Kabuki
Roemerberg, Frankfurt
Restaurant in Frankfurt, Germany
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kabuki is a practical Frankfurt dinner pick when the plan needs a central evening restaurant rather than a flexible all-day option. It is easier to recommend for small groups and travelers with a defined dinner window than for guests who need published pricing, awards, or detailed format information before committing.
About Kabuki
On a return trip to Frankfurt, the useful question is less “what is new?” and more “what fits the evening?” Kabuki is worth considering when the plan needs a venue with a defined evening window rather than an all-day fallback. Kabuki is in Frankfurt, opens Wednesday through Sunday from 6–10 PM, is closed Monday and Tuesday, and lists smart casual dress.
The recommendation is conditional. Choose it for a Frankfurt evening plan when the timing works and the group is comfortable making a decision based on available information. Skip it if the decision depends on specific cuisine details, published pricing, named menus, or awards. For a wider scan before deciding, use the Frankfurt restaurants guide, then cross-check plans with the Frankfurt hotels guide and the Frankfurt bars guide.
Best for an evening plan, not a flexible all-day meal
This is an evening-hours pick. Kabuki is open Wednesday through Sunday from 6–10 PM and closed Monday and Tuesday, so it is useful for visitors who want to plan an evening in Frankfurt but not useful for anyone trying to solve lunch.
For explorers building a Frankfurt itinerary, Kabuki works as one stop in a broader city plan rather than the only venue to anchor a trip. If the night needs a comparison point, consider Du Liban, Le Petit Royal Frankfurt, and Kokumy before choosing. Babam and Currywurst Taunus 25 are also comparison points to consider depending on the kind of meal you want.
Where it fits in a Frankfurt night
Use this for a Frankfurt evening plan when the priority is a defined time slot and smart casual dress is acceptable. Do not use it for a plan that requires specific pricing, menu details, or a named award signal before saying yes. For broader planning around the city, pair the venue search with Frankfurt bars and other Frankfurt options if the trip extends beyond the evening.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- Kaiserstraße 42, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kabuki-restaurant.com
- Phone
- +494969234353
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kabuki sits on Kaiserstraße amid Frankfurt’s finance-driven stretch, and it leans into a polished, theatre-inflected approach to Japanese dining. The name signals a stylistic ambition that matches the city’s more demanding culinary market, and the room reads as intentionally aligned with serious, contemporary interpretations of Japanese cuisine. The restaurant targets a professional, well-traveled crowd, so the overall impression is refined and controlled rather than casual or tourist-oriented. Expect a focused, urbane atmosphere that privileges craft and presentation over fussiness.
Best For
This is a destination for professional dining and deliberate evenings out. The venue draws from the corporate lunch circuit during daytime service and the finance sector’s after-work crowd on weekday evenings, so it suits business lunches, client dinners and small celebratory meals. Travelers who want a confident take on Japanese teppanyaki and locally resonant high-end options will find it appropriate for meetings that require a polished setting as well as for intimate special-occasion dinners.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead, especially on weekday evenings. Lean into the restaurant’s strengths: the menu highlights teppanyaki preparations (Wagyu beef and lobster are signature items) and a distinctive dessert (fried ice cream with matcha), so order teppanyaki dishes to experience chef-driven cooking. Given the professional clientele, allow extra time for a full meal and secure a reservation rather than attempting spontaneous walk-ins.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and engaging atmosphere with the focal point being the teppanyaki grill where skilled chefs perform the cooking; intimate yet social setting with other diners sharing the counter experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Set menu, Prix fixe
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu beef teppanyaki
- fried ice cream with matcha
- lobster teppanyaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Kaiserstraße 42, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6–10 PM
- Thursday
- 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 6–10 PM
- Saturday
- 6–10 PM
- Sunday
- 6–10 PM
Location
Kaiserstraße 42, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany · Directions
Also consider
If Kabuki is not the right fit
Try Le Petit Royal Frankfurt if the meal needs to feel more like a special dinner. Try Kokumy if the priority is another focused Frankfurt restaurant option before settling on a plan.
Restaurant context
How Kabuki compares in Frankfurt
Kabuki is the more dinner-specific choice in this set: useful when the night needs a central evening restaurant and the group is comfortable deciding without a public price ladder. Du Liban and Babam are better cross-shops when the group wants a looser, more casual-feeling meal, while Le Petit Royal Frankfurt is the stronger comparison for a more occasion-led dinner.
For ease, Kabuki looks like a lower-friction booking than a trophy reservation, but the tradeoff is less visible detail on budget and format. Kokumy is the closest peer to check if the group wants another focused restaurant option before committing. Currywurst Taunus 25 is not a direct substitute for a seated dinner; use it when speed and casual value matter more than ambiance.
Explore Frankfurt
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Kabuki guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Kabuki
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kabuki | Frankfurt | No published awards |
| Du Liban | Frankfurt | No published awards |
| Le Petit Royal Frankfurt | Frankfurt | No published awards |
| Kokumy | Frankfurt | No published awards |
| Babam | Frankfurt | Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate |
| Currywurst Taunus 25 | Frankfurt | No published awards |
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How Kabuki Frankfurt compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Kabuki?
Dinner is the relevant option here, because Kabuki's hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 6–10 PM. If you want a lunch plan in Frankfurt, this is the wrong fit; for an evening plan, the hours work.
What are alternatives to Kabuki in Frankfurt?
Du Liban, Le Petit Royal Frankfurt, Kokumy, Babam, and Currywurst Taunus 25 are other comparison points to consider depending on the kind of meal you want. Kabuki's schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 6–10 PM.
Is Kabuki good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion fits a fixed evening window and smart casual dress. Kabuki runs Wednesday through Sunday from 6–10 PM and is closed Monday and Tuesday, so it is better for a tightly scheduled evening than a flexible celebration.
What should a first-timer know about Kabuki?
Start with the hours: Kabuki is open Wednesday through Sunday, 6–10 PM, in Frankfurt, and closed Monday and Tuesday. Smart casual dress is listed.
