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, and the price (JPY 6,000–7,999) sits below Osaka's premium yakiniku tier. Book ahead—the counter fills fast, and walk-ins are a gamble after 7 PM.
About Satsuma
Satsuma in Osaka is a late-opening yakiniku venue with a 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, and it is closed on Sunday. Satsuma is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025.
Format and What to Expect
Satsuma offers a casual Osaka yakiniku experience with late evening hours. Diners should approach it as a relaxed option rather than a venue defined by a specific seating layout, menu structure, or service style. The price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, and the dress code is casual.
Specific dishes, cuts, drinks, seat count, and service format are not available, so diners should not rely on assumptions about a counter setup, a particular specialty, or a beverage program. Satsuma is in Osaka, operates in the evening and late night on its open days, and appears on the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 list.
Booking, Hours, and Logistics
Satsuma's hours are 5:30 PM–3 AM Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM–12:30 AM on Saturday, and closed Sunday. No lunch hours are listed. The price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, and the dress code is casual.
Other practical details, including reservation policy, payment methods, smoking policy, seating count, private-room availability, and takeaway or delivery service, are not available. 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, and Yakiniku Futoro may also be useful names to compare, but specific price, format, and 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
Venue details
Ambiance
Small, counter-focused yakiniku hideout in Kitashinchi with a cozy, slightly smoky late-night atmosphere, geared toward friends and industry crowds rather than families.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Assorted special Wagyu platter
- Thick-cut salted tongue
- Tripe and offal cuts
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-1-21 Dojima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0003, Japan
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, and 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, and kushiage 010 provides kushiage in a comparable neighborhood setting. Neither runs as late, and 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, and save Higyu or Futoro for the night you're prioritizing premium cuts over convenience.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Satsuma good for solo dining?
Satsuma's seating layout or service format is not available, so it is not possible to say whether it is especially suited to solo dining. Satsuma is in Osaka, has casual dress, and is open late on its operating days.
What should I order at Satsuma?
Specific dishes and specialties are not available. Satsuma is listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025, and its price range is JPY 6,000–7,999.
What should a first-timer know about Satsuma?
First-timers should know: Satsuma is in Osaka, the dress code is casual, the price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, and the listed hours are 5:30 PM–3 AM Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM–12:30 AM Saturday, and closed Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Satsuma?
The 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, and no 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, and Yakiniku Futoro are also comparisons names, but specific format, pricing, and hours should be checked separately.
