Nishitsu Friends has a new member: “Upscale, but never pretentious. A place where even pros come to eat wagyu” — “Niku Nishi”!
Did you know there’s a famous yakiniku spot in Koshienguchi that “even pros visit”?
Located just a 2-minute walk from Koshienguchi Station, the yakiniku restaurant “Niku Nishi” has an upscale feel, but
it’s also warm and welcoming, winning over tons of repeat customers.
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 2-3-9 Koshienguchi, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Koshien Sanei Building 1F.
It’s on the street with the 7-Eleven on the north side of Koshienguchi.
【Hurry!】They’re doing a limited-time lunch
Niku Nishi is usually open only for dinner, but from May 3 through May 6, they’re serving lunch from 11:00 to 14:00!
It’s soft-set omelet rice with Japanese Black wagyu demi-glace sauce~~~~.
The melty egg and demi-glace were so good, I finished it in no time.
And guess what! Yajikita also went, so take a look↓
After eating the roast beef salad that comes with the omelet rice, they said they wished they’d made it a roast beef bowl instead~~. Here’s Yajikita’s article
When I asked today, it turns out the roast beef bowl was the most popular order after all. According to Niku Nishi, a lot of customers feel the place might be a little intimidating. Since they’re doing lunch right now, this is the perfect chance to try it.
What kind of place is Niku Nishi?
We’ve been hearing all kinds of stories and visiting the restaurant since before it opened, so here are some of the amazing things about Niku Nishi.
First off, what’s impressive is that they use A4 and A5 grade Japanese Black wagyu!
And you can even eat rare cuts like “Japanese Black wagyu harami” and “black tongue”.
All of the seasoning is handmade, too! Their house-made sauce and the rich flavor of wagyu sukiyaki really soak in. Some diners have even called it “an experience that delights all five senses.”
Inside the restaurant, you’ll find rows of autographs from celebrities and professional athletes!
And there’s a reason for that. The restaurant is actually run by the parents of professional golfer Naoto Nakanishi, and they have a huge circle of connections, so many professional baseball players and YouTubers come by too. It’s meat approved by pros who know plenty of great restaurants.
The interior is calm and refined, with luxurious marble,
but Nakanishi’s parents, “Chichi Nishi,”
and his mother, “Sumi Mama,” offer such friendly service that the place feels genuinely relaxing. At first glance it can seem fancy and intimidating, but they’re always warm, kind, and easy to talk to. Kind of like your mom and dad, somehow.
The menu is centered around omakase courses, so even first-timers can relax! Courses such as 8,800 yen and 13,200 yen are filling and completely satisfying, and the perfectly timed servings of meat might just make you want to applaud.
You can also order à la carte.
They also have sake from around Japan, including Kubota~~
