Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Kinryuzan
650Pearl PointsCash-only yakiniku that consistently earns its price.

About Kinryuzan
Kinryuzan is a reservation-only yakiniku room in Shirokane where guests grill their own beef over binchotan on tatami. A Tabelog Bronze winner since 2017, it charges JPY 20,000–29,999 for fixed-course dinners in a smoke-friendly, cash-only setting. Book if you want hands-on charcoal grilling without tableside polish — or pick Ushimatsu for more service.
Kinryuzan is a yakiniku venue in Tokyo. Verified public details are limited, so this guide focuses on the essentials that are confirmed: the cuisine is yakiniku, the dress code is smart casual, and the restaurant operates in the evening from Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday listed as closed.
Kinryuzan is also represented in Opinionated About Dining's 2026 restaurant data. Beyond that confirmed recognition, specific claims about rankings, prices, seating, payment rules, reservations, smoking policy, menu format, or individual dishes should be treated cautiously unless confirmed directly with the venue.
Yakiniku in Tokyo
Kinryuzan is best understood as a Tokyo yakiniku restaurant rather than a venue with a broadly documented public format. The verified cuisine category is yakiniku, but details such as cuts, grilling setup, course structure, room layout, and service style are not confirmed in the available venue data.
If you are comparing Tokyo yakiniku options, Ushimatsu and Nikusho Horikoshi are relevant peers to consider. Kinryuzan should be evaluated on the basis of its confirmed identity as a Tokyo yakiniku venue, while any finer practical details should be checked before booking or visiting.
Booking, Location, and Practical Constraints
Kinryuzan is in Tokyo. Its verified hours are Monday closed; Tuesday through Friday 6–10 pm; and Saturday through Sunday 4–10 pm. The confirmed dress code is smart casual.
For comparison within the same broad dining category, Cossott'e, Ushigoro S NishiAzabu, and Yakiniku Ten may be useful reference points. However, unverified specifics such as price, seating type, ventilation, menu format, or payment policy should not be assumed for Kinryuzan from those comparisons.
Because confirmed operational detail is limited, diners should verify practical points directly before committing: reservation process, payment methods, seating, accessibility, dietary accommodations, and any menu constraints. The safest confirmed summary is simple: Kinryuzan is a smart-casual yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo with evening hours Tuesday through Sunday and a Monday closure.
Kinryuzan is a fit for diners specifically seeking yakiniku in Tokyo and comfortable confirming the remaining logistics in advance. For broader Tokyo dining, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Kinryuzan?
Kinryuzan is verified as a yakiniku restaurant, but specific dishes, cuts, and menu format are not confirmed in the available venue data. Check directly with the restaurant for current offerings.
What are alternatives to Kinryuzan in Tokyo?
Relevant Tokyo yakiniku peers include Ushimatsu, Yakiniku Ten, Cossott'e, Nikusho Horikoshi, and Ushigoro S NishiAzabu. Compare them based on the details each venue confirms directly, rather than assuming Kinryuzan shares the same format.
Is Kinryuzan good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not confirmed. Check the restaurant's current seating and booking policy before planning a solo visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kinryuzan?
Only evening hours are verified: Tuesday through Friday 6–10 pm, and Saturday through Sunday 4–10 pm. Monday is closed. No lunch hours are listed in the verified data.
Can I eat at the bar at Kinryuzan?
Bar seating is not confirmed in the available venue data. Confirm the current seating arrangement directly with the restaurant.
Is Kinryuzan good for a special occasion?
Kinryuzan may suit diners looking for yakiniku in Tokyo, but special-occasion details such as room layout, service style, and private seating are not confirmed. The verified dress code is smart casual.
What should a first-timer know about Kinryuzan?
Kinryuzan is a yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo. Verified hours are Monday closed, Tuesday through Friday 6–10 pm, and Saturday through Sunday 4–10 pm. Dress code is smart casual; confirm reservations, payment, seating, and menu details directly.
Location
3 Chome-14-1 Shirokane, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0072, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Also Consider
- Ushimatsu, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Cossott’e, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Nikusho Horikoshi, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Ushigoro S NishiAzabu, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Yakiniku Ten, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
Kinryuzan sits in the middle of Tokyo's yakiniku spectrum: it's pricier than Cossott'e but less formal than Ushimatsu. Cossott'e charges less for comparable beef and offers credit card payment, making it a better-value pick for diners who want award-level yakiniku without cash constraints. Ushimatsu delivers more tableside precision and a quieter, smoke-free room, worth the extra cost if service polish matters more than DIY grilling. Nikusho Horikoshi splits the difference with hands-off service at a similar price tier, though it lacks Kinryuzan's private-room option.
Ushigoro S NishiAzabu charges more for a refined, modern setting with better ventilation and credit card acceptance, book there if you want upscale yakiniku without smoke or cash hassle. Yakiniku Ten offers a similar DIY format at a comparable price but with cleaner airflow and card payment. For solo diners, neither Kinryuzan's tatami layout nor its group-oriented seating is ideal; Nikuyama or Jumbo Hanare provide counter seating and solo-friendly pacing.
Kinryuzan is the pick if you want Tabelog-recognized beef in a tatami room where you control the grill and smoke is allowed. If you need modern ventilation, card payment, or a counter seat, the peers above handle those logistics more smoothly. For splurge-worthy yakiniku with full-service polish, Ushimatsu justifies the premium. For value without sacrificing quality, Cossott'e undercuts Kinryuzan by a tier.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6–10 pm
- Wednesday
- 6–10 pm
- Thursday
- 6–10 pm
- Friday
- 6–10 pm
- Saturday
- 4–10 pm
- Sunday
- 4–10 pm
Recognized By
Explore Tokyo
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