Ogawa
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
Nihonbashiningyocho counter serving Tabelog 100-recognized yakitori at JPY 1,000–1,999, six consecutive years on the list (2019–2025). Lunch takeaway caps at 15 portions daily with 10:30 AM registration; dinner requires booking but remains easier than high-tier peers. Counter seats five (COVID-reduced from eight), second floor holds twelve, tatami room available for groups.
About Ogawa
Ogawa in Tokyo is listed with a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range and weekday hours that include both midday and evening time windows. It is also represented in the 2025 Tabelog 100 – Yakitori – EAST recognition, placing it in a clearly identified yakitori category without needing to infer a broader menu, seating format, or booking system. Ogawa is a lower-price Tokyo option with details on price, hours, city, and the 2025 Tabelog listing.
Seating and Format
Specific seating, room layout, payment methods, smoking policy, family policy, and service format are not available. Ogawa is a Tokyo venue with a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range; do not assume a counter-only setup, private rooms, or a particular style of service. If those details matter for your visit, confirm them directly before going.
How the Tabelog 100 Recognition Plays Out
Ogawa appears on the 2025 Tabelog 100 – Yakitori – EAST list. This is the accolade to note; earlier-year recognition, rankings, scores, and comparisons to unnamed higher-priced venues are not specified. For diners browsing Tokyo's dining scene, Ogawa stands out mainly because its price range is JPY 1,000–1,999 and its recognition is in Tabelog's yakitori category.
Timing and Booking Logistics
Hours are Monday to Friday from 11:25 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM. Ogawa is listed as closed on Saturday and Sunday. Reservation requirements, walk-in availability, station access, and neighborhood-specific directions are not available, so plan around the weekday schedule and check current details before visiting. For the broader landscape, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
What to Expect on the Plate
Its recognition is tied to Tabelog's yakitori category, but individual dishes, menu format, course structure, drinks, ingredients, and portion style are not specified. Expect a Tokyo venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range with 2025 Tabelog 100 – Yakitori – EAST recognition. For drinks elsewhere in the city, explore Tokyo's bar scene.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-11-2 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0013, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1302/A130204/13063782
- Phone
- +81 3-3661-8711
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, house-style yakitori restaurant with counter and tatami seating, relaxed Showa-era feel, and the cozy bustle of locals queueing for simple, well-executed charcoal-grilled chicken.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Yakitori rice box
- Yakitori heavy (extra meat)
- Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-11-2 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0013, Japan
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-11-2 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0013, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- UNISON TAILOR Coffee and Beer NINGYOCHO, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Hamadaya, Soba, Soba
- 玄冶店 濱田家, Notable alternative
- Ino Cantonese Nihonbashi Takase, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- 川田, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At the same JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch price, UNISON TAILOR Coffee and Beer NINGYOCHO offers a different format entirely, coffee and craft beer in a casual setting, no Tabelog 100 credentials but solid neighborhood reliability. If you're after traditional soba in the same price tier, Hamadaya delivers handmade noodles without the yakitori focus. For a step up in formality and cost, Ino Cantonese Nihonbashi Takase runs JPY 8,000–9,999 at lunch and JPY 15,000–19,999 at dinner, offering Cantonese technique in a more polished room. Ogawa sits in the middle: Tabelog-vetted quality at a price that won't reshape your Tokyo budget, with booking that's manageable even a week out.
For diners prioritizing value, Ogawa's six-year Tabelog 100 streak at sub-JPY 2,000 is hard to beat. If you want more elaborate courses or rare cuts, you'll need to budget JPY 8,000+ and book further ahead at higher-tier counters. If you prefer a quiet soba lunch or a beer-focused stop, Hamadaya or UNISON TAILOR make better picks. The yakitori category in Tokyo spans a wide range; this address sits at the accessible, quality-assured end of that spectrum, ideal for travellers who want a taste of the category without the high-ticket commitment.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ogawa good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specified. Ogawa is in Tokyo, has a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, and operates on weekdays during 11:25 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Ogawa?
A tasting-menu format is not specified. It is not specified whether Ogawa serves set menus, à la carte dishes, or another format.
What should I wear to Ogawa?
What are alternatives to Ogawa in Tokyo?
Other venues to compare while planning include Hamadaya, 玄冶店 濱田家, Ino Cantonese Nihonbashi Takase, 川田, and UNISON TAILOR Coffee and Beer NINGYOCHO. For other options, consider Tokyo dining more generally.
Can I eat at the bar at Ogawa?
Bar or counter seating is not specified. Seating layout and reservation rules should be confirmed directly with Ogawa before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ogawa?
Midday and evening weekday hours are: 11:25 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed. It is not specified which time window is better.
