Kobe beef 512
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Akasaka dinner pick for diners who want a focused beef-led special occasion rather than a casual takeout-style meal. Kobe beef 512 is easier to approach than higher-friction Tokyo counters, with the strongest use case for dates, business dinners, and compact celebrations built around dinner service.
About Kobe beef 512
Use Kobe beef 512 as a Tokyo dinner listing with a narrow set of planning details. The schedule is evening-only: Monday through Friday from 5–11 PM, Saturday closed, and Sunday from 5–11 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Keep the plan focused on the essentials: dinner service, the evening hours, and the smart casual dress code.
Tokyo works for a contained dinner plan
Kobe beef 512 is in Tokyo, so it can fit a direct evening plan when you want dinner to be the main anchor. The hours support that use: service is listed from 5–11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, with Saturday closed.
Smart casual is the dress code.
Plan around dinner service and keep the decision simple
The schedule points clearly to dinner rather than lunch, so do not plan Kobe beef 512 as a midday meal. Since Saturday is closed, the practical planning window is Sunday through Friday evening from 5–11 PM.
For other options to compare, consider Jigen Do, Raimon, Atami, 赤坂 島袋, or Makitori Shinkobe, depending on the broader trip plan. For more Tokyo planning beyond this dinner, use Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, then pair it with Our full Tokyo bars guide or Our full Tokyo hotels guide if the evening needs a second stop or a stay.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 3 Chome−21−8 久保ビル 4階
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- tablecheck.com
- Phone
- +81362308982
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kobe beef 512 reads as a quietly exacting room. Tucked on the fourth floor in Akasaka, it aligns with the district’s culture of restraint and specialist, small-format dining rather than theater or spectacle. Kobe beef 512 is built around Kobe certification, with an intimate, measured experience focused on sourcing and technique. Guests encounter a space that privileges precision and provenance, the kind of place where the provenance of a single cut carries as much weight as the cooking itself.
Best For
This is a venue tailored to intentional evenings: business dinners, date nights and special occasions where provenance and craftsmanship matter. Kobe beef 512 is a specialist room in a neighbourhood known for serious dining, making it a natural fit for guests who want a concentrated Wagyu experience. Limited supply and strict certification mean the meal is best approached as an occasion: gatherings that prioritize conversation, focused tasting and an appreciation of traceable sourcing.
Ordering Tips
Kobe certification and the constraints of supply make it sensible to make inquiries up front. Ask the staff to confirm Kobe certification and the grading standards for the cuts you’re offered, and check portion sizes given the category’s scarcity. Because the restaurant’s identity hinges on fat structure and traceable provenance, consider ordering with the intent to compare or share rather than piling on a single heavy portion. Reservations are sensible: the text highlights limited annual production and a specialist format that suggests demand outstrips supply.
Venue details
Ambiance
Minimalist modern Japanese interior with wood, stone, and light interplay, creating cozy, elegant private spaces.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Private Dining
- Available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 3 Chome−21−8 久保ビル 4階
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 3 Chome−21−8 久保ビル 4階 · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
Book Raimon if the group wants yakiniku rather than a more focused beef occasion. Choose Jigen Do if the budget supports a higher-priced Japanese cuisine dinner and the meal needs to feel more formal.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tokyo
Choose Kobe beef 512 when the brief is a dinner-centered beef meal in Akasaka with lower booking friction. Raimon is the closer comparison for yakiniku-minded diners; pick Raimon if the table wants the broader yakiniku format rather than a named-beef special-occasion feel.
Jigen Do sits in a higher stated price band at JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999 and is the better cross-shop when the group wants Japanese cuisine as the main event and is comfortable with a larger spend. Atami, at approximately JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 per person, is the value alternative for a casual burger meal, but it is not the same occasion category.
Makitori Shinkobe is the better pick for yakitori pacing and a more grilled-skewer-driven night. 赤坂 島袋 is the closest geographic cross-shop in Akasaka when staying in the neighborhood matters more than locking into a beef-led dinner.
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Compare Kobe beef 512
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe beef 512 | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| 赤坂 島袋 | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Jigen Do | Tokyo | Japanese Cuisine | JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999 | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #145Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #69 |
| Atami | Tokyo | Hamburgers | approximately JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 per person | | Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 · #722026 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #942025 OAD Casual in Japan |
| Makitori Shinkobe | Tokyo | Yakitori | , | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #372026 Tabelog Silver · #732025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #21Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 · #872025 Tabelog Silver2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #702023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended |
| Raimon | Tokyo | Yakiniku | , | 2026 Tabelog Gold · #222026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #70Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 · #932025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1352025 Tabelog Silver |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kobe beef 512 good for solo dining?
If you are considering it alone, plan around the listed dinner hours, 5–11 PM on Monday through Friday and Sunday, and confirm directly with the venue.
What should I order at Kobe beef 512?
Check the current menu with Kobe beef 512 directly before booking or ordering.
What are alternatives to compare with Kobe beef 512?
Other venues to compare include 赤坂 島袋, Jigen Do, Raimon, and Atami. Makitori Shinkobe may also be relevant for a broader trip comparison.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kobe beef 512?
Dinner is the confirmed option. Kobe beef 512 is open 5–11 PM Monday through Friday and Sunday, and Saturday is closed.
