Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant
Sukiyaki · Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Chef
Various
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical special-occasion choice in Nihonbashi for diners who want a composed Japanese meal without a difficult reservation chase. Choose it over nearby casual stops when seating, pacing, and department-store convenience matter; look elsewhere for a quick snack, bakery stop, or low-cost burger.
About Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant
Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant is a Tokyo restaurant to consider when you want a planned meal with specific opening hours and a smart casual dress code.
The clearest planning advantage is the schedule. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Consider it for a planned Tokyo meal, not an accolade chase
Do not present Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant as a hard-to-access prize, an award-led destination, or a venue defined by a specific chef, menu format, or beverage program. The more compelling reason to consider it is direct: it is a Tokyo restaurant with daily hours and a smart casual dress code.
For broader Tokyo restaurant planning, use the Tokyo restaurants guide alongside other options such as Brothers Nihonbashi takashimaya ten, 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi, and Usagiya Chuo dori ten. If the plan is broader than a restaurant visit, also compare Tokyo hotels, Tokyo bars, and other Tokyo planning categories so the meal can fit the rest of the day.
Who should choose this over more casual stops
Choose this if you want a Tokyo restaurant with a smart casual expectation and opening hours that cover midday and evening periods on weekdays, plus continuous daytime-to-evening hours on weekends. If the goal is a more casual stop, compare it with 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi, Usagiya Chuo dori ten, or Brothers Nihonbashi takashimaya ten.
For readers comparing other options, Imahan and 焼鳥 髙はし are additional names to consider, while other dining rooms can be compared more generally through the city guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒103-6199 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashi, 2 Chome−5−1 髙島屋S.C. 新館６階
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- restaurant.imahan.com
- Phone
- +81355421192
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ningyocho Imahan at Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. presents a measured, heritage-minded dining experience rooted in a Meiji-era lineage. It operates inside a modern department-store tower annex while carrying the weight of a long-established sukiyaki and shabu-shabu house. The setting balances the formality of a traditional wagyu specialist with the accessibility expected on a retail dining floor, so the atmosphere feels respectful and composed rather than fussy. Service and presentation lean toward continuity and craft, and the branch reads as a polished, historically grounded option for diners who value provenance and classic Japanese beef preparations.
Best For
This location splits into two clear rhythms: lunch and dinner. Lunchtime caters to office workers, shoppers and travellers seeking a structured, efficient meal at a lower entry price point, so it works well for business lunches and solo or small-group midday visits. Evenings draw larger parties, anniversaries and corporate entertaining, when the same ingredients take on a more ceremonial quality and the pace slows for shared pots of sukiyaki or shabu-shabu. Bookings for dinner are sensible for groups and special occasions; lunch is the practical choice for quicker, focused dining.
Ordering Tips
Approach lunch and dinner with different expectations: choose lunch for a quicker, more economical set that still showcases wagyu, and reserve evening visits for group menus or celebratory meals. The wagyu counter format can make counter seating a good option for a structured, attentive experience. Expect set courses and a purposeful pace; if you are dining for an anniversary or corporate event, plan and reserve ahead so the restaurant can accommodate group needs and the more ceremonial evening service.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and traditional atmosphere with attentive service focused on high-quality beef dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒103-6199 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashi, 2 Chome−5−1 髙島屋S.C. 新館６階
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Location
Japan, 〒103-6199 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashi, 2 Chome−5−1 髙島屋S.C. 新館６階 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the plan needs to stay casual, choose Brothers Nihonbashi takashimaya ten for burgers or 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi for a lower-spend bakery stop. If the group specifically wants sukiyaki, compare availability at Imahan.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant is the more occasion-friendly pick against Brothers Nihonbashi takashimaya ten and 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi. Brothers is better for a casual burger budget, with spend around JPY 2,000–2,999 and lunch around JPY 1,000–1,999. 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi is the cleaner low-spend bakery-style move, listed under JPY 999, but it is not the same kind of seated meal.
Against Usagiya Chuo dori ten, which sits around JPY 1,000–1,999 with lower snack-level spend also listed, this is the choice when the meal needs more structure. Usagiya makes more sense for a quick sweet stop or light add-on. For a full lunch or dinner in Nihonbashi, Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant is the more suitable celebration option.
Imahan is the closest thematic comparison because it is also listed for sukiyaki. Choose Imahan if the only goal is that specific tradition and location works better. Choose 焼鳥 髙はし when the group wants yakitori-style dining instead of a department-store special-occasion meal.
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Compare Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant | Tokyo | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2542024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2052023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended | ||
| 焼鳥 髙はし | Tokyo | No published awards | ||
| Usagiya Chuo dori ten | Tokyo | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown | Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - TOKYO - 2023 · #47 | |
| Brothers Nihonbashi takashimaya ten | Tokyo | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 · #66 | |
| 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi | Tokyo | - JPY 999 | Tabelog 100 - Bread - TOKYO - 2022 · #31 | |
| Imahan | Tokyo | Sukiyaki | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a midday or evening visit better at Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant?
The hours support planning during both midday and evening periods. Monday through Friday, the restaurant is open 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM; Saturday and Sunday, it is open 11 AM to 10 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Ningyocho Imahan Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Restaurant?
The basics are simple: it is in Tokyo, the dress code is smart casual, and it has daily opening hours.
