Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten
Shinagawa, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 yoshoku restaurant in Gotanda serving hamburger steak for under JPY 5,000 at dinner, JPY 2,000–2,999 at lunch. No reservations required — walk-ins welcome — which is rare at this recognition level. Five-time Tabelog 100 selection (2020–2025) with 52 seats, semi-private rooms, and a focus on quality hamburg steak in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
About Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten
Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten is a Tokyo restaurant with listed price bands of JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Its published hours are 11 AM–3:30 PM and 5–10:30 PM Monday through Friday, and 11 AM–10:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Dress code is smart casual.
The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition. For seating layout, reservations, specific dishes, drinks, accessibility, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or special-occasion services, confirm directly with the restaurant before planning around them.
The Recognition
A key distinction for Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten is its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025. That recognition places the venue within a highly watched dining category.
For planning purposes, rely on the practical details: Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, listed price bands of JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, and the published opening hours. If you need current booking rules, menu details, allergy information, or service options, confirm directly with the restaurant before going.
How It Positions Against Tokyo Dining
Within Tokyo, Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten is best understood as a smart-casual restaurant with listed pricing and 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST recognition. The hours include 11 AM–3:30 PM and 5–10:30 PM Monday through Friday, with continuous 11 AM–10:30 PM hours on weekends.
If you are comparing it with other venues such as Age Fuku, TEPPANYAKI SOUTHERN, Niwa Tori, ARALIYA LANKA Gotanda honten, or Tori Ryori Fuji, check current menu, seating, reservation, pricing, and service details directly for each venue rather than assuming similar formats or pricing.
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Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒141-0031 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Nishigotanda, 2 Chome−15−13 ニューハイツ西五反田 1F
- Website
- valuet.co.jp/brands/meatyazawa-gotanda
- Phone
- +81 3-5436-2914
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten presents as a straightforward, meat-focused spot that showcases juicy hamburger steak and steak preparations. The language around the dishes emphasizes hearty, unpretentious cooking — think rich juices and robust flavors. The venue is presented as a no-smoking environment with private rooms on offer, which keeps the atmosphere focused on the food and group comfort rather than nightlife energy. Overall it reads as a casual, meat-specialist restaurant where the culinary draw is the quality and presentation of steak and hamburger-steak dishes rather than elaborate décor or fine-dining formality.
Best For
This restaurant is well suited to classic lunch or dinner outings centered on meat dishes. The availability of bento and frozen hamburgers for purchase points to strong takeaway and lunch options, while the steak and hamburger-steak focus supports evening meals as well. Private rooms make it a practical choice for small group dinners where guests want a dedicated space. The straightforward, food-first approach makes it a reliable pick when you want a focused, satisfying meat meal rather than a multi-course formal tasting.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the signature hamburger steak and steak offerings — descriptions highlight particularly juicy presentations. If you want to take the experience home, look for the frozen hamburgers sold online and the bento options mentioned in the listing. Note that private rooms are available if you need a more secluded table for a group; inquire about them when you plan your visit. The venue is listed as no smoking, which may be helpful for guests seeking a smoke-free meal environment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, vibrant, and approachable, with a polished steakhouse feel centered on premium wagyu dishes.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- steak
- hamburger steak
- Demi-glace Cheese Hamburger
- roast beef
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒141-0031 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Nishigotanda, 2 Chome−15−13 ニューハイツ西五反田 1F
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒141-0031 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Nishigotanda, 2 Chome−15−13 ニューハイツ西五反田 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Age Fuku, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Tori Ryori Fuji, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Niwa Tori, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- TEPPANYAKI SOUTHERN, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- ARALIYA LANKA Gotanda honten, 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 4,000–4,999 for dinner, this venue sits in the middle of Tokyo's yoshoku pricing: more expensive than Age Fuku (JPY 3,000–3,999 dinner, also Tabelog 100) but far cheaper than TEPPANYAKI SOUTHERN (JPY 10,000–14,999), which offers teppanyaki theater with higher production. If budget is the deciding factor, Age Fuku delivers similar Tabelog credibility at a lower price point. If you want the full teppanyaki experience with chef interaction and premium cuts, TEPPANYAKI SOUTHERN justifies the premium.
The no-reservation, walk-in model here is rare for a Tabelog 100 restaurant, most peers require advance booking. That makes it the easiest to access spontaneously, though popular times (weekday lunch, weekend dinner) will mean a wait. Tori Ryori Fuji (JPY 8,000–9,999) and Niwa Tori (JPY 6,000–7,999) both serve chicken-focused menus at higher prices with reservations available, so if you prefer to plan ahead and want poultry instead of beef, either is a cleaner booking experience.
For the best value in the Gotanda area, ARALIYA LANKA Gotanda honten (JPY 2,000–2,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch) offers Sri Lankan cuisine at half the price, though without the Tabelog recognition. If the award matters and you want the most accessible slot, come here. If price matters more than prestige, ARALIYA LANKA is the smarter choice. If you want the full teppanyaki experience and don't mind the higher bill, TEPPANYAKI SOUTHERN is worth the step up.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten good for a special occasion?
It may suit some occasions if the smart-casual dress code, Tokyo location, and listed price bands of JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999 match what you want. If private rooms, birthday plates, seating types, or special-occasion services matter, confirm directly before planning around them.
How far ahead should I book Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten?
Booking rules can change. The published hours are Monday through Friday, 11 AM–3:30 PM and 5–10:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM–10:30 PM. Check directly with the restaurant for current reservation or walk-in policies.
Can I eat at the bar at Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten?
What are alternatives to Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten in Tokyo?
Other venues to compare include Age Fuku, TEPPANYAKI SOUTHERN, Niwa Tori, ARALIYA LANKA Gotanda honten, and Tori Ryori Fuji. Compare current menu, price, booking rules, and service style directly before choosing.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten?
For tasting-menu availability, check directly with the restaurant. Key planning details include the Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, listed price bands of JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, published hours, and Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition.
