Best Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant in Singapore
Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant in Singapore for Family Lunch: The Ultimate Japanese Wagyu Buffet Guide (2026)
Tajimaya Yakiniku is a Japanese charcoal-grill (yakiniku) buffet restaurant in Singapore, located at Great World. Its Premium Wagyu Buffet costs $59.90++/pax for lunch and $69.90++/pax for dinner (kids 5–10 years: $30.90++ lunch / $35.90++ dinner), with free-flow Australian Wagyu, Kurobuta pork, seafood, sashimi, and desserts. A smokeless grill system and private dining rooms make it a practical pick for family gatherings.
Yakiniku fact
Yakiniku (焼肉) literally means "grilled meat" in Japanese, referring to the tradition of grilling meat tableside, often over charcoal.
Gathering with family over a buffet isn't just about the food — it's about creating memories together. Sharing a table, trying new dishes, and watching everyone dig in adds an extra layer of joy to any meal. It's a chance to catch up, laugh, and bond over food that suits every generation at the table.
If you're hunting for the right buffet restaurant for your next family outing, this guide covers everything you need to know about Tajimaya Yakiniku, a Japanese charcoal-grill buffet known for its quality Wagyu and family-friendly setup — now updated with 2026 pricing, both locations, and current opening hours.
Why Tajimaya Yakiniku Works for a Family Lunch
Who doesn't love a buffet lunch that lets everyone pick what they want? Tajimaya Yakiniku serves Japanese charcoal-grilled meats and Wagyu beef in a format built around sharing — you grill together at the table, which naturally keeps a family occupied and engaged rather than just eating in silence.
Two things make it particularly practical for families:
Smokeless exhaust system: Each grill is fitted with a ventilation system that pulls smoke away from the table, so the dining room stays comfortable — no smoky clothes or stinging eyes, even with kids around.
Private dining room: The outlet offers private room for a more intimate, contained setting — useful for birthdays, reunions, or simply keeping a lively family group to themselves.
What's included in the buffet:
Meats: MS 6/7 Australian Wagyu beef short ribs, oysterblade (tare), short plate; MS 5/6 Australian Wagyu flap meat; Kurobuta pork belly (kimchi); Iberico pork collar (garlic miso); yuzu kosho pork jowl; smoked duck; Australian ox tongue; teriyaki chicken thigh
Seafood & sashimi: Salmon, tuna, and swordfish sashimi; tiger prawn; sesame teriyaki salmon; black pepper swordfish; garlic butter half-shell scallop; shishamo
Rice & noodles: Garlic shoyu fried rice, aburi salmon mentaiko don, true tonkotsu ramen, wakame inari udon, hiyashi cold soba
Appetisers: Mentaiko shrimp gyoza, kaisen chawanmushi, Kyushu nanban chicken, kaki fry (breaded oysters), potato cheese mochi, and more
Soups & salads: Asari clam soup, shiro miso soup, Tajimaya wafu salad, spicy kani salad
Desserts: Assorted ice cream, daifuku, cakes, and fresh cut fruit
Beverages
Tajimaya also runs a full beverage list alongside the buffet, including mocktails ($8.90), soft drinks ($4.90), sake by the glass or bottle (from $9.90 for a 40ml pour), highballs and shochu ($9.90–$12.90), wine by the glass or bottle (from $16.90), and beer such as Sapporo Premium (from $6.90 half-pint). This is worth flagging for readers planning a dinner outing rather than a family lunch, since alcohol pairs more with the dinner buffet.
Location & Opening Hours
Great World
Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-115, Singapore 237994
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm · Fri–Sun 11:30am–10pm
Tel: +65 6970 5976
The outlet offers private dining rooms, a good option if you're planning a birthday, reunion, or other special family occasion.
How to Reserve
Reservations: Book a table using this link
Facebook: facebook.com/Tajimaya.sg
Instagram: @tajimaya.sg
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