Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu is worth booking for a lively Minato dinner when beef, late hours, and easy logistics matter more than a quiet counter format. Its 2025 Tabelog 100 #49 recognition gives it a credible quality signal, while weekend lunch and late dinner hours make it easier to fit into a Tokyo itinerary.
About Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu
Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu is a Tokyo venue with a clear practical profile: late hours, weekend midday service, a smart casual dress code, and a Tabelog 100 #49 placement in 2025 with 3.6 points. Those are the grounded reasons to consider it. For specific details on menu format, seating, pricing, service style, drinks, or dietary accommodation, contact the venue directly before planning.
Tokyo planning notes
Monday through Friday, Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu is open from 4 PM to 11:30 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, then again from 4 PM to 11:30 PM. That makes it workable for either an evening plan or a weekend midday booking, depending on the rest of the itinerary. For broader planning, keep Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, Our full Tokyo hotels guide, Our full Tokyo bars guide, Our full Tokyo wineries guide, and Our full Tokyo experiences guide close; this is the kind of reservation that should be placed around its hours rather than assumptions about the wider experience.
Choose it for recognition and schedule fit
Its Tabelog 100 #49 recognition in 2025, listed with 3.6 points, is a strong quality signal. That is enough to put it on a serious Tokyo shortlist, but it should not be stretched into claims about a particular menu, room style, chef-led format, or price level. If you are comparing other options, Nishiazabutaku, Butagumi, Tsushimi, Komiyama, and NOGI can be considered according to the kind of meal and schedule you want, while Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu stands out for its hours, smart casual dress code, and Tabelog recognition.
For travelers building a wider Tokyo dining plan, use Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu as an anchor for planning around its hours. Key details include: Tokyo location, smart casual dress, weekday evening service, weekend midday and evening service, and the 2025 Tabelog 100 #49 listing with 3.6 points. For anything more specific, including menu details, seating, accessibility, dietary requests, or reservation rules, check the venue's official channels before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 2 Chome−24−14 Barbizon 73, 1F
- Website
- ushigoro.com
- Phone
- +81334064129
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu sits quietly on the first floor of Barbizon 73, representing the restrained, high-grade side of Tokyo’s yakiniku scene. The Ushigoro group's multi-site pedigree shows in a measured approach to sourcing and service: meat is graded and sequenced rather than presented en masse. The room layout—counter seats and private rooms—reinforces a deliberate, hush-like atmosphere that attracts guests who frequent kaiseki counters and contemporary French tables nearby. This is yakiniku engineered for focus on provenance and progression, where the pace of the meal matters as much as the cuts themselves.
Best For
This is a go-to for milestone dinners, quiet business meals and elevated date nights where the conversation and the beef are given equal weight. The restaurant’s restraint-led format rewards diners who book either the counter or a private room and allow the staff to guide a sequenced tasting of Wagyu. Parties who expect a polished, service-forward experience—similar in positioning to premier tasting-menu addresses in the neighbourhood—will find the setting and pacing well suited to special occasions and formal evenings out.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a progression: start with leaner cuts and move toward richer, marbled pieces so each flavor and texture reads clearly. Ask staff to guide the sequence—Ushigoro’s format is built around careful grading and pacing—and be sure to sample the signatures noted for the house, such as Ultimate Black Tongue, Zabuton Sukiyaki, Chuck Roll and Yukhoe. Opting for the counter or a private room gives the best vantage for the tasting rhythm and the level of attention this style of yakiniku is designed to deliver.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and luxurious atmosphere with excellent service and beautifully presented high-quality marbled meats.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Ultimate Black Tongue
- Zabuton Sukiyaki
- Chuck Roll
- Beef Tongue
- Yukhoe
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 2 Chome−24−14 Barbizon 73, 1F
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 2 Chome−24−14 Barbizon 73, 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If this is not the right booking
Book Butagumi instead if the priority is a simpler meal with less ceremony and a clearer comfort-food brief. Choose Nishiazabutaku if the night calls for sushi and a more focused counter-style experience.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tokyo
Choose Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu over Nishiazabutaku when the group wants a more social, meat-led dinner rather than sushi precision. Nishiazabutaku is the better fit for a focused counter-style meal; this is the better fit when the evening should feel looser and more energetic.
Against Butagumi, the decision is value versus occasion. Butagumi is the easier everyday pick for tonkatsu, while Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu makes more sense for a group dinner where the format is part of the appeal. Tsushimi is the cross-shop if the table wants Chinese cooking instead of grilled beef.
Price positioning is clearer with Komiyama and NOGI: Komiyama sits in a JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 band, while NOGI sits at JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999. If budget discipline matters, NOGI is the safer comparison; if the plan is already a higher-spend night, Komiyama belongs in the same consideration set.
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Compare Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu | Tokyo | , | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 · #49 | , |
| Nishiazabutaku | Tokyo | Sushi | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #3612024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #3302023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended | , |
| Butagumi | Tokyo | Tonkatsu | 2026 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #28Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 · #492025 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #282024 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #292023 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #28 | , |
| Tsushimi | Tokyo | Chinese | 2026 Tabelog Silver · #1492026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 · #272025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5382025 Tabelog Silver2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended | , |
| Komiyama | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 · #3 | , | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 |
| NOGI | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 · #9 | , | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu?
The dress code for Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu in Tokyo is smart casual. Choose neat, comfortable clothing suitable for that dress code, and avoid relying on assumptions beyond the stated guidance.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu?
The hours support both dinner and weekend midday planning. Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu is open Monday to Friday from 4–11:30 PM, and Saturday to Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 4–11:30 PM. Pick the slot that best fits your Tokyo itinerary.
What should a first-timer know about Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu?
Start with the basics: Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu is in Tokyo, the dress code is smart casual, and it has Tabelog 100 #49 recognition in 2025 with 3.6 points. Specific details such as seating, menu structure, pricing, and reservation policies should be checked directly with the venue.
Does Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu handle dietary restrictions?
Please contact the venue directly regarding dietary accommodation. If you have allergies, vegetarian requirements, or other strict dietary needs, contact Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu directly before booking and confirm what the venue can provide.
Is Yakiniku Ushigoro Nishiazabu good for solo dining?
Information on solo-dining suitability is not available. Key planning points include the Tokyo location, smart casual dress code, weekday evening hours, weekend midday and evening hours, and the 2025 Tabelog 100 #49 listing with 3.6 points.
