Let's visit popular Yakiniku restaurants in Yamanashi Prefecture! 9 picks by area, including Kofu City and Fujiyoshida City

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Jingisukan Daruma-ya Kofu Honten is a specialty restaurant about a 9-minute walk from Kofu Station in Kofu, Yamanashi, where you can enjoy Yakiniku made with lamb under 1 year old in jingisukan (Hokkaido-style grilled lamb) style, a local dish from Hokkaido.

The interior has a homey atmosphere, and the kind service from the staff is said to be part of its appeal.

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The meat centers on super fresh Australian lamb. You can fully enjoy the tender and juicy taste that only young lamb offers.

They offer a wide variety of cuts, including the rare and lean Top sirloin and premium Chuck Eye Roll packed with the good qualities of lamb.

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They set a shichirin (charcoal brazier) on the table and cook on a jingisukan (grilled mutton dish) Hot Pot made just for jingisukan, with a raised center.

The meat is cut only after you order, so it is very fresh and well liked for its great taste. They also recommend the lunch set meals, which let you enjoy jingisukan in a casual way.

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“Chichibu Yakiniku Horumon Sakaba Marusuke Kofu Ekimae Ten” is a Yakiniku restaurant run directly by the “Chichibu Horumon Association,” in a great location just a 1-minute walk from Kofu Station. You can enjoy a wide range of Horumon made with their secret sauce.

The place is said to have a great atmosphere for lively group meals. Another plus is the fully managed exhaust system, which helps keep Yakiniku smells from clinging to your clothes.

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The Horumon is purchased directly from pig farms and carefully prepared to bring out a clean taste with no strong distinctive flavor.

At this restaurant, the Yakiniku style is to pour the sauce directly onto the meat as it grills on the mesh grate. They say this is the best way to enjoy it, a method they arrived at after years of study since the restaurant first opened 40 years ago.

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They offer a wide range of Horumon cuts, including cartilage, liver, and Outside skirt, and reviews say the Beef Tongue menu is popular too.

Along with the "green onion salt Beef Tongue" enjoyed with green onions, they also offer pork tongue dishes such as the "Gokujo Buta Tan" made with the rare tip of the tongue and the "Tomaranai Buta Tan" with an excellent crunchy texture.

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Osaka Yakiniku・Horumon Futago Kofu Ekimae Ten, about a 3-minute walk from Kofu Station in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a place where you can enjoy Yakiniku made with fresh Horumon that has been carefully prepared.

The compact interior is equipped with counter and table seating. People also praise not only the good quality of the meat, but also the kind service from the staff.

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With such a full lineup of Horumon, you will want to start by ordering the house specialties.

The menu is packed with tempting choices, including the long time signature item “Futago assortment,” which lets you enjoy four kinds of meat at once, and the “Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Hamideru Karubi,” made with Spencer roll so large it hangs off the Teppan-yaki plate.

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The service style at this restaurant is “bringing each dish right to your mouth.” The staff carefully grill the food for you until it is ready to eat.

The staff also explain (Each) type of meat and advise you on the recommended seasoning, so it seems you can fully enjoy Yakiniku in a fun and delicious way.

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Tsutarato is a recommended spot in Kofu, Yamanashi, when you want to enjoy luxurious Yakiniku. It has spacious counter seating and fully equipped Private rooms for 4 people.

At the counter seats, you can watch the professional staff break down the meat and fully enjoy the aroma of the meat grilling right in front of you.

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The meat used for Yakiniku comes from whole Domestic A5-rank cattle, and they do not use any frozen products.

The staff carefully grills every slice of meat for you, one by one. It is a nice touch that lets you focus on your meal and conversation.

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They offer a wide range of meat cuts, including thick, tender Outside skirt and rich, fatty Tenderloin. You will want to enjoy the Yakiniku with a drink in hand.

In addition to easy going options like beer and sour cocktails, they also have a great selection of wine and champagne that pair well with the meat.

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Nikudokoro Toryu is a popular restaurant in Showa, Nakakoma District, Yamanashi, where you can enjoy Yakiniku made with rare cuts and excellent creative dishes.

The spacious interior has a clean feel and a calm atmosphere that works well for many occasions. Seating options are plentiful, including counter seats, zashiki (tatami seating), and Private rooms.

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The whole Domestic A5-rank Wagyu purchased by the head is all processed in-house, which is part of the appeal, as you can enjoy rare Yakiniku cuts that you do not usually see very often.

They are especially particular about female cattle, which are said to have delicate meat quality and rich flavor. Their visually beautiful assortment menu is popular.

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In addition to meat dishes, they also offer a lineup of striking creative dishes, and many people apparently come back after trying them once.

The "Homemade Potato Salad" is an eye catching dish with egg yolk overflowing from a soft boiled egg. It seems to deliver not just on looks, but on taste too, for a satisfying finish.

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Yakeru Izakaya Niku to Sake is an izakaya serving mainly Yakiniku along with a wide range of drinks including Japanese sake. It is about a 3-minute drive from Tsuru IC in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

The interior is simple, with both table seating and counter seating. It is said to be a place you can tell is loved by the local community.

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The Yakiniku seems to focus deliberately on classic cuts such as Horumon (assorted varieties available) and Beef Tongue, offering meat with a high level of Manzoku.

The restaurant also offers a Yakiniku menu featuring the local branded pork Fuji Yusui Pork. Their fresh Special meat is said to be carefully prepped.

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One of the recommended menu items, "Thick Cut Beef Tongue," is a popular dish made with thick slices of their very popular Beef Tongue.

It is said to be great whether you lightly sear the surface for a gentle char or cook it through more fully. They also offer the thinly sliced "Shio Beef Tongue".

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Kibariya is a popular Yakiniku restaurant near Kasei Station in Tsuru, Yamanashi, known for its nice and homey atmosphere.

It stands quietly on one corner of a calm residential area, and despite being close to the station, it feels like a hideaway. Inside, there are table seats and zashiki (tatami room) seating.

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The restaurant offers a wide range of Yakiniku cuts, including meat made with Domestic beef.

It also serves rare meat dishes made with Koshu Wine Beef, a branded beef from Yamanashi Prefecture, which is also known as Japan’s wine kingdom.

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The manager is a former Italian chef, and the restaurant is said to be popular for dishes you do not usually find at a Yakiniku restaurant, such as basil flavored meat, curry, and Neapolitan pasta.

The piping hot grilled cheese curry ordered that day was said to stand out for its tender meat and melted cheese.

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"Yakiniku Bar Hide" is a Yakiniku bar where you can enjoy a wide variety of meats, from standard cuts to rare cuts, and it is known for its stylish, hideaway-like atmosphere.

The restaurant is in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, about 5 minutes by car from the popular theme park Fuji-Q Highland and about 15 minutes by car from Lake Kawaguchi.

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One of the main draws is that you can casually enjoy Special high quality meat, and the Yakiniku is well reviewed for being both filling and delicious.

The menu also has a great selection of rare cuts, including "Jo Top blade" which yields only about 2kg from a whole animal, and "inside (between short rib and Tenderloin)".

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From snack style bites to more filling dishes, this Yakiniku bar also offers a wide lineup of a la carte items.

They also stock local wines and whiskies, so if you are visiting Yamanashi, you will want to enjoy them with the food. The photo shows the "beef tendon stewed in red wine."

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Tajimaya Konosuke Kobuchisawa Ten, located about 3 minutes by car from Kobuchizawa IC in Kobuchisawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a restaurant that serves Yakiniku made with Japanese Black Wagyu from its directly managed ranch.

Set in beautiful nature surrounded by trees, the interior is said to be a warm space filled with the feel of wood. It is fully equipped with table seating and zashiki (tatami seating) that work well for all kinds of occasions.

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In addition to Yakiniku options featuring carefully raised Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), the menu also includes chicken and pork dishes. The most popular item is said to be kalbi (short rib).

All of the meat served looks beautiful and is said to have rich, high quality flavor. You can also enjoy fresh kogen yasai (highland vegetables) sourced from farmers.

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If you want to casually enjoy Yakiniku, lunchtime is perfect. They offer a wide variety of lunch sets.

With meat as the star, the sets also come with a mini salad, rice, and a drink, making them quite filling. The portions and balance are both good, so this lunch is a great fit for anyone who wants a solid meal.