manpuku Course" with All you can drink lets you fully enjoy popular Yakiniku dishes such as salted fresh beef tongue and Kuroge Wagyu kalbi (Kuroge Wagyu short ribs).

The lineup also includes dishes satisfying enough for a full meal, such as Wagyu premium Horumon, Domestic pork and chicken, and yukgaejang kuppa (spicy soup with rice). It even comes with dessert, so you can enjoy the whole course.

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Osaka Yakiniku・Horumon Futago Kawasaki Ten is about an 8-minute walk from the Keikyu Kawasaki East Exit, and the interior is modeled after an old-school Korean Yakiniku restaurant in Osaka. It has a nostalgic feel, with metal pipe chairs and tabletop gas grills lined up.

The tabletop grills are rare models brought back from discontinued products. The space feels easygoing, so you can stop by casually even in everyday clothes or sandals.

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The "Futago assortment" featuring popular cuts of Horumon has many repeat customers, and many regulars come specifically for it.

The carefully prepared Horumon is brought to life with a special sauce, giving it a taste you will not find elsewhere. Another nice point is that the staff grills the meat for you.

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They also offer a wide variety of soups, kuppa (Korean rice soup), and noodle dishes, all said to have a carefully crafted taste. One of the most popular items is the “Kodawari no Hitokuchi Reimen.”

It uses katsuo dashi (bonito stock) simmered for 8 hours with 12 kinds of ingredients, along with special Morioka reimen (Morioka cold noodles). It is said to be a refreshing dish with plenty of rich umami.

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Gyukaku (Gyu-Kaku) Myuza Kawasaki Ten is a popular nationwide Yakiniku chain located on the first floor of a mixed-use complex, directly connected to the JR Kawasaki Station west exit deck. They offer a full menu for both lunch and dinner.

The spacious interior has sofa and table seating, creating a comfortable space where families, friends, and guests with small children can relax without worry.

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The meat is carefully cut in house. They change the thickness and shape for each cut, adjusting it so each one tastes best the moment it hits your mouth.

The large plate menu, an assortment of popular items such as Gyukaku (Beef Horn) Premium Kalbi and aged thick cut kalbi, is also well received.

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At Gyu-Kaku's All you can eat and drink, the lineup includes not only meat, but also salads, snacks, and even To finish menu items.

There are four courses in total, ranging from an All you can eat plan with 70 items to a more luxurious option that includes Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef).

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Shichirin Yakiniku Anan Keikyu Kawasaki Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Keikyu Kawasaki Station.

According to reviews, the open dining room lined with table seating and box seats is always lively and perfect when you want to enjoy Yakiniku in a fun, upbeat atmosphere. If you want more privacy, a fully private room is also recommended.

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You can casually enjoy Yakiniku grilled over an authentic shichirin (charcoal brazier). They also offer All you can eat and drink and A la carte All you can drink, so it is perfect for a Banquet.

The popular "young karubi (short rib)" uses beef short plate. You can really taste the sweetness of the fat, and the flavor gets better the more you chew.

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On weekdays, the lunch set meals are also popular, and the top pick is the "3-kind assortment set meal," which comes with young kalbi, Anan loin, and toro kalbi.

Rice refills are free, and some reviews said they were very satisfied because they could easily enjoy charcoal grilled Yakiniku from lunchtime.