Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze
Minami Kusatsu, Kusatsu
Restaurant in Kusatsu, Japan
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A Kusatsu yoshoku specialist making daily handcrafted Hamburg steak from 100% coarse-ground wagyu, with private rooms for groups and a wine program uncommon in the category. Recognized on Tabelog's 2025 Yoshoku WEST 100 list, the house restaurant suits family celebrations and longer meals better than quick solo lunches.
About Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze
Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze is a Kusatsu restaurant associated with hamburger steak, a casual dress code, and price bands of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. It is also listed on Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025, a recognition announced in 2025.
For diners comparing options, the safest way to frame Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze is as a casual hamburger-steak-focused stop rather than as a venue defined by luxury service details or a documented tasting-menu format.
Planning Basics
Do not assume lunch availability, dinner hours, private rooms, parking, or a wine program. The practical points to keep in mind are the Kusatsu location, casual dress code, and the price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999.
How It Positions Against Peers
Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze is best considered when you want a casual restaurant associated with hamburger steak and a moderate price band.
The Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025 listing is the clearest confirmed recognition available for Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze. That makes it a notable name to consider, though it does not by itself define specific dishes, ingredients, seating, opening year, or booking policies.
Planning details
- Location
- 滋賀県草津市追分南5-11-10
- Website
- apaiser184.com
- Phone
- +81775674788
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze presents a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere focused on Japanese-style Western comfort food. The dining room is calming and suited to low-key socializing and intimate gatherings. The restaurant highlights yoshoku (Japanese Western cuisine) with a specialty in handmade hamburger steak, reinforcing a homey, comforting menu that matches the laid-back setting. No-smoking rooms further contribute to a clean, easygoing environment, making the restaurant appealing to diners who prioritize a restful, uncomplicated meal in Kusatsu.
Best For
This restaurant is positioned for small celebrations and social gatherings: anniversaries, celebratory meals, girls’ nights out, and moms’ get-togethers are called out explicitly. Private rooms are available, which supports occasions that benefit from a degree of privacy and focused conversation. The yoshoku menu and emphasis on a relaxing atmosphere make it suitable for groups who want comfort food in a quiet setting rather than a loud, nightlife scene. Families and groups seeking a mellow spot for a special meal will find the venue aligns with those needs.
Ordering Tips
The venue name and description make clear that handmade hamburger steak is a central offering, so ordering one of the signature hamburger-steak dishes is a logical starting point. Because private rooms are available, diners organizing a celebratory or family-focused gathering should note that the restaurant accommodates more intimate, reserved seating. The no-smoking policy is explicitly mentioned, ensuring a smoke-free dining experience. Beyond those points, the description focuses on the type of cuisine (yoshoku) and suitable occasions rather than specific menu items, so consulting the restaurant’s menu or photos on the listing will provide the best additional guidance.
Venue details
Ambiance
Unpretentious and soothing, with a relaxed neighborhood-restaurant feel centered on comforting Western-style Japanese dishes.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Opened
- 2004
Signature Dishes
100% wagyu hamburger steak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 滋賀県草津市追分南5-11-10
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pan du Marche, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Glicine, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- 馳走 とし藤, Notable alternative
- SPANISH BAR PLOMO, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Kogetsu, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 2,000–2,999 for dinner, Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze costs roughly double what you'll spend at Pan du Marche (JPY 1,000–1,999 all day), but the trade-off is private rooms, wine service, and a kitchen that grinds wagyu fresh each morning. Glicine operates in a different tier entirely, JPY 15,000–19,999 at dinner for Italian tasting menus, while SPANISH BAR PLOMO sits between the two at JPY 6,000–7,999, offering tapas and a bar-forward format. For groups of four or more who need predictable pacing and flexible table time, Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze delivers better value than PLOMO's smaller-plate approach and avoids Glicine's tasting-menu commitment.
Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze accepts walk-ins for weekday lunch and rarely turns away Friday dinner reservations made a week out, whereas Glicine requires more lead time and PLOMO's counter seats fill faster on weekends. Families with children will find Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze more accommodating, high chairs, kids' menus, and private rooms insulate other diners from noise, while solo diners seeking counter interaction should default to Pan du Marche or the izakaya format at Kogetsu. The wine program is the sharpest differentiator: Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze stocks European bottles at reasonable mark-ups, a rarity in Kusatsu yoshoku, making it the default choice when you want Hamburg steak with a glass of red rather than beer and rice.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze?
Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze is in Kusatsu, has a casual dress code, and is in the JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999 price bands. It is also listed on Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025.
Is Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze worth the price?
The price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Whether it is worth it depends on what you want from a casual hamburger-steak-focused restaurant.
What are alternatives to Tezukuri Hamburger steak Apeze?
Other venues to consider include Glicine, Kogetsu, Pan du Marche, SPANISH BAR PLOMO, and 馳走 とし藤, along with other dining options in Kusatsu. Compare them based on your preferred format and budget.
