Wagyu Butcher

“I checked out Wagyu Butcher on a friend's recommendation. It was honestly one of the more impressive meals we've had recently. We got the Omakase at $70 a person and it was well worth it. The meat quality is absolutely next level. It comes with various cuts, and there's an array of unique sauces to complement it. Some of our favorites were: US Wagyu Filet, Chuck Roll, US Prime Outside Skirt, Short Rib. The outside skirt was probably my favorite cut. It's not the tenderest cut, but I love the flavor of the cut. The A5 Wagyu Sushi was just amazing too. We got the sake pairing as well which was very nice. They are all counter seats and you grill yourself, except a few of the cuts which they do for you. Overall, we left very impressed and thought it was pretty good value for what you get, especially the high quality of everything. We definitely plan on coming back.”

“Definitely one of the best meals I've had in Gardena. Every course was delicious and never got overshadowed by the previous or following cut. Molly served us and was super helpful explaining what we were eating and how long to let each meat cook. Off-handed, we told her we were celebrating our anniversary and she went out of her way to level-up our dessert for the special day! Amazing restaurant and amazing staff.”

“My date and I had dinner at Wagyu Butcher, and it was a wonderful experience for us both. We were seated almost immediately upon arrival, and the staff welcomed us with exceptional hospitality. Once we were seated, the atmosphere truly made me feel as if I were in Japan. Both my date and I chose the Butcher’s Omakase course, the appetizers and every cut of meat was absolutely delicious. What really stood out to us was watching the staff cut the meats right in front of us, which made us truly appreciate the freshness and quality. We both upgraded the curry rice to the A5 wagyu sushi, which was incredible. For drinks, we enjoyed plum wine, a Shochu Calpico cocktail, and Sapporo beer. To finish the meal, we ordered the green tea tiramisu, green tea pudding with honey, and the milk tea pudding all of which were delicious. The complimentary tea they provided to aid digestion was a very thoughtful touch. The staff were all wonderful, and we even had a few conversations about Japan while dining. We will definitely be coming back soon.”

“We came here for our anniversary dinner and what an amazing dinner it was. From start to finish, everything was great. Definitely worth it, and make reservations. Parking is easy in the lot. We made reservations for 7:30pm and the place is full. It’s small and cozy as part of the experience and only seats about 20-24 people per timeslot. Don’t get me wrong, you won’t feel cramped or anything in your seat and you get an up close and personal experience. I opted for the $70 omakase plus $10 Wagyu sushi upgrade (do it!) plus the $30 sake pairing, choosing the beef tongue and inside skirt options. Wife chose the $70 with Wagyu strip and curry. It allowed us to try almost everything. The sake pairing was great to try 5 different types of sake. Pours were generous and flavors of each sake come through from the fruity to dry ones. You get a nice spread. We got a nice variety of appetizers from tofu, Kimchi spread (favorite was the cabbage), veggie spread (favorite was zucchini) and the Wagyu sashimi. The soup wasn’t just the simple miso soup, it was rich bone broth soup. Meats were an excellent variety and well proportioned. All the different sections of the meats, they’ll be accompanied by a dipping sauce of some sort. They do season and sauce some of the meats as well, though I’d recommend asking for less salt/sauce in the preparation. They’re well accommodating to it. As they tell you, cook each meat one at a time to your liking and take your time to enjoy the meals. Personal favorites, they’ll beef tongue and a5. I love that sukiyaki butter that came with the A5 and each tongue piece was uniquely different. Least, the sweet soy courses. While delicious, I felt like too much sauce overpowered the taste of the meat. I highly recommend the Wagyu sushi upgrade, it was so worth it! The curry was a bit forgettable, very strong tomato taste, almost reminded me of a chili rather than curry. Loved the pudding for dessert. Not too sweet and perfect finish to the meal. At the end you can always order more of anything a la carte, but the omakase was plenty for us. I enjoyed the experience so much, I would come not just for special occasions. Anytime you want to treat yourself, this place is worth a visit!”

“Guided by the talent of Kenji Nakamura (中村健二) and Masahiro Fujita (藤田雅弘), both veterans from Tokyo’s legendary yakiniku houses and now part of the ever-growing Hana Dining Group, this new restaurant promises a truly distinct Japanese dining adventure. Overseeing the kitchen is Chef Haruki Sato (佐藤春樹), a master butcher and grill chef who runs his own izakaya and yakiniku bistro near Kyoto. About the Chef: Born and raised in Ibaraki, Haruki Sato (佐藤春樹) spent his childhood learning home-cooking from his mother, a former kaiseki chef. Eager to master the art of grilling, he enrolled at the Hattori Nutrition College (服部栄養専門学校) in Tokyo and simultaneously trained at a bustling robata grill. Sato’s hands-on approach led him to work alongside famed pitmasters throughout Osaka before launching his own ventures. His passion lies in combining traditional butchery with inventive plating and attentive guest service. A memorable twist on classic yakiniku and premium omakase—expect to walk out happy, full, and already plotting your next visit. House Starters (Complimentary) Today’s Pickled Daikon Charred Edamame Fresh Greens with Shoyu Citrus Dressing Seasonal Dashi-Based Miso Soup Food 4/5 — Standouts from Today’s Tasting Shio — Australian Wagyu Skirt Steak, Broiled Short Ribs Garlic Butter Mushroom Rice—crazy umami, wished for a bigger portion A5 Wagyu Nigiri—touch of smoked binchotan, elevates the melt-in-your-mouth texture Sukiyaki-Style A5 Tenderloin—unreal delicate cream sauce, next-level comfort Service 4/5 The team is warm and genuinely welcoming; Chef Sato himself sets the tone with friendly waves from the grill. Only hiccup was needing to flag staff for tea refills, but otherwise every interaction felt thoughtful and prompt. Parking 4/5 Convenient lot within a retail plaza, plenty of spots open during dinner. No stress about finding space.”