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Hamburger Steak in Kagoshima Prefecture! 10 Area-by-Area Picks Centered on Kagoshima City

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Hamburger Steak in Kagoshima Prefecture! 10 Area-by-Area Picks Centered on Kagoshima City

Kagoshima is one of Kyushu’s top food cities and is known across Japan as a producer of high quality meats such as kurobuta (Berkshire pork) and kuroge wagyu beef. That strong meat culture carries straight over to Hamburger Steak, with many excellent options that bring out the full flavor of the ingredients. This time, we have rounded up recommended spots with great Hamburger Steak by area, from proven local favorites to notable restaurants that are also popular with tourists.

Last updated: July 24, 2026 (Created: July 21, 2026)

This article is based on467Tabelog reviews.

Kagoshima Prefecture [Kagoshima City]: Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy Hamburger Steak

Sutekian Kagoshima Honten

Just a short walk from Tenmonkandori Station. This specialty restaurant in Higashi Sengokucho, Kagoshima City serves Hamburger Steak and steak made with local beef.

The interior has a classic and calm feel, and it also has counter seats where you can enjoy a flame performance. There is table seating as well.

The "coarsely ground handmade Hamburger Steak" comes in sizes from 100 to 300g, so you can choose based on how hungry you are, which is a nice touch.

It is served on a piping hot Teppan-yaki plate, and you can enjoy a juicy Hamburger Steak with lots of meat juices along with a tasty demi-glace sauce.

They also offer steak dishes made with lean, fine grained beef tenderloin. There is also a Combo menu with Hamburger Steak.

The low temperature aged meat is said to be tender and full of flavor. It seems you can enjoy it with the wine sauce made fresh every morning.

せりしん

The Hamburger Steak has a meaty texture, with an excellent balance of firm springiness and juiciness. It still stands out even when compared side by side with the steak. This style, which lets you freely combine portions by the gram, makes the meal even more fun. This is a highly satisfying place to visit even while sightseeing.

Source:せりしん's review

ぴろしき1013

The interior has a very stylish atmosphere. The staff are also very pleasant, and every dish we ordered was excellent. The spare ribs in particular had a tenderness and flavor you would not find at other restaurants! It is a fantastic restaurant!

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Happy Point

Founded in 1979, this is a long-established specialty restaurant serving Hamburger Steak and Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) steak. It is about 5 minutes by car from JR Sesekushi Station or Hirakawa Station in Kagoshima City.

Right in front of the restaurant, there is said to be an ocean view that stretches all the way to Sakurajima. The parking lot is also spacious, so it seems easy to visit by car.

They are popular for Hamburger Steak made with 100% beef and slowly grilled over charcoal to lock in the juices.

It is served sizzling, which really gets your appetite going. Set menus with fried shrimp or steak are also available.

The photo shows a set of grilled Kagoshima-kurosbuta (Kagoshima Berkshire pork) and Hamburger Steak. They say you can choose how you want the grill cooked.

The kurobuta comes with a Japanese-style sauce that keeps the taste light, and it seems to pair perfectly with the rich Hamburger Steak.

YAZw

It stands in a location facing Kinko-wan (Kinko Bay). You can enjoy a refreshing ocean view. I ordered the 300g Hamburger Steak set. It came with salad, potage, Hamburger Steak, and rice. You can choose either demi-glace or Japanese-style sauce. This time, I chose demi-glace. The Hamburger Steak was thick and juicy. The heat of the Teppan-yaki plate and the sauce brought out a nice savory aroma and rich flavor. It was a satisfying dish with plenty of volume.

Source:YAZw's review

とんかつ部長

・Charcoal-grilled Hamburger Steak Set
The recommended doneness is medium-rare♪ It has very little filler, so it is nice and tender! They grill it right in front of you while it sizzles. Well, once they pour on the sauce, you adjust the doneness yourself. It was a super delicious Hamburger Steak♬

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Hirohama

Just a 4-minute walk from JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station. This restaurant is popular for its juicy Hamburger Steak, known as the "miracle Hamburger Steak."

The restaurant also has raised seating in a Sunken kotatsu seating style, where you can relax in a cozy old-school atmosphere.

The Hamburger Steak made with a blend of Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) and kurobuta (Berkshire pork) is very popular. The photo shows the standard "Kuroge Wagyu Kurobuta Hamburger Steak."

The Hamburger Steak is said to be surprisingly tender, with a texture that feels more like it melts in your mouth than something you chew. Adding the soft-cooked fried egg gives it a milder, richer taste.

They also offer a full lineup of meat dishes besides Hamburger Steak. The photo shows kurobuta (Berkshire pork) loin steak served with ginger sauce.

The tender loin has no tough sinew, and the house-made ginger sauce adds to its appealing flavor, making it the kind of dish you'll get hooked on after one bite.

ゆうたんとゆいたん

・Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) and kurobuta (Berkshire pork) Hamburger Steak
It is packed with rich meat flavor, juicy without feeling too heavy. The balance with the sauce is excellent, and though simple, it leaves a strong impression. There is no flashy presentation, but it was a plate that clearly showed the care put into making it.

Source:ゆうたんとゆいたん's review

おむすびはさけがすき。

I had the course set with Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) and Kurobuta (Berkshire pork) Hamburger Steak. I could see why they call it the miracle Hamburger Steak, with its incredible tenderness and texture. It was so soft that I could barely feel the knife going in, and when I took a bite, it melted in my mouth. It came with a tangy salad, a slightly sweet soup, and for dessert, strawberry jelly pudding.

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Kitchen Ogata

Just a short walk from Takamibaba Station. This popular restaurant is known for serving authentic Western style dishes such as Hamburger Steak, steak, and hayashi rice.

The interior has the cozy feel of a classic yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant, and the staff are said to be pleasant and welcoming.

The big crowd favorite in reviews is the Hamburger Steak. It seems especially recommended at lunchtime, when it also comes with soup, salad, and a drink.

The Hamburger Steak is juicy and satisfying, and the slightly tangy sauce apparently has a classic flavor.

Some people say they get the impression that many customers order the Western-style pork cutlet. It is served piping hot, plated on a Teppan-yaki.

The thick pork cutlet is said to be tender and juicy, and the sauce is also delicious.

Mao189

When you want to eat yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food), head to Ogata! The Hamburger Steak has an amazing tenderness that lets the knife glide right through it, and you enjoy it with a chunky sauce full of ingredients. Delicious!!The fresh salad and even the pasta on the side are really tasty!!By the way, everything on the lunch menu is good.

Source:Mao189's review

イカ様

・Hamburger Steak (Lunch)
The modest side salad includes seven kinds of vegetables. The dressing is also Homemade with plenty of vegetables mixed in, and it tastes great. The Hamburger Steak melts away before you even have to chew. The sauce, with a rich red wine feel, is delicious.

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Yamamoto no Hamburger Steak Tenmonkan Ten

Just steps from Tenmonkan-dori Station. This specialty restaurant offers a wide variety of Hamburger Steak dishes made with Domestic beef and pork.

The interior has a clean and stylish feel. There is seating on the first and second floors, and the space is said to be roomy.

You can enjoy carefully Homemade Hamburger Steak that does not follow trends. Vegetable juice and eggs are free.

The photo shows the standard menu item “Yamamoto no Hamburger Steak.” It is a dish of meat stuffed with gorgonzola and mushroom cream sauce, served with a special demi-glace sauce.

As a specialist in Hamburger Steak, the restaurant offers a wide variety of Hamburger Steak dishes and topping options.

Everything sounds appealing, from the Oni Oroshi Ponzu Hamburger Steak topped with a heaping mound of grated daikon radish for a refreshing taste, to the Garlic Hamburger Steak with a garlic sauce accented by yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper).

crazyK

The plump and juicy Hamburger Steak even comes with a surprising glass of vegetable juice. What is more, they actually show you the vegetables they use, which feels really reassuring! It even comes with a raw egg, and you can get free refills of rice, which is wonderfully generous. Before you know it, you are fully loaded with both nutrition and Manpuku, making it a feast that leaves both body and soul happy✨

Source:crazyK's review

うみさんうみさん

・Yamamoto no Hamburger Steak
This sauce on the simmered Hamburger Steak is so good! Pour plenty of this rich sauce, with the cheese melted into it, over the Hamburger Steak and enjoy it with rice. The rice is great too! The rice itself and the way it is cooked are both good!

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Torokeru Hamburger Steak Fukuyoshi Kagoshima Yojirō Ten

This is a Hamburger Steak specialty restaurant that is popular for its delicious hamburger steaks with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

The newly built and clean interior has counter seats and sofa seating, creating an easy-to-enter atmosphere. It seems to attract many local customers as well as families.

The melt-in-your-mouth Hamburger Steak uses Domestic beef and kurokegyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), with no binders such as wheat, eggs, or dairy products.

They add an extra step to bring out its juicy texture and smooth mouthfeel, creating a carefully crafted flavor. There is also a wide range of toppings, including cheese, egg, and avocado.

If you like steak, the “Melting Hamburger Steak and Aged Outside skirt Steak Gozen set” is also recommended.

The Outside skirt steak is finished with a unique aging method that uses techniques from corned beef and ham production. You can enjoy steak with a moist and tender texture.

粒あん一択

I ordered the Melting Egg Hamburger Steak Gozen set. It was my first time having this kind of Hamburger Steak, so I wasn’t sure how to eat it, but there were detailed instructions on how to cook it, which made me feel at ease. The meat in the Hamburger Steak was rich, and all three kinds of seasoning were really delicious.

Source:粒あん一択's review

NK0101

When I looked it up, I found that this chain had its second restaurant in Kyushu in Kagoshima, after Fukuoka. The Hamburger Steak, which you can cook to your preferred doneness yourself, was tender and delicious.

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Restaurants in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture Where You Can Enjoy Hamburger Steak

Ijinkan

A 10-minute walk from Kagoshima Airport in Kirishima City. This restaurant serves a range of dishes made with kurobuta (Berkshire pork), including Hamburger Steak, curry, and tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet).

The classic interior makes the most of the texture of wood, and you can even watch airplanes from the windows.

The Hamburger Steak made with pure kurobuta (Berkshire pork) from the Kirishima Kogen (Kirishima Highlands) is popular. It seems they offer several sauces, including demi-glace and Japanese-style.

The “Kurobuta Hamburger Steak Demi-Glace Sauce” chosen on this day is said to be a dish where a rich sauce pairs well with a Hamburger Steak that brings out the savory flavor and sweetness of the kurobuta.

The most popular item, the kurobuta roast pork cutlet, is also said to be tender and juicy.

It is great with salt or sauce, of course, but it is also tasty on its own. It seems they also offer options that come with rice, as well as set menus with rice, salad, and soup.

keke8116

It was close to Kumamoto Airport and easy to find. The inside of the restaurant had a retro feel and was calm and relaxing. The kurobuta (Berkshire pork) Hamburger Steak I came for was juicy and very delicious. I was a little surprised by how big the soup bowl was. I’d like to visit again the next time I stop by Kagoshima.

Source:keke8116's review

イカ様

・Kurobuta (Berkshire pork) tonkotsu (pork bone) curry
The salad dressing was better than expected. The curry was served in a pot. The tonkotsu sitting on top of the rice had also been simmered in the curry. It came with chopsticks, so it was easy to eat. The roux had an over the top fruity flavor that was oddly addictive and delicious.

Source:イカ様's review

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Kagoshima Prefecture [Aira City] Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy Hamburger Steak

Hamburger Steak Hungry

This is a Hamburger Steak specialty restaurant where you can enjoy a wide range of Hamburger Steak dishes, from the classics to creative options.

The interior has a country style design with an American feel, and it is said to be very comfortable as well. It is located in Toyodome, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture.

It looks like they have such a wide range of Hamburger Steak dishes, including curry, loco moco, and Mexican style options, that it may be hard to choose.

For people who like tomato sauce, the Italian Hamburger Steak is a perfect pick. The vegetables and potatoes served on the side are also said to be tasty.

The most popular item, the "Nikomi Hamburger Steak (simmered Hamburger Steak)," is a dish slowly simmered in house-made demi-glace sauce.

The thick Hamburger Steak is full of juicy meat flavor, and melted cheese seems to ooze out from the inside. It is said to be an irresistible taste for cheese lovers.

だいち777777

This time, I ordered the stone-grilled cheese Hamburger Steak curry. It arrived at the table still bubbling. Since it is stone-grilled, it stays piping hot to the very end. Be careful not to burn yourself. It comes with shrimp crackers and a half-cooked sunny-side-up egg. The Hamburger Steak has a hearty, meaty taste. It has no off notes at all and is simply delicious. Rather than being soft and airy, it has a firm texture with the air pressed out of it!

Source:だいち777777's review

あいざわ4351

The Hamburger Steak is shaped and grilled in the restaurant kitchen, so it feels quite authentic. The juices are sealed inside, and it tastes great. Dessert was also served a little later, so we could enjoy it at a relaxed pace. The value for money is hard to fault. The interior is stylish too, and I think it would also work well for a meal with close friends.

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Places to enjoy Hamburger Steak in Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima Prefecture

Sumibiyaki Kobo Hamburger Steak Steak Kurohei

This restaurant serves charcoal grilled Hamburger Steak and steak made with carefully selected ingredients. It is right by Kamimura Gakuen Mae Station in Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima Prefecture.

The restaurant is set in a 120-year-old kominka (traditional Japanese house) relocated from Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, and you can look out over the garden through the glass.

The Hamburger Steak uses Domestic beef and kurobuta (Berkshire pork), and each one is carefully hand-kneaded and shaped.

By grilling it over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal) with just the right heat, they give it a soft and juicy finish. You can also choose the size of the Hamburger Steak and the sauce.

If you want to try 100% Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Hamburger Steak, Kurohira Hamburger is a great pick.

They also offer an assortment menu with Hamburger Steak made from a mixed beef and pork blend, so it is also perfect for people who want to compare the two.

rookie305

I had the kurobera Hamburger Steak & aged Hanging tender steak, and my companion had the double cheese Hamburger Steak. The Hamburger Steak was full of juicy flavor. The Hanging tender steak was tender and rich in beef flavor, and it was very good.

Source:rookie305's review

YAMASAN

The main items on the menu are Hamburger Steak and steak. I have only ever ordered the Kurohira Hamburger Steak Japanese-style set, but the quality of the meat is good, and for an extra charge, you can increase the Hamburger Steak portion in 50g increments. It is an authentic Hamburger Steak with good quality meat, and the miso soup and rice come with free refills.

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Restaurants in Amami-shi, Kagoshima where you can enjoy Hamburger Steak

Joifuru Amami Kuko Ten

Located on the 2F of Amami Kuko Terminal Building (Amami Airport Terminal Building) in Kasari-cho, Amami City. This is a restaurant chain with locations across Japan, mainly in the Kyushu and Chugoku regions.

Many people seem to stop by while waiting for their flight. The interior is spacious, and it comes with both counter and table seating.

The Hamburger Steak menu is extensive, ranging from classic Hamburger Steak to creative Hamburger Steak dishes paired with pasta or Omurice.

The "Twin Hamburger Steak" is just right for those who want a hearty meal. You can enjoy two Hamburger Steaks at once: a pepper burger and a cheese burger.

In addition to Hamburger Steak, they also offer a wide lineup of Western dishes such as pizza, gratin, and curry.

One of the standard menu items, the "Chicken Doria," is served piping hot and is said to be packed with large chunks of chicken.

kagokago

・Twin Hamburger Steak
An assortment of two kinds of Hamburger Steak: a two-cheese Hamburger Steak and a teriyaki sauce & pepper Hamburger Steak. This deluxe plate lets you enjoy juicy Hamburger Steak in two flavors at once! On top of that, each one comes in the regular size, so the portion is double the usual amount. It was seriously filling, and I really dug in!

Source:kagokago's review

sapporo12

The menu centers on Hamburger Steak and offers plenty of variety, including pasta, cutlets, and set meal combos. The katsutoji set meal and Hamburger Steak I ordered had a classic, familiar taste. They are not especially distinctive, but the seasoning is the kind that anyone from adults to children can enjoy.

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