Matsushima-en Charcoal Yakiniku
An established yakiniku restaurant in Tanabe City. Uses Kishu binchotan charcoal with smokeless grills. The 3rd-generation owner hand-cuts all the domestic wagyu. Also serves homemade kimchi, chige stew, and kimbap. Lunch only (11:30-13:30), beloved by locals. Google 4.3 with 162 reviews.
Reviewers say 'the Kishu binchotan-grilled meat melts in your mouth,' 'this quality at 1600 yen lunch is astounding,' and 'in Tanabe, yakiniku means Matsushima-en.' Google 4.3 with 162 reviews, widely covered in personal blogs.