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Yazawa

JapaneseYakinikuWagyuKurogeJapanese BBQBreraFine DiningInternational Chain

Milan's sole specialist Kuroge Wagyu yakiniku restaurant, Yazawa brings the Tokyo original's precision beef culture to Brera with Japanese chef Tsuyoshi Noikura overseeing marbling selection, cooking technique, and guided service. Critics call it 'few ethnic restaurants in Italy serve preparations this authentic.'

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Centro / Brera
Chef
Tsuyoshi Noikura
Owner
Yazawa Group (Tokyo)
Yazawa — authentic japanese restaurant in Milan, Centro / Brera
Plate № 20
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About
The Milan outpost of the respected Tokyo yakiniku brand places a charcoal grill at the centre of each table and entrusts the guest with the cooking — guided by staff who time the ideal three seconds for each cut. Chef Tsuyoshi Noikura, a recognised Wagyu specialist, selects the Kuroge cattle with the same rigour applied at the Tokyo flagship. The meal follows a structured arc: mixed starters, premium Wagyu slices showcasing each grade's marbling, and a shime closing of rice with semi-freddo Wagyu and pickled ginger. An extensive à la carte also includes fresh tofu with spicy Wagyu ragù, udon in Wagyu curry broth, and Sukiyaki.
Neighborhood & visiting

Yazawa sits in Centro / Brera, one of Milan's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • The only Kuroge Wagyu yakiniku specialist in Milan — an experience unavailable anywhere else in the city.
  • Guided table-side cooking with a Japanese Wagyu specialist: each cut is timed and briefed so even first-timers cook with confidence.
  • Praised by Passione Gourmet as among the most authentic ethnic-restaurant preparations in Italy — a serious endorsement from Italy's foremost food critics.

Premium pricing reflects the exceptional grade of Kuroge Wagyu sourced directly from Japan. Reservations highly recommended. Friday dinner-only service.

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Frequently asked

About Yazawa

Is Yazawa an authentic japanese restaurant in Milan?
Yes — Yazawa is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Milan: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Yazawa located?
Yazawa is located at Via San Fermo 1, 20121 Milano MI, Milan, Italy in the Centro / Brera neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Yazawa?
Yazawa accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Yazawa?
Yazawa sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Milan.
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