Top 10 Authentic Yakiniku Restaurants in the Akasaka-Mitsuke Station Area Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Aug 03 2023

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Top 10 Authentic Yakiniku Restaurants in the Akasaka-Mitsuke Station Area

There are plenty of restaurants offering authentic yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) around Akasaka-Mitsuke Station! From charcoal-grilled yakiniku to authentic Korean cuisine, all the restaurants there will let you enjoy delicious meat to your heart’s content. Below are some of the best yakiniku restaurants that use top-notch ingredients and cooking methods. Meat lovers will surely get hooked to their choice domestic Kuroge Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef), aged meats, and other kinds of delicious meats! One of the secrets behind the popularity of most of these restaurants is their extensive lunch offerings. So, the next time you are going out for lunch or heading home from work, how about getting your fill of authentic yakiniku?

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1. Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Akasaka

Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Akasaka, where you can taste yakiniku dipped in a golden sauce in a refined space, originated in Kyoto’s Gion district. Here, you can enjoy yakiniku that uses premium domestic Kuroge Wagyu beef. The golden sauce distinct to Tendan is characterized but its bittersweet taste that is created by seasoning beef dashi (stock) with simple condiments. The excess fat of the beef melts away, leaving you with a refreshing bite of meat! They also have limited quantity platters that will let you load up on more than 400g of bone-in short ribs such as rib fingers, prime ribs, high-quality short ribs, and premium short ribs. Aside from the yakiniku, this restaurants is also famous for its wide array of dishes that include cold [Reimen (cold noodles)], [Korean Pancake with Kujo Scallions], and [Seafood Japchae].

Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Akasaka

Open: Dinner 5:30 p.m.- 11:30 p.m. (last order 11:00 p.m.) / Lunch 11:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (last order 2:30 p.m.)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: It is a 2-minute walk from Exit 1 of Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line and a 5-minute walk from Exit 10 of Tokyo Metro's Akasaka-mitsuke Station.
Address: HitotsugiLip2F, 4-3-6 Akasaka , Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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2. Yakiniku Oboshimeshi

This Japanese BBQ restaurant,opened in the alleys of Akasaka, a competitive Yakiniku market, is like a hiding place. The grey restaurant inside has a chic look like the Grand Maison and a high-quality atmosphere made by wall mortars rendered by plaster artisans. The menu is one course with around 12 items that combine Japanese BBQ heated and flavored by skilled cooks and innovative Korean cuisine that lets you feel seasonal changes. Their meat is carefully chosen from cows that do not take Monensin (antibiotic). They pick up more delicious meat at the time, such as the dreamlike Tajima cattle "Tajimaguro" and Kawakishi Farm's Kobe beef. Don't miss the satisfaction of the Sommelier-supervised wine list too.

Yakiniku Oboshimeshi

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm. During State of Emergencies, until 8:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 28,000 JPY
Access: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Marunouchi Line - Akasaka-mitsuke Station - 3-minute walk / Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line - Akasaka Station - 5-minute walk
Address: 3-19-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Akasaka Kintan

You can enjoy the ultimate beef-centric dishes. Skilled chefs trained in traditional Japanese cuisine use their techniques to make the most of the finest beef, whether raw, grilled, or boiled, to bring out its best. Please savor with your "golden tongue (kintan)."

Akasaka Kintan

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / [Weekdays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, 3-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Marunouchi Line
Address: 1F, Social Akasaka Bldg., 3-11-7, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. Yakiniku Ishigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka Branch

Yakiniku Ishigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka Branch cuisine

"Misaki Beef" is a brand product delivered from Ishigakijima Island. At Akasaka, you can enjoy all of the attractive beef as Yakiniku, which is carefully raised in the rich nature of Ishigakijima with special feed. When entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by an aging room with various meats. After watching the meat quietly waiting for its flavor to be extracted, guests will be welcomed into a private space. The restaurant is equipped with several semi-private rooms to accommodate a variety of purposes, such as date night and business entertainment. In this high-quality space, guests can encounter "Misaki beef" at its best moment. Yakiniku Ishigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka branch is a restaurant you must visit for a special dinner on an important day.

Yakiniku Ishigakijima Misakigyu Akasaka Branch

Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: The restaurant can be reached within 3 minutes from any exit from Akasaka Station
Address: B1F, Ichigo Akasaka Bldg., 5-4-9, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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5. Yakiniku Kentaro

Yakiniku Kentaro is a place where you can dine on high-quality yakiniku using rare Katsube beef while enjoying impeccable hospitality. Its signature menu items are the [Special 3-second Loin] that is quickly grilled, the [Thinly-sliced Tongue] that is especially chewy and juicy, and the [3-kind Assortment of Prime Meats] that will let you taste and compare small servings of different parts of premium meat. It is guaranteed to be a luxurious moment spent indulging in yakiniku in a sophisticated space with a high class feel! It is the perfect spot for dates. Here, customers are fascinated not just by the authentic yakiniku, but also by the presentation of the dishes.

Yakiniku Kentaro

Open: [Dinner] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm. (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station
Address: 2F, Konparu Bldg., 4-2-8, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

6. Teniwoha

Teniwoha is a popular yakiniku restaurant, located just around 30 seconds from Akasaka Station on foot, where you can fully enjoy sumptuous Kyushu Kuroge Wagyu. Customers love its [Meat Cake] that is made up of an assortment of meats. Recommended for anniversaries and dates, this “meat cake” looks impressive and can be quite filling! Other dishes that you should try here are the [Yozara no Muko] that will let you enjoy opulent meat in sukiyaki (hot pot stew) style and the [Teniwoha Shifukumori] that is a rich assortment of five rare meat parts! With its relaxed atmosphere thanks to private rooms, this restaurant is perfect for that important anniversary, date, or mixer. Even parents do not need to worry about bringing their kids along. Teniwoha is a restaurant that can cater to various events and situations!

Teniwoha

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, and National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) *Reservation-only from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
[Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Exit 7 of Akasaka Station, 8-minute walk from Exit 10 of Akasaka-Mitsuke Station
Address: B1F, Ichigo Akasaka Gochome Bldg., 5-4-9, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

7. Kabun

Located in a premium spot that is just a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station, Kabun is a popular yakiniku restaurant that is owned by a former professional soccer player. You will enjoy authentic charcoal-grilled yakiniku and Korean dishes here! Its homey interior creates a space where you can relax while dining in a serene atmosphere. This restaurant can be reserved for up to 26 persons. Try the authentic charcoal-grilled yakiniku of fresh, premium meats and offal cooked over a clay charcoal brazier! Even the miso, soup, and other ingredients are all made by hand. Enjoy true Korean flavors through carefully selected ingredients and recipes! Pair your food with the [Highball] drink that is cooled to the point just before it freezes with ultra-strong carbonic acid.

Kabun

Open: [Monday - Friday] 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
[Saturday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
*For customers coming after 11:00 pm, please inquire at KABUN-CHIKA (TEL 0364413288)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 6,001 JPY - 7,000 JPY
Address: 4-3-13 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

8. Misuji

The sister restaurant of the famous Yoroniku in Minami Aoyama, Misuji is a place where you can enjoy such superb marbling in beef that makes it look like a beautiful piece of art! You are bound to be fascinated by the delicious meat that is extremely tender and has the perfect marbling despite its being so lean. Try the fresh [Hatsu] that is made firm to make it easy for customers to grill, the [Beef Tongue] that is beautifully cut into thin slices with streaks of fat, the chewy [Mino] that is thickly sliced, and the [Chateaubriand] that melts in your mouth! The famous [Silk Loin] is grilled by quickly making it brush against the stove and then wrapped over bite-sized rice ball. Enjoy its delicate, silk-like texture and the superb melt-in-the-mouth feeling. This restaurant serves the best kind of yakiniku that is perfect for special anniversaries.

Misuji

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Address: 2F, Isesaiwai Bldg., 3-16-3, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

9. Nikubei Akasaka-Mitsuke Main Branch

Nikubei Akasaka-Mitsuke Main Branch, where you can taste Grade A5 (the highest grade possible) Matsusaka beef from female cattle, is particular about purchasing the whole head of cattle that have been carefully chosen by the discriminating eyes of the restaurant’s owner, who has been in the business for 25 years! You will enjoy fresh, fine meats that are directly delivered from the source. Savor the rich taste from the quality marbling and delicious flavors of the lean red meat. There are private rooms in this restaurant, so it is recommended for important business-related receptions as well as dates. The rooms can accommodate up to 14 guests. There is a long list of great-value courses, such as the popular [Rare Parts Course] with rare beef parts, the [Owner-Recommended Course], and the sumptuous [Chateaubriand Course]. If you want to experience that first-class taste, then head on over to Nikubei!

Nikubei Akasaka-Mitsuke Main Branch

Open: [Monday - Thursday, Saturday] 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
[Friday] 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:30 am)
[Sunday, National Holidays] 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 7,001 JPY - 8,000 JPY
Address: 2F, Akasaka Queen Bldg., 3-10-5, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

10. Tonchang Akasaka Branch

Tonchang Akasaka Branch is the first restaurant in Japan to specialize in samgyeopsal, and uses 100% domestic pork! The biggest customer favorite at this restaurant is naturally samgyeopsal. The [Vegetable and Samgyeopsal Set] with special seafood/pork miso is limited to just 10 orders a day! The [Ondol 3-Layer Short Rib Set], the [Boned Pork Rib Set], and the [Tonchang Special Assortment Set] are also popular. Apart from meat and meat dishes, there are also many ala carte dishes that you can order, including [Fried Rice], [Kimchi Yakiudon], and [Pork Garlic Fried Rice]. There is also an extensive collection of alcohols such as draft beer and bottled beer, as well as Korean bottled beers and Korean shochu (distilled liquor). So, make sure to drop by Tonchang!

Tonchang Akasaka Branch

Open: 5:00 pm - 5:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: 3,001 JPY - 3,500 JPY
Address: 2F, Fukutome Bldg., 2-13-14, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

11. Akasaka Biton

Akasaka Biton is a restaurant where you can enjoy tasty Korean dishes in Akasaka, serving fine local meats with fresh vegetables! Relish delicious authentic Korean dishes. You have to at least try this place that is frequented by celebrities and famous entertainers! Smack your lips on a variety of items on the menu, including its pride, the samgyeopsal. There are also plenty of courses that come with all-you-can-drink service. Some of the recommended courses are the [A Cheese Dakgalbi Course], [B Samgyeopsal Course], and the [C Premium Samgyeopsal Course]. Even the lunch set comes with seven dishes! There are also a lot of Korean alcohols and soft drinks that you can pair with your food. Enjoy authentic Korean cuisine to your heart’s content!

Akasaka Biton

Open: [Monday - Friday] 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Saturday] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 3,001 JPY - 3,500 JPY
Address: 3-15-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.