Ginza Yamashina
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 yakiniku in Ginza with all-private rooms, chef-grilled Miyazaki beef, and dinner at JPY 10,000–14,999. Easy to book one week ahead, best for groups of four to six who want conversation without ambient noise. Smart-casual dress required; 10% service charge applies.
About Ginza Yamashina
Ginza Yamashina is a Tokyo restaurant associated with Tabelog recognition: it appears in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 list. For diners comparing a premium meal in Tokyo, the key public details to plan around are price, hours, dress code, and that 2025 recognition.
The dress code is smart casual.
Price Structure and Hours
Pricing is JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999. The restaurant is open daily for two service periods: 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM, Monday through Sunday.
Recognition and What to Confirm
Ginza Yamashina’s public recognition is its inclusion in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 list.
Location details should be treated simply as Tokyo for planning purposes. From Tokyo hotels, check current transit or taxi timing based on your starting point rather than relying on station, building, or street-level directions.
If you are comparing Ginza Yamashina with other premium options, you may also look at Setsugekka Ginza, Nikuya Tanaka, Mochiku, Spice Lab Tokyo, or にく割烹金座. Ginza Yamashina offers a straightforward planning view: Tokyo location, smart-casual dress, daily midday and evening hours, and published price bands. After dinner, the Tokyo bar scene offers plenty of options to continue the evening.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM · Tuesday: 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−4 ３GICROS GINZA GEMS 7F・8F
- Website
- tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13240197
- Phone
- +81 3-3289-0298
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ginza Yamashina is a refined, intimate spot tucked into Ginza’s dining scene. The restaurant centers on pristine Miyazaki beef, grilled to order by skilled chefs, and a wine selection, which together give the place a quietly sophisticated air. All-private rooms underline the sense of exclusivity and discretion, making the mood consistently private and polished rather than flashy. Non-smoking rooms and online reservations reinforce the controlled, guest-focused experience: upscale, intimate, and tailored for diners who prioritize quality and privacy.
Best For
This is a strong choice for dinners that call for privacy and polish. The all-private rooms make it well suited to business dinners, date nights and small celebratory gatherings where conversation and attention to the meal matter. The focus on premium Miyazaki beef and wine pairings positions the restaurant as an option for special-occasion meals or any evening when the food itself is the centerpiece. Its Ginza location and private-room format also make it practical for reserved, appointment-style dining rather than casual walk-ins.
Ordering Tips
Reserve online in advance and request a private room if you want complete privacy. Plan to center your meal on the Miyazaki beef options, which are a highlighted specialty, and take advantage of the wide wine selection when pairing courses. Note the no-smoking policy when booking or seating; it’s stated explicitly. Keep expectations focused on a concentrated, high-quality meat-and-wine experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
A modern, low-lit and polished private-room setting in the heart of Ginza, designed for quiet, high-end occasions with full table service by a dedicated griller; it feels intimate and sophisticated rather than bustling, with an emphasis on privacy and special-occasion formality.
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Set menu, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Whisky, Wine, Sake, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Kuroge wagyu chateaubriand rare cutlet sandwich
- Kuroge wagyu and seafood treasure box sushi
- Tongue and harami shabu-shabu with house ponzu
- Claypot wagyu and harami rice
- Ginza Musubi onigiri
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−4 ３GICROS GINZA GEMS 7F・8F
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
Location
Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−4 ３GICROS GINZA GEMS 7F・8F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Setsugekka Ginza, Notable alternative
- Nikuya Tanaka, Beef Kaiseki, Beef Kaiseki
- Spice Lab Tokyo, Indian, Indian
- Mochiku, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- にく割烹金座, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner, Ginza Yamashina sits in the middle tier of Tokyo's yakiniku field. Mochiku charges JPY 30,000+ and delivers a more theatrical, high-stakes experience; Ginza Yamashina offers comparable Tabelog 100 credentials at half the cost. The trade-off is less exclusivity, 88 seats spread across multiple private rooms versus Mochiku's tighter capacity. If you're deciding between the two, Mochiku is the splurge; Ginza Yamashina is the repeatable option for business dinners or family occasions.
Nikuya Tanaka, also in Tokyo, takes the beef kaiseki route: formal courses, more ceremony, similar price. Ginza Yamashina feels less ritualistic, you're here for beef, not a kaiseki narrative. Setsugekka Ginza, directly in the neighborhood, offers a counter-style alternative if you want to watch the chef work up close. Ginza Yamashina's private rooms eliminate that interaction but guarantee quiet, making it the better choice for groups who prioritize conversation. For visitors juggling Ginza dining options, Ginza Yamashina is easier to book than most Tabelog 100 spots, reserve one week ahead rather than scrambling for a month-out slot. Spice Lab Tokyo, nearby, provides an Indian option if your group includes non-beef eaters.
At Ginza Yamashina, weekday lunch often has same-day availability, and weekend dinner requires only one to two weeks' notice. That access makes it more practical than higher-profile yakiniku rooms that book out a month ahead. If you want the Tabelog 100 credential without the reservation scramble, and you value private-room quiet over counter theater, Ginza Yamashina is the call. Groups of four to six fit the room sizes cleanly; solo diners and couples will feel the overhead cost of a private room more acutely and should consider counter-style spots instead.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Ginza Yamashina?
Both midday and evening service periods are listed. Hours are 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM daily. Published price bands are JPY 6,000–7,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999, so choose based on your budget and schedule.
What should a first-timer know about Ginza Yamashina?
Ginza Yamashina is in Tokyo, has a smart-casual dress code, and is open daily for 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM service periods.
Is Ginza Yamashina worth the price?
Pricing is JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999. Its Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 recognition may make it appealing if you are seeking a recognized Tokyo option.
Is Ginza Yamashina good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the price range, Tokyo location, daily 12–3 PM and 5–11 PM hours, and smart-casual dress code fit your plans.
