“I want to eat yakiniku!”
I want more than just delicious meat—I want to spend time that will stay with me.
With family, a partner, good friends, or even on my own without feeling self-conscious…
“Yakiniku Toy” in Tsurajima, Kurashiki City, is a restaurant that makes those wishes come true.
Enjoy meat handpicked by an owner who loves yakiniku, along with Korean dishes that have been loved since before the restaurant opened, in a comfortable space designed with families raising children in mind.
We spoke with owner Takakura Miyuki about the atmosphere, menu, and the care and thought behind “Yakiniku Toy.”
The information presented here was accurate when this article was published in April 2025. Please note that it may differ from current information.
A yakiniku restaurant to enjoy with children, friends, or on your own
“Yakiniku Toy” opened on October 1, 2022 (Toy Day).
There used to be a building called “Dondon Building” on this site, with the Korean restaurant “Sakabaru Rikka” operating on the first floor.
When the building was slated for reconstruction, they decided to convert the entire building into a yakiniku restaurant.
The two-story building has table and counter seating on the first floor.
There are grills at the counter seats too, so you can enjoy yakiniku on your own without feeling self-conscious. Apparently, women do come in alone to enjoy yakiniku.
The second floor has a more relaxed atmosphere than the first. Each table is partitioned, making it easy to enjoy conversation.
In addition to tables seating four to six, there are also private rooms where you can enjoy delicious yakiniku together in a lively atmosphere.
You can borrow children’s tableware and chairs, making it easy for families with young children to enjoy yakiniku without worry.
The owner has also raised children herself, so you can feel the thoughtful attention to detail.
Delicious meat and Korean dishes at “Yakiniku Toy”
Here’s a look at the menu at “Yakiniku Toy.”
The restaurant mainly serves Japanese Black Wagyu. It takes care to offer meat with a good balance of fat that is delicious and satisfying.
Owner Takakura loves offal above all other yakiniku. By buying whole cattle, the restaurant can offer a variety of cuts. It also serves lean lamb and seafood, which are popular with health-conscious diners.
And what really sets it apart is the wide variety of Korean dishes, carried over from the Korean restaurant that came before it.
Kimchi, gimbap, Korean cold noodles, Korean pancakes, and more—all have flavors that make you want to eat them again after just one taste.
The wide selection of vegetable dishes is another welcome feature.
We’ll also introduce the drinks and popular lunch menu, along with the meat and Korean dishes.
Savor delicious meat
You can easily place your order from your smartphone at your table.
Even the serving dishes are stylish.
We ordered premium Japanese Black Wagyu loin, kalbi, skirt steak, and premium tongue.
Grill the meat on the wire mesh at each table.
Every cut is delicious and full of juices.
The sauces include soy sauce, a thick miso sauce, and lemon juice.
The soy sauce is light, while the miso sauce adds richness; both go perfectly with the meat. We enjoyed the tongue with lemon juice for a refreshing taste.
For the second half of the meal, we recommend the vegetable wraps set.
Wrapping meat and miso in vegetables such as green leaf lettuce and shiso changes the flavor in a delightful way.
Toy Mixed Offal
The offal, sourced from whole-animal purchases, can be ordered individually, but if you want to try a variety, we recommend the “Toy Mixed Offal.”
The selection varies, with items such as liver, small intestine, large intestine, cheek, premium tripe, and omasum served at random.
You can choose between “spicy” and “sauce”; we chose “spicy.”
Packed with rich flavor, it is springy and crunchy, and each cut has a different texture and taste, making it a fun dish to enjoy.
The “spicy” seasoning adds a kick and makes you want more rice and drinks.
Koune
Koune is a cut from the beef shoulder plate, and only a small amount can be obtained from each animal, making it a rare cut.
It is especially popular in Hiroshima, and you can enjoy it at Yakiniku Toy, too.
Its distinctive pale appearance and sweet fat are its hallmarks. When seared, it has a unique flavor, with savory richness spreading as you chew its crunchy texture.
The fat is not as heavy as it looks; it melts smoothly in your mouth, leaving a refined richness. Enjoy it with grated daikon and ponzu for a refreshing taste.
Toy Salad
After enjoying the meat, don’t you feel like having plenty of vegetables, too?
When you do, we recommend the “Toy Salad,” perfect for sharing.
Fresh, colorful vegetables are coated in the just-right tang of the original Japanese-style dressing, making this a dish you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
You can also buy the popular dressing.
Kimchi Assortment
The homemade kimchi has the deep flavor characteristic of fermented foods. It is mild in spice, with a mellow taste.
You can taste the freshness of the vegetables.
This is a recommended dish that even those who don’t like spicy food should try.
Kimbap
Colorful vegetables such as purple cabbage and carrots are rolled inside this visually appealing kimbap.
The sesame flavor comes through, followed by a refreshing taste.
A light, pleasant accent that’s just right between bites of yakiniku.
It is apparently popular as an ehomaki sushi roll during the Setsubun season each year. Its flavor makes it easy to see why it has so many repeat customers.
Cold Noodles
These cold noodles are known for their refreshing, tangy broth and firm noodles.
With a refreshing aftertaste, they are perfect for finishing a meal.
Drinks to Pair with Meat and Korean Dishes
Classic drinks such as beer and chuhai go well with yakiniku, and there is also a selection of special drinks.
A highlight is the natural wine. The owner carefully selects wines to pair with the meat in consultation with Itokichi, a liquor store in Higashimachi, Kurashiki.
Korean drink Tora Makgeolli is slightly sweet, with a hint of carbonation from fermentation and a clean finish.
It will make your meal even more enjoyable.
Lunch menu
“Yakiniku Toy” is open for lunch on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
You can enjoy yakiniku from lunchtime, and the following lunch-only dishes are also popular.
- Wagyu roast beef plate
- Yakiniku restaurant meat bowl
- Spicy mala beef and tofu stew
- Taco rice with beef tongue
- Kalguksu
- Wagyu hormone rice bowl
This is kalguksu. The light, hot soup is filled with smooth, chewy noodles and vegetables.
This set comes with cheese kimbap, Korean pancakes, namul, and more, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors all at once.
At “Yakiniku Toy,” you can enjoy yakiniku and Korean cuisine in a relaxed setting.
We spoke with owner Takakura Miyuki.
Yakiniku Toy details
| Name | Yakiniku Toy |
|---|---|
| Address | 630-3 Nishinoura, Tsurajima-cho, Kurashiki City |
| Contact | 086-454-9818 |
| Parking | Available 20 spaces |
| Hours | Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (last order 1:30 p.m.) *Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays only Dinner: 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.) *On Saturdays and Sundays, from 3:30 p.m. |
| Closed | Tuesdays and irregular days Regular closing: Tuesdays plus one long weekend per month (closed on either Monday or Wednesday) Lunch service is available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays only |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted Reservations can be made through the website or by phone |
| Seating | 2nd floor: 50 seats (3 private rooms with tables and 6 tables) 1st floor: 20 seats (4 counter seats and 4 tables) |
| Smoking | Non-smoking (smoking permitted only in designated areas) |
| Restrooms | Western-style toilet |
| Families with children | Strollers welcome Children's chairs available Momokko Card (Okayama Child-Rearing Support Passport) |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair access on the 1st floor |
| Website | Yakiniku Toy |
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