What is Gunma?: Gunma is a landlocked prefecture where mountains, rivers, and well-known hot spring towns shape a dining culture that leans into warmth and hearty flavors. Wheat fields and cool highlands support a noodle tradition: visitors often encounter Mizusawa udon, flat noodle stews like okkirikomi, and shops highlighting locally raised pork or Joshu beef. Sweet bites such as yakimanju and onsen manju appear alongside skewers, casual izakaya fare, and regional vegetables, including konjac and seasonal greens from the uplands. Markets and roadside stations showcase preserves, pickles, and freshly made snacks that travel well. In onsen areas, multi-course meals emphasize seasonal produce and clear mountain water, echoed in local sake. A legacy tied to the silk industry and later manufacturing introduced outside influences early on, and that openness still surfaces in bakeries, diners, and family-run eateries. Across the year, menus shift with the climate, offering comforting stews in winter and refreshing noodles in summer.
What is Yakiniku?: Yakiniku centers on the pleasure of grilling bite-sized cuts of meat over a tabletop grate, letting diners control the heat and doneness. Menus typically highlight a range of cuts—short rib, ribeye, skirt, and tongue—offered plain with salt or lightly marinated in soy-based tare. The sizzle and aroma from charcoal or gas roasters add a savory edge, while simple condiments like lemon, sesame oil, and house sauces invite small adjustments in flavor. Guests often mix and match platters, sampling lean and richly marbled pieces side by side. Side dishes such as kimchi, namul, crisp salads, steamed rice, or chilled noodles round out the experience. Many restaurants provide smoke-reducing hoods and efficient ventilation, keeping attention on conversation and the grill. Whether sharing a spread with friends or focusing on a curated selection, yakiniku offers a relaxed, hands-on meal that balances variety, pace, and aroma.
Yakiniku / 4 Chome-15-2 Chiyodamachi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0022, Japan /
Kenta
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◾️Food
All the meat was fresh and delicious, and the sauce was incredibly tasty.
All the sides were delicious, but the garlic rice was especially good.
◾️Interior
It was hot and smoky.
◾️Service
The staff was polite and very pleasant.
Ordering was easy with the QR code.
It wasn't crowded, so the service was quick.
◾️Price
I think it's cheap.
I like the atmosphere where I can enjoy it casually even when I'm alone at the counter. The roast, skirt steak, liver, and heart become more delicious the more you chew, and the fat is light and easy to eat. The refreshing taste of the napa cabbage kimchi makes my mouth feel fresh, and I can't stop using my chopsticks. It's convenient to order right from my smartphone, and there are many types of drinks, making it fun to choose. The beef tongue and tenderloin become very tender when grilled, and they pair perfectly with wasabi. Even the eggy and fluffy kalbi soup was delicious, and I could feel the careful craftsmanship in the cooking.
Yakiniku / 2-31-3, Motosoja-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan /
あっちゃん
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Not only is there a variety of meats, but the drink menu is also extensive and the service is quick. The meat is not cheap and poor quality; it is tender, and the portion size is larger than that of certain all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurants. While it is undeniable that the amount of dessert has decreased compared to before, the cost performance is still overwhelmingly good. The staff are bright, energetic, and pleasant.
Yakiniku / Gunma, Maebashi, Honmachi, 2 Chome−13−8 ゴサロビルディング, Japan /
Mieko
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It was the first time I went to the restaurant I found online, but I was able to eat slowly in a private room, so it was good. The taste was also very delicious.
Yakiniku / 1F No.7 NA Building, 17-15 Honmachi, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Japan /
A hidden gem to enjoy the ultimate teppanyaki and yakiniku feast
Located in the heart of Isesaki City, "Tetsu" is a luxurious restaurant where you can enjoy both teppanyaki and yakiniku. The teppanyaki is prepared right in front of you using carefully selected top-quality ingredients, providing a feast for the eyes as well. With a wide selection of wines, it's the perfect place to celebrate special occasions.
Yakiniku / 67-14 Shimo-Kotori-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan /
Kazunobu
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I have been to this restaurant about 3 to 4 times, but the price range is a bit high. I think they use fairly good quality meat. Since I am getting older, I thought the portion size was just right. I would like to see a new menu soon.
Yakiniku / 3599 Miyako-cho, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Japan /
A special time with high-quality black wagyu
Tomikou is a renowned restaurant in Isesaki where you can enjoy luxurious yakiniku made with carefully selected black wagyu. Featuring Tamura beef from Tottori Prefecture and premium female black wagyu, the meat is rich yet maintains a pleasant lightness. The 'yaki-suki,' in particular, is a delicate dish that is perfect for special occasions.
Yakiniku / 783 Nittamura Tacho, Ota, Gunma 370-0312, Japan /
A yakiniku restaurant to enjoy high-quality Gunma brand meat
Yakiniku Aguri Nitta-an is a place where you can savor high-quality meat from Gunma Prefecture in a retro-modern atmosphere. The exquisite balance of rich fat and lean meat, especially with Jōshū beef, has earned a reputation for being tender and delicious. A wide selection of local sake is also available, making it perfect to enjoy a drink alongside the delicious meat dishes.
Yakiniku / Gunma, Takasaki, Shindenmachi, 5−8 ジェイズビル 101, Japan /
AYA
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Yakiniku] A Blissful Course is Overwhelmingly Recommended [Takasaki
Just opened this year.
I went to a beautiful Yakiniku restaurant.
You can enjoy Japanese black beef at a reasonable price.
It is just a little far from Tokyo.
It is hard to find a place where you can enjoy such high quality meat at half the price of in Tokyo.
It is hard to find a restaurant where you can enjoy such high quality meat at half the price of the city.
It is about an 8-minute walk from Takasaki Station.
It is not a complicated one-street walk, so you will not get lost!
The glass exterior of the restaurant stands out and is easily recognizable.
The store is also equipped with a parking lot, so you can come by car.
You can also come by car.
The restaurant has 60 table seats.
It is very spacious.
My biggest concern in a yakiniku restaurant is the smell problem.
Luggage can be placed in the space where the sofa seats are raised.
There is no smoke inside the restaurant and the smell does not bother me.
I don't have to worry about the smell.
It was very good!
As soon as you are shown to your seat
The waitress explains the menu in detail.
Rather than ordering a la carte
The course is much more economical! LOL!
There are three types of courses: ¥5,000, ¥6,500, and ¥8,000.
This course even includes all-you-can-drink.
Too good for a year-end party.
Of course, I ordered the course.
It's great that you can order a course on the day of the party without a reservation.
Thank goodness!
We were greedy and ordered 17 dishes and all-you-can-drink
The course price was ¥8,000 with 17 dishes and all-you-can-drink. LOL!
What? I doubt it's really too cheap!
Hah~ I'm excited just looking at the menu.
The appetizers are
Assorted kimchi
Assorted 3 kinds of namul
Choreggi salad
All of them are beautifully arranged and look good.
Now the fun begins!
A5 sirloin and red meat Yukke with the finest seared meat.
The sirloin is seasoned with soy sauce sauce,
The sirloin is seasoned with soy sauce sauce and the loin with salt sauce.
Crack open the perfectly round and glossy yolk on the center of the sirloin and mix it with the meat.
The yolk is a round, glossy yolk in the middle of the meat and is mixed with the meat.
The meat melts in your mouth and the rich yolk
The meat melts in your mouth and the rich yolk is a perfect match.
I loved the sweet soy sauce sauce.
The best black tongue and special negi tan shio (green onion tongue)
The waiter grilled all of them in front of you.
You can eat them at the most delicious grill condition.
All you have to do is sit and wait without worrying about anything.
The meat is cooked to perfection right in front of your eyes,
The tongue is thickly sliced, very tender, and of high quality.
The tongue is served with lemon juice to refresh you.
Since it is a thick slice
The best seared meat sushi with selected pomelo and sea urchin.
The appearance is gorgeous!
Plenty of sea urchin and caviar.
The rice is seasoned with truffle oil instead of vinegar rice.
The aroma of truffles wafts through your nose.
Very stylish!
You can take only the finest oil...luxury..,
Thick cut rump / Sankaku
Rump with little fat and melt-in-your-mouth sankaku.
The fat-free rump and the melt-in-your-mouth sankaku.
Both were so tender and delicious
I was roaring with pleasure.
Extra high quality rib/loin core/rare part of the day
Today's rare part was Capsicum annuum.
The red meat with a refreshing hot pepper paste was an excellent match with the sweet sauce!
The refreshing red meat was a perfect match with the sweet sauce!
The highly marbled extra beef ribs and the core of the loin were
It goes without saying that they were melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Superb liver!
The fluffy liver was wrapped in pork fat and was juicy and savory!
It is juicy and savory!
I know many people don't like the texture, but please try this one.
But please try this one.
The liver is moistened thanks to the netted fat.
As a liver lover, I liked it the best.
One piece is not enough.
I want to say "more liver".
Let's all overcome our dislike of liver!
I recommend it!
Beef bone broth soup with yuzu
Soup to refresh your palate.
It is refreshing and light.
The aroma of yuzu is a very nice accent.
A5 rank sirloin grilled with black bull
Here it comes, the king of sirloin.
It is quickly dipped into the net and then into the beaten egg!
The sweetness of the meat and the gentle sweetness of the egg melt in your mouth.
We have been served a variety of meats up to this point.
The fat is so good that it does not weigh you down at all.
In fact, we are so satisfied with the meat that we would like to have more,
I would like to have more meat.......!
Chateaubriand!
Last but not least, Chateaubriand!
You can choose from two different cooking conditions.
One is slow and tender at low temperature,
The other is grilled over high heat.
The difference in the way it is grilled makes such a difference in the way it feels and tastes.
I was impressed by the difference in texture and taste!
I was very impressed.
I would like you to feel it.
Black Bull Curry or Refreshing Tomato Cold Noodles
You can choose to finish with curry or cold noodles.
The curry was so good that I ate it all up.
Shaved ice
Shaved ice with hojicha green tea for dessert.
Not only meat, but also shaved ice,
There are two ways to enjoy shaved ice,
First, enjoy the bitter shaved ice covered with hojicha powder.
The bitter shaved ice with hojicha powder is the first one to enjoy,
After that, you can enjoy the shaved ice with condensed milk to change the taste.
Then, sweetened soybeans are added to the shaved ice to make it sweeter.
It is too much fun until the very end.
I thought after I finished eating.
Oh, this is the course content for this price.
And with the impeccable customer service.
The service was impeccable.
This is the kind of restaurant you want to go out of your way to eat at!
A Yakiniku Restaurant Enjoying Select Ingredients from Gunma
Located in Yoshioka Town, Gunma Prefecture, 'Yakiniku Aguri Noda Jukuan' is a yakiniku restaurant that uses locally sourced 'Jōshū Wagyu' and 'Jōshū Barley Pork,' along with fresh vegetables. The interior exudes a calm, traditional Japanese atmosphere, featuring counter seats, table seats, private rooms, and even tatami seating. With a kids' room available, it is an ideal spot for families and groups.
Yakiniku / 2-3, Rentsori Honmachi, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Japan /
A hidden gem for authentic Japanese wagyu barbecue
Ginjirou is a restaurant where you can enjoy carefully selected high-quality barbecue in a calm, Japanese-modern atmosphere, featuring everything from domestic black-haired wagyu to the finest A5-class Sendai beef. The dishes made with premium meat are known for their excellent marbling and are highly praised for their deliciousness.
Located in Maebashi City, Oyakata Hormone is a place where you can fully enjoy carefully selected local meats from Gunma. The interior exudes a Showa retro atmosphere, creating a delightful setting for moments with friends and family. You can enjoy fresh hormone and a variety of drinks.
Yakiniku / 3427-7 Miyako-cho, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Japan /
A renowned yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy blissful moments with select wagyu
Luxury Private Room Yakiniku LAMP Isesaki Main Store is a hidden gem where you can savor the finest A5 grade wagyu, including Matsusaka beef and Kobe beef. The interior features private rooms for the counter, tables, and tatami seating, making it perfect for spending special moments with loved ones in a private setting. The clean and modern space enhances the deliciousness of the dishes.
Yakiniku / 5-13-6 Chiyoda-cho, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan /
A popular yakiniku restaurant among salarymen
Seoul Hanten is a yakiniku restaurant located in the heart of Maebashi City. Inside, you can enjoy carefully selected, tender, melt-in-your-mouth meats, and the staff provides very kind and attentive service. It's a place where you can have a great time enjoying delicious yakiniku, making it a must-visit again.
Yakiniku / Gunma, Takasaki, Torimachi, 48 フゥ, Japan /
A yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy fresh hormone and A5 grade Wagyu
Located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Charcoal Grilled Hormone Fuu is a yakiniku restaurant that offers fresh hormone and carefully selected A5 grade Wagyu. The warm interior, featuring wood, and the enticing aroma of charcoal grilling stimulate the appetite. With tender meat that can be enjoyed with a variety of seasonings, it boasts such popularity that many customers express a desire to return.
Yakiniku / 381-4 Iizuka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan /
A yakiniku restaurant with fresh meat and a quality experience
Yakiniku Garden Meat Man is a renowned establishment where you can enjoy fresh and flavorful meat to your heart's content. The thick-cut beef tongue and fresh liver, in particular, offer new surprises with each visit. It's a must-visit spot for yakiniku lovers, where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and fully savor local meats like Joshu beef.