Gyukatsu Motomura Menu Prices 2026: Sets & Guide

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gyukatsu Motomura's menu

The four things people most often search about Gyukatsu Motomura -- answered at a glance.

Cheapest set

Gyukatsu Set 130 g 2,110 yen

Beef cutlet + hot stone + mugi-meshi + miso soup + cabbage + sauces. Tax-inclusive.

Most ordered

Gyukatsu Set 195 g 2,810 yen

Mid-size portion -- typically the most popular choice per the restaurant's own reservation guidance.

Largest set

Gyukatsu Set 260 g 3,290 yen

Biggest standard portion. Same accompaniments as the other two sets.

Dining experience

Table-side hot stone

The cutlet arrives rare. You sear each slice on a personal heated stone to your preferred doneness.

Prices verified May 2026

Gyukatsu Motomura set meal prices (2026)

The menu is intentionally simple: one dish, three portion sizes. All prices are tax-inclusive and confirmed across multiple branches via TableCheck reservation pages.

Portion	Price (incl. tax)	Included with set
130 g	2,110 yen	Beef cutlet + hot stone + mugi-meshi + miso soup + cabbage + dipping sauces
195 g	2,810 yen	Beef cutlet + hot stone + mugi-meshi + miso soup + cabbage + dipping sauces
260 g	3,290 yen	Beef cutlet + hot stone + mugi-meshi + miso soup + cabbage + dipping sauces

About these prices. Prices shown (2,110 / 2,810 / 3,290 yen) are tax-inclusive and were verified via TableCheck reservation pages for Gyukatsu Motomura locations in Shibuya, Ueno, and Namba (Osaka) as of May 2026. Gyukatsu Motomura's official website (gyukatsu-motomura.com) is a JavaScript-rendered Wix site that does not surface menu prices in static HTML; the prices here come from the chain's own reservation system and are consistent across all verified locations. As a reference, 2,110 yen is approximately $13-14 USD at mid-2026 exchange rates. Confirm with the specific branch before visiting, as prices can change.

1Gyukatsu Set 130 gBest entry price. Full accompaniments included.2,110 yen
2Gyukatsu Set 195 gMost popular size. Strong value for the experience.2,810 yen
3Gyukatsu Set 260 gLargest set. Best value per gram at about 12.7 yen/g.3,290 yen

What comes with every set

The sides and accompaniments in every Gyukatsu Motomura set meal

Every set -- regardless of portion size -- comes with the same accompaniments. The sides are a deliberate part of the Motomura format, not afterthoughts.

Unique to Motomura

Mugi-meshi (wheat-barley rice)

A blend of white rice and mugi (pearl barley or wheat), cooked together. The result is slightly chewier and nuttier than plain steamed rice, with a firmer texture that holds up well alongside rich fried beef. Rice refills are available at most locations.

Included

Miso soup

Standard Japanese-style miso soup served alongside the set. Typically made with fermented soybean paste, tofu, and dashi (fish-based stock). Completes the ichiju-sansai (one soup, three sides) format traditional to Japanese set meals.

Included

Shredded cabbage

A generous portion of finely shredded raw cabbage -- light and refreshing against the richness of the fried cutlet. A standard accompaniment in the katsu tradition, providing textural contrast and a palate-cleansing role during the meal.

Signature element

Personal hot stone

A flat, heated stone delivered with every set. The cutlet arrives rare and is finished slice-by-slice on this stone to your preferred doneness. The stone retains heat throughout the meal, letting you cook at your own pace.

Condiments

House dipping sauces

A selection of sauces for seasoning each slice: a savory dashi-based dipping sauce, wasabi, and sea salt are standard at all locations. Some locations also offer a Worcestershire-style tonkatsu sauce. Rotating through all three is the recommended approach for first-timers.

Table tools

Knife and chopsticks

Each diner receives a knife for slicing the cutlet into individual pieces before searing. Chopsticks and a small plate complete the table setup. Slicing and searing is part of the meal ritual -- the process takes a few minutes and is half the experience.

First-timer guide

How to cook your gyukatsu at the Motomura table

The hot stone is the centerpiece. Here is a step-by-step walk-through for first-time visitors.

Step 1

Receive your set

Your beef cutlet arrives already deep-fried, sitting on a rack above the hot stone. The interior is intentionally rare -- pinkish-red in the center. This is normal and the entire point. The sides (rice, miso soup, cabbage, sauces) arrive at the same time.

Step 2

Slice the cutlet

Use the provided knife to divide the cutlet into individual bite-sized pieces. Slice straight through the breading. The goal is even pieces so each one cooks consistently on the stone. Most diners cut the whole cutlet before starting to sear.

Step 3

Sear on the hot stone

Place a piece flat on the hot stone. For rare (still pink): about 3-5 seconds per side. For medium-rare (slightly pink center): 8-10 seconds. For well-done: 15-20 seconds. The breading crisps up on the stone, adding another layer of texture.

Step 4

Season and eat

Dip the seared piece in your chosen sauce: dashi-based (savory, umami-forward), wasabi (sharp, clears the palate), or just a pinch of sea salt (lets the beef flavor lead). Most regulars rotate through all three across a single set.

Step 5

Work through the sides

Balance each few bites of beef with mugi-meshi rice, a sip of miso soup, or a forkful of cabbage. The cabbage in particular cuts through richness. Rice refills are available at most locations -- ask the staff proactively.

Key tip

Do not over-cook

The most common first-timer mistake is leaving pieces on the stone too long. The stone holds heat -- pieces continue cooking after you pull them off. Aim for shorter contact than you think you need, especially for your first few pieces. The cutlet is pre-cooked; the stone is only for finishing.

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Menu categories

The full priced menu

Every item on the Gyukatsu Motomura menu with 2026 prices

Gyukatsu Motomura's menu is focused by design: one dish (gyukatsu), three portion sizes. No substitutions, no off-menu items, no seasonal variations.

Pricing note. All prices are in Japanese Yen (JPY), tax-inclusive. Gyukatsu Motomura does not publish menu prices in publicly accessible HTML on its official website (gyukatsu-motomura.com). Prices shown here were verified via TableCheck reservation pages for four Gyukatsu Motomura locations (Shibuya, Shibuya Annex, Ueno, and Namba Honten) as of May 2026, and are consistent across all verified branches. As a reference point, 2,110 yen is approximately $13-14 USD at mid-2026 exchange rates.

Beef Cutlet Set Meals 3 items

Where to find Gyukatsu Motomura

Gyukatsu Motomura locations: 35+ stores across Japan

The chain is concentrated in Tokyo but has expanded steadily to Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka and Okinawa. All location names below are confirmed from the official website's store sitemap (gyukatsu-motomura.com/sitemap.xml).

Gyukatsu Motomura's largest cluster is in Tokyo's Shinjuku ward, where the chain operates the flagship Shinjuku Main Store alongside a South Exit branch, a Nishi-Shinjuku unit, and an Alta Back Street location. Other Tokyo neighborhoods include Shibuya (three branches: Shibuya, Shibuya Annex, Shibuya Center Street), Harajuku (With Harajuku mall), Ueno, Ueno-no-Mori Sakura Terrace, Asakusa (two branches), Ikebukuro, Sunshine Ikebukuro, Akihabara, COREDO Muromachi (Nihonbashi), and Tachikawa Grand Duo.

Outside Tokyo: Osaka has six locations (Namba, Namba-Midosuji, Namba Annex, Dotonbori, Umeda EST, LUCUA). Kyoto has three (Sanjo Kawaramachi, Shinkyogoku, Kyoto Porta). Fukuoka has two (Tenjin Sazandori, Fukuoka PARCO). Okinawa has one (Naha Kokusai Street). Gotemba (Shizuoka) has a premium outlet store.

Use the official store locator at gyukatsu-motomura.com/store for current hours and addresses.

Tokyo -- 20+ branches across major neighborhoods
Osaka -- Namba, Dotonbori, Umeda, LUCUA (6 locations)
Kyoto -- Sanjo, Shinkyogoku, Kyoto Porta (3 locations)
Fukuoka -- Tenjin, PARCO (2 locations)
Okinawa -- Naha Kokusai Street (1 location)
Gotemba -- Premium Outlets (1 location)

About Gyukatsu Motomura

The chain that brought gyukatsu to mainstream Japan

Gyukatsu Motomura opened its first location in Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood and became the restaurant most credited with popularizing gyukatsu (beef cutlet) as a mainstream Japanese dining category. The concept was not entirely new -- breaded beef cutlets had long been eaten in the Kansai region around Osaka and Kobe -- but Motomura refined and scaled the format: simple set meals, a focused menu, efficient table turnover, and the distinctive hot-stone table-side cooking ritual that turned a quick lunch into an interactive experience.

The chain's stated mission, "gyukatsu wo sekai no shokubunka e" (bringing gyukatsu to world food culture), reflects its ambition beyond Japan. By sticking to a single dish with minimal variation -- the only choice is how much beef you want -- Motomura keeps quality consistent and queues moving. The 45-to-60-minute table limit is enforced partly because queues form at every busy location, and partly because the whole meal is designed to be eaten in that window: the hot stone cools, the mugi-meshi is best fresh, and there is no need to linger once the beef is done.

Reservations for most locations are available online through TableCheck (online-only; no phone bookings). The full list of branches is at gyukatsu-motomura.com/store.

35+Locations

3Set sizes

2,110Yen entry price

45-60Min table time

Ordering tips

How to get the most from your Gyukatsu Motomura visit

Beat the queue

Reserve online before you go

Gyukatsu Motomura accepts reservations online through TableCheck -- no phone bookings. At popular locations (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku), queue times at peak hours (noon to 1 pm, 7 to 8 pm) can exceed 30-60 minutes. A reservation secures priority; arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time.

Right size

Pick the right portion

First-timers often underestimate the 195 g set. Between the beef and the rice (with free refills at most locations), it is a full meal. The 260 g set is satisfying but not outrageously large. The 130 g is ideal for a solo diner who wants to stay light or a first taste before committing to the larger portions.

Hot stone

Start rare, work up

Slice the cutlet first, then cook just two or three pieces at a time. Begin with a rare cook (3-5 seconds per side) to experience the beef's natural flavor, then try medium-rare for the next batch. The stone stays hot throughout -- there is no rush to cook everything at once.

Sauces

Try all three dipping sauces

Rotate through dashi sauce, wasabi, and sea salt with consecutive pieces. Most regulars find wasabi the revelation -- a small smear on lightly seared beef is a completely different flavor profile from the same piece dipped in dashi. The salt option is equally underrated.

Rice

Ask for rice refills

Mugi-meshi rice refills are available at most locations at no additional charge. Staff usually offer proactively; if not, ask. The wheat-barley rice pairs best with the dashi-sauced beef pieces and is a big part of what makes the set feel like a complete meal.

Time limit

Pace yourself in 45-60 minutes

Table time is strictly limited and not extended under any circumstances. Most diners finish comfortably within the window. Start on the sides (miso soup, cabbage) while your stone heats up -- do not wait until the cutlet arrives to begin eating. The pacing is efficient once you know the sequence.

Price comparison

How Gyukatsu Motomura compares to other Japanese casual-dining options

Gyukatsu Motomura sits in the mid-range of Japanese casual dining: above fast-food gyudon chains but well below premium wagyu steakhouses. The comparison below is for context only -- the dining formats are quite different.

Category	Gyukatsu Motomura	Yoshinoya	Sukiya	Wagyu House
Entry set price	2,110 yen	~500 yen	~500 yen	~3,500 yen
Mid set price	2,810 yen	~800 yen	~800 yen	~5,000 yen
Cuisine focus	Beef cutlet	Gyudon	Gyudon	Wagyu steak
Hot stone cooking	Yes	No	No	Varies
Table-side experience	Yes	No	No	Partial
Approx. price range	$$	$	$	$$$

Yoshinoya and Sukiya prices shown are for gyudon (beef bowl) sets, not gyukatsu. Wagyu House prices are approximate for a comparable single-diner beef set in Tokyo. Gyukatsu Motomura prices are tax-inclusive JPY, verified May 2026.

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Common questions

Gyukatsu Motomura -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Gyukatsu Motomura's menu, prices, hot-stone cooking, reservations, and locations.

How much does Gyukatsu Motomura cost?

Gyukatsu Motomura's set meals are priced at 2,110 yen (130 g), 2,810 yen (195 g), and 3,290 yen (260 g) -- all tax-inclusive as of May 2026. Each set includes the beef cutlet, a personal hot stone for table-side finishing, mugi-meshi (wheat-barley rice), miso soup, shredded cabbage, and house dipping sauces. Prices were verified via TableCheck reservation pages for multiple locations and have been consistent across Shibuya, Ueno, and Osaka branches.

What is gyukatsu and how is it different from tonkatsu?

Gyukatsu is a breaded, deep-fried beef cutlet -- the beef counterpart of the better-known tonkatsu (pork cutlet). The key distinction at Gyukatsu Motomura is that the cutlet is fried rare and intentionally undercooked in the center, then brought to the table with a personal hot stone so you can sear your own slices to your preferred doneness. Tonkatsu is always fully cooked in the kitchen. The beef cutlet format is historically most popular in the Kansai region around Osaka and Kobe, though Gyukatsu Motomura made it mainstream across all of Japan.

What comes with the set meal at Gyukatsu Motomura?

Every set meal at Gyukatsu Motomura includes: the gyukatsu (beef cutlet) at your chosen portion size, a personal hot stone for table-side cooking, mugi-meshi (a wheat-barley rice blend -- heartier and slightly chewy vs. plain white rice), miso soup, shredded cabbage, and a selection of house dipping sauces (typically a dashi-based sauce, wasabi, and salt). Rice refills are available at most locations.

How do you cook your gyukatsu at the table?

When your order arrives, the beef cutlet is already deep-fried but intentionally kept rare in the center. You slice it with the knife and chopsticks provided, then hold each piece against the hot stone (a flat granite slab heated to a high temperature) for a few seconds per side to bring it to your desired doneness. Most diners aim for medium-rare: a brief 5-10 seconds per side. Season with the dipping sauces -- dashi, wasabi, or a pinch of salt -- before eating.

How many locations does Gyukatsu Motomura have?

As of mid-2026, Gyukatsu Motomura operates 35+ locations across Japan, with the densest concentration in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ueno, Ikebukuro, Akihabara, Asakusa, Tachikawa and more). Outside Tokyo the chain is present in Osaka (Namba, Dotonbori, Umeda, LUCUA), Kyoto (Sanjo Kawaramachi, Shinkyogoku, Kyoto Porta), Fukuoka (Tenjin, PARCO), Okinawa (Naha Kokusai Street), and Gotemba (Premium Outlets in Shizuoka). The full store list is at gyukatsu-motomura.com/store.

Do I need a reservation at Gyukatsu Motomura?

Walk-ins are accepted at all Gyukatsu Motomura locations, but queues are typically long at peak dining times -- especially at Shinjuku, Shibuya and Harajuku. The chain offers online reservations through TableCheck for most locations; reservations are online-only (no phone bookings). Reserved seats are held for 15 minutes from the reservation time before the slot is forfeited. Table time is strictly limited to 45-60 minutes depending on location, with no extensions. A 100% cancellation fee applies for same-day cancellations at most locations.

Which portion size should I order at Gyukatsu Motomura?

The restaurant's own reservation pages describe the 195 g set as "recommended for female customers" and the 260 g set as "recommended for male customers" -- though these are suggestions only. For most first-time visitors, the 195 g portion is a satisfying single meal when combined with the included mugi-meshi rice. The 130 g option suits lighter eaters; the 260 g suits those who want a more substantial meal. Children aged 6 and over must order a set meal from the standard menu.

Is there vegetarian or halal food at Gyukatsu Motomura?

No. Gyukatsu Motomura is a beef-specialist restaurant -- the entire menu is built around gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet). There are no vegetarian, vegan, chicken, or fish alternatives on the standard menu. The restaurant is not halal-certified. Diners with dietary requirements should note that the miso soup and cooking sauces are Japanese-style and may contain fish-based dashi stock (bonito). Cross-contact with allergens is possible -- confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.

How does Gyukatsu Motomura compare to other gyukatsu restaurants in Tokyo?

Gyukatsu Motomura is the largest and most accessible gyukatsu chain in Japan, valued for consistent quality, straightforward pricing, and widespread locations. Its set meal prices (2,110-3,290 yen) sit at the affordable end of the gyukatsu category. Notable alternatives include Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu (another chain, with a slightly different preparation style) and independent specialty restaurants using premium wagyu cuts at higher price points. For a first-time gyukatsu experience, Motomura is typically the recommended starting point for its price-to-quality ratio and convenient locations near major transit hubs.

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