Hey there, fellow foodies! If you’re a fan of 🇯🇵 Japanese culture & mouth-watering grilled meat, this list is especially for you.

Get ready for a sizzling treat 🔥 because we’ve rounded up some of the best and decently priced restaurants for you to experience Japanese BBQ or more authentically known as Yakiniku (grilled meat). 🍖🍢

Our picks also have cool Japanese interiors, ensuring you enjoy your food in picture-worthy spaces that will transport you to the land of the rising sun! 🌅

1.The Kyanpu

For a truly unique Japanese BBQ experience, we suggest The Kyapnu, a camping themed Yakiniku spot. It’s also pet-friendly so you can bring your fur friends here as well!

Here you can order affordable meat cuts, seafood as well as cheap soju mixes. 

Location: Unit K-7, Rain Tree Rain @ The Era Duta North 208, Jalan Segambut Kawasan Perusahaan Segambut, Segambut, Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: Open daily, 12pm – 1:30pm. 5:30 – 11:59pm.

For more information: Instagram | Facebook

2. Taisyu Yakiniku

Taisyu Yakiniku located at Taman Desa is by far one of the most popular and affordable Japanese BBQ (pork slices as low as RM11) in Klang Valley. This open air restaurant has a good selection of meat and Japanese alcohol. With BBQ you can always expect it to be hot and steamy, so be sure to dress appropriately when you come here.

Do note that it’s gets very packed so come early! 

Location: 16A, Jalan Desa Jaya, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm – 1pm.

For more information: Instagram | Facebook

3. Authentic BBQ & NABE

This BBQ spot is said to be soo good it even attracts Japanese customers! We love this restaurant because they have an amazing concoction of dipping sauces which make the grilled meat taste all the more yummy. Prices are still relatively affordable but slightly higher than RM10 per set of meat.

Location: Jalan Metro Prima, Metro Prima, 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm – 12pm.

For more information: Instagram | Facebook

4. Tokyo Bijin Yakiniku

For a comfortable and cozy dining experience, we suggest Tokyo Bikin Yakiniku. Not only is this restaurant well decorated, it also has plenty of worth-it deals for foodies and plenty of beer promotions! Here you can get A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef (110g) for only RM75. Pretty good, right?

Location: 115G, Jalan SS 15/5a, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Operating Hours: Open daily, 5:30pm – 10:30pm.

For more information: Website | Facebook

5. Kitsuzo Izakaya

Now if you crave the most authentic & original Japanese experience, you must visit Kitsuzo Izakaya at Hartamas. They’ve got tatami floor seating, so you know they’re legit! 

Here their yakiniku is served as skewer sets (and not where you grill your own meat so you won’t have to deal with the heat and smoke!) which make them easier to share and divide amongst a big group too. One premium pork belly skewer is RM11.80.

Location: 30, Jln 30/70A, Wisma Rapid, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Operating Hours: Open daily. 11:45am – 2pm. 5:45pm – 10pm.

For more information: Instagram | Facebook

6. Miyako Land

For a Yakiniku restaurant with great Japanese inspired interior decorations, we suggest Miyako Land for authentic Okinawa vibes! This place is perfect to impress a date or for a celebratory feast. 

Expect fresh ingredients as well as great selection of juicy meat skewers and boozy drinks. 

Location: Lot 4, B Land, 2, Jalan 51a/225, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating Hours: Open daily. 12pm – 2:30pm. 5pm – 11pm. Friday and Saturday, 5pm – 12am.

For more information: Instagram | Facebook

7. Butaya Izakaya

This is another crowd favourite Japanese and Yakitori restaurant (Yakitori means chef cooked meat instead of you cooking it yourself). Here you can also expect delicious meat skewers and other mouth-watering Japanese dishes that’s worth every penny. It gets crowded here so be sure to make a reservation before coming.

Check out the great vibes below!

Location: 14, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours: Closed on Monday. Tuesday to Sunday, 4:30pm – 11:30pm.

For more information: Instagram | Facebook

Are you salivating yet? 🤤 Picture succulent slices of marbled meat grilled to perfection, the aroma of barbecue wafting through the air, and lively chatter of friends gathered around a grill table 🥩✨ That’s the essence of Japanese Yakiniku!

So gather your foodie friends and family for a delicious time. Be sure to share this article with them and we’ll see you in our next scrumptious list. 👋

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