Wagyu is popular all over the world.
It is a premium beef with fine muscles and a perfect balance of fat and texture that is soft on the tongue and teeth.
Compared to other beef, when you take a bite of Wagyu, you can feel the melt-in-your-mouth texture and the natural sweetness of beef.
We will now introduce five carefully selected restaurants in Umeda, Osaka, where you can savor meticulously chosen black Wagyu beef.
にし家 グランフロント大阪店 / Nishiya Grand Front Osaka
“にし家 グランフロント大阪店 / Nishiya Grand Front Osaka”, located a minute walk from Osaka Station, is a Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of delicious dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients, such as shabu-shabu and sukiyaki using specially selected marbled black Wagyu beef.
Local Guide’s Point of View
In the midst of the bustling city of Umeda, Osaka, it looks quiet from the outside.
Why don't you enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine with sake in a quiet private room?
Various all-you-can-drink courses are available.
They have a wide selection of famous sake and locally brewed sake from all over Japan.
Popular Dishes
1. Special Marbled Japanese Black Wagyu Shabu-Shabu
The specially selected marbled Wagyu beef “shabu-shabu“ is a dish that impresses with its original sweetness and soft texture.
The vegetables soak up the flavor and broth.
You can have another bowl of Osaka udon with your meal.
2. Special Marbled Japanese Black Wagyu Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki is a special nabe dish of premium Wagyu beef simmered in a homemade sweet and spicy broth.
Osaka udon, which are thrown into the pot at the end, can be refilled at any time.
Tempura is available in 40 different varieties, perfect for a side order!
Facilities & Services
This is the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy authentic Washoku and sake in the Umeda area of Osaka.
The relaxing space is based on wood and can accommodate up to 24 people at the counter, and up to 10 people at table seats and private rooms.
霧峰 大阪ステーションシティ店 / Kirimine Osaka Station City
Located on the 16th floor of Station City, 2-minute walk from JR Osaka Station, ”霧峰 大阪ステーションシティ店 / Kirimine Osaka Station City” is a Washoku restaurant where you can enjoy Kirimine Beef, a premium Wagyu beef produced in Miyazaki Prefecture.
Please enjoy the high-quality shabu-shabu to your heart's content in Umeda.
All-you-can-eat meals are also available!
Local Guide’s Point of View
They offer not only specially selected Matsusaka Wagyu, but also healthy Kagoshima Kurobuta pork.
The soft and natural fatty texture is perfect for shabu-shabu!
Dip it lightly in the soup stock and enjoy.
Popular Dishes
1. Wagyu Kirimine Beef Shabu-shabu
This shabu-shabu course allows you to fully enjoy the premium Wagyu “Kirimine Beef“ produced in Miyazaki Prefecture.
The beef is shipped from five carefully selected ranches, and the producers are visible and safe, with tender lean meat and just the right amount of fat!
2. Kagoshima Kurobuta Shabu-shabu Course
This is a shabu-shabu course of premium quality Kurobuta pork from Kagoshima Prefecture.
Sweet potatoes are used as feed for Kurobuta pork, which gives the meat a sweet taste and a lot of umami, making it a perfect match with the sesame sauce!
Facilities & Services
All-you-can-eat 90-minute course includes Kirishima beef, seasonal vegetables, kishimen noodles and rice!
For lunch & dinner in Umeda, Osaka, for a family meal or after shopping!
Large table seating available.
焼肉どんどん北新地店 / Yakiniku Dondon Kitashinchi
“焼肉どんどん北新地店 / Yakiniku Dondon Kitashinchi”, located 3 minutes walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, is a Yakiniku restaurant that is perfect for holding a Yakiniku party!
The famous “Negi-Tan“ is the most popular dish with a nice crunchy texture!
It is a great dish that only needs to be quickly seared on one side!
- Local Guide’s Point of View
Ideal for those looking for a yakiniku restaurant in Osaka Umeda and Kitashinchi where you can enjoy yakiniku, Wagyu beef, and exquisite offal.
Makgeolli, which goes well with Wagyu Yakiniku, is a healthy alcoholic beverage rich in dietary fiber, vitamins B and C, and lactic acid bacteria.
Popular Dishes
1. Specialty Negi-Tan (tongue meat)
Since its establishment, the “Beef Tongue“ has been a firm favorite and is the most popular!
The secret to its deliciousness lies in its flavor and the generous amount of green onions!
2. Assorted Hormones
The assortment of fresh hormone is a must-order!
You will be very satisfied if you order the all-you-can-drink combination of yakiniku horumon with sake and shochu.
Facilities & Services
It is also possible to have a private party at a yakiniku restaurant in Kitashinchi.
Private reservation for up to 26 people.
They are also open on Sundays.
Monday through Saturday until 5 a.m.
Table seats and counter seats are perfect for families and groups.
サントリーバー＆ダイニング 北新地 水響亭 / Suntory Bar & Dining Kitashinchi Suikyotei
Want to enjoy Wagyu and cocktails in a luxurious setting in Umeda, Osaka?
“サントリーバー＆ダイニング 北新地 水響亭 / Suntory Bar & Dining Kitashinchi Suikyotei“, located 2 minutes from Kitashinchi Station and 3 minutes from Nishi-Umeda Station, is a dining and bar with an aquarium private room.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The aquarium dining & bar, with its water theme, has an aquarium with gracefully swimming tropical fish and sofa seating, creating a special space far removed from everyday life.
How about a beautiful cocktail created by the bartender?
Popular Dishes
1. Abalone and Scallop ensemble with Roasted duck
A full a la carte menu featuring truffles, Wagyu beef, and premium seafood.
Enjoy the best night out with an original gin and tonic infused with gin and butterfly pea herbs.
2. Grilled Kuroge Wagyu Beef
“The Wagyu beef steak” is an excellent dish with original sauce.
“The Wagyu beef filet cutlet sandwich“ is another popular dish.
Please enjoy it with Japanese whiskey, Suntory's rare and famous sake.
Facilities & Services
The high-ceilinged restaurant is filled with a sense of openness.
There are table seats, sofa seats, a private room with an aquarium and karaoke, and a bar counter over an aquarium.
Gazing at the aquarium with tropical fish swimming gracefully invites you to a special space.
京ちゃばな 北新地店 / Kyochabana Kitashinchi
“京ちゃばな 北新地店 / Kyochabana Kitashinchi” is the best choice for a stylish teppanyaki restaurant in Kitashinchi.
They offers a relaxing atmosphere and a unique menu of okonomiyaki, a specialty you won't find anywhere else!
Local Guide’s Point of View
The course meal includes Wagyu, a wide variety of all-you-can-drink drinks, and dessert!
A wide selection of beer, sake, wine, trendy frozen lemon sours, and non-alcoholic cocktails are also available.
Popular Dishes
1. Tomato Okonomiyaki
Here is the most famous “Tomato Okonomiyaki“ in Umeda, Osaka.
The sourness of the tomatoes goes perfectly with the sauce!
Toppings include pork, beef tendon, and mozzarella cheese.
2. Pork Okonomiyaki
“Pork Okonomiyaki“ is the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
Experience the taste of a classic that has been in Kyoto for over 45 years!
Facilities & Services
This Japanese restaurant is perfect for those looking for Washoku with a stylish atmosphere in Kitashinchi.
At the counter seats, you can enjoy the popular okonomiyaki and yakisoba while watching the skillful techniques of the teppanyaki chefs.
Features of Japanese restaurants serving wagyu beef in Umeda, Osaka
Kuroge Wagyu beef is extremely rare, and boasts a mouth-watering, tender texture.
Its quality and taste are recognized around the world.
Osaka Umeda offers a wide variety of menus that make the most of Wagyu beef, from steaks to Japanese cuisine!
The chef's smart handiwork and the rhythmic sound of knives on the griddle in front of you is truly food entertainment.
Why not have a Wagyu dinner in Umeda, Osaka?
Written by Rika
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