Kurata Wagyu Beef Yakiniku & Steak Restaurant

Hitachi City

Northern Ibaraki

Japanese Food

This restaurant has been serving the highest grade of Hitachi Beef since it opened over 40 years ago. Hitachi Wagyu Beef is unique to Ibaraki, making it a must-try for visitors to the area!
Kurata is officially registered as a Hitachi Wagyu Beef specialty restaurant. This means that the beef can be traced precisely where and when it was produced. Furthermore, over half the menu contains Wagyu Beef dishes, including yakiniku, shabu-shabu hot pot, and steak.

Information

Address: 1-2-6 Benten-cho, Hitachi City
Access: By public transport: 7-minute walk from JR Hitachi Station
By car: 7-minute drive from Hitachichuo IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: Open:17:00〜21：00
Closed:MondayTuesday
Website: https://nikunokurata.jimdofree.com/
Contact: TEL: 0294-21-1387

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