Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
13-seat counter, reservation-only, cash only.

Raimon is Tokyo's most consistently decorated yakiniku counter — a 13-seat, reservation-only room in Akasaka with a Tabelog Gold award (4.56 score) and seven consecutive years on the Tokyo Yakiniku Top 100. Budget JPY 20,000–29,999, bring cash only, and book by phone well in advance. Best for two people treating a meal as an occasion rather than a night out.
Raimon is the right call if you want Tokyo's most awarded yakiniku counter experience and you are prepared to pay for it. At JPY 15,000–20,000 per head (with actual spend closer to JPY 20,000–29,999 based on diner reviews), this is not a casual grill night — it is a 13-seat counter in Akasaka where the format demands focus and the awards record justifies the price. If you want yakiniku without the ceremony, Jumbo Hanare or Kiraku-Tei will cost you less and ask less of you. But if you have been once and are asking what to do on a return visit, the answer is to book early and eat slowly.
Thirteen seats, counter-only, reservation-only, cash-only. The format at Raimon removes every variable that dilutes a great meal. You are on the fourth floor of a low-key Akasaka building, 90 metres from Akasaka-Mitsuke station, in a room that is deliberately quiet and unhurried. The energy here is focused rather than convivial — this is not the place for a noisy group celebration. The atmosphere rewards diners who arrive ready to pay attention.
The awards record is the clearest signal of what you are buying. Raimon has held a Tabelog score of 4.52–4.56, won the Tabelog Award Gold in 2023 and again in 2026, and has appeared on the Tabelog Yakiniku Tokyo Top 100 every year since 2019. That is seven consecutive years on the list, which puts it in a small group of yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo with genuine staying power. Among the peer set at Nikusho Horikoshi and Cossott'e, Raimon sits at the leading of the Tabelog ranking by score.
The categories listed , yakiniku and tripe , signal that offal is a serious part of the offering here, not an afterthought. If you came on a first visit and stayed with the safer cuts, a return trip is the right moment to lean into the tripe and offal program. That is where the kitchen's point of difference sits, and it is what separates Raimon from broader yakiniku operators like Kinryuzan.
Dinner is the primary format here , service runs 18:00 to approximately 20:11 every day of the week, closing time not fixed. Lunch is a different proposition entirely: it is held approximately once a month, with dates announced on the restaurant's Instagram. The dinner-to-lunch ratio tells you what this place is built for. If your goal is to eat at Raimon during a Tokyo trip and you are not monitoring the Instagram account in advance, dinner is the only reliable option. The monthly lunch is worth pursuing if you are a regular who tracks it , seats at a 13-cover counter will go fast on any format, and the lunch format may offer a different price-to-experience ratio that is worth comparing. But do not plan your trip around it without confirming the schedule first.
For the regular diner deciding between lunch and dinner as a strategic question: dinner is the safer bet, the longer experience, and the format the kitchen has built around. Chase the lunch only if you have confirmed availability.
Reservations: Reservation only , walk-ins are not an option at a 13-seat counter of this profile. Book by phone (+81-3-3583-7012); no official website exists for online booking. Payment: Cash only , credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are all declined. Come prepared. Budget: Listed at JPY 15,000–19,999 per head; diner reviews suggest real spend runs JPY 20,000–29,999. Bring cash accordingly. Hours: 18:00 daily; closing time variable (approximately 20:11). Smoking: Non-smoking throughout. Groups: Private room unavailable, but the full venue (13 seats) can be reserved for private use. Access: Fourth floor, Metro Building, 3-9-12 Akasaka, Minato , 90 metres from Akasaka-Mitsuke station.
Raimon is one reason to anchor a dining night in Akasaka rather than Shibuya or Shinjuku. If you are building a wider Tokyo itinerary around serious restaurant meals, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide, our Tokyo hotels guide, and our Tokyo bars guide for before or after. For those travelling beyond the capital, comparable ambition in the dining room can be found at HAJIME in Osaka, Gion Sasaki in Kyoto, akordu in Nara, Goh in Fukuoka, 1000 in Yokohama, and 6 in Okinawa. For yakiniku outside Japan, Nikushou in Hong Kong and Gyu-Kaku in Los Angeles represent the format in other markets. See also Tokyo wineries and Tokyo experiences for the full picture.
Yes, with the right expectations. The counter format, the quiet focused atmosphere, and the Gold-level Tabelog recognition make Raimon a strong choice for a milestone meal between two people. It is not suited to large group celebrations , 13 seats total, no private room, and a room that rewards conversation rather than noise. If you want to mark an occasion with excellent yakiniku rather than a tasting menu, this is among the few places in Tokyo that can deliver that at a credible level.
No dress code is stated, but the price point (JPY 20,000–29,999 in practice) and counter setting in Akasaka suggest smart casual at minimum. This is not a jeans-and-sneakers yakiniku chain. Treat it the way you would treat any serious counter restaurant at this price in Tokyo , neat and considered.
Book as early as you can confirm your date. A 13-seat reservation-only counter with seven consecutive years on the Tabelog Yakiniku Tokyo Top 100 does not have spare capacity. There is no online booking system , you need to call (+81-3-3583-7012). If you are visiting Tokyo from abroad, call well in advance and confirm the closure calendar, since closing days are not fixed.
For yakiniku at a similar or adjacent level, Nikusho Horikoshi and Kinryuzan are worth comparing. If budget is a constraint, Jumbo Hanare and Kiraku-Tei offer the yakiniku format at a lower price point. If you want to spend similarly but shift to a different format entirely, Harutaka (sushi) or RyuGin (kaiseki) are Tokyo's leading comparators at the same spend level.
The maximum party size is not specified, but with 13 total seats and no private room, large groups are structurally difficult. The venue is available for full private hire, which is the practical answer for parties of 8 or more. For smaller groups of 4–6, a counter booking is workable. Call to confirm capacity for your party size before assuming availability.
Dinner is the format Raimon is built around, and it runs every day of the week. Lunch happens roughly once a month and is announced only via Instagram , meaning it requires active tracking and fast booking. If you are visiting Tokyo on a fixed schedule, plan for dinner. The monthly lunch is worth catching for regulars who follow the restaurant's schedule, but it should not be the anchor of a trip itinerary without confirmed availability.
Three things to know before you go: cash only (no card, no electronic payment , bring JPY 25,000–30,000 to be safe), reservation only (call ahead; no walk-in option), and the room is 13-seat counter-only with no private space. The cuisine spans yakiniku and tripe , if you have not eaten high-quality offal at a Japanese counter before, this is a strong introduction. The Tabelog score of 4.56 and Gold award reflect consistent execution, not a one-off performance.
Yes , counter-only restaurants at this level in Tokyo are among the leading solo dining formats in the world. You are seated at the grill, the pace is yours, and a 13-seat room does not make a single diner feel out of place. At JPY 20,000–29,999 in practice, solo dining here is a significant spend, but if that is within your range, a solo counter seat at Raimon is among the more deliberate ways to spend an evening in Akasaka.
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Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Yes, provided the format suits you. A 13-seat counter with Tabelog Gold 2026 recognition and a 4.56 score positions Raimon among the most serious yakiniku experiences in Tokyo. At JPY 15,000–20,000 per head (often higher in practice, per reviews), it delivers the kind of deliberate, focused meal that works well for a birthday or celebratory dinner — as long as you are not expecting a private room, because there are none.
No dress code is documented for Raimon. That said, a 13-seat counter with Tabelog Gold status and dinner prices of JPY 15,000–20,000+ per head draws a clientele that dresses accordingly. Smart casual is a safe read, but avoid anything you would mind carrying the scent of a charcoal grill.
Book as early as possible — Raimon is reservation-only with just 13 seats, no walk-ins, and no online booking system. Reservations go through the phone (+81-3-3583-7012) only. For a Gold-rated Tabelog counter of this size, several weeks out is realistic minimum; popular dates will go faster.
For comparable prestige dining in Tokyo with more flexibility on format, RyuGin offers a high-end kaiseki experience that accommodates groups better. If you want another counter-focused, reservation-only experience at the top of its category, Harutaka (sushi) is the nearest analogue in terms of seat count and booking difficulty, though the cuisine is entirely different.
Only up to 13 people total, since that is the full seat count — and private room hire is unavailable. The venue does allow full private use, so a small party could theoretically take the entire counter. Parties larger than 6 or 8 should confirm availability directly by phone before planning around it.
Dinner is the core experience — service runs 18:00 nightly and is available every day of the week. Lunch is a separate proposition: it is held roughly once a month, with dates announced via Instagram. Unless you are actively tracking the Instagram schedule, plan for dinner.
Three things before you go: cash only (no credit cards, no electronic payment), reservation-only with phone booking (+81-3-3583-7012), and closing times are approximate rather than fixed. Budget JPY 20,000–29,000 per head based on actual reviewer spend, which runs higher than the listed JPY 15,000–20,000 range.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 18:00 - 20:11
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