Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Raimon
790Pearl Points13-seat counter, reservation-only, cash only.

About Raimon
Chef Akihiro Takahashi's 13-seat yakiniku counter in Akasaka prioritizes precision over polish—Tabelog Gold 2026, OAD Japan #70, and ¥15,000–¥19,999 dinner pricing. Quiet, counter-only format suits serious regulars; cash-only, reservation-mandatory, limited lunch service. Better for technical merit than flexibility or ambiance.
Raimon is a Tokyo yakiniku restaurant associated with chef-owner Akihiro Takahashi. Verified public details for the venue are limited, so it is best approached through the essentials that are confirmed: the cuisine is yakiniku, the setting is in Tokyo, and the stated dress code is smart casual. Claims about rankings, prices, seat counts, service format, or specific menu structure should not be treated as confirmed here unless verified directly with the restaurant.
For travelers comparing Tokyo yakiniku options, Raimon can be considered alongside Yoroniku Azabudai Hills and Sumibiyakiniku Nakahara. The right choice depends on the kind of evening you want and on what each restaurant can confirm at the time of booking. For Raimon, the grounded description is simple: a Tokyo yakiniku restaurant led by Akihiro Takahashi.
Dinner Hours and Planning
Raimon's verified hours are 18:00 to 20:11 from Monday through Sunday. No verified lunch service is listed, so daytime dining should not be assumed. If you are planning around Raimon, treat it as an evening option and confirm current availability directly before making travel plans.
Because the verified information does not establish pricing, seat count, reservation rules, menu format, or private-room availability, diners should avoid relying on unconfirmed assumptions. Smart casual dress is listed, and guests should confirm any practical details that matter to their visit before booking. The safest planning approach is to verify the current schedule and any requirements directly with the restaurant.
How It Sits Against Tokyo's Specialist Tier
Within Tokyo's yakiniku landscape, Raimon belongs in a comparison set with venues such as Yakiniku Ten, Cossott'e, Ushigoro S NishiAzabu, Yoroniku Azabudai Hills, and Sumibiyakiniku Nakahara. Specific differences in format, price, service style, or menu should be checked venue by venue, since those details are not verified for Raimon here.
Dietary accommodations, allergy handling, and substitution policies are also not verified. If you have dietary restrictions or strong preferences, contact the restaurant before booking and make decisions based on its current response. This is especially important for yakiniku restaurants, where the experience may depend heavily on the restaurant's available ingredients and house approach.
Raimon is best described, on verified information, as a Tokyo yakiniku restaurant from chef-owner Akihiro Takahashi with evening hours and smart casual dress. Book it only after confirming the details that matter to your visit, especially if you need specific pricing, seating, menu, or dietary information. For a broader Tokyo yakiniku itinerary, compare it with other specialist venues and choose based on confirmed availability and fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Raimon?
Booking requirements are not verified here. Raimon is a Tokyo yakiniku restaurant, so plan ahead and confirm current availability directly with the restaurant before finalizing your itinerary.
Can Raimon accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified. If you are planning for more than a small party, confirm directly with Raimon before booking. If you are comparing options, Yoroniku Azabudai Hills is another Tokyo yakiniku venue to consider.
What should a first-timer know about Raimon?
Raimon is a Tokyo yakiniku restaurant associated with chef-owner Akihiro Takahashi. Verified hours are 18:00 to 20:11 daily, and the listed dress code is smart casual. Confirm pricing, menu format, and reservation details directly.
Is Raimon good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not verified. If you plan to dine alone, confirm with the restaurant when checking availability.
Can I eat at the bar at Raimon?
Bar seating or a separate bar area is not verified. Do not assume a bar option unless Raimon confirms it directly.
Does Raimon handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are not verified. If you have allergies, restrictions, or preferences, contact the restaurant before booking and rely on its current guidance.
What should I order at Raimon?
Specific dishes and menu format are not verified here. Raimon is verified as a yakiniku restaurant, but you should confirm the current menu or ordering style directly with the venue.
Location
3 Chome-9-12 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Also Consider
- Sumibiyakiniku Nakahara, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Yoroniku Azabudai Hills, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Yakiniku Ten, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Cossott’e, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Ushigoro S NishiAzabu, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
Raimon sits in Tokyo's competitive mid-tier yakiniku bracket, earning its Tabelog Gold and OAD #70 ranking through technical consistency rather than design or service theatrics. Against Sumibiyakiniku Nakahara, expect similar pricing but a quieter, more austere room, Nakahara offers slightly more warmth, Raimon trades that for focus. Yoroniku Azabudai Hills runs a tier higher in both price and polish, delivering a more designed experience; if budget is flexible, Yoroniku's the smoother choice. Yakiniku Ten matches Raimon's technical seriousness but adds more front-of-house choreography, if you want performance with your grill, Ten edges ahead.
Cossott'e and Ushigoro S NishiAzabu both offer more accommodating interiors and smoother logistics (cards accepted, more flexible seating). If you're prioritizing atmosphere or group-friendly service, either venue outpaces Raimon. For solo diners or regulars chasing technical execution over ambiance, Raimon's counter-only format and cash-only simplicity work in your favor, just expect fewer creature comforts than peers at the same price point.
Value calculus: Raimon delivers award-level grilling at ¥15,000–¥19,999, which undercuts Yoroniku and matches Nakahara. Booking difficulty is moderate, reservations required, but not the multi-week scramble of top-tier omakase. If you're building a Tokyo yakiniku shortlist, Raimon earns a slot for consistency and mid-tier pricing, but don't expect it to exceed its mandate. It's a regular's room, not a showstopper.
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 18:00 - 20:11
Recognized By
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