Popular Yokohama yakiniku restaurant with all-you-can-eat (tabehodai) options from 3,500 JPY per person for 90 minutes. Excellent value for a beef-grilling experience with friends or family.
Grand Slam Yokohama is a popular yakiniku (Japanese tabletop barbecue) restaurant in the Kannai area of Naka-ku, Yokohama, distinguished from many competitors by its all-you-can-eat (tabehodai) format that offers a set grilling programme for a fixed price per person with a time limit. The tabehodai system — typically 90 minutes at around 3,500–4,500 JPY per person depending on the tier — is one of Japan's most social and economical approaches to premium dining, allowing groups of friends and families to order repeatedly from a structured menu of beef cuts, pork, chicken, offal, and vegetables without the psychological friction of per-item pricing. The base tier covers a broad selection of standard cuts: domestic beef kalbi (short rib), pork belly, harami (skirt steak), chicken thigh, and a vegetable assortment including onion, pumpkin, and mushrooms. Premium tiers add wagyu cuts in small additional portions, king prawns, and hormone (organ meats) for those who prefer the more intense flavour of offal. The grill stations are charcoal-assisted for the most effective searing surface, producing the caramelisation and smoke that defines good yakiniku. The restaurant's location in Kannai — near Yokohama Baseball Stadium — makes it a natural pre- or post-game dining choice when matches are scheduled. The dining room is spacious and energetic, with groups of four to eight generating the most social energy from the tabehodai format. Reservations are recommended for weekend evenings and baseball match days.
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended
Location
Naka-ku, Yokohama
35.4450, 139.6380 View on map
Highlights
- All-you-can-eat options
- Good wagyu quality
- Lively group dining atmosphere
Tips for visiting
- Choose the mid-tier plan (not the cheapest) to access the widest range of cuts without paying for premium wagyu portions that may be redundant in an all-you-can-eat context.
- The 90-minute time limit resets from when the last dishes are ordered, not from the table's seating time — ask staff when the timer starts.
- Order vegetables and lighter cuts first to pace the meal; heavier beef cuts midway through maintain appetite.
- Pre-baseball game visits should time arrival to finish 30 minutes before the game — the restaurant fills quickly on match nights.
- Lemon sour (shochu with lemon) is the classic yakiniku drink and is significantly cheaper than beer; order by the pitcher for groups.
Accessibility
Grand Slam Yokohama is in a commercial building in Kannai at street level. Standard table and chair seating is available throughout. The spacious restaurant layout is generally accessible for wheelchair users. Confirm specific access arrangements when booking, as some table configurations are more spacious than others.
Frequently asked questions
What is tabehodai and how does it work at Grand Slam?
Tabehodai means 'all you can eat' — a fixed-price, time-limited format where diners may order repeatedly from a set menu. At Grand Slam, plans typically run 90 minutes at 3,500–4,500 JPY per person. Orders are placed by written slip or tablet; there is no limit on the number of orders within the time window.
Is there a children's price for the tabehodai?
Most yakiniku restaurants with tabehodai offer reduced prices for children, typically below 12 years. Confirm the specific age thresholds and children's pricing when booking or on arrival.
Do I need to book in advance?
Reservations are recommended on weekend evenings and strongly advisable on Yokohama Baseball Stadium match days, when the Kannai area sees high restaurant demand. Weekday visits can generally be accommodated as walk-ins.
Is there a vegetarian option within the tabehodai?
The tabehodai menu is meat-focused. Vegetable items are included (mushrooms, pumpkin, onion, corn) but constitute a small portion of the overall offering. The format is not suitable as a primary dining experience for vegetarians.