Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro
Meguro, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Nakameguro pick for wagyu yakiniku when the brief is relaxed, social, and easier to plan than a counter tasting menu. Go for weekend lunch if convenience matters, dinner if the group wants a fuller grilled-beef meal. The 2025 Tabelog 100 placement gives it a useful quality signal without making it the right choice for every occasion.
About Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro
Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro is a Tokyo dining option for travelers planning around practical details rather than guesswork. Evening hours run Monday through Friday, with earlier opening times on Saturday and Sunday, and the dress code is smart casual. For a city where dining plans often depend on timing, location flow, and how formal an evening needs to feel, those few confirmed points still give travelers a workable foundation.
When planning a visit to Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro in Tokyo, use the timing and dress code as practical starting points, with other details best checked directly before booking. That is especially important if the meal is tied to a tight itinerary, a group reservation, or a special occasion where budget, pacing, and table arrangements matter.
Go for a Tokyo meal with clear practical details
The main planning advantage is that the hours are known. Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro is open from 5–11 PM Monday through Friday, 12–11 PM on Saturday, and 12–10 PM on Sunday. Those weekend hours make it possible to plan earlier in the day, while weekdays are evening-only based on the schedule. In practical terms, that means a weekday visit should be treated as part of a dinner plan, while the weekend schedule leaves more room for an earlier meal if that better fits the rest of a Tokyo day.
Dress should be smart casual, which gives a useful steer without requiring assumptions beyond the confirmed information.
The timing call: weekdays in the evening, weekends from midday
For weekday planning, treat Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro as a dinner option, since the hours are 5–11 PM from Monday through Friday. That window can work well for travelers who want to keep the daytime open for other Tokyo plans and reserve the meal for the evening. On Saturday, the restaurant is open from 12–11 PM; on Sunday, from 12–10 PM. Those are the only time windows to build around, and they are the safest basis for deciding whether the venue fits a particular day.
The restaurant is Tabelog 100 #60 in 2025 with 3.7 points. Use Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro when the priority is this specific Tokyo venue and the practical details fit your schedule.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–11 PM · Tuesday: 5–11 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒153-0051 Tokyo, Meguro City, Kamimeguro, 2 Chome−44−8 ロ･カーサ上目黒 B1
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- tabelog.com/tokyo/A1317/A131701/13054178
- Phone
- +81 3 5768 3601
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Beef Kitchen Nakameguro settles into Nakameguro's quieter residential fabric, operating from a basement unit that emphasizes focused, small-scale dining. The restaurant aligns with the neighbourhood's independent, deliberate character: owner-operated rooms, narrow menus and careful sourcing. The space feels intimate rather than theatrical, and the yakiniku format turns attention inward to the table: grills, careful sequencing and the ritual of watching cuts change color. Overall it reads as a composed, low-key specialist where the quality of beef and the act of grilling are the central attractions.
Best For
This is a spot for evenings when premium beef is the point: date nights that favour interactive dining, small groups who enjoy sharing and sequencing high-quality cuts, and special-occasion meals that trade complexity for top-notch sourcing. Its middle-to-upper positioning, set against teppanyaki and kaiseki counters, means diners visit with intent, often for a focused meal rather than casual drop-ins. The basement setting in a quiet residential stretch also suits guests seeking a more private, deliberate experience away from busier nearby districts.
Ordering Tips
Yakiniku demands attention: let the kitchen curate and sequence the cuts and be prepared to manage the grill yourself. Order the standout wagyu pieces (like shin-shin, tomo-sankaku, salted thick-cut tongue and thick-sliced fillet steak) and take cues from color and texture when pulling them. Because the kitchen's role is sourcing and butchery, prioritize quality over heavy sauces; rely on timing and minimal seasoning to appreciate the beef. Share plates so the table can experience the sequencing the restaurant intends.
Venue details
Ambiance
Spotlessly clean interior with sleek, stylish design and attentive service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
Signature Dishes
- shin-shin
- tomo-sankaku
- salted thick-cut tongue
- thick-sliced fillet steak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒153-0051 Tokyo, Meguro City, Kamimeguro, 2 Chome−44−8 ロ･カーサ上目黒 B1
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–10 PM
Location
Japan, 〒153-0051 Tokyo, Meguro City, Kamimeguro, 2 Chome−44−8 ロ･カーサ上目黒 B1 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- ristorante scintilla, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Icaro, French, French
- Tempura Miyashiro, Tempura, ¥¥¥¥
- T nakameguro, Notable alternative
- UDATSU SUSHI, Sushi, ¥¥¥
Restaurant context
How it compares in Nakameguro and Tokyo
Choose Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro over ristorante scintilla when the group wants grilled beef and a looser pace rather than Italian cooking at a JPY 8,000–14,999 range. Scintilla is the cleaner pick for a composed date-night meal; the yakiniku option is better for friends who want to share and order flexibly.
Tempura Miyashiro and UDATSU SUSHI are stronger choices when the point of the booking is a defined Japanese format with more ceremony. Tempura Miyashiro sits in a higher ¥¥¥¥ tier, while UDATSU SUSHI is marked ¥¥¥, so both read as more occasion-led. Pick the Nakameguro yakiniku table when ease and group comfort matter more than counter precision.
T nakameguro is the closest cross-shop by neighborhood feel, while Icaro shifts the decision toward French cooking rather than beef grilling. If the first choice is full, cross-shop T nakameguro for location convenience; choose Icaro when the group wants a non-yakiniku dinner in Tokyo.
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Compare Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 · #60 | ||
| ristorante scintilla | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #7 | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 | |
| Icaro | Tokyo | French | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #12025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5792023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended | |
| Tempura Miyashiro | Tokyo | Tempura | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 1 StarTabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 · #52025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5942024 Michelin 1 Star | ¥¥¥¥ |
| T nakameguro | Tokyo | No published awards | ||
| UDATSU SUSHI | Tokyo | Sushi | No published awards | ¥¥¥ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro?
Book ahead when timing matters, especially for evening slots. The restaurant is Tabelog 100 #60 in 2025 with 3.7 points.
Is lunch or dinner better at Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro?
The hours are 5–11 PM Monday through Friday, 12–11 PM on Saturday, and 12–10 PM on Sunday. Weekdays should be planned as evening visits; weekends offer earlier opening times.
What are alternatives to Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro in Tokyo?
Other Tokyo dining options to compare include ristorante scintilla, Icaro, Tempura Miyashiro, T nakameguro, and UDATSU SUSHI. Choose based on your preferred timing, occasion, and the details each restaurant confirms directly.
Is Wagyu beef Yakiniku Beef Kitchen Nakameguro good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a special occasion if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
