If you want to eat steak in Aichi Prefecture, start here! 20 recommended restaurants by area

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"Beef Junkie" is a restaurant on Misono-dori, about a 2-minute walk from Fushimi Station, with Domestic beef steak and Hamburger Steak as its main dishes.

The stylish interior has counter seating only, surrounding the open kitchen. It also has a lively feel, with a view of the grill and the pot used to cook the rice.

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The steaks are aged using the restaurant's own method to bring out their flavor, then simply seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled.

The standard doneness is crisp on the outside and rare in the center. If you make a reservation, you can also enjoy an aged Chateaubriand steak.

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The Hamburger Steak made with 100% aged Wagyu is popular for its lean meat focus, letting you enjoy the meat’s flavor directly. You can also change up the taste with onion sauce.

It seems many people order both steak and Hamburger Steak to share and enjoy. The rice cooked in a custom made Clay Pot is also said to be delicious.

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Kamayaki Steak TAKIBI is a steakhouse about a 4-minute walk from Exit L4 of Nagoya Station, and it is known for its tasty dishes made with Special Wagyu and vegetables from across Japan.

This hideaway-like restaurant keeps its seating limited to about 16 seats in total. It mainly offers spacious counter seating, and there are also table Private room seats.

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The meal is served as a course, with steak as the main dish. The Wagyu used changes depending on the day, and you may even come across rare branded beef.

They slowly cook large chunks of meat skewered on spits in a special ro-gama (hearth oven). This locks in the flavor and gives the meat a tender taste.

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The course includes dishes made with seasonal seafood and vegetables, takikomi gohan (seasoned rice cooked with ingredients), and dessert. Some reviews say they were surprised by how good the vegetables grilled in the ro-gama (hearth oven) tasted.

They offer a selection of wines that pair well with steak, including a full lineup of Domestic wines. You can order wine by the bottle, and they also serve it by the glass so it is easy to choose one to match your meal.

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Teppan-yaki DINING Shu Sakae Ten is a Teppan-yaki restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Sakae Station toward the Nagoya City Art Museum. It is on the second floor of a building with a white exterior.

The stylish interior, lit by sparkling Swarovski crystals, features counter seats surrounding a large aquarium about 4 meters wide where sharks swim, as well as Japanese modern table seating.

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Both lunch and dinner are mainly course meals. The main steak is Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), and while the production region changes depending on the day, they grill high quality beef to your preferred doneness right in front of you on the Teppan-yaki.

Just a little salt or wasabi is enough to enjoy it, and the rich umami is said to spread across your palate.

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You can fully enjoy the live performance that is unique to Teppan-yaki, like watching the egg mixture right in front of you being neatly finished into an omelet and seeing the garlic rice quickly prepared.

The "Truffle Omelet" in the photo is said to pair perfectly with the rich sauce.

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Alan. is a popular Peruvian restaurant in Aichi where you can feel like you are dining at a restaurant in South America, and enjoy modern Peruvian dishes such as steaks finished over a wood fire.

It is located on the third floor of a building along Iriecho-dori in Sakae. South American furnishings are also displayed, creating an atmosphere where you can enjoy a resort-like feel.

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A key feature of the steaks is that they are grilled with two kinds of firewood, with aroma given just as much care. They offer Wagyu and Angus beef, and orders start from 200g.

The steaks are cooked slowly over time, and are popular for their smoky aroma and tender texture.

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One of the signature items is the tacos, made with taco shells using blue corn flour from Mexico and filled with spicy meat, avocado, and more.

They also offer many colorful dishes that brighten up the table. There is also a good selection of alcohol typical of Latin America, including mojitos and tequila.

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THE GOHAN classic pavilion is about a 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Kokusai Center Station, and it serves steak as its main dish along with craft beer and more.

The interior is a modern, calm space done in monochrome. It has large table seating, sofa seating, and Private room options as well.

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You can enjoy steak built around the concept of “a glossy crimson cross-section like lips, and firm springy texture.” They show you about 10 cuts of meat in chunks of around 300g, and getting to choose from them is part of the fun.

The restaurant uses original aged Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), said to offer beautiful color and satisfying bounce.

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The Appetizers are known for their many creative dishes, with colorful presentation and great taste. The risotto uses kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) tendon and seasonal seafood, making it a satisfying final rice dish full of umami.

There are more than 15 kinds of craft beer, and the soft drinks also have a lot of originality, including the “house-made fermented drinks.”

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Taku is located about a 3-minute walk from Fushimi Station, inside Ninjou Yatai, where several restaurants line up, and is a casual place to enjoy Teppan-yaki.

The counter seats surrounding the teppan (iron griddle) are reserved for this restaurant. It is easy for families with children to visit, and solo diners can also casually enjoy steak.

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All of the meat served here is kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef). The production region changes depending on the day, but they source high quality cuts at their best at that time and adjust the cooking method to match each part.

They offer cuts such as Chateaubriand, Tenderloin, and Outside skirt, and because they grill them right in front of you, you can also enjoy the aroma as it spreads.

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Several kinds of dishes are cooked right in front of you on the Teppan-yaki grill, including seafood, vegetables, and tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet). Being able to eat them freshly made and piping hot is one of the special pleasures of sitting at the counter.

They also have wine by the glass, which is perfect when you just want a light drink, and it seems like you can enjoy eating and drinking here without feeling formal.

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Xató burrata & steak is a restaurant in an office district a little away from Nagoya's busy areas, and it has a good reputation for tasty steaks prepared with carefully chosen cooking methods.

The interior is built like a kominka (traditional Japanese house), creating a calm atmosphere with antique table sets. There are also Private rooms on the second floor.

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You can choose from several kinds of meat, including fresh or Aged meat and that day's recommended Wagyu. The Aged meat is dry aged for 40 days, which is said to bring out stronger flavor and aroma.

They first sear the surface in high temperature oil almost like deep frying, then cook it slowly in the oven. Many reviews say they were surprised by how good it was.

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While you wait for the steak to finish cooking, they serve soup, salad, and other items. The à la carte dishes all have a great reputation, and the burrata cheese with tomato is said to be an especially great combo.

They also have a good selection of wines by the glass, with a focus on natural wine.

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Nikuya Daizen Daimyo Nagoya Building Ten is a Wagyu specialty Yakiniku restaurant on the 3rd floor of a building about a 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station, where you can enjoy Special branded beef from different parts of Japan, something only a butcher-run restaurant can offer.

The stylish space seems to have well-spaced table seating for a relaxed meal. There are also Private room options.

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The steak cuts are made from A5-ranked branded wagyu beef. Orders start at 150g, and they will cut and grill your preferred amount.

You can also choose specific cuts such as Strip loin, Tenderloin, and Chateaubriand. A course that lets you compare steaks from three kinds of branded wagyu beef is also popular.

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For Yakiniku, the popular choice is the brand beef Omakase assortment. It is an assortment of 5 to 7 kinds of recommended branded wagyu (Japanese beef) for the day, with the meat cut and arranged on a platter. You grill it yourselves at the tabletop grill.

There are also courses where you can enjoy both Yakiniku and steak, as well as steak courses featuring Matsusaka beef and Kobe beef.

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Private room Nikuzushi to Beef Tongue Shabu-shabu Kinniku Nagoya Ekimae Ten is about a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Station, on the 5th floor of a building with a number of restaurants, and is popular for enjoying meat dishes centered on Beef Tongue.

Near the entrance, there is a counter inspired by a hotel lounge, and further inside, guests will find a stylish space with various types of seating, which is also well liked.

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Among the many meat dishes on the menu, there are steaks made with Domestic beef Chuck Eye Roll and Top sirloin. It seems the course menu also includes steak.

On some days, you can also enjoy branded beef as steak, and it is said to taste best simply seasoned with salt rather than with sauce.

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The signature dish is "Jutan Beef Tongue shabu-shabu," a dish where thinly sliced Beef Tongue is laid across the plate like a carpet, then dipped into a Hot Pot with broth and vegetables to enjoy.

You can enjoy a Meat lover’s feast here, including roast beef and meat sushi topped with meat instead of fish.

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Ginza Ashibe is a restaurant on the first floor and in the basement of a building along Hirokoji-dori (Hirokoji Street), about a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Station, where you can enjoy kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) purchased whole.

The space has a refined feel. At the Teppan-yaki counter, you can enjoy the lively atmosphere of the cooking, and there are also Private rooms with a more private feel, including both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms.

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In addition to the à la carte menu, there are several courses, from casual meal options to full courses you can enjoy at a leisurely pace.

The Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) steak is said to be seared until the outside is nicely crisp, while the inside stays moist. You can also try rare cuts.

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At dinner, they also offer courses exclusively for the Teppan-yaki counter. You can enjoy watching the dishes come together right in front of you.

Not only the Teppan-yaki dishes, but the “Stick Salad with Homemade Bagna Cauda” in the photo comes recommended as well. The pairing of the Special selected vegetables and sauce is said to be excellent.

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TGI FRIDAYS Nagoya Hisayaodori Ten is an American bar near Mirai Tower in Hisaya Odori Park, in central Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, and is the Aichi branch of the restaurant founded in New York in 1965.

The interior has an American style. There is also space for parties, as well as terrace seating with a view of the park.

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There are several kinds of steaks, including barbecue ribs, Texas ribs, and chicken. They are served with French fries and coleslaw.

You can also request the seasoning, such as BBQ sauce or a spicy flavor, as well as how well you want it cooked.

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At lunchtime, you can enjoy hearty menu items at a good price. The photo shows the "Grilled Chicken Lemon Steak (with rice)." The lemon steak gives it a light and refreshing taste.

The free-refill drink set is also popular as a nice money-saving bonus.

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Teppan-yaki Ryujin Meieki Ten is an izakaya located in the basement of a building with easy access from Kintetsu Nagoya Station. Its main focus is Teppan-yaki, and it offers a wide range of menu items.

The interior has the warmth of wood, with glass-lined walkways and a stylish feel, and you can casually enjoy high quality steak as well.

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The restaurant's signature dishes are the Chateaubriand steak, known for its fine texture and sweet fat, and the Top sirloin steak made with Chita-gyu (beef raised in Aichi Prefecture).

At the counter seats, you can watch the steaks being cooked right in front of you, and reviews say that the aroma and sound make the steak taste even better. The doneness of the steaks is said to be excellent as well.

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They also serve vegetables, eggs, and seafood cooked on the Teppan-yaki grill, and the Hawaiian garlic shrimp is one of the popular menu items.

They also offer a range of meat dishes, including beef stewed in red wine and tongue steak. It is also a great fit when you want to eat and drink in a lively atmosphere.

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Steak House Beef Okuma Nagoya Ten is a restaurant on the 10th floor of Matsuzakaya Nagoya, about a 5-minute walk from Sakae Station in Nagoya, where you can enjoy steaks made with branded wagyu (Japanese beef) from around Japan.

The space feels elegant and calm. At the entrance, there is also a showcase like one in a jewelry store, beautifully displaying large cuts of meat.

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You can choose from branded wagyu (Japanese beef) such as Matsusaka-gyu, Omi-gyu, and Miyazaki-gyu, and enjoy the rich flavor and aroma of each one.

Depending on the brand, some also let you choose the cut. You can enjoy it simply with salt or add more depth of flavor with the original sauce.

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They also offer some meat with its flavor concentrated through dry aging, and you can compare it with meat that has not been aged.

A popular option is an assortment set of steaks featuring three kinds: Domestic beef Tenderloin, Strip loin, and Aged meat, letting you enjoy the differences in tenderness and aroma of each.

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Teppan-yaki Izumi~Sankai~ is a Teppan-yaki restaurant on the 3rd floor of a building about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Hisaya-odori Station, where you can casually enjoy lively Teppan-yaki.

The Teppan counter seats are popular for letting you fully enjoy live Teppan-yaki in a stylish setting while chatting with the chef.

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You can enjoy Hida-gyu (Hida beef), top quality beef raised in Gifu Prefecture and graded A5, as steak.

They cook it right in front of you with skillful hands, and with entertaining touches like flambé flames rising up, it is said to be a delicious experience for both the eyes and the palate.

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You can also enjoy Teppan-yaki of live homard lobster and live abalone. The sauce made with the liver is also said to be excellent.

You can order either a course or a la carte, which reviewers say is nice because you can match it to how hungry you are. The pasta made by the chef, drawing on experience in Italian cuisine, is also said to be good.

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Gyusho is a Japanese restaurant about 15 minutes by car from Nagoya Station, tucked away in a residential area. It occupies a large standalone house and also has a spacious parking lot.

The restaurant offers a range of seating options, including table seating on a large floor, Private rooms in Western-style rooms, and tatami-matted Japanese-style rooms. It is said to be easy to use for families and groups as well.

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This restaurant is run directly by a butcher shop and offers a wide range of dishes made with high quality meat. The steaks include Tenderloin, Strip loin, and tenderloin.

The steak is seared with a nice crust and is tender, and you can enjoy it with a soy sauce based sauce as well.

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Sukiyaki, a Hot Pot of Wagyu beef with beautiful marbling cooked in a sweet and savory sauce in an iron pot, is also popular. Add vegetables and tofu, then enjoy them with the rich flavor from the beef and the sauce.

They also offer original Hamburger Steak and sausages, so it seems easy for everyone from children to adults to casually enjoy meat dishes.

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Steak House Gaucho is a steakhouse on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a building along Nishiki-dori (Nishiki Street), about a 3-minute walk from Sakae Station, and it also offers a wide range of à la carte dishes.

The restaurant has a calm and stylish atmosphere, and it also has a chic terrace with sofas. It also has Private rooms for a more private setting.

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The signature dish is the "T-bone steak," a thick and impressively large steak that lets you enjoy both the rich fatty parts and the leaner, lighter parts.

The house-made sauce served on the side is also popular for being tasty, and it helps keep the generous portion enjoyable all the way through.

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There is also a course centered on A5 rank Wagyu steak, with dishes made with seafood and vegetables as well.

You can also share a hearty steak and enjoy it together, making it a good choice for a meal where you can chat with your group.

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Nikubarudakara Meieki Symphony Toyota Building is located near Kintetsu Nagoya Station, in the basement of Symphony Toyota Building, where you can casually enjoy meat dishes and wine.

It has bar-style counter seating and roomy sofa seats, making it easy to use for a wide range of occasions.

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They buy an entire head of kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), so you can enjoy steaks from many different cuts, including rare ones. It’s popular to order 2～3 kinds and compare them.

The plate comes with a heated iron pellet, which guests also like because they can place the steak on it and cook it more if they want.

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They also offer a full lineup of meat dishes such as spicy tandoori chicken and juicy Hamburger Steak, along with food menu items that pair well with wine.

The drinks are also popular for their great look, including cocktails with plenty of frozen lemon and sangria with chunks of fruit.

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Noka Restaurant Sunset Walker Hill is a farm restaurant located on the hills of Tokoname Park.

Designed in the style of an American winery restaurant, it offers views of Isewan (Ise Bay) while you enjoy dishes made with local ingredients.

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You can enjoy steaks made with Chita-gyu (Chita beef) raised on the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. You can choose cuts such as Tenderloin and Top sirloin, and they are served as a set with salad and soup.

Chita-gyu is known for its moderate firmness, lower fat content, and light, easy-to-enjoy taste.

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They also offer juice made with strawberries and blueberries grown on their own farm, as well as house-made wine. You can also tour the winery and enjoy tastings.

You can dine on the terrace while watching a beautiful sunset, making it a perfect stop on a drive.

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GEORGE’S STEAK is a pork steak specialty restaurant located in a residential area of Nisshin City, near the Bentenike Nishi intersection.

To help guests relax, the tables are spaced generously, and there is also sofa seating. It is said to have an atmosphere that makes it easy for families to visit.

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The pork steak is cooked slowly with vacuum low-temperature cooking, then finished by searing the surface over high heat to add a nice, toasty aroma.

They also have a large 1kg pork steak, which seems fun to share and slice up with a group. You can also change up the flavor with spices and sauces.

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Another talking point is that the steak menu names its sizes after hit song titles, such as 200g "Pretty Woman" and 1500g "Rocky".

You can also order it as a set with onion soup or garlic rice as options.

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THE RICH is a meat-focused restaurant on the second floor of a building, about a 3-minute walk from Toyohashi Station.

Inside, the dark-brown interior creates a calm atmosphere, and there are sofa seats as well, so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

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The beef used for the steaks is Aged meat that goes through a dry-aging process to bring out its umami as it dries. They also offer a service where they show you the recommended Aged meat of the day before grilling it.

These steaks are popular not only for their tenderness, but also for the aroma that comes from the aging process.

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The hamburger, made with a 100% beef patty and plenty of cheese sandwiched inside, is also one of the house specialties. You can also customize it with blue cheese or bacon.

The drink menu is extensive as well, making it a great choice whether you want to eat while having a drink or really enjoy plenty of meat.