Bungo Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku Yamasaki - Tsuru Branch

Located in Nakatsuru, Oita City, Bungo Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku Yamasaki - Tsuru Branch is a long-loved yakiniku restaurant founded by the original owner, who ran a meat wholesaling business for over 60 years. The second generation has carried on the flavors, and the restaurant has remained a local favorite in Oita for decades.

The restaurant’s pride lies in its carefully selected, high-quality meats, chosen by the owner’s trained eye. Only premium wagyu is used, including top-grade Oita Wagyu (Bungo Beef) from Oita Prefecture, Saga beef, and Kyushu-raised Japanese Black wagyu. Skilled craftsmen hand-cut each slice, judging the marbling with precision, to bring out the best of each cut through simple, ingredient-focused preparation. The signature dish is Oita Wagyu short ribs, with rich nakaochi karubi and melt-in-your-mouth premium karubi being particular standouts. The rare cut makumi (diaphragm) is also popular for its thick texture and deep, savory flavor.

The restaurant offers 70 seats, all in fully private rooms. The refined, calm interior features a traditional Japanese aesthetic, and every room is equipped with sunken kotatsu-style seating, allowing guests to dine in complete privacy. Some private rooms even overlook a garden. Here, diners can enjoy exceptional wagyu along with warm, attentive hospitality in a serene setting.