Kishida Ya
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Counter-only izakaya in Tsukishima delivering Tabelog 100-recognized sake and small plates at JPY 3,000-JPY 3,999 per head, walk-in only. The 19-seat format suits solo diners and pairs who want reliable execution without reservations, though cash-only payment and limited hours narrow the use case.
About Kishida Ya
Kishida Ya is a Tokyo venue with evening hours and a casual dress code. The price range is JPY 3,000 to JPY 3,999, and the schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed.
What Tabelog Recognition Means
Kishida Ya is in the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 recognition. It is a 2025 izakaya-category accolade, but it does not include information on earlier award years, a specific Tabelog score, a founding history, a chef name, or a particular menu or drinks program.
Planning Basics
Here are the planning basics: Kishida Ya is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, is priced at JPY 3,000-JPY 3,999, and operates Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM.
Timing is the clearest planning factor. Kishida Ya is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM and closed Monday and Sunday.
For comparison, other allowed dining options include Sakana ya Ajisen, Sakazuki, KANE MASU, Yakiniku Rin, and Zaichi, though their formats, locations, prices, and booking requirements should be checked separately rather than assumed from Kishida Ya’s listing. Kishida Ya’s appeal rests on its Tokyo setting, casual dress code, JPY 3,000-JPY 3,999 price range, evening hours, and 2025 Tabelog 100 izakaya-category recognition.
Practical snapshot: Tokyo | JPY 3,000-JPY 3,999 | casual dress code | Tue-Sat 4-9 PM | closed Mon/Sun | Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 4–9 PM
- Location
- 3 Chome-15-12 Tsukishima, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0052, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1313/A131302/13002239
- Phone
- +81 3-3531-1974
Venue details
Ambiance
A tiny, classic neighborhood izakaya with just a 19-seat counter, creating a cozy, lively ‘hideout’ feel in a traditional house-like space, focused on relaxed drinking and hearty stews rather than formality.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Shochu, Beer
- Opened
- 1966
Signature Dishes
- beef stew (niku-dofu style stewed dish)
- stewed dishes (oden-style nimono)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-15-12 Tsukishima, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0052, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–9 PM
- Thursday
- 4–9 PM
- Friday
- 4–9 PM
- Saturday
- 4–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
3 Chome-15-12 Tsukishima, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0052, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sakazuki, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Yakiniku Rin, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Zaichi, Notable alternative
- Sakana ya Ajisen, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- KANE MASU, Izakaya, Izakaya
Restaurant context
At JPY 3,000-JPY 3,999, Kishida Ya undercuts most Tabelog 100 peers by JPY 2,000 or more. Sakazuki runs JPY 4,000-JPY 4,999 and offers table seating, making it the better choice for groups or anyone who needs a reservation safety net. Sakana ya Ajisen sits at JPY 6,000-JPY 7,999 with a seafood focus and advance booking, worth the premium if walk-in risk feels too high. Yakiniku Rin (JPY 10,000-JPY 14,999) and Zaichi shift the format entirely, trading izakaya plates for yakiniku or omakase structures that require reservations and higher budgets.
Kishida Ya wins on value and accessibility, no booking stress, low price floor, consistent quality, but loses on flexibility. Counter-only seating rules out parties of three or more, and cash-only payment frustrates international visitors. If you're building a Tokyo izakaya shortlist, pair this with KANE MASU (also izakaya format) for format variety, or use Sakazuki as the reservable backup when Kishida Ya's counter is full. The trade-off is straightforward: accept the walk-in gamble and save JPY 3,000 per head, or pay more elsewhere for guaranteed seating and card payment.
Best fit: Tokyo residents who eat izakaya weekly and want a reliable rotation spot. Worst fit: first-time visitors with tight schedules or groups larger than two. If you're in Tokyo for three nights and need every meal to land, book a reservable alternative. If you're in town for a month and building a local circuit, Kishida Ya earns its Tabelog 100 spot as a repeatable weeknight anchor.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Kishida Ya?
Casual dress is appropriate for Kishida Ya.
How far ahead should I book Kishida Ya?
A reservation policy is not available. Kishida Ya is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM and closed Monday and Sunday.
Is Kishida Ya good for a special occasion?
Kishida Ya has a casual dress code and a price range of JPY 3,000-3,999.
Does Kishida Ya have a tasting menu?
A tasting menu is not available. The price range is JPY 3,000-3,999.
Is Kishida Ya worth the price?
It may be, if the basics fit your plans: Tokyo location, casual dress code, JPY 3,000-3,999 pricing, evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday, and 2025 Tabelog 100 izakaya-category recognition.
What are alternatives to Kishida Ya in Tokyo?
Other allowed names to consider include Sakana ya Ajisen, Sakazuki, KANE MASU, Yakiniku Rin, and Zaichi.
