Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Akagi
150Pearl PointsEastern Tokyo Counter

About Akagi
Akagi earned a Tabelog 100 slot for its fish-focused izakaya format, anchored by winter anglerfish courses and year-round kamameshi. At JPY 8,000–9,999 per person, it's pricier than most neighborhood spots but justified by natural eel sourcing and a sake program that pairs with oily proteins. Book weeks ahead for December–February; spring and summer open up more à la carte flexibility.
Akagi is a Tokyo izakaya with a verified dinner price range of JPY 8,000–9,999 and evening hours from 5–10 PM daily. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 selection, and the verified dress code is casual. Beyond those confirmed details, public specifics about the room, menu, booking format, and beverage program should be treated cautiously unless confirmed directly with the venue.
Akagi at a Glance
Akagi is best understood as a Tokyo izakaya in the JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner range. The verified information does not establish a specific seating layout, chef background, neighborhood address, private-room setup, or signature dishes, so diners should avoid assuming a particular format before booking. Comparisons with comparable venue venues such as sardexka should be based on current availability and the experience confirmed at the time of reservation.
The Drinks Approach
There is no verified drinks-program detail for Akagi beyond its identity as an izakaya. Guests who care about sake, wine, or pairings should ask the restaurant directly when reserving or on arrival. The safest expectation is a casual Tokyo dinner setting at the stated price point, rather than a confirmed sake-led or wine-led destination.
What to Order and When
Akagi's verified hours are 5–10 PM every day, so the page should be treated as dinner-focused rather than a lunch guide. The confirmed price range is JPY 8,000–9,999. Specific dishes, course requirements, seasonal menus, à la carte availability, and reservation rules are not verified here; confirm them directly with the venue before planning a visit.
How Akagi Fits Tokyo's Izakaya Landscape
Akagi fits into Tokyo dining as a casual izakaya in the JPY 8,000–9,999 range with Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 recognition. For visitors staying near Tokyo hotels, it may be worth considering alongside other Tokyo dining rooms and comparable venue venues such as HARU, Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no Daya, Kansai Fu Teuchi Udon Irasshai, Tonpei, and sardexka, depending on availability and the style of meal you want. For a full view of Tokyo's izakaya and dining options, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Akagi accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified here. Akagi is open for dinner from 5–10 PM daily, and guests should check the venue's official channels to confirm seating, party-size limits, and reservation requirements.
Can I eat at the bar at Akagi?
Counter or bar seating is not verified here. If that matters to your visit, ask Akagi directly when booking.
Does Akagi handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction and allergy-accommodation details are not verified here. Contact Akagi directly before booking if you need substitutions or have allergies.
Is lunch or dinner better at Akagi?
The verified hours are 5–10 PM daily, so Akagi should be treated as a dinner option. No lunch service is verified here.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Akagi?
A tasting-menu format is not verified here. The confirmed price range is JPY 8,000–9,999, but guests should confirm current menu options directly with Akagi.
Is Akagi worth the price?
Akagi's verified price range is JPY 8,000–9,999, with casual dress and dinner hours from 5–10 PM daily. Whether it is worth the price depends on the current menu and availability, which should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is Akagi good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not verified here. Akagi's daily dinner hours are confirmed, but seating format and reservation preferences should be checked with the restaurant.
Location
Japan, 〒110-0014 Tokyo, Taito City, Kitaueno, 2 Chome−29−3 メゾン森 1F
Tokyo, Japan
Also Consider
- HARU, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no Daya, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Kansai Fu Teuchi Udon Irasshai, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- sardexka, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Tonpei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Akagi sits in the middle of Tokyo's Tabelog 100 izakaya tier, with a price point (JPY 8,000–9,999) that lands between budget-friendly options like Tonpei (JPY 1,000–1,999) and the higher-end Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no Daya (JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner). sardexka offers a similar Kitaueno location but skews more casual at dinner (JPY 3,000–3,999), making it the better pick for spontaneous visits. Akagi's edge: seasonal anglerfish and natural eel, plus private-room capacity for groups of eight or more, a rarity in this price band. If you want a sake-first program with room to breathe, Akagi delivers. If you prioritize wine or need same-day seating, sardexka is the easier call.
Booking difficulty is moderate: the winter season (December–February) requires advance planning and often a course commitment, but spring and summer open up more à la carte flexibility. HARU and Kansai Fu Teuchi Udon Irasshai both operate in the sub-JPY 1,000 range and accept walk-ins, but neither offers the ingredient depth or Tabelog recognition that justify Akagi's premium. For splurge-worthy fish and a sake program that matches it, Akagi is the move. For value and spontaneity, the cheaper Kitaueno spots win.
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