Sumibi Yakiniku Gyuren

Located in Tōkaichi Higashi, Miyoshi City, Sumibi Yakiniku Gyuren (Gankoya) is a specialty hub for kuroge wagyu beef, with the motto: “Kuroge wagyu must be grilled over charcoal.” The restaurant serves three premium Hiroshima beef brands-Hiroshima-gyu, Jinseki-gyu, and Hiba-gyu. The owner personally visits cattle auctions every month to purchase whole cattle, ensuring quality and authenticity with grading certificates. Only Hiroshima-raised female cattle, aged 28-30 months and graded A4 or higher, are selected, reflecting the restaurant’s uncompromising commitment to quality.

Mouthwatering sets await including Hiroshima Beef Kalbi Tasting Set and the Assorted Rare Cuts of Hiba Beef, along with a wide range of à la carte options. Sets are grilled on authentic shichirin charcoal grills, while à la carte cuts are sliced to order, highlighting each cut’s freshness and character.

Staying true to its belief that “meat without smoke isn’t yakiniku,” the restaurant deliberately uses binchotan charcoal to maximize the wagyu’s umami. Gyuren also emphasizes local food pairings, offering Miyoshi-grown rice and vegetables, as well as regional wines and sake, making it a true celebration of local flavors and wagyu excellence.