Tabelog ratingYakiniku Sudou Haruyoshi (焼肉すどう 春吉) offers a distinctive take on Japanese barbecue. Instead of grilling the meat yourself, you are served an omakase course where expert staff cook each piece of premium beef for you at your table. This full-attend service allows guests to focus on the flavours, with the staff managing the charcoal and timing for each cut.
Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the Kyushu wagyu and the precise grilling that brings out the best in each piece. The highlight for many is the signature châteaubriand katsu sandwich, a rich, concentrated bite that guests call a must-try. The meal is often rounded out with well-regarded desserts like caramel pudding or crème brûlée. International visitors frequently note the availability of English-speaking staff, who explain each cut as it is served.
Some diners, however, find that certain marinated items are too heavily seasoned, masking the natural flavour of the meat. Others, particularly those with larger appetites, describe the portions as modest. A minority of reviews mention that the room can get smoky and the course can feel rushed at times. There have also been isolated but notable reports of difficulties with reservation deposit refunds, so it is wise to keep payment records.
For a special occasion, the restaurant offers good value. Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported paying around ¥16,500 for the special course, with other sets costing ¥13,200 or bills reaching ¥19,800 per person. Note that a 10% service charge is typically added. Dinner prices generally range from ¥10,000 to ¥14,999 per person before extras.
- Booking: Reservations are required and must be made by the day before your visit. Online booking may require a deposit. Seating is limited to two hours.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 4-minute walk from Exit 6 of Tenjin Minami Station on the Nanakuma Line.
- Age Restriction: Children are welcome during lunch hours (12:00–15:00). Guests must be adults for dinner service (16:00–22:00).
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex) and Alipay are accepted. Electronic money is not accepted.
- Seating: The restaurant has 30 seats arranged in semi-private booths with partitions.
- Smoking: The dining room is non-smoking, but the use of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products (like iQOS) is permitted at your seat.
- Service: This is a full-service restaurant where staff grill all the meat for you.
