In Osaka Prefecture, there is a yakiniku restaurant called "Yakiniku 1129" with three locations: Onojiba Store (Sakai City), Sayama Store (Osaka Sayama City), and Takaida Store (Higashi Osaka City). The restaurant was established in 1950 as a horumon food stall and is operated by the "Matsuya Group," which is headquartered in Fujiidera City, Osaka Prefecture. In addition to "Yakiniku 1129," the Matsuya Group also operates various other restaurants such as "Yakiniku Restaurant Matsuya," "Steak & Hamburg Amemyo," and "King of Kalbi." Matsuya is known as the originator of the popular yakiniku cut "harami" (diaphragm), which was only known within the industry at the time. Matsuya was the first to introduce and sell "harami" in front of customers. "Yakiniku 1129" aims to provide high-quality meat at the most reasonable prices in Japan, tackling the dilemma of expensive yet delicious yakiniku restaurants or lower-quality all-you-can-eat options. I visited the Takaida Store, which opened in July 2020. It is conveniently located 1-2 minutes' walk from Takaida Station and Takaida Chuo Station along Chuo Dori. The restaurant has a spacious parking lot. I visited on a Wednesday, a few minutes before the evening opening time of 5:00 pm, and there was only one person waiting to enter. The restaurant was quiet at the opening but gradually filled up with customers, reaching about 50% capacity by the closing time of 6:30 pm. The interior of the restaurant is very clean and new. Orders can be placed using a tablet at the table. Wet towels, sauce, and plates are provided at the table, and customers can freely pour water, making the dining experience convenient. Among the menu items, I found the set menus particularly attractive, especially during lunchtime when they are not available. The meat platter sets of 580g or 510g are priced at 1,999 yen (excluding tax), which is very reasonable. Other individual meat items are mostly priced at 390 yen (excluding tax), and a variety of side dishes commonly found in yakiniku restaurants are also available. During my visit with a companion, we ordered various items, focusing on the cost-effective set menus. [Order Details] (prices are inclusive of tax) - Family Set (Osaka Harami-Kaku, Juicy Harami, Nakaochi Kalbi, Chicken Oyster "Dori," Wiener) 580g 2,198 yen - Recommended 3-Item Set (1129 Lean Meat, Juicy Harami, Nakaochi Kalbi) 510g 2,198 yen - Negi Shio Tan 429 yen - Yuzu Daikon Salt Tan 429 yen - Kori Uma-Gyu Suji Yaki 390 yen - Ume Kuppa 429 yen We started with the beef tongue. The Negi Shio Tan had a refreshing taste with green onions and salt sauce, while the Yuzu Daikon Salt Tan came with a yuzu-flavored grated radish sauce. The beef tongue was tender and juicy, especially enjoyable with the yuzu daikon sauce. The signature item, "Osaka Harami-Kaku," was thickly sliced and cooked perfectly without becoming dry, offering a light and flavorful taste. The popular "Juicy Harami" is a unique item that combines Harami with Wagyu beef fat, resulting in a tender and juicy texture with a rich umami flavor. The "Nakaochi Kalbi" was thick and chewy, with a generous amount of fat that made it easy to burn, but it had a delicious crispy finish. The "1129 Lean Meat" was tender and juicy with a moderate amount of fat, providing a well-balanced taste. The "Chicken Oyster 'Dori'" was thinly sliced for easy cooking and remained tender and soft even when thoroughly grilled. The "Wiener" may not have looked appetizing before grilling due to its wrinkled appearance, but it turned out delicious with a crispy skin. The "Kori Uma-Gyu Suji Yaki" had a unique chewy texture that was surprisingly addictive, with a rich and fatty flavor. The "Ume Kuppa" was a refreshing side dish that complemented the meat dishes well. Overall, the meal was satisfying, with a good variety of meat options at reasonable prices.

I didn't have to wait for a guide. There was a cute cat serving machine. The meat was delicious. My companion preferred to eat it with salt after grilling it, rather than marinating it beforehand, so we ordered it without sauce, and they accommodated our request. We felt the hospitality.

Hello everyone in April 3023! My grandson, who is about to have his entrance ceremony, only eats chicken, while my second son eats meat like crazy. The meat was so-so, priced at 1129. Are they athletes or something? There was also entertainment with a serving robot bringing the food, making lunchtime enjoyable. Thank you for the delicious barbecue meal! ❤️

I was planning to visit Nishiko-en for lunch, but they were unexpectedly closed. So, I decided to go to 1129 near Takaida Station. They have the first cat robot in the country serving dishes, which was quite interesting. The meat was a bit gamey, and the sauce was too sweet for my liking, so I added extra garlic and gochujang. The kimchi was not very spicy and had a hint of wateriness. The soft serve ice cream with black honey and soybean flour was delicious. If asked about a next visit, I might hesitate. Thank you for the meal.

I have a craving for yakiniku, so I visited the large store 1129 Takaida branch where a parking lot is essential. I was seated at a table for six people, even though I was dining alone. The space was spacious and comfortable. I ordered the Juicy Harami lunch set for two and a single piece of aged Tetchan using the touch panel. Soon enough, a robot brought the meat to my table. The robot, who also works at Yoshinoya, worked diligently without any complaints. I added plenty of sauce, grated garlic, and gochujang, and started grilling the meat. The Tetchan seemed difficult to grill, so I cut it in half. The thickness was about 2 millimeters, slightly thin. It was delicious when eaten with rice after coating it with sauce. Wrapping the Chi-Sha-Na in miso and eating it was also delicious. Once the Tetchan was about 80% cooked, I cut it into small pieces with scissors. The combination of the crispy texture and the richness of the fat was delicious. Adding rice afterwards made it even more delicious. Ordering an additional Tetchan was the right choice. The rice was cooked perfectly and complemented the grilled meat well. The overall quality, including the meat, was sufficient for a chain yakiniku restaurant. I left the restaurant fully satisfied after a delicious yakiniku lunch. I took the plate with the table number to the unmanned cashier. I scanned the barcode on the plate at the register, inserted my credit card, and the payment was completed. Other than being escorted to my table, there was no interaction with the staff throughout the dining experience. The touch panel, serving robot, and unmanned cashier were fast and convenient, but it may be inconvenient for the elderly. I enjoyed a leisurely and delicious meal and will definitely visit again.

Hello everyone❗️We encountered heavy rain on our way back in August 2022, but safely returned to Osaka and had dinner with my family❗️I had stomach troubles during my vacation and couldn't eat the hotel dinner. I had almost only yogurt and drinks for breakfast... which is unacceptable for a food blogger. We had planned to have yakiniku for dinner on this day, so we reluctantly came here... ⭐️Curry Rice ⭐️Egg Soup ⭐️Hamburger This restaurant not only serves yakiniku but also offers TKG (raw egg over rice) and surprisingly, hamburgers❗️My son, who was eating fatty kalbi and hormone right in front of me, said, "I really don't feel well." "That's why I'm saying that." You can choose the spiciness level of the curry, and if you choose level 3... it seems like they blatantly put on more spicy powder. Could it be that this? Isn't it supposed to be 1 level of spiciness per tablespoon? They must have put in 3 tablespoons for sure❗️(laughs) However, it is spicy and the taste is not bad❗️It is quite delicious❗️The hamburger is baked in foil❗️Yes❗️It's soft and delicious❤️It's perfect for me today❗️Let's buy some digestive medicine on the way back and drink plenty of water❗️I had a PCR test today just in case, and it should be "negative," right❗️However, I'm still not feeling well... maybe it's summer fatigue? The little bit of meat I had was delicious, and I think it's a great value and delicious yakiniku restaurant that is convenient and tasty. I think our go-to yakiniku restaurant, 1129, is great❤️ Enjoy your meal~~~~~❤️

Tuesday is library day, so I decided to ride my bike to the prefectural library, which is a bit far away. I'm exploring different routes. I returned and borrowed some books and finished just in time for lunch. I left the library around 11:40 and headed towards Takaida to try out a new place. I arrived and found that it was still not crowded. I'm dining alone, so I sat at a booth since there was no counter. It was my first time here, so I listened to the explanation and placed my order using a tablet. I ordered the Harami lunch 1.5 times the regular size for 999 yen and a large beer for 399 yen, totaling 1537 yen including tax. I was surprised that I had to press a button to start cooking the meat. The portion size seemed a bit small for 1.5 people, but it's okay, I'll just enjoy my solo BBQ. The extra rice was too much for me, so I decided to make ochazuke with the soup provided. I wish there were some condiments like garlic to add to the BBQ sauce for more flavor. There were robots delivering food around the restaurant, and self-checkout was available for payment. It's definitely a labor-saving setup, allowing the staff to focus on cleaning up. Overall, it was a decent meal.

#Yakiniku #Children's Day May 2022 🎏 Took the grandchildren to see the carp streamers... and stopped by the public bath on the way back. Dinner had to be yakiniku! The grandchildren love it ❤️ You can order your favorite items on a tablet, and a robot cat delivers them. The family set is decent, but the premium cuts are really delicious ❤️ You can order just one piece at a time. The desserts and side dishes are also great. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal ❤️

There is a parking lot and a casual yakiniku restaurant where you can eat reasonably priced food. I went there for lunch. First, I was guided to my seat by a staff member, and then everything was automated. I placed my order using a touch panel, and a machine similar to the one at Gusto brought the dishes to me. Water was self-service. I ordered the "Man's Lunch (Juicy Harami)," which had plenty of harami marinated in sauce on the plate. When I grilled and took a bite, the juiciness of the flavor seeped through. It was tender. However, about half of it had some gristle, so I guess it's decent for the price. Nevertheless, it wasn't so bad that I couldn't eat it, so I would say it's still a great value for the money. I paid at the self-service counter. It felt like I was in a drive-thru!

It was like a family restaurant but for yakiniku, with tablet ordering, cat servers, and self-checkout. This type of restaurant is becoming more common lately. The system varies by store, so you have to read the instructions each time and learn how to do it. It's a bit of a hassle, but once you get used to it, it's not bad. The staff were friendly and it was a pleasant dining experience. The meat was good quality for the price. Overall, good value for money. Thank you for the meal.

This time, I went to a place called 1129 with a friend because we had never been there before and a colleague recommended it as being quite affordable and easy to get to. It was indeed quite cheap. I honestly had my doubts about the quality, but surprisingly, we were able to eat decent food and enjoy some drinks. It was like you get what you pay for. The Matsuya group seems to have various types of restaurants with different price ranges and quality. Thanks for the meal.

Oh, a cat robot at the new yakiniku restaurant ❤️ In April 2022, my grandson and second son are starting their shiny first year of school! Today, during spring break, our family went to a yakiniku place near our home, the 1129 Takaida branch. We ordered using a tablet, paid at the unmanned register, and enjoyed self-service. It's a new family yakiniku restaurant where you can order even small portions individually. 1129 is even ahead of the game by employing the latest serving cat robot! I love this place because it's affordable and the quality of the meat is decent. It's delicious! They have cheese curry, rice with raw egg, buttered corn, and coarse-ground wiener sausages. Surprisingly, the chicken meat is also delicious. In Matsusaka, when it comes to yakiniku, chicken meat is a must. It feels like I want to eat authentic chicken yakiniku. Here, I recommend the harami, one-piece teppanyaki, middle-cut kalbi, and of course, the chicken meat. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal ❤️

It is a chain restaurant, but it is a very good place. Despite the exterior and the name suggesting a cheap all-you-can-eat restaurant, the interior is clean and it offers good value for money. My partner and I had a few drinks and spent less than 6000 yen. Inside the restaurant, a cat robot brought us the meat, which was cute.

Sauna meal from the sauna. Today it's yakiniku. I saw a feature on "yakiniku sauce" on TV this morning, so I had to go. You can enter and pay without any contact. It's a restaurant from the "Matsuya Group" that named harami. It was my first time visiting, so the staff guided me, but normally you check in, take a payment plate and a hand towel, and go to your designated seat on your own. Then, you order using a touch panel. I chose "Harami Lunch 1.5 times" without hesitation. You can choose from large or extra large rice portions. You can also help yourself to water and more. The fire and small dishes are also available next to the table. Then, the food is brought by a robot in a few minutes. This is interesting and kids will love it. It's quite a generous portion. It comes with chisha greens, bean sprout namul, and wakame soup for just over 1000 yen. It's a must-have item for a yakiniku restaurant, and the rice is delicious. The meat is tender and well-seasoned. And the secret sauce is also delicious. You can also order additional items or one piece of yakiniku. It's reasonably priced for both solo yakiniku and families, so I recommend it.

#Sakura Yukke#Stone-grilled Bibimbap#Excellent value for money❗1129 Takaida store#A yakiniku restaurant run by a meat wholesaler#The meat is "not bad❗" Summer 2021❗ We had a cross-border sports day and then a state of emergency was declared on 8/2❗ How ridiculous❗ Everyone had already made reservations for summer vacation❗ And to top it off, we had disaster-level heavy rain❗ This year's Obon is a mess, just like last year. It's been two years of chaos❗ And now they're tightening restrictions on people's movements while easing restrictions on international travel❗ How absurd❗ We decided to eat out during the Obon holiday, and we chose this yakiniku restaurant in our neighborhood. The meat and side dishes were reasonably priced, with pre-booking and tablet ordering available❗ Self-payment, high ceilings, and excellent ventilation❗ The COVID-19 measures were thorough❗ We had a fun meal with our grandchildren and it was delicious❗ Thank you for the meal~❤

#We had yakiniku for dinner after going out! #You can order small amounts of your favorite items! #Great cost performance yakiniku restaurant! #The harami and horumon are delicious! Today is March 29th. Tomorrow is the start of the new school year. We went out for hanami and had dinner here. At "Ii Niku" you can order small amounts of each person's favorite items, which is very popular with children. The harami and horumon are delicious, and most menu items are priced at around ¥390, which is very reasonable. The "special cuts" and "rare cuts" that you can order one piece at a time are also a secret to their popularity. By the way, the large rice portion is hilariously huge. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal! (^-^)/

#Sun-chan and friends at a yakiniku party#Wiener, potato fries, buttered corn#Rice with raw egg, hamburger#Meat... let's eat❗February 2021❗Today is my daughter's birthday dinner at 1129 Takaida store. They have a ventilation system in place for COVID-19 prevention. It's like a family restaurant but for yakiniku. "Hey, don't drink the buttered corn juice❗" "That's butter, not juice..." "Hey, don't drink the sauce❗" My eldest son is eating TKG... "Don't put soy sauce on white rice❗" "The second son is free to do as he pleases~" (In the style of Savannah Takahashi Inui Akira...) It's nice to have a little yakiniku. Right now, it's until 8 PM because of COVID-19, but 1129 is delicious. Thank you for the meal~(^-^)/

After staying up all night and feeling sleepy on a Saturday afternoon, I managed to drag myself out of bed and decided to treat myself to some yakiniku at 1129 along Chuo Street. The new restaurant was clean and cozy, with strong ventilation systems in place. I ordered a draft beer, which I believe was meant to accompany yakiniku perfectly. I started with the Negi Shio Tan (salted tongue) which was thinly sliced and had a good amount of marbling, making it a steal at 390 yen. The meat was well-seasoned with sesame oil and salt sauce, and paired perfectly with the green onions. It was so delicious that I had to order another serving with yuzu daikon radish. The combination of flavors was refreshing and delightful. Despite feeling full, I couldn't resist trying the Osaka Harami (skirt steak) and the premium cuts of meat including the Otoro Kalbi (fatty short rib), Osaka Harami, and Akami no Ousama (king of lean meat). Each cut was tender, flavorful, and absolutely worth trying. The steamed rice served was the perfect accompaniment to the meat, with a nice firm texture and a slightly sticky consistency. Overall, I recommend trying the Negi Shio Tan, premium cuts of meat, and the steamed rice for a satisfying meal. If you're feeling generous, go for the 10-piece serving of the premium cuts along with the Negi Shio Tan. And don't forget to enjoy the delicious house sauce they provide.

I feel like eating yakiniku, so let's go to a newly opened restaurant. It's a restaurant from the Matsuya Group. The interior is bright and the staff are polite and friendly. The staff explained that you can get water or tea yourself, and you can order using a touch panel (tablet). The seasoned bean sprout namul (319 yen including tax) was well-flavored and went well with beer. The negi shio tan (429 yen including tax) was tender and delicious. It was nice that the negi shio was served separately. However, I wish the tan was a bit thicker so I could enjoy the texture more (I'm being picky). The recommended three-item set (2,198 yen including tax) included 1,129 red meat, juicy harami, and medium kalbi. The harami was the most delicious. The kalbi had a bit more fat but it wasn't too heavy. As a finisher, I had Korean cold noodles (429 yen including tax), which was just the right size and had a refreshing soup with a hint of ginger. It was perfect for finishing off the yakiniku. This restaurant seems to be a good option for when you want to eat yakiniku quickly and affordably. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. *I also discovered they have curry on the menu, and it's not just kids' curry. They even have different spice levels starting from 1 (medium). Is there a demand for curry in a yakiniku restaurant? (^^;)

#Grandson and daughter are very satisfied with the TKG and Harami! #Cost-effective, tender meat #You can order from just one slice, which is great~ ❤️ #Next-generation family restaurant-style yakiniku restaurant October 2020 - "Yakkiniku~♪ Yaki-niku~♪" We came here as my grandson and daughter begged for it! At "1129", you can enjoy yakiniku at a price similar to Kura Sushi. My son is hooked on the tenderness of the Harami and is impressed! The rice and salad are also delicious. The premium meat that you can order by the slice is also good! I won't reveal the name of the restaurant, but... The name sounds delicious, but in similar family restaurant-style yakiniku restaurants, you might get poorly thawed, thin, tasteless meat. However, here, the meat is marinated, aged, and carefully prepared, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with thickness. Highly recommended for a casual yakiniku experience! Thank you for the meal~ (^-^)/

#Super delicious! One whole techan! #Aged Harami is the best! #Taste, price, customer service, service #This is what you call good value for money! September 2020. Today, my wife and I had dinner together. We came here by bike at my wife's request. You can order meat by the piece, so it's great for small groups or solo BBQ. - One whole techan for ¥390. - Large rice portion, my wife, who loves rice, finished it all. The marbled techan was my responsibility and it was extremely delicious. The King and Gokumi were my wife's responsibility. The fatty meat was not too heavy and very tasty. The shop's recommended "harami" is also marinated in sauce, but at this price, I think it's delicious. I think this marinating process creates tenderness and flavor. In any case, the customer service, service, and value for money that can accommodate small groups to families are excellent. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.