Restaurant Iijima

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Western-style Food

This restaurant is run directly by Iijima Butchers and specialises in premium beef including Hitachi Wagyu Beef. Iijima was first opened in 1979 and the quality of both food and service has kept cemented the restaurant’s popularity both locally and with visitors from further afield.
Dishes include Hitachi Beef steaks, shabushabu hot pot, sukiyaki and hamburger steaks as well as set menu and full course options.
There are also a variety of dining settings to choose from including the relaxed main restaurant, counter seating, an outdoor terrace and Japanese-style private rooms for events.

Information

Address: 251-10 Miwa 2-chome. Mito City, Ibaraki
Business Hours: 11:00 - 21:30 (last orders 20:00)
Website: https://nikunoiijima.co.jp/restaurant/tw/
Contact: TEL: 029-252-8115
Parking: 35 parking spots

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