Ushinokura

Not sure which cut to order? A platter comparing 3 cuts of A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu, “Satsuma Beef 4% Miracle”, makes a good place to start. The “4% Miracle Tasting Platter” for 2 people brings together premium, fine and standard cuts. You could share a platter first, then order more of the cuts you particularly enjoy. The menu also includes kalbi, loin, rare cuts and thick-cut steaks. The premium fillet steak is presented as a thick-cut way to enjoy the restaurant’s branded beef.

One diner who enjoyed a set menu reported that the salt-grilled dishes—including premium salted tongue, premium steak and rib finger meat—stood out for their generous thickness. Another visitor said they wrapped the premium tongue steak and fillet steak in sangchu lettuce, pairing the meat with the freshness of the greens. Other diners have mentioned tasting grilled sukiyaki-style beef, marinated yakiniku and Satsuma beef belly chirashi to finish, offering a different experience from choosing each cut individually.

Between plates of meat, try fried kibinago, small fish from Kagoshima Prefecture, or Satsuma soup, a hearty soup with ingredients such as chicken, sweet potato and shiitake mushrooms. The menu includes Kagoshima specialities as well as yakiniku, making it easy to add variety to a meal centred on meat.

Private rooms are available, and the restaurant is described as suitable for groups. One diner who ate in a private room said it was easy to talk without worrying about others nearby. Dinner is an option worth booking in advance.