Yakiniku Kan Sho

Yakiniku Kan Sho is an award-winning grill house in the Hyogominami area of Saga City, built around Imari beef, a regional wagyu brand distinct from the more widely known Saga beef, grilled tableside over charcoal. The course menu moves through multiple Imari beef cuts including sirloin, and closes with a Korean-style cold noodle, reimen, offered as a refreshing contrast to the richness of the grilled meat — a combination that reflects the restaurant's broader yakiniku-and-Korean-influenced menu rather than a purely Japanese wagyu format. There is no formal wine list; beer, highballs, and Korean-style makgeolli or soju sit alongside Japanese sake to match the grilled and spiced dishes. The dining room includes private-room seating, which sets it apart from more open yakiniku halls and makes it a common choice for business dinners and celebrations in Saga City. It closes on Mondays and reservations are recommended generally, with private rooms in particular needing advance booking since they are limited in number. The restaurant's reputation for its Imari beef course has made it one of the more sought-after yakiniku bookings near Saga Station on weekend evenings.