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Yakiniku Katsuragi

Rating90SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded in 1959 (over 65 years).
1959年創業（65年以上）。
Selected for Yakiniku WEST Top 100 for 3 consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024 - Tabelog official).
焼肉WEST百名店2022・2023・2024と3期連続選出（食べログ公式）。
Extremely rare style with reservation-only and only 10 seats.
完全予約制で10席のみという超希少スタイル。
Reservations for 2 months ahead fill up on the 1st of each month.
毎月1日に2ヶ月先の予約が殺到。
Overwhelming support from local regulars.
地元常連の絶大な支持。
Normal menu items are 1,650-2,200 yen within price range 4.
価格はシャトーブリアン(15,000円〜)という高額メニューもあるが通常の焼肉メニューは1,650円〜2,200円でprice_range 4範囲内。
Confirmed through multiple blogs including Yakiniku Zukan and note.
焼肉図鑑・note等複数ブログで実体験確認。
No sakura indicators (no benefit for sakura vendors with hard-to-reserve, 10-seat establishment).
サクラ兆候なし（予約困難・10席という条件ではサクラ業者の利益なし）。
Popular Dishes
Yakiniku with Secret Sauce
秘伝のタレの焼肉
Hormone
ホルモン
Kalbi
カルビ
What kind of place?
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A long-established yakiniku restaurant founded in 1959 (Showa 34). Conveniently located 2 minutes walk from Sakai Station Exit 1. A hidden gem that maintains a unique style of reservation-only, counter seats only (10 seats). Features a secret sweet-spicy sauce passed down through generations. Selected for Yakiniku WEST Top 100 for 3 consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024). Reservations open on the 1st of each month for 2 months ahead.

Praised by regulars as 'so popular it's hard to get a reservation,' 'the charcoal flavor unchanged since the Showa era,' and 'the depth and richness of the secret sauce can't be found elsewhere.' A long-established restaurant where the craftsman's skills shine in 10 counter seats. Regular menu items start at 1,650 yen, offering good value.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun17:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：不定休（要確認）
Access
2 minutes walk from Nankai Railways 'Sakai Station' Exit 1. Reservation only, counter seats only (10 seats). Reservations accepted on the 1st of each month for 2 months ahead. Cash only.
1-7-14 Kitatsurao-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai, Osaka
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Yakiniku Katsuragi

Rating90SCORE
Popular Dishes
Yakiniku with Secret Sauce
秘伝のタレの焼肉
Hormone
ホルモン
Kalbi
カルビ
Business Hours
Mon – Sun17:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：不定休（要確認）
Access
2 minutes walk from Nankai Railways 'Sakai Station' Exit 1. Reservation only, counter seats only (10 seats). Reservations accepted on the 1st of each month for 2 months ahead. Cash only.
1-7-14 Kitatsurao-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai, Osaka
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded in 1959 (over 65 years).
1959年創業（65年以上）。
Selected for Yakiniku WEST Top 100 for 3 consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024 - Tabelog official).
焼肉WEST百名店2022・2023・2024と3期連続選出（食べログ公式）。
Extremely rare style with reservation-only and only 10 seats.
完全予約制で10席のみという超希少スタイル。
Reservations for 2 months ahead fill up on the 1st of each month.
毎月1日に2ヶ月先の予約が殺到。
Overwhelming support from local regulars.
地元常連の絶大な支持。
Normal menu items are 1,650-2,200 yen within price range 4.
価格はシャトーブリアン(15,000円〜)という高額メニューもあるが通常の焼肉メニューは1,650円〜2,200円でprice_range 4範囲内。
Confirmed through multiple blogs including Yakiniku Zukan and note.
焼肉図鑑・note等複数ブログで実体験確認。
No sakura indicators (no benefit for sakura vendors with hard-to-reserve, 10-seat establishment).
サクラ兆候なし（予約困難・10席という条件ではサクラ業者の利益なし）。
90SCORE
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A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
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A long-established yakiniku restaurant founded in 1959 (Showa 34). Conveniently located 2 minutes walk from Sakai Station Exit 1. A hidden gem that maintains a unique style of reservation-only, counter seats only (10 seats). Features a secret sweet-spicy sauce passed down through generations. Selected for Yakiniku WEST Top 100 for 3 consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024). Reservations open on the 1st of each month for 2 months ahead.

Praised by regulars as 'so popular it's hard to get a reservation,' 'the charcoal flavor unchanged since the Showa era,' and 'the depth and richness of the secret sauce can't be found elsewhere.' A long-established restaurant where the craftsman's skills shine in 10 counter seats. Regular menu items start at 1,650 yen, offering good value.

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