Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kobe Sannomiya

Near the historic Ikuta Shrine, gourmets can find Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kobe Sannomiya, an exquisite yakiniku restaurant specializing in high-quality A5-grade female Japanese wagyu beef.

The venue sources cattle from across Japan, leaving no region unturned. Fine cuts of beef come from renowned areas like Kobe, Sendai, Saga, Kumamoto, Yamagata, Kagoshima, Yamaguchi, and Miyazaki. The restaurant's unique "Itamae Yakiniku" style invites diners to watch the chef hand-cut the meat according to their preferences. The visual experience heightens the appetite as beautifully marbled meat is placed on a super-hot grill to cook at the table.

Expect every cut imaginable. From the luxurious staircase platter featuring premium cuts like chateaubriand to more common cuts like skirt steak and offcuts, it's all about high quality without the hefty price tag.

For diners new to the carnivorous scene, the course option is a great way to get acquainted with the team serving different parts of the wagyu. The meal typically begins with a selection of Korean-style appetizers like kimchi and namul, before moving on to the main cuts like wagyu short ribs, akami (lean meat) and salted tongue.

With semi-private rooms available, Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kobe Sannomiya offers a refined and intimate dining experience.