【Gifu Prefecture】10 Great Places for Delicious Hamburger Steak by Area

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This restaurant sits at the foot of Shirogamine, about a 20-minute drive north of central Gifu City. It is by reservation only, and you can enjoy dishes made with Wagyu.

From the calm interior, you can look out over the garden. The restaurant was renovated from a residence more than 150 years old, and even the approach leading from the gate seems full of charm.

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The owner, Satoru Tanaka, grew up in a butcher shop, was around meat from an early age, and also runs popular meat restaurants in Nagoya and Ginza. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience with meat dishes, he serves the kind of Japanese-style Western cuisine he considers ideal.

The food is served as a course, and for the main dish you can choose from several preparations of brand Wagyu.

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There are multiple reviews saying the Hamburger Steak is packed with rich meat flavor.

The demi-glace sauce served with it is made over more than 10 days using Wagyu, vegetables from Gifu Prefecture, and red wine. People also say it pairs perfectly with the "beef cutlet," made by coating Wagyu and deep-frying it in oil.

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This restaurant is about a 2-minute walk from the Central Exit of Meitetsu Gifu Station. It is a Hamburger Steak specialty restaurant run by the Miyabiya group, which operates a variety of restaurants serving Japanese Black Wagyu dishes.

The interior is a stylish space with exposed concrete. If you want to enjoy the live feel of watching the food cook, the counter seats are recommended.

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The Hamburger Steak is made with 100% kurokegyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) ground that morning. It is seared on the outside and served rare inside.

Each table has an IH cooktop, so you can finish it to your preferred doneness. Another nice point is that you can enjoy different flavors with salt, wasabi, and several kinds of sauce.

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The standard choice is the "Beef Tsukune (chicken meatball-style) Hamburger Steak rice set." It comes with 2 Hamburger Steaks, so you can enjoy them in different ways.

You can put them on rice and add an egg, or pay extra to add cheese. They also have a wide selection of alcoholic drinks, which is another plus since you can enjoy them together with the piping hot Hamburger Steak.

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Kakamigahara City, located in the southern part of Gifu Prefecture and bordering Aichi Prefecture. About a 10-minute walk from Kakamigahara-Shiyakusho-Mae Station, "Orange Peel" sits along Icho-dori (Ginkgo Street).

Marked by its orange awning, the restaurant has a warm and cozy atmosphere inside. It is a popular spot that gets busy at lunchtime.

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The menu centers on yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food), Western dishes arranged in a Japanese style.

The specialty is the Hamburger Steak. It is cooked up plump and topped with plenty of sauce. You can choose either demi-glace or onion sauce.

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There is also a hearty limited-quantity set menu called "Hamburger Steak & Kara-age".

The piping hot simmered Hamburger Steak, baked in the oven with demi-glace sauce and mozzarella cheese, is also popular.

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Starting in Kanagawa Prefecture, Torokeru Hamburger Steak Fukuyoshi now has restaurants in Japan and overseas. The Gifu Nagara restaurant is near Nagara Park on the north side of the Nagaragawa (Nagara River).

The interior has a Japanese modern look with white and black as the main colors. There are table seats and tatami floored zashiki (Japanese-style seating) seats, making this restaurant easy to visit even with children.

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The signature Hamburger Steak is made by blending lean Domestic beef with fat from kurogemagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), which helps keep the quality consistent. The lean meat is coarsely ground for a hearty bite, while the fat is finely ground for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

It contains no wheat, eggs, or dairy products, so you can enjoy the meat’s flavor straight up.

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It comes with a small stove, so you can cook it to your preferred doneness and enjoy it. Another nice point is that you can try different seasonings like soy sauce, wasabi, and sauce.

It is also popular that you can use the Teppan-yaki plate with the fat and juices left from the Hamburger Steak to fry the rice and make your own "garlic rice."

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This restaurant is in Fukumitsu Nishi, Gifu City, near the Fukumitsu 2-chome bus stop. You can enjoy yoshoku (Japanese-style Western cuisine) here.

It opened in June 2025. The space has a cafe-like feel, with counter seating that is easy to use even when dining alone, as well as table seating for groups.

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The concept here is Nihonshiki yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food), a style that took root in Japan in the early 1900s. You can enjoy dishes like "rice curry" and "hayashi rice," made with beef simmered in demi-glace sauce.

The Hamburger Steak is said to be packed tight, with rich flavor coming through in every bite.

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The popular choice is the “B Plate.” It is an assortment of popular items: Hamburger Steak, fried shrimp, and bite-sized Tenderloin cutlet.

This hearty plate also comes with salad, ketchup-seasoned spaghetti, and mashed potatoes. It is recommended for people who want to enjoy a variety of flavors.

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A Hamburger Steak specialty restaurant centered on Hamburger Steak made with branded pork from Gifu Prefecture. It is located in Kamitsuchii, Gifu City, in a residential area.

The restaurant has a woody and casual feel. It seems to have table seating and spacious sofa seating.

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They use 100% Mino Kenton pork from Gifu Prefecture. This Hamburger Steak is made by blending cuts such as belly, loin, and Outside skirt in their own original ratio, then adding sautéed onions and shaping it by hand.

They first flambé it on a Teppan-yaki griddle, then slowly bake it in the oven.

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The signature here is the toppings stacked onto the Hamburger Steak. There are about 30 kinds of toppings, ranging from free options to paid ones.

Cheese and tomato are popular, and part of the fun is customizing it however you like. The honey mustard served on the side also goes perfectly with the Hamburger Steak.

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A restaurant about a 9-minute walk from Kakamigahara City Hall. Founded in 1992, it has long been loved by locals.

The exterior is a standalone restaurant with stone walls. Inside, brick and tile are used throughout, creating a natural and relaxing space.

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The menu centers on Hamburger Steak and gratin. You can enjoy both piping hot and fresh from the oven.

For the softly cooked Hamburger Steak, you can choose from several sauces. The standard is demi-glace sauce, and they also offer miso-flavored sauce and a slightly spicy tomato sauce.

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For people who like Hamburger Steak and also like gratin, the recommended choice is “Guratan Doria (gratin doria),” which lets you enjoy both.

This dish is made by placing Hamburger Steak simmered in tomato sauce and cheese over rice, then baking it slowly. It is satisfying to eat, and the rich melted cheese is said to be very tasty.

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Tajimi City, in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture, is one of Japan’s largest ceramic production regions. This restaurant is about 5 minutes by car from Tajimi Station.

Produced by a Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy Hida-gyu (Hida beef) from Gifu Prefecture, this is a specialty restaurant for Hamburger Steak and pasta. It also has a large parking lot.

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Inside, there are counter seats, table seats, and sofa seats, so it seems easy to use casually for all kinds of occasions.

The Hamburger Steak uses Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) and is full of meat juices. Since the size is on the smaller side, many people apparently end up eating three. You can also change up the flavor with sauces and spices.

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The “Hanpanai Bolognese” is also popular. It is pasta topped with Hamburger Steak, and you can mix the meat juices into the pasta as you eat.

Another nice point is that you can also add a self serve bar with rice, salad, soup, and more from the food menu for an extra charge.

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A restaurant in Maehatacho, Tajimi City, near Gifu Prefectural Tajimi Hospital. A large sign at the entrance says, "A restaurant for seared Hamburger Steak."

It is a compact, woody interior with about 16 seats in total. It seems to have bar-style counter seats and table seating.

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This popular spot can have several groups lined up at lunch. It is a little far from the station, but some reviews say it is still worth coming back to.

A key feature is that they coat the surface of the Hamburger Steak with breadcrumbs before grilling it. The breadcrumbs get nicely browned, giving it the look of a croquette.

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When you cut into the Hamburger Steak, juices come pouring out. You can choose from several sauces, but the standard choice is a soy sauce based sauce, which pairs well with the meat’s savory flavor.

Menu items that combine Hamburger Steak with an assortment of fried shrimp, Kara-age, gratin, and more are also popular.

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Tokishi, next to Tajimishi on the east, is known for its active ceramic production. This restaurant is located inside Aeon Mall Toki in Tokitsucho.

This is a restaurant specializing in Hamburger Steak from the Yakiniku restaurant Barikiya, which focuses on Hida-gyu (Hida beef). The naturally styled interior also seems to have Semi-private rooms.

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The concept is a Hamburger Steak that goes beyond the Hamburger Steak served by a Yakiniku restaurant. You can enjoy a juicy Hamburger Steak made with 100% high quality Wagyu.

The uniquely shaped plate is designed with a cow's face as its motif. The cheese sauce spreads across the full face shape, making it look very appetizing.

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The Combo menu, where you can enjoy Hamburger Steak and high quality Yakiniku together, is also popular. For the Yakiniku, you can choose from Outside skirt, loin, tongue, and more, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy plenty of meat.

For an extra charge, you can also add toppings such as mozzarella cheese, shiso (perilla), and grated daikon radish.