Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 12-seat yakiniku counter in residential Daikanyama that's earned Tabelog Tokyo 100 recognition every year since 2020. The format is reservation-only omakase-adjacent, starting with a fixed selection at JPY 9,020 (tax in) and building from there with à la carte cuts, sake, rice dishes. Smoke exhaust is visible, the cancellation policy is strict, the room rewards planning ahead over walk-in spontaneity.
About Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko
Is Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko in Tokyo worth JPY 10,000–14,999? That verified price range places it in a premium dinner bracket, the clearest confirmed planning details are straightforward: the venue is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5–11 PM, closed Monday, lists a casual dress code. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025.
Beyond those confirmed points, avoid planning around unverified assumptions about seat count, reservation rules, menu format, specific dishes, drinks, service charges, or cancellation policies. Treat Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko as a Tokyo dinner choice where the verified essentials are price, evening hours, casual dress, the 2025 Tabelog 100 yakiniku recognition.
What to Try Across Two Visits
Because no specific menu items or course structure are verified here, a first visit works best with flexibility. Plan around the confirmed dinner hours and price range, then decide what to order based on the current menu and staff guidance at the restaurant.
For a second visit, use what you learned the first time: compare available options, adjust your budget within the JPY 10,000–14,999 range, focus on the dishes that suit your preferences. Any details about particular cuts, rice dishes, or beverage pairings should be confirmed directly with the restaurant rather than assumed in advance.
How It Reads Against Tokyo's Yakiniku Landscape
Within Tokyo dining, Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko is best framed as a premium yakiniku option with a verified JPY 10,000–14,999 price range and recognition on the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 list. That makes it a considered dinner choice rather than a casual low-spend stop.
The confirmed schedule is dinner-only in practice: 5–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed and no verified lunch hours listed. If you need a daytime meal, this is not the page to rely on for lunch planning. If you want an evening yakiniku meal in Tokyo and the price range fits your budget, it belongs on your shortlist.
Dress code is listed as casual, so there is no need to frame the visit as formal dining. For everything else, booking method, party size, seating layout, children’s policies, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, exact menu details, confirm directly with the restaurant before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒150-0033 Tokyo, Shibuya, Sarugakucho, 17−17 1F
- Website
- yakiniku-kaneko.com
- Phone
- +81 3-6415-4129
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒150-0033 Tokyo, Shibuya, Sarugakucho, 17−17 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Maison Paul Bocuse, French, French
- IL PLEUT SUR LA SEINE, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- IVY PLACE, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- caffe Michelangelo, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ristorante Aso, Italian, Italian
Restaurant context
Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko occupies a different category than the comparison set, it's a yakiniku specialist, while Maison Paul Bocuse and Ristorante Aso anchor in French and Italian fine dining, IL PLEUT SUR LA SEINE, IVY PLACE, caffe Michelangelo land in the JPY 1,000–5,999 range as casual French, Italian, café formats. The price gap is wide: IL PLEUT SUR LA SEINE runs JPY 1,000–1,999 for both lunch and dinner, caffe Michelangelo sits at JPY 2,000–2,999 for dinner and JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch, IVY PLACE tops out at JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner. None of those require advance booking or enforce strict cancellation policies. If you're deciding between a charcoal-grilled yakiniku omakase and a Western-style bistro meal, you're optimizing for completely different experiences.
That said, if you're budgeting JPY 10,000–14,999 for a Tokyo dinner and deciding between yakiniku and French or Italian fine dining, Maison Paul Bocuse and Ristorante Aso are the relevant peers. Both offer formal multi-course formats with wine pairings, both expect similar advance booking. The choice comes down to whether you want to grill your own meat at a counter with smoke exhaust or sit through a plated progression in a quieter room. Yakiniku Kaneko's Tabelog 100 streak suggests consistent execution within its category, but it's not a comparison you'd make if you're allergic to smoke or unwilling to handle your own grill timing. For casual, sub-JPY 6,000 Tokyo dining without reservations, the café and bistro options listed here are easier and cheaper, but they won't deliver the same counter-focused, omakase-adjacent yakiniku format.
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Compare Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 · #69 | |
| Maison Paul Bocuse | French | Unknown | No published awards | |
| IL PLEUT SUR LA SEINE | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards | |
| IVY PLACE | JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 | Unknown | No published awards | |
| caffe Michelangelo | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards | |
| Ristorante Aso | Italian | Unknown | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #302025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4832024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #3582023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko worth the price?
It depends on your budget and priorities. The verified price range is JPY 10,000–14,999, the venue is listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025. If that combination fits what you want from a Tokyo dinner, it may be worth considering.
What should a first-timer know about Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko?
The verified basics are: it is in Tokyo, the price range is JPY 10,000–14,999, the dress code is casual, hours are 5–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. Confirm booking requirements and current menu details directly with the restaurant.
What should I order at Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko?
No specific dishes or menu format are verified here. Check the current menu at the restaurant and ask staff for guidance based on availability and your preferences.
What should I wear to Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko?
The verified dress code is casual. Choose comfortable clothing appropriate for a premium but casual Tokyo dinner.
Is lunch or dinner better at Daikanyama Yakiniku Kaneko?
Dinner is the verified option. Hours are 5–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday, the restaurant is closed Monday. No lunch hours are verified.
