Japanese hot potMatsusaka Station6 min walk
Wadakin
和田金
Thick-cut Matsusaka beef grilled over charcoal by a nakai, enjoying Meiji-era sukiyaki in private tatami rooms
- Thick-cut Matsusaka beef sukiyaki
- Grilled over charcoal by a nakai
- Choice of meat grades: Matsu, Take, and Ume
- Finished with raw egg over rice
- Suitable for business entertainment and group dinners
- Recommended for travel anniversaries
- Tranquil private tatami rooms
- Historic traditional ryotei dating from the Meiji era
Founded in 1878 and renowned for its Matsusaka beef sukiyaki, Wadakin leaves a striking impression with the dignified ambiance of a luxury ryokan inside an imposing 5-story building where guests take off their shoes before entering. The signature sukiyaki features thick-cut meat from virgin female cattle carefully raised on the restaurant's own ranch, prepared by a dedicated nakai over charcoal in a Nambu iron pot, and finished in Kansai style using only sugar and tamari soy sauce. Dipped in raw egg, it offers melting tenderness and elegant sweetness, with diners praising the lingering satisfaction right down to pouring the remaining egg—infused with savory cooking juices—over rice at the end. You can also opt for leaner net-grilled beef (amiyaki), and there is the pleasure of choosing the meat grade from Matsu, Take, or Ume. The refined private tatami rooms with views of small courtyard gardens accommodate from 2 to over 30 guests; with a completely non-smoking environment, parking, and Wi-Fi, it is a reliable choice for family gatherings, business entertainment, or travel anniversaries.
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- Cuisine
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- Address
- 1878 Nakamachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie 515-0083, Japan
Address in Japanese: 三重県松阪市中町1878
- Nearest station
- Matsusaka Station6 min walk (445 m)
- Phone
- 0598-21-1188
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥15,000–¥19,999
- Dinner
- ¥15,000–¥19,999
- Reservations
- Reservations accepted
- Payment
- Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 100 seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Tatami room
- Horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu)
- Counter seats
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Yes
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- 1878
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Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Private rooms
- Open for lunch
- Fine dining
- Online reservations
Map & access
1878 Nakamachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie 515-0083, Japan
Address in Japanese: 三重県松阪市中町1878
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