Amazing Yakiniku in Kagoshima Prefecture! 8 recommended places by area where you can enjoy Wagyu

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Yakiniku Jochiku is a Yakiniku restaurant in Chuocho, Kagoshima City, that uses ingredients delivered directly from farmers.

The spacious interior has a chic, grown-up feel. It also has counter seating where you can enjoy the live feel of the cooking. There is also table seating that is perfect for groups.

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You can enjoy Yakiniku in a wide range of styles, including A la carte, courses, and lunch sets.

The Wagyu is said to be juicy and tender, with a texture that melts in your mouth. Besides grilling the meat directly and enjoying it that way, their creative dishes also seem to be popular.

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They also offer many Wagyu Horumon cuts such as “upper Mountain chain tripe” and “Colon,” and among them the “Fresh Thick-Cut Liver” is especially popular.

They use only fresh meat prepared that day, and it is said to have a rich, full flavor and a creamy texture.

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Shinnikuyakiya Kagoshima Tenmonkan Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Tenmonkan-dori Station in Kagoshima City, and it is a great pick when you want to enjoy Yakiniku and drinks in a lively atmosphere.

The restaurant has a warm, homey feel that makes it easy to drop by, and it offers seating for different occasions, including counter seats and zashiki (tatami-floor seating).

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This Yakiniku restaurant is particular about freshness and uses high quality ingredients while keeping prices easy on the wallet. The menu is extensive, with items such as high quality Wagyu A5 kalbi (short ribs) and Horumon.

Their signature "Wagyu A5 kalbi" has a great balance of lean meat and fat, letting you enjoy the meat’s natural sweetness and rich flavor.

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They offer a great selection of tongue comparison platters, including a tasting of thick cut Beef Tongue and pork tongue, as well as thick cut pork tongue and thin cut pork tongue.

The thick cut tongue is hearty, and it is said to be grilled crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. They also have the luxurious “Chateaubri-Tan thick cut tongue comparison platter.”

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A5 Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) × fully private room Ryunoka is a restaurant where you can enjoy A5-ranked Kuroge Wagyu in many styles, with Yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki at the center.

It is a 6-minute walk from the Tenmonkan-dori tram stop on the Kagoshima City Tram, and every seat is in a fully private room. It is perfect when you want to take your time and enjoy Yakiniku in a private setting.

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For Yakiniku, they offer not only A la carte dishes but also (assorted varieties available) courses with a Special selection of local ingredients such as Japanese Black Wagyu, Kurobuta (Berkshire pork), and Aka-dori (red chicken).

You can also try “4% no Kiseki,” a Kagoshima brand of Japanese Black Wagyu. It is known for its tender texture and refined flavor.

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They offer a wide range of cuts of Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), and everything gets good reviews, from the fluffy thick cut tongue to the fresh liver.

If you are not sure what to order, the assortment menu "Satsumagyu Kiwami" is a good choice. Skilled chefs carefully select and serve the best meat in good condition that day.

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About a 5-minute walk from Nakasudori Station on the Kagoshima City Tram, Kuroge Wagyu no Bakuro Kagoshima Honten is a place where you can casually enjoy a wide range of cuts of Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), sourced by whole animal purchasing.

There is a butcher shop attached on the 1st floor, and on the 2nd floor, every seat is in a fully private room where you can enjoy Yakiniku. The wood toned interior gives the space a warm feel, according to reviews.

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They serve high quality Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) raised with great care. It is known for its fine textured meat, rich lean flavor, and the sweet taste of the fat, making it very popular.

They offer standard cuts like kalbi (short rib) and roast (loin), along with rare cuts that are only available through whole animal purchasing. One of the highlights is being able to enjoy a wide range of cuts in small portions.

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You can enjoy the Yakiniku not only A la carte, but also in courses that include grilled shabu-shabu and grilled sukiyaki, or as assortments.

At lunchtime, they offer a wide range of set menus that are easy on the wallet. Their most popular option is said to be the "Wagyu Zanmai Set," where you can enjoy six kinds of the manager's recommended rare cuts.

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Jidori no Sato Eirakuso is a hidden gem for meat dishes, set amid the nature of Kirishima City in Kagoshima Prefecture.

The building is a detached house in a kominka (traditional old house)-style design, with an atmosphere that is perfect for meals with family or friends. It has spacious zashiki (tatami seating) and table seating.

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They offer beef, pork, and chicken, so you can keep coming back and enjoy Yakiniku without getting tired of it.

For the beef, they use Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu). It is known for its well balanced marbling, and you can enjoy its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and delicate umami.

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They also offer Yakiniku made with Satsuma jidori (Satsuma native chicken), a Natural Monument breed from Kagoshima Prefecture.

This fresh jidori is said to have a great bite and rich flavor. It is lower in fat than beef or pork, so it is also a good choice for people watching their calories.

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Kagoshima Yakiniku Horumon Sudaku Kirishima Kokubu Honten is a restaurant in Kirishima City, Kagoshima, where you can enjoy Yakiniku made with Kagoshima-produced Wagyu, supervised by a butcher shop with 150 years of history.

The interior has a bright wood-based feel, and the seating mainly consists of Semi-private room seating that lets guests keep their privacy.

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You can enjoy Kagoshima Wagyu, delivered directly from the meat center in very fresh condition, in Yakiniku style.

One of the highlights is the wide range of menu items, from standard cuts to rare parts, thanks to their whole-cow purchase of Special selected kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black beef). They use meat that is not overly marbled and has a good balance with the lean meat.

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Reviews also rave about the restaurant's most popular item, the "Ozara Wagyu Nomeru Karubi (large platter Wagyu drinkable short rib)." Its appearance alone gives you a sense of its impressive size.

The large, thinly sliced karubi (short rib) comes with sauce, and diners say they can fully enjoy the melting sweetness and richness of the fat.

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"Yamasaki no Yakiniku" is a Yakiniku restaurant in a residential neighborhood about a 10-minute walk from Aira Station in Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture. You can enjoy assorted cuts of Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef).

The restaurant is casual, yet it still has an upscale feel. Orders are placed by tablet, which makes it nice that you can order at your own pace.

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They offer A5 rank Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) from all across Kyushu. They cut the meat after you order, so it is served in its best condition.

The popular "Special Kuroge Wagyu 7-type assortment" brings together seven recommended cuts of the day, and you can choose the portion size.

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Positive reviews about the taste and texture stand out for every cut of meat.

The "Strip loin," known as the king of meat, is said to be thick-cut and tender, with a good balance of meat and fat. The shoulder belly cut "Triceps brachii" is rich and said to melt in your mouth.

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Yakiniku Sakai, a 2-minute walk from Shibushi Station, is a place where you can casually enjoy Yakiniku, with a focus on meat from Kagoshima Prefecture.

The interior has a modern, calm feel. Private rooms are also available for groups of 2 to 12 people, so you can enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace.

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The Yakiniku here gets high marks for its tasty range of cuts, including tongue, short rib, and Horumon. They also offer courses for solo diners.

Along with the flavor, the beautifully presented meat is part of the appeal too. It is sure to brighten up the table all at once.

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Not only the main meat dishes, but also the side menu, To finish meal options, and drink menu are extensive. They also offer a full lineup of Homemade sweets, including ice cream.

The "bibimbap" is served piping hot, and they say even the crispy rice at the bottom tastes great.