I visited the restaurant on Sunday afternoon. There was no wait for a table, and I was seated within 2 minutes. They offer a lunch buffet for 70 minutes at 1,100 yen (tax included). There is also a 100-minute option for 1,320 yen, but I decided that I wouldn't be able to eat for that long. They asked if there was anything I couldn't eat, to which I replied no. The food bar had rice, curry, kimchi, cabbage, and salad. Drinks are not included in the price, but water is free, which I found impressive. The first round of food was served quickly, with beef, pork, chicken, sausage, and hormone on the plate. I quickly started grilling them. You order using a QR code and your phone. I ordered more beef, hormone, sausage, and meatballs. The heat was strong, and the hormone released a lot of oil, so it was easy to burn the meat. The meat was delicious at first, but towards the end, it was tough and hard to chew. Maybe it's because of my age, but I think I've had enough meat for now.

On Saturday, I wanted to go for a run and then have yakiniku, but I didn't want to spend too much money, so I searched and found this place. Two weeks ago, I tried to go on a Saturday evening, but it was fully booked. Undeterred, I called around 2 pm, but no one answered. As a last resort, I went up the stairs to the entrance on the 2nd floor. In between the reserved customers, I waited in line and said "for one person," and was directed to the 3rd floor. The atmosphere was tense as the reserved customers were waiting impatiently. However, I felt lucky to be alone and not have to deal with the waiting time. When I went up to the 3rd floor, I was surprised to find it unexpectedly empty. It was calm with less than 40% of the seats filled after lunchtime. I had found a good time slot, just as predicted by Google's crowdedness forecast. Most likely, there were no instructions like "customers will be going up to the 3rd floor," and the staff seemed to be managing everything on their own. The seating was all sunken kotatsu-style, with tables that could seat around 10 people in 3 rows, and the cushioned seat cushions were fixed in place. There was a clear water pot (all empty upon entry), cabbage, pasta salad, kimchi, curry, rice, and a drink server. The shoe storage height was a bit high, making it a little awkward to reach when seated, but the distance was not a big concern. There was a restroom, but no general slippers, so you had to take off your shoes before entering. This was also surprising, but probably to prevent oil from sticking to the slippers. The inside of the restroom door handle was slightly sticky. There were lunch menus available, but I opted for the all-you-can-eat option, priced at 1,100 yen for 70 minutes or 1,320 yen for 100 minutes. When I ordered the 100-minute option, the staff asked if there were any meats I didn't like, but I couldn't hear clearly and felt a bit confused. I sensed a tense atmosphere among the staff, even though the service was normal. The staff seemed a bit on edge, which I could relate to from past experience working in the food industry. If you don't like feeling that the customer is always right, this may not be the place for you. However, if you can appreciate the hard work of the staff and the value of the restaurant, then this place is recommended. Water was self-serve, but there was no water in the pot, and I returned to my seat with cabbage and kimchi. There was a beer glass left on the beer server's stand, probably from a previous spill. About 7-8 minutes later, the first meat platter arrived. There was only one type of meat available for the all-you-can-eat option, in addition to the tsukune (meatballs). You could order additional items through a QR code on the table, which was a great system. After payment, the menu became inaccessible. You could easily order multiple items through the tablet on the table. Overall, the experience was unique, with a tense atmosphere but efficient service.

I felt like eating yakiniku and rice, so I headed straight to this place. I arrived a little after 12 o'clock, so I had to wait a bit before entering. I finished the default plate and then placed additional orders using my smartphone. It's convenient, but since there is no human interaction, I realized I need to be careful not to order too much. I couldn't stop the cycle of meat to rice. I finished with curry. I ordered an additional 6 servings of beef, 6 servings of pork, and 2 bowls of rice. As always, I got full at a good cost. Thank you for the meal. #Kansai #KansaiFood #KansaiLunch #Osaka #OsakaFood #OsakaLunch #Umeda #UmedaFood #UmedaLunch #Food #Lunch #Yakiniku #AllYouCanEat #298 Umeda 3rd Branch #298

This shop is really appreciated. If you value quantity over quality, I think it's the best. Because of the price. The customer service was very good, like the owner's, but once the part-time lady took over, it was a mess. The orders took a long time to arrive. It took 15 minutes for the third order of meat to arrive. Furthermore, when returning the wrong item, there was no apology for the wait or the mistake. The lady just took the wrong dish without a word. If it's okay to leave the meat that wasn't ordered, I wouldn't say anything, but it's still disappointing. It was a 298 yen meal that I was looking forward to. It's a shame.

I went to "Yakiniku 298 Nikuya Umeda 3rd Branch" located between Hankyu Higashi-dori and Ohatsu Tenjin, along Shin-mido-suji, and had a healthy lunch for 550 yen plus tax, which is a one-coin meal. The lunch includes pork and chicken, and you can enjoy unlimited rice, curry, kimchi, cabbage, and salad at the food bar, so I ended up feeling very full. Check out more details here! ⇒http://osakadrinker.com/post-39769/

We were invited to a cheap yakiniku restaurant and entered cautiously with three middle-aged men. There were no photos of meat on the sign, so we ordered expecting some 1100 yen meat for 90 minutes. There was also a buffet included, so we started with curry rice and kimchi on the table. When the meat came out a while later (at first, a mixed plate is brought out by the restaurant), for us older men... Ah, now I get it. If you want to eat a lot for cheap or if you're a student, I think it's a 4 out of 5.

Today I went to Umeda for work. After finishing a job, it was past 1 pm and I was feeling hungry. I decided to have lunch. As I was wandering around, I suddenly saw a sign that said "All-you-can-eat BBQ for 880 yen". It was a great deal, so I decided to go in. I visited 298-san. I entered the restaurant around 1:15 pm. There were 3 groups of 5 customers already inside. A cute female staff member welcomed me and showed me to my seat. I placed my order for the 880 yen 45-minute all-you-can-eat option. The waitress informed me that they would bring a platter of assorted meats first. The all-you-can-eat options included beef, pork, chicken, organ meats, and sausages for order, as well as rice, curry, cabbage, kimchi, and salad for self-service. Once the platter arrived, I started eating. There were 35 minutes until the last order. The platter included beef, pork, chicken, and sausages. The taste was decent for the price. The sausages were especially delicious. Even with just the initial platter and rice, I was already quite full, but since it was all-you-can-eat, I had some more. Excuse me, I would like another serving of beef, pork, and sausages, please. The additional meat was around 50g per serving, and the sausages were one per serving. I added 3 more sausages because I really liked them. After finishing the rice, I moved on to the curry. The self-service curry was a mild type, similar to school lunches. I was happy that I could make it into a meat curry. After finishing the self-made meat curry, I ordered more meat. Excuse me, I would like 2 servings of beef and 3 sausages, please. Finally, I made a beef and sausage bowl with the remaining meat. I ate a lot and finished everything. It took about 30 minutes. The 45-minute all-you-can-eat option was enough time for a solo BBQ. Thank you for the meal.

This time, I tried the lunch buffet with a time-limited course. Normally, the all-you-can-eat buffet for 90 minutes costs 1100 yen, but with the half-time option for 45 minutes, it's 880 yen! It's like getting half the time for 20% off! When you're told you have 90 minutes for the buffet during a regular lunch, it can feel like a lot of time since you're not constantly eating from start to finish, right? (at least for me) I don't spend that much time eating slowly during the day, so the 45-minute course is interesting. I initially thought that a time-limited option might feel rushed, but I found that the last order coming 10 minutes before the end was actually enough time for one adult. After finishing the first serving, I added a total of 7 servings of beef and 1 serving of hormone, and finished eating in 30 minutes before the last order came. Thank you for the meal.

Located just a short walk from the Fountain Square, this is the third branch of 298, a small-scale restaurant with two other branches on East Street. Personally, I prefer this branch over the others. I decided to add the all-you-can-eat beef tongue option to the regular 1100 yen buffet. The staff asked me at the right time if I wanted to add it after finishing the initial platter. The beef tongue here was not as delicious as I had hoped. It lacked the juiciness that beef tongue is known for. However, since it was served frozen and cooked quickly, I used it as a filler while waiting for the other meats to cook. Towards the end, there was curry to finish off the meal, so I grilled the remaining beef tongue pieces and used them as toppings for the curry. Although this branch is part of the 298 chain, I feel like the meat here tastes slightly better than at the first branch. If you're going to 298, I recommend trying the third branch.

I arrived at 11 o'clock as planned, but it seems like they have been open since 10 o'clock. There was a sign at the entrance, but I didn't take a photo of it. I was seated at a table in the middle of three tables for four people each, with two couples on either side. They offer all-you-can-drink alcohol until 8 pm, even though it's still early in the morning. It's a bit uncomfortable to be seated between two couples. I always feel full after about 30 minutes, so this time I tried the 45-minute option for 880 yen. I started by pouring curry over my rice and trying some kimchi, spaghetti, and cabbage. The curry was a bit thin, not very satisfying. The meat options included sausage, chicken thigh, pork belly, and beef, but no horumon (offal). The beef was similar to the meat at "Sumire Tauro," while the pork, chicken, and sausage were just average. I ordered three more servings of beef, but when I ordered one more serving, it was the same amount as the initial three servings. If you eat and cook quickly, you can have about three rounds in 45 minutes. It might be better to have a beef tongue all-you-can-eat option with all-you-can-drink alcohol. They advertise having 100 seats, but it felt more like 30 seats due to the small space.

Yakiniku all-you-can-eat time-limited plan, tried to change it from 880 yen to 1100 yen, but found a cheaper time-limited plan... Thought it was okay since it was cheaper, so ordered the time-limited plan. Started with the first plate and then began ordering additional items. Ordered 7 servings of beef, 1 serving of hormone, 1 serving of pork, 2 small bowls of rice, and also had salad and curry. Finished eating 35 minutes before the last order, but the time-limited plan might not be enough for one person. The flow of grilling, getting rice, eating, and ordering is the same as for all-you-can-eat, but it felt busier than usual. This plan might be suitable for one person, but not for two people. If you are interested, please give it a try.

I heard that this restaurant, just a few minutes' walk from the Izumi Square in Umeda, offers all-you-can-eat yakiniku for lunch at a very reasonable price, so I decided to check it out. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building, just up the stairs from the underground. I was able to be seated right away, probably because it was a weekday lunchtime. The lunchtime all-you-can-eat option costs 1100 yen, and there are other menu options available, but I chose the all-you-can-eat. The all-you-can-eat style was to start with a plate of assorted meats and then you can order more as you like. The initial plate was very simple, with just meat and no unnecessary side dishes. I enjoyed various cuts of beef such as sirloin, tongue, and kalbi. After several rounds of grilling and eating, I finally made my last order. The final meat set came with rice, which I mixed with the meat and enjoyed. Lastly, I poured the all-you-can-eat curry over the rice and topped it with kimchi. I thoroughly enjoyed the all-you-can-eat experience until the very end.

The yakiniku restaurant on the second floor of a building that I couldn't enter before. Located right at the intersection of Higashidori Shotengai and Shin-Midou. Today, I skipped breakfast so I had a solo yakiniku lunch. I entered at 11:45 am. There were only 2 groups of customers. I was seated at a 4-person table by the edge. The cheapest lunch is 550 yen, but I splurged on the "Mixed Lunch" for 880 yen. Tax included! Such a great deal! With this, you get unlimited rice, curry, kimchi, and potato salad. Soon, a platter of 340g of assorted meats arrived. So much meat! The chicken and pork were tender and delicious. The beef was also tender, but not sure if it was kalbi. The horumon was a bit tough, but that's okay. I took a break with the potato salad and finished everything. Then, I mixed some curry with the leftover rice. It was medium spicy. It had some meat in it, but it was a bit lukewarm. Since there were no individual chimneys on the table, it was a bit smoky. By the time it was past 12 pm, I mistakenly thought that reservations were required, but by then, it was fully packed. For 880 yen, I was so satisfied with everything, great value for money!

The all-you-can-eat buffet costs 1100 yen including tax, and the all-you-can-drink option costs 1200 yen excluding tax. When you first arrive with a group of four, a platter of assorted dishes will be served. After that, you can choose the type of meat you want. With these prices, it's also worth going alone.

I had always avoided this restaurant because there was always a long line outside. But today, I finally visited during an off-peak time for lunch. The entrance was small and I had to go up stairs to the second floor. When I looked up, I saw a group of about 10 people already inside... Despite it being past 4 pm, the place was almost full. I chose the all-you-can-eat option and received a plate with beef, chicken, pork, teppanyaki, 1 meatball, and 1 sausage. You couldn't choose the meat cuts, but you could add options. The food was better than I expected for the price (1100 yen). Considering the variety and amount of food, it was a good deal compared to a regular lunch set. The location in Umeda with many young people probably helps keep the place busy. Overall, I might come back when there's no line.

You can eat yakiniku for 1000 yen even at night. The 1000 yen plan has a limited variety but you can get refills quickly and there are no complaints. There is a strict no leftover policy with a fine system. They initially bring a platter with all types of meat, but the hormone meat is tough to chew and can make you feel quite full. I wonder if it's a strategy, but I wish they could serve it without hormone meat (someone should try it). The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice and there is no smoky air, so it's one of my favorites. Be aware that you need to make a reservation or you might have to wait in line.

I have been a regular customer at Umeda 1st store, Namba store, and Sannomiya store. It is a great place for solo yakiniku. It is cheap, delicious, and simple, which is why I keep coming back!

I'm sorry, there are no pictures. This restaurant has been on my mind for a while, and it offers all-you-can-eat meat for only 1100 yen (90 minutes), which is a dream come true for meat lovers. After finishing my business in Umeda, I arrived at around 1 pm. There was no wait, but the seats were filled. I was a bit embarrassed to eat yakiniku alone, but seeing others dining alone gave me courage. The all-you-can-eat meat options include beef, pork, chicken, tsukune, and hormone, but I mainly ate beef and pork. The quality of the meat was decent for the price, and it was a great restaurant for meat lovers like me. I will definitely go back.

I entered around 1 pm, it was quite busy inside the restaurant. There seemed to be not enough staff as there was only one woman managing the hall. It was a bit difficult to place additional orders due to the busyness. The meat was tastier than I expected.