Restaurant Chimney
Imari
Restaurant in Imari, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Why go
Tabelog 100 Steak / Teppanyaki WEST 2025 honoree in Imari, delivering grilled beef and hamburger steak at JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999. The 3.63 score and limited Saturday dinner service make this a smart lunch booking for travelers already visiting Saga's porcelain district.
About Restaurant Chimney
Restaurant Chimney is a dining option in Imari with a price range of JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999. Its published hours are concentrated around midday, with a short Saturday evening window, so timing matters when planning a visit.
The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM; Thursday is closed. Saturday also lists an evening window from 5:30–7:30 PM.
What the Tabelog Listing Signals
Restaurant Chimney is in the Tabelog 100 Steak / Teppanyaki WEST 2025 recognition. That makes the venue relevant for diners comparing recognized steak and teppanyaki options in western Japan, while the price range keeps expectations in the JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 band.
Beyond the recognition, public facts are limited.
How This Compares to Imari's Peers
For diners comparing Restaurant Chimney with other named options, useful reference points include Kate cuore, Drive-in Tori Imari ten, Lion, Shitamachi no Yoshoku Jidaiya, and Yamaguchi Okonomiya. The useful distinction is straightforward: Restaurant Chimney has the JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 range and the Tabelog 100 Steak / Teppanyaki WEST 2025 listing.
Sourcing and Execution
Restaurant Chimney is safest treated as an Imari venue with recognition in the steak / teppanyaki category without assuming particular cuts, brands, sauces, or set meals.
The same caution applies to dietary needs, allergies, takeout, delivery, and private-party use: none of those details are available.
For more regional dining context, see our full Imari restaurants guide. If you are planning around Restaurant Chimney specifically, anchor your schedule to the hours and the JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 price range.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Location
- 3321-1 Tachibanacho, Imari, Saga 848-0027, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/restaurant_chimney
- Phone
- +81 955-23-0515
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, unfussy neighborhood steak restaurant with a cozy, old-school feel that has been popular with locals for decades.
Tags
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Opened
- 1970
Signature Dishes
- Imari beef hamburger steak
- Imari beef lemon steak
- Imari beef steak set
- Curry set
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3321-1 Tachibanacho, Imari, Saga 848-0027, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Location
3321-1 Tachibanacho, Imari, Saga 848-0027, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kate cuore, Italian, Italian
- Lion, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
- Drive-in Tori Imari ten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
- Shitamachi no Yoshoku Jidaiya, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Yamaguchi Okonomiya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999, Restaurant Chimney sits in the middle of Imari's price spectrum, but it's the only steak-focused venue with a Tabelog 100 distinction. Lion costs nearly double (JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999) without a clear culinary specialty, making Chimney the better value for grilled beef. If you're just looking for a quick, inexpensive meal, Drive-in Tori Imari ten offers yakitori and chicken for JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999, though it lacks Chimney's award credential and private-room option.
For diners prioritizing ambiance over cuisine type, Kate cuore provides an Italian alternative, but the lack of published pricing and awards makes it harder to gauge. If steak is non-negotiable, Chimney is your best bet in Imari proper. The next Tabelog-recognized steakhouse is typically 40+ minutes away in Karatsu or Saga City, so book here if you're already in town for the porcelain galleries and want an efficient, well-reviewed lunch before heading out.
Booking is straightforward for lunch Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday; dinner is available only Saturday evenings with a tight 5:30–7:30 PM window. Walk-ins are possible at lunch if you arrive early, but reservations are safer given the 30-seat capacity and local popularity. Cash only, parking on-site, and private rooms available for groups make this the most practical steak option for families or small parties driving through Saga Prefecture.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurant Chimney?
The hours make midday the main planning window: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM. Saturday also lists an evening window from 5:30–7:30 PM. Thursday is closed.
What should I order at Restaurant Chimney?
Specific dishes are not available. The price range is JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 and the restaurant has Tabelog 100 Steak / Teppanyaki WEST 2025 recognition.
What are alternatives to Restaurant Chimney in Imari?
Other comparison names include Kate cuore, Lion, Drive-in Tori Imari ten, Shitamachi no Yoshoku Jidaiya, and Yamaguchi Okonomiya.
Is Restaurant Chimney worth the price?
Restaurant Chimney's price range is JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999. Whether it is worth it depends on your interest in an Imari venue recognized on the Tabelog 100 Steak / Teppanyaki WEST 2025 list and whether its limited hours fit your itinerary.
What should I wear to Restaurant Chimney?
No dress code is available. Choose attire based on your own plans for the day in Imari, and check current venue guidance if dress expectations matter for your visit.
