Okayama Momotaro Ekimae Honten (Mitsuya)

Mitsuya Ekimae is a charcoal yakiniku restaurant directly in front of Okayama Station specialising in premium Okayama and Bizen wagyu, grilled tableside over individual charcoal braziers. The menu centres on cuts diners cook themselves, led by a wagyu short rib (kalbi), a tongue (tan) set prized for its texture, and a premium Bizen beef platter that showcases the region's grading standards. The dining room has the classic yakiniku layout of low tables fitted with grills and overhead extraction, giving it a smoky, convivial atmosphere suited to groups; noise levels rise in the evening as the room fills with diners grilling and sharing plates. Beer and highball are the standard pairing for yakiniku, alongside a modest selection of Japanese whisky and shochu rather than a dedicated wine list. Reservations are recommended for weekend evenings, when the station-front location draws both locals and travellers, though weekday visits can often be accommodated as walk-ins.