Yakiniku Fuji
Usami, Ito
Restaurant in Ito, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
A neighborhood yakiniku specialist in Ito that holds four consecutive Tabelog 100 EAST rankings (2022–2025). Straightforward two-shift seating, family-friendly, cash-only operation with parking. Dinner runs JPY 8,000–9,999; reservations required at 17:00 or 19:00.
About Yakiniku Fuji
Yakiniku Fuji is a yakiniku venue in Ito with listed spending ranges of JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999 and JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999. For planning, check current hours, booking rules, seating style, payment methods, menu structure, amenities directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Its clearest recognition is inclusion in the Tabelog 100 Yakiniku EAST 2025 list. That makes Yakiniku Fuji a relevant name for travelers comparing dining options in Ito. Specific details about service format, room size, parking, children, reservations, payment, or exact opening times should be checked directly with the venue before making plans.
Why the Recognition Matters
Yakiniku Fuji appears on the Tabelog 100 Yakiniku EAST 2025 list, a category-specific recognition for yakiniku. It identifies the restaurant as a notable yakiniku entry in the EAST region for 2025.
For travelers using Ito's dining scene as a starting point, the practical value is straightforward: Yakiniku Fuji is a recognized yakiniku option in Ito with listed spending bands. If you are planning around a specific evening, confirm current hours, booking availability, payment methods, menu details directly with the restaurant.
How to Decide if It's Worth Your Time
Yakiniku Fuji is most worth considering if you are already in Ito and want a yakiniku meal with a known price range rather than a fully documented fine-dining itinerary. The listed spending bands are JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999 and JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999. Treat the price information as guidance, not a guarantee of a particular menu format.
If you are comparing options, keep the comparison broad. Yakiniku Fuji can be weighed against other named venues such as Ichi Unagi, Inakaya, LAT.34°N by Ao, Scott (Shinkan), and Chuka Soba Uosei, or against other dining in Ito more generally. The best verdict is conditional: it is a notable Ito yakiniku listing with 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition, but you should check current logistics before committing a trip around it.
Planning details
- Location
- 静岡県伊東市宇佐美1977-2
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/shizuoka/A2205/A220503/22015662
- Phone
- +81557472983
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, cozy neighborhood yakiniku with a lively atmosphere, compact interior, and a designated smoking area, drawing both families and meat enthusiasts.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Matsusaka beef cuts (e.g., misuji)
- Assorted premium wagyu platters
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ichi Unagi, Unagi (Eel), JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Chuka Soba Uosei, Ramen, Ramen
- LAT.34°N by Ao, French, Innovative, Auberge, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
- Inakaya, Notable alternative
- Scott (Shinkan), JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Restaurant context
Yakiniku Fuji operates in a different tier from most Ito dining. Ichi Unagi costs slightly less (JPY 6,000–7,999) but locks you into unagi-focused dishes, fine if you want eel, limiting if you don't. Chuka Soba Uosei offers quick, cheap ramen with no booking stress, while Scott (Shinkan) hits the JPY 3,000–3,999 range for casual meals. Neither delivers the category focus or award credentials that Yakiniku Fuji does. The real contrast comes with LAT.34°N by Ao, which triples the price (JPY 30,000–39,999) for French-driven tasting menus in an auberge setting. That's splurge territory; Yakiniku Fuji is everyday-excellence pricing with repeatable quality.
For booking ease, Yakiniku Fuji requires advance reservations but doesn't demand the weeks-ahead scramble of Tokyo's top-tier yakiniku rooms. Inakaya offers another local option, though details on format and pricing are sparse, making Yakiniku Fuji the safer bet for quality assurance. If you're staying overnight in Ito and want a single dinner that justifies the trip beyond onsen access, book the 17:00 shift here and plan the rest of your evening around Ito's bar scene afterward. For groups splitting costs, the à la carte structure at Yakiniku Fuji beats fixed menus elsewhere, you control portions and pace without overpaying for courses you don't want.
Value seekers should stick with Yakiniku Fuji or Ichi Unagi; both deliver category focus under JPY 10,000 per head. Splurgers chasing French technique should route to LAT.34°N by Ao, but expect to triple your spend. Convenience diners grabbing a quick meal can hit Chuka Soba Uosei or Scott, though neither offers the repeatability that earns national awards. Yakiniku Fuji threads the middle: serious enough to warrant a booking, casual enough to bring the family, consistent enough to appear on Japan's yakiniku shortlists four years running.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yakiniku Fuji worth the price?
Yakiniku Fuji has listed spending bands of JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999 and JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 Yakiniku EAST 2025. Whether it is worth the spend depends on your plans in Ito and the current menu, which should be confirmed directly with the venue.
What should a first-timer know about Yakiniku Fuji?
Yakiniku Fuji is in Ito and has listed spending bands of JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999 and JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999. First-timers should confirm current hours, booking requirements, payment methods, parking, child policy, service format with the restaurant.
Is Yakiniku Fuji good for a special occasion?
It works for a special occasion if you want a recognized yakiniku option in Ito: Yakiniku Fuji appears on the Tabelog 100 Yakiniku EAST 2025 list. Confirm private rooms, service style, atmosphere, special-occasion arrangements directly before booking.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Yakiniku Fuji?
What are alternatives to compare with Yakiniku Fuji?
Other venues to compare include Ichi Unagi, Inakaya, LAT.34°N by Ao, Scott (Shinkan), and Chuka Soba Uosei, along with other dining in Ito more generally. Check each venue's current details directly before planning around it.
