SINCE 2011 · TOKYO
Born in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo —
a new standard for yakiniku.
EST. 2011
A yakiniku brand from Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
NIKUAZABU
RESTAURANTS
9 locations across Tokyo and Sapporo. Pick the one closest to you and book directly.
FlagshipNISHI-AZABU
The original NIKUAZABU, opened in 2011 in Nishi-Azabu — where our new take on yakiniku began.
Private buyouts availableEBISU
Steps from Ebisu Station. Cozy in size, from solo diners to full-floor buyouts on the top level.
50m from stationROPPONGI
Steps from Roppongi Station. Great value in the middle of Tokyo's nightlife district.
Family friendlyGAKUGEI-DAIGAKU
A lively residential neighborhood restaurant, designed to welcome families and larger groups.
Groups & entertainingSHINBASHI
Top floor of the GEMS Shinbashi dining building. Semi-private seating and a counter — a favorite for company gatherings.
Two floorsMUSASHI-KOYAMA
Counter and tables on the first floor, booth seating with warehouse-high ceilings upstairs.
Lunch serviceFUTAKO-TAMAGAWA
Right by Futako-Tamagawa Station. Great for weekend lunches, shopping breaks, and family dinners.
Hokkaido produceSAPPORO
Our first Hokkaido location. The same open kitchen as our flagship, reimagined with Hokkaido's remarkable produce.
First in West TokyoTACHIKAWA
Our first restaurant in western Tokyo. Counter-focused, omakase-course experience for every occasion.
BRAND STORY
In pursuit of the peak. — Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, 2011.
NIKUAZABU began in Nishi-Azabu — a Tokyo neighborhood defined by its high-end yakiniku restaurants — with a simple wish: to make truly great yakiniku more approachable.
Yakiniku holds a special place in Japanese food culture.
So we don't just serve good meat. We think carefully about how each cut is sliced, seasoned, and served — and in what order — so that every plate is at its best.
From the very beginning, we've built our menu around courses. It's the format that lets us layer flavor from the first plate to the last.
What we're chasing isn't luxury for its own sake, or the cheapest price on the block —
but yakiniku that quietly exceeds expectations, night after night.
We'll keep honoring Japan's yakiniku tradition, and keep pushing to redefine what it can be.
In pursuit of the peak.
NIKUAZABU STYLE
Since day one, NIKUAZABU has been built around course dining.
Not to keep the price low.
But to serve each cut of meat in the order that lets it taste its best —
from your first bite to your last.
We design yakiniku, one plate at a time.
In pursuit of the peak.
MENU
Each restaurant carries its own menu, tuned to the neighborhood and its guests.
Seasonal plates and location-only specials rotate throughout the year.
For the current menu, please visit each restaurant's page.
OMAKASE COURSESignatureThirteen cuts of premium meat, each paired with its own sauce. Our signature tasting menu — an unhurried tour of the NIKUAZABU world in one course.
CELEB OMAKASEPremiumOur omakase, elevated with more wagyu and rare cuts, plus a few unexpected plates. A step up from the signature course, for special evenings.
PREMIUM TAN-MOTOThe tenderest section of the tongue, cut extra thick. NIKUAZABU's take on the finest tongue you can grill.
WAGYU TARTAREMeticulously prepared wagyu tartare, cut fresh the same day. Break the yolk and let it melt in your mouth.
AZABU DONSignature finishSea urchin, salmon roe, wagyu yukhoe, and caviar over rice. Our indulgent, signature way to end the meal.
MEAT CAKEComplimentary for anniversariesBuilt from the omakase course's own cuts, complimentary. A surprise centerpiece for birthdays and anniversaries. Please mention it when you reserve.
* Menu, course lineup and pricing vary by restaurant and season.
For the latest, please refer to each restaurant's Tabelog page or ask at booking.
FAQ
RESERVATION
Please pick your preferred restaurant to book directly.
For private buyouts or course customization, you can also call the restaurant.
* Reservation pages are provided by an external booking system and may be in Japanese.
CONTACT
For press & media requests, group or private-buyout inquiries,
or any other questions, please use the form below.
* For reservations, please use each restaurant's booking page above.