Today, I visited Kappa Kajioka, a proud yakiniku restaurant in Toyonaka. The appearance is almost like a private house, and without the lantern, you wouldn't know it's a hidden gem. When I mentioned it was my first visit and asked about the menu, the owner said, "We don't really have a menu... it's not like that" with a laugh, but there were various menu items displayed on the wall. The owner asked me various questions and made interesting and funny suggestions. The tongue was truly exquisite! The raw tongue doesn't shrink even when the wife grills it, so you can enjoy it as is without salt or lemon, as explained by the owner. I was a fool to think it wouldn't taste good eating it as is (laughs). The hane shitaroast was superb, melting in the mouth! Eating it with mountain wasabi takes it to another level. I didn't use any sauce up to this point (laughs). The liver was amazing, sweet! There was no smell or bitterness that I had experienced with liver before. What was the liver I had eaten before? After that, I enjoyed hormone dishes like kokoro, maruchou, tsurami, and harami, all of which exceeded the level of superb taste. While eating, the phone kept ringing with reservations, truly a famous restaurant. By the way, the rice, which was hidden behind the meat, was incredibly delicious! Also, the drinks were self-served when it got busy, and customers self-report their orders at the time of payment, a sign of being supported by regular customers. It was undoubtedly the best yakiniku experience I've had. Thank you for the meal!

Kappa Kajioka is the shop I visit regularly, and it's the one where I've been the most times personally. Whenever I go, the delicious meat and cozy atmosphere never fail to impress me, giving me a sense of comfort like being back home (lol). It seems that the weekends for the next two months are almost fully booked. Weekdays are a bit more open, but it still tends to get pretty crowded. If you're interested, be sure to make a reservation early.

A hidden gem located in a residential area with poor access from the station, this restaurant has been in business for over 40 years and has won the Top 100 Stores award for three consecutive years. They serve their specialty "Super Harami" and other recommended dishes by the chef, all made without using frozen meat. The menu included Salted Tongue, Garlic Tongue, Super Harami x2, Sagari, Hane Shita, Ichibo, Lamp, Kainomi, Tsurami, Shimacho, Upper Mino, Kimchi, and Bean Sprouts, each priced at 330 yen.

Shonai's "Yakiniku Kappa Kajioka". Invited by a handsome real estate agent from Kyoto, I went after a long time. It's like a remote island that's not close to any station, but the Harami here is incredibly delicious!!!!!!! Number one!!!!!!! Seriously, the best in Japan!!!!!!! Everything besides the Harami is also delicious. And the menu is strictly all about meat, which is refreshing. The owner had a photo album of when I came here for a TV show six years ago. It was embarrassing but heartwarming.

I have been visiting Mr. Kappa Kajio's restaurant regularly, and this time was my fifth visit. The food is always delicious whenever I go, so I brought along some friends. The MVP this time was the ribeye steak. The meat melted in my mouth and was truly exquisite. Many people try to make same-day reservations, but unless you are very lucky, it's nearly impossible. I recommend making a reservation at least 2 months in advance, especially for weekends (as it gets fully booked a month in advance).

This restaurant introduces each piece of meat while serving, making the enjoyment of yakiniku double. The meat is so delicious that it can be eaten without any sauce, and every piece made my cheeks drop. The porridge was also too delicious and disappeared quickly. The owner is really funny.

Good morning, it's @zukasama.maria, a salaryman who wants to indulge✨ Finally made it to Kappakajioka✨ The head chef and the lady boss were so friendly, and the meat was just delicious✨ Had the chef's special course☺️ It was so exciting from the first dish, and then the tongue tasting began❣️ And finally, the moment I've been waiting for❣️ Super Harami✨ Champion✨ Ended up ordering more Super Harami @29wagyu_hiroki, sorry about that【Oh, but we're partners in crime this time✨】Eating delicious meat with fun company is so great☺️ I definitely want to plan another visit to this restaurant✨ Thank you for the meal. Thank you for always liking and commenting. I would be happy if you followed me✨

Visit date and time: 18:10 on a weekday Waiting time: Reservation Menu: A la carte I had a reservation for 18:40 but arrived early and asked if I could be seated earlier, and they kindly accommodated me. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife team. Side dishes like kimchi are listed on the wall, but the main focus is on the chef's recommended meats. They are happy to accommodate any preferences or dislikes. The meats are all fresh and delicious, never frozen. Despite being located in a residential area far from the station, it is popular for good reason. The meat was so delicious that I ended up eating too much. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

During our visit to Osaka to visit my parents, we left our child with them and went to this yakiniku restaurant as a couple. It was our first time dining out alone since our child was born, so we were a bit nervous but excited for the delicious-looking yakiniku. We ordered raw tongue, hane shita (low quality meat), lamp, marushin, super harami, sagari, mino, shimacho, and akasenmai. We ordered as recommended by the owner, who was sitting right in front of us. All the meats were of high quality and the seasoning was simple, allowing the flavor of the meat to shine through. It was a yakiniku experience where we could truly appreciate the taste of Japanese beef. A week later, I still remember how delicious those meats were... I can't wait to go back to that restaurant. It's a must-visit place, and next time, I want to bring my parents along too.

I chose this restaurant for a relaxing dinner after a long time! My heart leaps as I read the reviews. The Super Harami was amazing - each one had a good amount of fat but didn't leave us feeling heavy. We usually give up after about 4 types of meat, but this time we were able to eat heartily. The Namatan without lemon had a nice smoky flavor, the Hanesitarosu with wasabi was incredibly tender and sweet, the Lamp was flavorful, the Marushin had a firm meat texture and strong flavor, the Super Harami had delicious sauce and a firm texture, the Sagari was tender, the Mino was crunchy, the Shimacho had amazing bounce and no gaminess, and the Akasenmai had a sweet and juicy fat.

Kappa Kajioka @kajiokappa. Food log 3.72 Top 100 Restaurants 2022. Completely by reservation only! Difficult to reserve! A friendly yakiniku restaurant located in a residential alley in Toyonaka. I was invited to a gourmet gathering ☺️ Delicious, great value, and hard to get a reservation, so I was lucky to be invited. Very friendly uncle and aunt, very homely❣️ Special course! Budget per person is around 10,000-12,000 yen. Tan, Hane, Shita Miyazaki beef, salted tongue, raw thigh meat, marinated tongue, marinated grilled tongue, marinated super harami, lamp heart, pepper super harami, extra egg soup. Ate a lot~! Everything was tender and delicious^ - ^ The liver was also very delicious ☺️ Hane Shita has beautiful marbling and melts when grilled~! It melts without being heavy~! My favorite cuts, tongue and harami were also amazing, delicious~! The cozy and warm atmosphere with delicious meat, thank you very much, highly recommended♪ Thank you for the feast♪ Thank you very much. Kappa Kajioka Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture Toyonaka City Toyonancho Higashi 3-5-23 06-6332-3824 17:00-22:00 #ToyonakaGourmet

I visited the delicious Kappa Kajioka, a long-standing yakiniku restaurant in Toyonaka for the first time. I left it up to the chef to choose for me, and every dish was delicious with high-quality meat. The dipping sauces were also appetizing, and I even ended up ordering white rice, which was surprisingly good. The rumored Super Harami was tender and full of flavor, it was the best. Of course, I had seconds. The reason why this place is always busy is because of the kindness of the chef and his wife. They are very friendly and a lovely couple. After eating quite a lot, the bill came out to be 12,000 yen. Wait, isn't that a great value? I definitely want to visit this restaurant again.

On March 18, 2023, I had a meal at Kappa Kajioka in Osaka, Toyonaka, Shonai with @zukasama.maria. It's about a 10-minute train ride from Umeda and a 5-minute taxi ride from Shonai Station. It's tucked away in a residential area, giving off a traditional yakiniku restaurant vibe. The rich flavor of the high-quality Japanese beef is truly amazing, spreading in your mouth with every bite. The most delicious dish was the super Harami, with so much marbling it almost felt like a premium loin cut. The liver was also surprisingly good, with no unpleasant smell and easy to chew. It had a slightly strong taste due to the fat, but it was still delicious. Thank you for the feast. #KappaKajioka #yakiniku #grilledmeat #Toyokana #ToyokanaGourmet #Osaka #OsakaGourmet #Shonai #ShonaiGourmet #Today'sIzumioka

"Yakiniku WEST Top 100 Restaurants 2022" [Visit] A bit easy to find, 4 minutes walk from Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line "Shonai" Station [Queue] Reservation only, Sundays at 5:00 pm, reservation required * 2 months wait [Order] Verbal order "Omakase" ¥15,530 Salted tongue (tongue base), bean sprout namul, chicken tail lamp, chicken ear, liver, heart, super harami, rice, bottled beer (Asahi), table condiments Himalayan salt, pepper, wasabi, cabbage [Interior] 16 seats, 8 counter seats, 8 table seats Google Local Guide https://maps.app.goo.gl/1mWL6ULmcHWD8Gza9 Instagram https://instagram.com/i.shige_tabearuki?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM

Regularly visit this restaurant. This was my fourth visit. The couple who run the place seem to get along well, which makes dining here enjoyable. The meat is always fresh and delicious, with no strange smells, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural flavors. I made a reservation for next time before leaving. Thank you for the wonderful meal as always.

I went to a yakiniku restaurant called Kappa Kajio in Shonai, Osaka. The owner had a very strong personality, but the meat was incredibly high quality. And even though I ate a lot, it was only around 6,000 yen per person, which was a great value. If this restaurant was near my house, I would probably go there as often as I go to a convenience store. Thank you for the meal.

I want to eat yakiniku = Isn't it the smoky, flavorful yakiniku with delicious sauce? The harami, kalbi, and karubi all had a perfect balance of fat. If you don't drink alcohol, you might end up eating three bowls of rice! I enjoyed yakiniku like a course menu with lemon sour, highball, and bottled beer. It's a restaurant that's difficult to make a reservation at, but the owner and the hostess are both wonderful people, so you can enjoy the yakiniku while having a pleasant conversation.

Visited on a day off in Shonai, a yakiniku restaurant. Ordered salted tongue, hane shitaro (fatty beef), and harami (skirt steak)! The tongue is said to be good quality and doesn't have a strong smell, so it's recommended to eat it as is without any lemon. The hane shitaro is sweet and tender, and goes well with just wasabi which is not too spicy and easy to eat. The harami was cooked well-done as requested, and it was incredibly tender and delicious, almost like fillet. All the carefully selected meats were truly delicious, and the owner's wife was very kind and made it a pleasant dining experience. Thank you for the meal!

Kappa Kajioka - Kajioka in Shonai, a long-awaited visit! Unexpectedly, we were able to pick up a reservation on the day of due to a group cancellation! The owner was feeling down, but I am grateful for the cancellation! My gourmet friends all unanimously said it's their favorite yakiniku restaurant! I've been curious about it for a while now, and I can totally understand why everyone says that! The menu is so delicious that words other than "delicious" don't come to mind. I asked for the chef's recommendations, but since I wanted to try a variety of dishes, I asked if we could have one piece each! They kindly agreed and I'm so thankful. The Super Harami was amazing! I couldn't believe how good it was! When I exclaimed, everyone around me also ordered it, haha. This Harami was so delicious, it's now competing for the top spot in my Harami life. The upper mino was like scallops, so delicious. The liver was so fresh and bouncy that I ended up getting seconds. It took us an hour and a half to get there, but the delicious food made us forget all about it. I really want to go again with my friends next time. The cute interactions between the owners are also a sight to see. #OsakaYakiniku #Shonai #ToyonakaGourmet #ToyonakaYakiniku #Toyonaka #Yakiniku #InstagramGourmetAward2022 #MeatTerror #MeatPedia #Nurse #OsakaGourmet #KansaiGourmet #Meat #MeatLovers #WantToConnectWithMeatLovers #WantToConnectWithYakinikuLovers #SexyMeatCommittee #PhotoGenicMeat #Yukke #FoodBlog #SerotoninOverload #Meatstagram #MeatLovingGirls #KansaiYakiniku #Protein #OsakaYukke #Harami #Sirloin #Kalbi

"Kappa Kajioka" is a yakiniku restaurant located in a residential area in Toyonaka, Osaka. The customers are mainly locals and occasionally yakiniku enthusiasts. The restaurant has been in business for over 40 years, run by a husband and wife team. The tongue and the famous harami are highly recommended, but everything on the menu is delicious. You can order a la carte, but it's recommended to leave it to the owner's choice to try various cuts of meat. If you visit early when the restaurant is not busy, they may even cook the meat for you. It's a great place to enjoy delicious yakiniku in Osaka.

It is difficult to evaluate the menu as there are no clear recommendations, and the owners suggest dishes based on daily specials. Unfortunately, the recommended meat options were not to my liking as I prefer not to eat fatty meats. The harami was thinly sliced, so the texture of the meat was not very noticeable. However, the hormone dishes were fresh and had a nice chewy texture.