16 Yakiniku restaurants within walking distance of Kichijoji Station! Have an amazing Wagyu experience at famous spots

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Honkaku Yakiniku Jukouen Amatsubo is a Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy kuroke Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) sourced from around Japan. It is located on the 3rd floor of a building tucked away in a back alley, about a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji Station.

The interior has a calm Japanese modern feel, and in addition to zashiki (tatami seating), it also has Semi-private room table seating.

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Through close communication with wholesalers, they source Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) that is in the best condition at the time. Their rich house-made sweet and savory secret sauce is said to bring out the full flavor of the meat.

They hand-cut the meat after each order comes in and serve it while it is still fresh. Every cut is high quality and said to be undeniably delicious.

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You can order from either the course menu or a la carte. There are also courses with All you can drink.

The photo shows the "Tenderloin garlic," which many people say is outstanding. It is a house specialty of tender Tenderloin topped with plenty of grated garlic. You can enjoy it not only a la carte, but also in almost all of the courses.

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Yakiniku Inoue Kichijoji Ten is on the third floor of a building along Motomachi-dori, a 2-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station. This is a Yakiniku restaurant where you can casually enjoy high quality kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu).

The interior is said to be a stylish and calm Japanese space. It has table seating and 6 Private rooms.

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The "TRIANGLE zabuton (a rare cut from the rib side of the Chuck Eye Roll) rolled sukiyaki" in the photo is the restaurant's specialty, eaten by wrapping marinated egg and rice in zabuton.

The sauce seasoning is also tasty, and it is said to fill your mouth with rich flavor. The staff grills it into a neat triangle shape for you.

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Lunch is also popular here for casually enjoying Yakiniku. In addition to lunch-only sets and courses, you can also order from the grand menu.

The restaurant's recommendation is the "9-shu Tabe-kurabe Course," where you can try 9 different cuts at once. It also comes with kimchi, namul, salad, a meal, and dessert, making it a good value option.

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Aged Wagyu Yakiniku Aging Beef Kichijoji Ten is Japan’s first specialty restaurant for aged meat made from Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), located along Nishi-Sanjo-dori Street, a 7-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station.

The interior is said to be clean and stylish, with smokeless roasters throughout. It has counter seats, table seats, and Private rooms.

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You can order from a wide range of courses and a la carte dishes. The courses can also be made into All you can drink plans.

Because they buy whole Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black cattle) and use every part of the animal, you can casually enjoy rare cuts as well. Dry aging makes the meat more tender and brings out a richer aroma and deeper flavor.

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They are also open for lunch on weekends and holidays. They offer courses and sets that let you fully enjoy Yakiniku at a better value than dinner.

Pictured is the "Aging Osusume 6-Shu Tabe-Kurabe Lunch," which lets you try six kinds of Aged meat in small portions. It also comes with kimchi, namul (seasoned vegetable side dishes), two kobachi (small side dishes), rice, and soup, and it is said to be highly satisfying.

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Akami Yakiniku Akatsuki Kichijoji Honten is a Yakiniku restaurant that offers a wide variety of lean akami (red meat) cuts with less fat. The interior is fitted with smokeless roasters and has a warm wooden feel, with counter and table seating.

It is in a corner spot where Bell Road and Misono-dori meet, a 2-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station.

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They always offer more than 14 kinds of lean meat. You can enjoy it with a course that can be made into an All you can drink plan, or order à la carte.

The photo shows the “Katamari,” a 200g or larger block of Wagyu. The staff grills it right in front of you so the outside turns crisp while the inside stays lightly rare, then cuts it in the kitchen.

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They offer a wide selection of value lunch set meals that come with 6 pieces of your choice of meat, rice, salad, namul (seasoned vegetable side dishes), kimchi, a small side dish, and a drink. Every cut of meat is said to be packed with flavor and very tasty.

The photo shows the "Service Value Assortment Lunch," which lets you enjoy a Large size of assorted offcuts from various parts such as lean meat and marbled meat.

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Yakinikuya Kichijoji Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy high quality Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) in A4 and A5 grades with wine. It is located along Tokyo Metropolitan Route 114, a 3-minute walk from Kichijoji Station.

The spacious interior, designed around red tones, has counter seats, table seats with a Semi-private room feel separated by noren (traditional fabric dividers), and Private room seating.

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They offer a wide selection, from standard cuts to rare ones. You can order either a course that can be made with All you can drink, or from the à la carte menu.

The photo shows their signature “Negi Tan Shio (musubi)”. They wrap high quality tongue filled with green onion salt and tie green onion around it like a string. It is said to be tender and delicious.

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At lunch, in addition to the regular menu, they also offer a wide variety of value lunch set meals that come with Yakiniku, salad, 3 small side dishes, rice, and soup.

The photo shows the "Premium Loin set meal," where you can enjoy 100g of tender and juicy lean meat. You can also add 40g more meat to make it a Large size.

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A 3-minute walk from Kichijoji Station, Sumibi Yakiniku Fujii is located on the second floor of a building on the corner of Bell Road and Benten-dori Street. Here you can enjoy Yakiniku made with high-quality Domestic Wagyu on a special shichirin (charcoal brazier) scented with charcoal.

The interior is said to be a refined Japanese modern space. It has counter seating and table seating.

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The photo shows the house specialties, "Enma Karubi" and "Eien Harami," grilled as the sauce is boldly dripped over the charcoal from above. The staff grills them right in front of you and cuts them up for you.

Both are said to be excellent, with the smoky aroma of the charcoal and the secret sauce spreading into a deep flavor in your mouth, making both rice and drinks go down easy.

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The "Negi Tan Shio" in the photo is a popular dish of soft tongue wrapped with negi (green onion). It is said to be delicious, with a great balance between the rich flavor of the tongue and the sweetness of the negi.

They also offer courses that include Appetizers, cold noodles, and dessert, so you can enjoy Yakiniku at a good price. You can also add All you can drink.

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Hachiichi Horumon is about a 5-minute walk along the railway tracks from the north exit of Kichijoji Station. This Yakiniku restaurant is known for its fresh Horumon, sourced daily.

The clean and calm interior is a small, cozy space with just 6 counter seats and 2 tables.

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They offer a weekday, limited-hours menu called the "Quick Drink set," where you can casually enjoy a small assortment of pork Horumon and drinks.

They serve both beef and pork Horumon. Everything is fresh and well reviewed for having no off notes and great taste. It also pairs very well with their wide selection of wines.

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If you are not sure which cuts to order, the recommended choice is the “Pork Horumon assortment,” which lets you enjoy 8 kinds at once, including tongue, liver, and small intestine. You can choose from small, medium, or large.

The sauce, worked in well, is tasty, and the portion is generous, making it highly satisfying. You can customize the spice level.

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Osaka Yakiniku・Horumon Futago Kichijoji Ten is a place where you can casually enjoy fresh Horumon prepared with careful attention.

The clean, bright interior with table seating is said to always have a lively feel. It is on the second floor of a building along Penny Lane, a 3-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station.

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With the hope that guests can enjoy the meat at its very best, the staff grill it right in front of you, which is one of this place's standout features.

The photo shows the visually striking "Signature! Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) overhanging short rib." This limited-quantity menu item lets you enjoy about 250g of Spencer roll. It is said to be an excellent dish that really lets you taste the meat's rich flavor.

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The photo shows the "Hamidetai Harami," where you can enjoy an amazingly large Outside skirt. It is seasoned with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors and is said to taste fantastic.

Another popular choice is the "Futago assortment," the signature dish since the restaurant first opened, which lets you enjoy four kinds of Horumon at once. They also offer two easy-on-the-wallet courses that include a selection of a la carte dishes.

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Shibaura Shokuniku Ichiba Chokusou Kichijoji Horumon is a Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy fresh Horumon and meat delivered directly from the Shibaura Meat Market in Tokyo, including morning-slaughtered cuts. It is on the second floor of a building along Suehiro-dori, a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji Station.

The casual and lively interior has table seating and Semi-private room options.

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You can order from courses with All you can drink or from the à la carte menu. The courses are said to be highly satisfying, with Appetizers, a meal, and dessert included.

The “Negi Reba” in the photo is a house specialty made with very fresh liver topped with plenty of chopped green onions. The rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the liver is said to be so good it keeps you coming back for more.

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The "Shio Horumon Mix" in the photo is also one of the specialties. This is a very filling assortment that lets you enjoy the textures and rich flavors of various cuts all at once.

With several kinds of sauce to switch up the flavor, you can fully enjoy the Horumon without getting tired of it until the very end. It has a reputation for being so tasty that drinks go down easy.

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Satsuma Ushinokura Kichijoji Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy Satsuma Gyu (Satsuma beef), a Kagoshima-produced Kuroge Wagyu called “Satsuma Gyu 4% no Kiseki (Satsuma Beef: The 4% Miracle).” It is located on the first basement floor of a building along Nishi Sanjo Street, a 7-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station.

Inside, the restaurant has a calm space with the warmth of wood, and all seats are in Private rooms with table seating and Sunken kotatsu seating.

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"4% no Kiseki (4% Miracle)" is Satsuma-gyu (Satsuma beef) carefully raised by expert cattle farmers on specially selected feed. It is known for its great balance of rich lean meat flavor and fine marbling. Every cut is said to have excellent texture and great taste.

You can order from a wide range of courses, some of which can be made into an All you can drink plan, or choose from the a la carte menu.

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For lunch, they offer a wide range of great value sets that come with salad, kimchi, namul (seasoned vegetable side dishes), miso soup, and rice with free refills. On weekdays, the set also includes coffee OR tea, and on weekends and holidays, it comes with dessert.

The photo shows the "Ushi no Kura Jo Lunch," which lets you enjoy seven kinds including premium salted tongue, Premium Loin, and premium short rib.

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Koshitsu Yakiniku Kobetei serves high quality Yakiniku made with premium cuts such as A5 ranked kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu). The interior has a calm atmosphere, and every seat is in a Private room. It is a great choice when you want to take your time enjoying Yakiniku in a private space.

It is located on the second floor of a building tucked away in a back alley, a 3-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station.

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The restaurant mainly uses A5 Japanese Black Wagyu from Kagoshima Prefecture. It is known for its fine marbling, elegant sweetness in the fat, and rich flavor that fills your mouth.

The photo shows their signature "Special kuro-tan (black beef tongue) usuzukuri (thin-sliced preparation)," a rare cut of which only about 10 servings can be taken from a single cow. Though sliced thin, it is said to be full of flavor.

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Another specialty is the “Tsukekomi Domestic Horumon,” made by slowly marinating Horumon in a sweet and spicy sauce. It tastes great on its own, but they say you can enjoy the savory flavor even more by washing off the extra fat with “arai-dare (rinsing sauce).”

They also offer courses with All you can drink. There is also a course with All you can eat Beef Tongue.

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Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) Yakiniku KAYA Kichijoji is a hidden gem of a Yakiniku restaurant located on the basement level of a building, a 6-minute walk from Kichijoji Station’s North Exit and Park Exit.

It has table seating separated by blinds, so you can use them like Semi-private room seats. In a chic and refined space, you can enjoy top-grade Domestic kuroge wagyu.

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They use extremely fresh Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) with just the right sweetness and tenderness. From standard cuts to rare cuts, each part is served in the best cut for that specific section. Every meat dish is said to be high quality and delicious.

You can order from the à la carte menu or from courses that can also be made All you can drink.

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The photo shows the "Wagyu Sirloin cap salt grill," which lets you enjoy a tasty harmony of the sweetness of marbled fat and the rich flavor of lean meat. It is a rare cut of thigh meat from the tip of the cow's rump.

Despite the beautiful marbling, the fat is light and clean, making it excellent. It is eaten with salt and wasabi.

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Sumibi Yakiniku・Kankoku Ryori KollaBo Kichijoji Shinten stands tucked away on a back alley, just a 2-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station. Here you can enjoy dishes from 17 famous long-established restaurants in Korea.

The interior is a clean and calm space, with table seating and Private room options. Reservations are recommended.

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One of the highlights here is that you can enjoy a wide range of Korean dishes, including Yakiniku made with A4 and A5 rank Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu). You can order from the à la carte menu or from courses that can also be made into All you can drink plans.

The photo shows the "LA galbi," marinated in a secret sauce sent over from the popular Korean Yakiniku restaurant Sebyocchi.

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The "Yakiniku set meal" in the photo is a lunch set where you can enjoy the day's recommended meat. It also comes with rice, soup, kimchi, and more.

For pork lovers, the recommended dish is the branded pork Yakiniku "Kunsei Samgyeopsal (smoked samgyeopsal)," marinated in a wine-based sauce for 12 hours and smoked over binchotan (high-grade charcoal). You can also enjoy it as a lunch set meal.

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Yakiniku Toraji Kichijoji Ten is a branch of a Yakiniku restaurant founded in 1995 in Ebisu, Tokyo. It is tucked away on a back street, a 3-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station.

The calm, modern interior has table seating on the first floor, Private room with Sunken kotatsu seating on the second floor, and a VIP room on the basement level.

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They use high quality meat sourced from all over Japan and serve it in thick cuts so you can taste the flavor directly. They offer everything from standard cuts to rare cuts.

The photo shows the "akami rosu (lean loin)," which is said to have a rich, satisfying flavor and taste great. You can enjoy it either à la carte or in the "Standard Course."

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The photo shows the restaurant's signature "tan-shio (salted beef tongue) - yaki-shabu cut -". After grilling the tongue, you wrap it with yakumi (condiments) and eat it with a special sauce.

At lunch, they offer a Gozen set where you can enjoy Special Yakiniku, rice, soup, kimchi, namul, and 2 small side dishes at a good value.

Gyuubei Soan Tokyu Hyakkaten Kichijoji Ten is on the 9th floor of Tokyu Department Store Kichijoji, a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station. Here you can enjoy Special Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) Yakiniku.

The clean and comfortable interior has table seating, sofa seating, and Private rooms. One of its highlights is the view from the window-side seats, which look out over the streets of Kichijoji.

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The restaurant mainly uses Saga-gyu (Saga beef), known for its beautiful marbling and tender lean meat. Because they buy whole cattle, you can also casually enjoy rare cuts. They also offer a full range of Wagyu cuts, sourced for quality without limiting them to a specific production region.

You can order either a course that includes a wide variety of à la carte dishes or from the à la carte menu.

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At lunchtime, they offer a good value Yakiniku lunch menu that comes with kimchi, salad, rice, and soup. You can get a free Large size serving of rice, and for an extra charge, you can also switch it to bibimbap or stone pot bibimbap.

The photo shows the "Yawaraka Gyu Outside skirt Yakiniku Lunch," where you can enjoy tender Outside skirt.

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Shichirin Yakiniku Anan Kichijoji Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant located on the basement first floor of a building near the Park Exit of Kichijoji Station. Inside, there are many box seats, making it a good spot when you want to enjoy Yakiniku in a casual setting.

The restaurant sources ingredients from around the world and follows the motto, "Safe, reliable, and even more affordable!"

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An authentic shichirin (charcoal grill) sits on each table. The freshly grilled meat is said to be fragrant and delicious.

There is a wide variety of meat cuts, with a particularly good selection of kalbi-style short rib cuts. Recommended options include "Young Karubi" and "Anan Karubi," which are said to have sweetness and rich flavor.

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They also offer an All you can eat option that is great for people who want to eat a lot. For dinner, they have courses in three price ranges.

You can enjoy not only the meat but also side dishes such as namul (seasoned vegetable side dish), jaga-bata (buttered potatoes), and chijimi-yaki (Korean pancake).