Satsuma
Kita, Osaka
Restaurant in Osaka, Japan
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Price
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
Counter-only yakiniku in Dojima with 15 seats, late-night hours (until 3 AM most nights), and Tabelog Yakiniku 100 West recognition since 2018. Beef and tripe are the focus, the format is smoke-and-sizzle proximity, the price (JPY 6,000–7,999) sits below Osaka's premium yakiniku tier. Book ahead; the counter fills fast, walk-ins are a gamble after 7 PM.
About Satsuma
Satsuma in Osaka is a late-opening yakiniku venue with a verified price range of JPY 6,000–7,999 and casual dress. Its listed hours run from 5:30 PM to 3 AM Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM to 12:30 AM on Saturday, it is closed on Sunday. Satsuma is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025.
Format and What to Expect
The verified public details for Satsuma are limited, so the safest way to approach it is as a casual Osaka yakiniku option with late evening hours rather than as a venue defined by a specific seating layout, menu structure, or service style. The confirmed price range places it at JPY 6,000–7,999, the confirmed dress code is casual.
Because specific dishes, cuts, drinks, seat count, service format are not verified here, diners should not rely on assumptions about a counter setup, a particular specialty, or a beverage program. What is confirmed is simpler: Satsuma is in Osaka, operates in the evening and late night on its open days, appears on the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 list.
Booking, Hours, Logistics
Satsuma's verified hours are 5:30 PM–3 AM Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM–12:30 AM on Saturday, closed Sunday. No verified lunch hours are listed. The verified price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, the dress code is casual.
Other practical details, including reservation policy, payment methods, smoking policy, seating count, private-room availability, takeaway or delivery service, are not verified in the available data. Confirm those directly before planning around them.
If you are comparing Satsuma with other dining in Osaka, AKA to SHIRO and kushiage 010 are other Pearl-listed options in Osaka's dining scene. Higyu, Kosai Fukumimi, Yakiniku Futoro may also be useful names to compare, but specific price, format, service differences should be checked separately.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-1-21 Dojima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0003, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270101/27006074
- Phone
- +81 6-6345-1565
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-1-21 Dojima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0003, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Higyu, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Kosai Fukumimi, Chinese, ¥¥
- Yakiniku Futoro, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- AKA to SHIRO, Sushi, ¥¥
- kushiage 010, Kushiage, ¥¥
Restaurant context
Satsuma sits at the value end of Osaka's Tabelog-ranked yakiniku options, charging JPY 6,000–7,999 per head compared to JPY 10,000–14,999 at Higyu and Yakiniku Futoro. The trade-off is a tighter cut selection and a counter-only format with no private-room option. If you want premium beef and a quieter room, Higyu and Futoro are worth the extra spend. If you're prioritizing late-night availability and a no-frills grilled-meat experience, Satsuma delivers on both counts, it runs until 3 AM Monday through Friday, which neither of its pricier peers match.
Booking difficulty is lower here than at Higyu or Futoro, though the 15-seat counter still fills by 7 PM most nights. Reservations are straightforward, walk-ins early in the evening (before 6:30 PM) are often successful. For non-yakiniku alternatives at a similar price, AKA to SHIRO offers sushi in the same ¥¥ band, kushiage 010 provides kushiage in a comparable neighborhood setting. Neither runs as late, neither has the same Tabelog recognition. If you're choosing based on value and late-night service, Satsuma is the stronger pick. If you're after a wider menu or a quieter room, look elsewhere.
Kosai Fukumimi is another ¥¥ option in Osaka, but it's Chinese rather than yakiniku, so the comparison stops at price tier. For visitors planning a broader Osaka dining itinerary, Satsuma fits as a late-night anchor, book it for the night you want grilled meat after 10 PM, save Higyu or Futoro for the night you're prioritizing premium cuts over convenience.
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Compare Satsuma
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Satsuma | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 · #95 |
| Higyu | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 | No published awards |
| Kosai Fukumimi | ¥¥ | No published awards |
| Yakiniku Futoro | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 | No published awards |
| AKA to SHIRO | ¥¥ | Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| kushiage 010 | ¥¥ | Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Satsuma?
First-timers should know the confirmed basics: Satsuma is in Osaka, the dress code is casual, the verified price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, the listed hours are 5:30 PM–3 AM Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM–12:30 AM Saturday, closed Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Satsuma?
The verified hours list evening and late-night service only: 5:30 PM–3 AM Monday through Friday and 5:30 PM–12:30 AM Saturday. Satsuma is closed Sunday, no verified lunch hours are listed.
What are alternatives to Satsuma in Osaka?
For other Pearl-listed dining in Osaka, consider AKA to SHIRO or kushiage 010. Higyu, Kosai Fukumimi, Yakiniku Futoro are also comparisons names, but specific format, pricing, hours should be verified separately.
