Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza is a focused Tokyo dinner pick for diners who want a beef-led meal in Ginza rather than another sushi or French reservation. The 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition adds a useful trust signal, but the booking makes the clearest sense for groups aligned on beef, dinner timing, and a narrower format.
About Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza
Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza is a Tokyo dinner option open Monday through Saturday from 5–11 PM, closed Sunday, with a smart casual dress code. It also appears in Tabelog 100 at #29 for 2025 with 3.7 points.
If menu, price, seating style, chef details, address, or dietary policy matter to your party, confirm directly before booking. It is best evaluated around its evening hours, Tokyo location, smart casual dress, and the 2025 Tabelog recognition.
Choose it for a planned Tokyo dinner, not a fully pre-mapped meal
The safest way to think about Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza is as a planned evening booking. The hours are dinner-only: 5–11 PM from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Plan it for dinner rather than lunch.
For comparison planning, 銀座寿司幸本店, Gomei Akita Beef Teppanyaki, Les Copains de DOMINIQUE BOUCHET, にしたに, and 焼肉Coco Nemaru Ginza are natural alternatives to review depending on the kind of dinner the group wants. Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza should be chosen only after confirming any details that matter to your party.
Use the opening hours to guide timing
The main planning constraint is timing. Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza is open Monday through Saturday from 5–11 PM and closed on Sunday. If you are deciding where it fits in a Tokyo itinerary, place it in an evening slot and avoid treating it as a lunch option.
For broader planning, use the Tokyo restaurants guide, plus the Tokyo hotels guide, the Tokyo bars guide, the Tokyo wineries guide, and the Tokyo experiences guide.
Who should pick something else
Choose another venue if the group needs a clearly published price, seating arrangement, menu format, or dietary policy before booking. にしたに, 焼肉Coco Nemaru Ginza, Gomei Akita Beef Teppanyaki, Les Copains de DOMINIQUE BOUCHET, and 銀座寿司幸本店 can be cross-shopped as other dining options, depending on the occasion and what each venue confirms directly.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–11 PM · Tuesday: 5–11 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−15 トニービル 1Ｆ
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- katogyu.co.jp
- Phone
- +81355372220
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kato Gyuniku-ten sits squarely in Ginza’s specialist beef tradition: a focused yakiniku house where provenance and cut selection matter more than theatrical tasting menus. The writing emphasizes a counter-led, regulars-driven culture: the kind of place where repeat visits reveal off-menu cuts and seasonally shifting suppliers. Service is practiced and attentive, calibrated to guests who care about origin and technique rather than spectacle. The overall feel is quietly confident and classic, an understated high-end option among Ginza’s dense roster of destination dining addresses.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination for diners who want a meat-focused splurge. Kato suits celebration dinners, date nights, or business meals where provenance and top-tier wagyu matter. Visits reward time and familiarity: the restaurant is best appreciated by diners who come ready to focus on beef (its sourcing, its cuts and the staff’s recommendations) rather than casual drop-ins or quick meals.
Ordering Tips
Ask the staff to guide you: the review emphasises an unwritten menu and rotating cuts tied to seasonal supply and farm relationships, so the best orders come from conversation rather than the printed list. Regulars benefit from knowing what isn’t written down, and the team tailors recommendations as familiarity grows. Highlighted signature items (homemade corned beef, Yamagata beef steak trio, Yamagata beef hamburger) are sensible choices, but leave room for off-menu or limited cuts that showcase provenance.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate small counter and table seating with polite, precise service and high-quality Japanese pottery tableware creating an elegant dining environment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Signature Dishes
- homemade corned beef
- Yamagata beef steak trio
- Yamagata beef hamburger
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−15 トニービル 1Ｆ
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−15 トニービル 1Ｆ · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
For another beef night, try Gomei Akita Beef Teppanyaki if tableside preparation matters, or 焼肉Coco Nemaru Ginza for a more casual yakiniku direction.
For a different Ginza mood, 銀座寿司幸本店 is the sushi pivot, while Les Copains de DOMINIQUE BOUCHET is better for diners who want French cooking with a clearer ¥¥ price tier.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Ginza
Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza is the pick when the table wants a focused beef dinner with stronger recognition than a casual fallback. Gomei Akita Beef Teppanyaki is the better choice if the group wants a more performative teppanyaki format, while 焼肉Coco Nemaru Ginza is the more relaxed beef alternative for a yakiniku-style night.
If the meal is meant to be classic Ginza rather than beef-specific, 銀座寿司幸本店 is the sharper cross-shop for sushi, and にしたに is worth checking for another Tokyo counter-style experience. Those are better fits when seafood or a broader chef-led sequence matters more than beef.
Les Copains de DOMINIQUE BOUCHET is the value-minded pivot in this set because its French, ¥¥ positioning gives price visibility that the beef-led options do not. Choose it for a lighter, more flexible night; choose Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza when the point is a tighter Ginza dinner centered on beef.
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Compare Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 · #29 | ||
| 銀座寿司幸本店 | Tokyo | No published awards | ||
| にしたに | Tokyo | No published awards | ||
| Gomei Akita Beef Teppanyaki | Tokyo | No published awards | ||
| 焼肉Coco Nemaru Ginza | Tokyo | No published awards | ||
| Les Copains de DOMINIQUE BOUCHET | Tokyo | French | 2026 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #1502026 Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ¥¥ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza?
Plan around its dinner hours: Monday through Saturday, 5–11 PM, with Sunday closed. Its Tabelog 100 #29 placement in 2025 with 3.7 points is a useful signal when deciding whether to reserve in advance.
Is Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned Tokyo dinner, especially given its Tabelog 100 #29 placement in 2025 with 3.7 points.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza?
Plan for dinner. The hours are 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
What are alternatives to Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza?
For comparison, consider Gomei Akita Beef Teppanyaki, 焼肉Coco Nemaru Ginza, にしたに, Les Copains de DOMINIQUE BOUCHET, and 銀座寿司幸本店.
What should I order at Kato Gyuniku-ten Ginza?
Ask the restaurant for current menu offerings and signature dishes when booking or on arrival. If the table wants a different kind of dinner, cross-shop Les Copains de DOMINIQUE BOUCHET or another comparison venue.
