Yasubee
Konohana, Osaka
Restaurant in Osaka, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 Best Yakiniku West honoree five years running, serving grilled beef and tripe at JPY 5,000–5,999 in a 28-seat room that allows smoking. Counter or sunken seating, cash-only payment, and DIY grilling make this a hands-on, affordable yakiniku option one minute from Nishi Kujo Station.
About Yasubee
Yasubee is an Osaka venue with evening hours from Tuesday through Sunday and a Monday closure. The budget is JPY 5,000–5,999, dress is casual, and the venue is associated with Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 recognition.
The Format and What You'll Pay
The price range is JPY 5,000–5,999. Opening hours are 5–11 PM from Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed, so plan around an evening visit rather than lunch.
If you want a separate drinks-focused stop before or after dinner, look elsewhere in Our full Osaka bars guide.
How the Smoking Policy and Layout Shape the Evening
Yasubee's dress code is casual.
The location is Osaka.
How It Stacks Up Against Peer References
At JPY 5,000–5,999, Yasubee has a dinner price range and Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 recognition. Sakamoto Sushi is an comparable venue reference, but it should be considered only as another dining option rather than a direct like-for-like comparison. Asian Kitchen Cafe Momofuku is also an comparable venue reference, but no specific comparative cuisine, price, or accolade claims are provided for comparison.
Aabel Curry is another allowed venue to consider when browsing dining options, though it is not a direct substitute for Yasubee. If your priority is Yasubee specifically, the most reliable planning points are the Osaka location, casual dress code, Tuesday-to-Sunday 5–11 PM hours, Monday closure, and JPY 5,000–5,999 price range.
For more Osaka dining context, consult Our full Osaka restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5–11 PM
- Location
- 3 Chome-11-18 Nishikujo, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0000, Japan
- Website
- yasubee.net/nishikujo
- Phone
- +81 6-6468-4397
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional, relaxed yakiniku atmosphere centered on grilled meat service; the setting feels local, unfussy, and meat-focused.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Sake
- Opened
- 1969
Signature Dishes
- wagyu beef
- horumon
- skirt steak
- raw senmai
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-11-18 Nishikujo, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0000, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- 5–11 PM
Location
3 Chome-11-18 Nishikujo, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0000, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sakamoto Sushi, Sushi, ¥¥
- Pargolo, Notable alternative
- Aabel Curry, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Osaka chuo oroshi-uri Ichiba, Notable alternative
- Asian Kitchen Cafe Momofuku, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 5,000–5,999, Yasubee undercuts most Tabelog-recognized yakiniku specialists while still delivering the beef quality and tripe variety that earned its five-year Tabelog 100 Best Yakiniku West streak. Sakamoto Sushi occupies a higher price bracket and pivots to omakase sushi rather than grilled meat, making it a poor comparison for this meal type. Asian Kitchen Cafe Momofuku sits at JPY 2,000–2,999 and offers a broader pan-Asian menu without the awards pedigree or the beef focus; go there for casual group dining when yakiniku isn't the priority.
For budget-conscious diners who want grilled beef without the Tabelog accolade, Aabel Curry at JPY 1,000–1,999 is a workable fallback, though the format shifts to curry rather than yakiniku. If you're set on the yakiniku experience and willing to manage the cash-only requirement and smoking environment, Yasubee justifies the booking effort at its price point. Groups of four or more should request the sunken seating for comfort; pairs do better at the counter where you can watch kitchen workflow and ventilation is marginally stronger.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Yasubee?
Specific dishes and menu items are not available. Yasubee is associated with Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 recognition, but current ordering details should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is Yasubee good for a special occasion?
It can work for a casual dinner in Osaka if the JPY 5,000–5,999 price range and Tuesday-to-Sunday 5–11 PM hours fit your plans.
What are alternatives to Yasubee?
You can compare Yasubee with comparable venue references such as Sakamoto Sushi, Asian Kitchen Cafe Momofuku, and Aabel Curry, while keeping in mind that they are not direct substitutes.
Is Yasubee worth the price?
The price range is JPY 5,000–5,999, with dinner hours from 5–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday and Monday closed. Whether it is worth it depends on your plans, but the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 recognition is a notable point.
