Restaurant in Osaka, Japan

Matasaburo

Name: Matasaburo
Address: 2 Chome-13-13 Nagai, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0003, Japan, Osaka, JP
Telephone: +81 6-6693-8534
Price range: JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

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About Matasaburo

Matasaburo is a mid-to-upper tier yakiniku restaurant in Osaka's Nagai neighborhood, open since 1989 and recognized on Tabelog's Yakiniku 100 WEST list for seven consecutive years. Dinner runs JPY 10,000–14,999, lunch JPY 4,000–4,999. The wine program receives particular attention, and the 40-seat space includes five private rooms. Book ahead for weekends; weekday lunch is easier to secure.

Matasaburo in Osaka is listed with dinner pricing of JPY 10,000–14,999 and lunch pricing of JPY 4,000–4,999. Its verified schedule is lunch and dinner service on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with closures on Monday and Thursday. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 recognition, making it a notable Osaka option for diners comparing higher-priced meals in the city.

What the Verified Listing Tells You

The confirmed information for Matasaburo is useful but limited: price bands, opening days, service hours, casual dress code, and the 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST listing. Details such as specific dishes, drinks, seating layout, private rooms, chef background, service format, allergy accommodations, and take-out or delivery are not verified here, so they should be checked directly with the restaurant before planning around them.

The Room, the Seats, and What to Request

No verified seat count or room configuration is available from the supplied data. Treat seating requests as something to confirm when booking rather than as a guaranteed feature. The only confirmed dress guidance is casual, so diners do not need to plan for a formal dress code based on the verified listing.

Booking, Getting There, and Best Timing

Matasaburo is in Osaka. The verified hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–11 PM; it is closed Monday and Thursday. Lunch is listed at JPY 4,000–4,999, while dinner is listed at JPY 10,000–14,999. Because no verified booking method, phone number, address, station access, parking information, or last-entry time is provided here, confirm those details through the restaurant’s current official channels before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are alternatives to Matasaburo in Osaka?

If Matasaburo is not the right fit, compare it with other allowed dining options such as Chuka Soba Kaminari Wantan, Kama Hiro, Kamaage Udon Isshin, PiEDRA, or Soba Kiri Oshiro, or consider other Osaka dining rooms more generally. Check each venue’s current details before deciding, since formats, prices, and availability can differ.

What should I order at Matasaburo?

Specific dishes and menu formats are not verified here. The confirmed information is that Matasaburo is associated with the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 recognition, with lunch listed at JPY 4,000–4,999 and dinner listed at JPY 10,000–14,999. Check the restaurant’s current menu before visiting.

Is Matasaburo good for a special occasion?

It may suit diners looking for a higher-priced meal in Osaka, especially given the verified dinner range of JPY 10,000–14,999 and its 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST listing. However, private rooms, seating layout, and special-occasion services are not verified here, so confirm directly before booking for a celebration.

How far ahead should I book Matasaburo?

No verified booking method or recommended booking window is provided here. Because Matasaburo has a confirmed Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 listing, it is sensible to check availability in advance, especially for dinner or weekend plans.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Matasaburo?

A tasting menu is not verified here. The confirmed pricing is JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner and JPY 4,000–4,999 for lunch. If you want a specific menu structure, confirm the current options directly with the restaurant before booking.

Is Matasaburo worth the price?

That depends on what you value. The verified facts are the Osaka location, casual dress code, lunch and dinner hours on most open days, pricing of JPY 4,000–4,999 at lunch and JPY 10,000–14,999 at dinner, and inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025. For diners comparing Osaka restaurants in this price range, those are the main confirmed reasons to consider it.

Location

2 Chome-13-13 Nagai, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0003, Japan

Osaka, Japan

Also Consider

Kamaage Udon Isshin, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Soba Kiri Oshiro, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Chuka Soba Kaminari Wantan, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Kama Hiro, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
PiEDRA, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

At JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner, Matasaburo sits well above udon specialists like Kamaage Udon Isshin (under JPY 2,000) and Kama Hiro (JPY 1,000–1,999), which serve quick, informal meals best suited to midday stops rather than evening occasions. Soba Kiri Oshiro (JPY 2,000–2,999) and Chuka Soba Kaminari Wantan (under JPY 1,000) also fall into the quick-service noodle category, offering neither the format nor the price structure for comparison to a full yakiniku dinner. The only peer close in budget is PiEDRA, which charges JPY 5,000–5,999 at dinner and JPY 1,000–1,999 at lunch. PiEDRA operates at a lower price tier and likely emphasizes a different cuisine focus, making it a better choice for diners who want a substantial meal without the higher spend or the charcoal-grill format.

For visitors deciding where to book, Matasaburo is the clearest pick if yakiniku is the goal and the budget allows for JPY 10,000+ per person. Its Tabelog recognition, wine program, and private-room options make it suitable for anniversaries or business dinners. If yakiniku is less important than simply finding a good meal in Osaka, PiEDRA offers a lower entry price and may provide better value depending on what it serves. For quick, inexpensive noodle meals, any of the udon or ramen spots listed here will do the job, but none compete with Matasaburo on format, ambiance, or occasion suitability.