How can you visit Japan without trying yakiniku? Top 5 all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo

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When traveling to Japan, besides ramen and sushi, one must-try dish is yakiniku. The sizzling beef marbled with fat on the grill is irresistible for yakiniku lovers. "HowToJapan" has handpicked 5 all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo where you can eat as much as you want!

Yakiniku Fuufutei (Yakiniku Fufutei) Shibuya Branch
Yakiniku Fufutei is a chain yakiniku restaurant, and its Shibuya branch is very popular. As it is directly operated by a meat wholesaler, the quality of the meat is quite good. There are two price options: a more affordable 2,980 yen (tax excluded) all-you-can-eat yakiniku option, and a higher-quality 3,480 yen (tax excluded) premium yakiniku option where you can enjoy Japanese domestic beef. Dining time is 120 minutes.

Address: 5F, Beer Building, 32-15 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3780-0428

Motchan Shinjuku Branch
This is a 24-hour yakiniku restaurant where you can go anytime you’re hungry or craving yakiniku. It’s known for its charcoal-grilled yakiniku and all-you-can-eat Korean cuisine (70+ varieties). Prices are 3,480 yen (tax excluded) for women and 3,980 yen (tax excluded) for men.

Address: 1-6-11 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6410-4866

Bushi?
The highlight of this restaurant is its natural salts from over 10 countries. Its popular all-you-can-eat option is the premium wagyu course, priced at 6,200 yen for men and 5,200 yen for women (both tax excluded), with a dining time of 90 minutes. There are 29 items to choose from.

Address: 4F, Pacific Ginza Building, 7-2-20 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5568-7020

Yakiniku Tei Rokugasen
Rokugasen has been around for 30 years. Besides yakiniku, you can also enjoy shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. The all-you-can-eat yakiniku is on the pricier side, starting at 7,300 yen (tax included) for 90 minutes, with the most expensive option being 26,000 yen for Matsusaka beef. Dining time is 90 minutes.

Address: 6F/7F, Taiyo Building, 1-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3348-8676

Nikuya no Daidokoro Miyamasaka
The popular all-you-can-eat option is 4,980 yen.
Address: 1-25-6 Nogizaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (building name unclear due to garbled text)
Phone: 03-3409-0291