Grill Sakura
Taitō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in yoshoku shop in east Asakusa with 16 seats, a JPY 2,000–2,999 price range, and four Tabelog 100 selections since 2020. The counter fills fast at lunch and dinner, and the kitchen closes by 8:30 PM. Cash only, no reservations: worth it if you want grilled Western-style plates without omakase pacing or kaiseki ceremony.
About Grill Sakura
Grill Sakura is a Tokyo restaurant with a price range of JPY 2,000–2,999 and casual dress. Its schedule includes both midday and evening service on Monday and Thursday through Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed.
The venue is associated with Tabelog's Yoshoku category through a 2025 listing for Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST. That recognition can be useful context, but it should not be stretched into claims about past years, exact scores, service style, or menu format. For planning, the grounded facts are simpler: casual dress, Tokyo location, JPY 2,000–2,999 pricing, and short midday and evening windows on operating days.
Yoshoku Format and Timing
The award context places Grill Sakura in Tabelog's Yoshoku category. If you are comparing it with grill GRAND, keep the comparison broad: both are dining options to research separately, and any finer claims about seating, ordering style, or payment should be checked directly before you go.
hours are 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–8 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday are closed. Because the evening window ends at 8 PM, Grill Sakura is best treated as an early dinner option rather than a late-night stop.
What the Tabelog Recognition Means
Grill Sakura has a 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST recognition. The recognition indicates that the venue has appeared in a notable yoshoku-focused list for eastern Japan, but practical decisions should still be based on current hours, price, and your own preferences.
Within Tokyo, Grill Sakura may appeal to diners looking for a casual meal in the JPY 2,000–2,999 range. For a different style of meal, Sushi Kanesho is another venue to research separately, though it should not be treated as a like-for-like comparison without checking its current details.
For more dining options across Tokyo, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 3 Chome-32-4 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13003755
- Phone
- +81 3-3873-8520
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, 16‑seat Showa‑era retro yoshoku counter with simple tables, warmly lit and quietly tucked into a residential backstreet, giving it the feel of a cozy neighborhood hideout rather than a tourist restaurant.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Sake, Wine
- Opened
- 1960
Signature Dishes
- Beef stew
- Hamburg steak
- Fried shrimp
- Menchi katsu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-32-4 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
Location
3 Chome-32-4 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushi Kanesho, Sushi, ¥¥¥
- grill GRAND, Yoshoku, ¥
- Miyakodori:Tokyo Geisha Entertainment and Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Konohana, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- グリル グランド, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 2,000–2,999, this venue sits in the middle of Asakusa's yoshoku price band. grill GRAND runs cheaper and accepts cards, but lacks the Tabelog pedigree. If you're comparing yoshoku to other formats, Sushi Kanesho charges five times as much and requires advance booking for omakase, while Miyakodori is an entertainment venue with a completely different occasion profile. For value-focused grilled plates, this venue delivers more recognition per yen than most walk-in options in the neighborhood.
The scarcity here is time, not seats. With a 2 PM lunch close and an 8:30 PM dinner cutoff, you're racing the clock. Konohana runs a similar price range but with even tighter hours. If you can't get in here, cross the river to central Asakusa and look for standing izakayas, the quality won't match, but the access is easier. For a deeper dive into Tokyo's dining scene, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Grill Sakura?
Grill Sakura is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, and costs JPY 2,000–2,999. hours are 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–8 PM on Monday and Thursday through Sunday; Tuesday and Wednesday are closed.
What are alternatives to Grill Sakura in Tokyo?
grill GRAND is another venue to consider separately. Miyakodori:Tokyo Geisha Entertainment and Restaurant offers a different kind of dining experience, so compare current details before choosing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Grill Sakura?
Both midday and dinner hours are on operating days: 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–8 PM. The price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, with no separate confirmed midday or dinner pricing.
Is Grill Sakura worth the price?
For diners seeking a casual Tokyo meal in the JPY 2,000–2,999 range, Grill Sakura may be worth considering. Grill Sakura has 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST recognition.
Is Grill Sakura good for a special occasion?
Grill Sakura is a casual dining option. For another venue to research separately, see Konohana.
