Matasaburo
Sumiyoshi, Osaka
Restaurant in Osaka, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
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.
About Matasaburo
Matasaburo in Osaka has dinner pricing of JPY 10,000–14,999 and lunch pricing of JPY 4,000–4,999. It serves lunch and dinner 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 Listing Tells You
The information for Matasaburo is useful but limited: price bands, opening days, service hours, casual dress code, and the 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST listing.
The Room, the Seats, and What to Request
Treat seating requests as something to confirm when booking rather than as a guaranteed feature. The dress guidance is casual, so diners do not need to plan for a formal dress code.
Booking, Getting There, and Best Timing
Matasaburo is in Osaka. The 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 costs JPY 4,000–4,999, while dinner costs JPY 10,000–14,999.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Location
- 2 Chome-13-13 Nagai, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0003, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- matasaburo.com
- Phone
- +81 6-6693-8534
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Matasaburo presents itself as a straightforward Japanese yakiniku and steak spot with an unpretentious, casual character. The listing highlights yakiniku, steak and offal (tripe), and the tone of the menu items and special-event burger suggest a relaxed, come-as-you-are experience rather than fine dining. Private rooms are available and the venue is non-smoking, offering lively table-side grilling and enclosed seating for privacy. The restaurant’s presence on Tabelog indicates you can consult user photos and ratings before you go.
Best For
This place is a practical choice for lunchtime visits and group gatherings. The lunchtime special event and private rooms make Matasaburo suitable for reserved group meals, small celebrations, or private lunches. Yakiniku suits social dinners where guests share plates and grill at the table, and a lunchtime promotion is available.
Ordering Tips
The Burger Saburo Special Event is scheduled for a specific Sunday lunchtime and is a limited-time offering. The venue notes private rooms and no-smoking, so consider reserving a private room if you’re bringing a group or prefer a quieter space. Review menus, photos and user ratings ahead of your visit, and confirm event dates or make reservations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and cozy neighborhood steak-and-yakiniku house with counter and table seating, casual but polished service, and an energetic atmosphere focused on showcasing premium aged beef.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
Signature Dishes
- dry-aged wagyu steak
- yakiniku platters
- premium tongue sashimi
- aged hamburger steak
- steak tartare with caviar
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-13-13 Nagai, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0003, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
Location
2 Chome-13-13 Nagai, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0003, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Restaurant context
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, udon or ramen spots will do the job.
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FAQ
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.
Is Matasaburo good for a special occasion?
It may suit diners looking for a higher-priced meal in Osaka, especially given the dinner range of JPY 10,000–14,999 and its 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST listing.
Is Matasaburo worth the price?
That depends on what you value. The 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 reasons to consider it.
