Kirakutei Yakiniku (Minami Azabu, Tokyo) – Yakiniku

One of my husband’s and my favorite Yakiniku restaurants is Kirakutei (きらく亭) in Minami Azabu. The restaurant is family friendly, but the food is so good and the price a bit on the high side (for yakiniku) so best for a date night or special family dinner. Kirakutei is very popular, so you need to have a reservation at least a few days prior to dinner. They have lunch on Sat and Sun, for which there is always a long queue on the sidewalk. Plan ahead for a delicious night.

What is so special about Kirakutei? The quality of meat, presentation of food, service, and interior of the restaurant.

Beef, pork or chicken are all high-quality meats served with a variety of sauces and greens. I recommend that you order the mixed sets of meat which run between 6,500 – 8,000 JPY per platter. A meal for two people with drinks will cost about 15,000 – 20,000 JPY. Most yakiniku restaurants provide one type of lettuce leaves to wrap your meat, however, Kirakutei serves a bed of 4-6 different types green leaves. The presentation of the food is also very attractive on beautiful platters. The owner and many of his staff speak English so non-Japanese speakers can relax. Last, but not least, is this yakiniku restaurant’s interior is very attractive and extremely clean.

Kirakutei Yakiniku, Minami Azabu

Kirakutei (きらく亭), Minami Azabu Details

Address: 4-11-26 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 南麻布4-11-26

Phone: 03-3442-0729

Hours: Open everyday for dinner 17:30 – 23:00, lunch Sat and Sun 11:30 – 14:00

Access: Located a 10 min walk from Hiroo Station on the Hibiya Line, or 13 mins from Shirogane Takanawa Station on the Mita and Nambuku Lines; the bus stop for Korinji is directly in front of the restaurant

Website: NA

Note: The restaurant has stairs so not stroller or wheelchair friendly

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