Setsugekka Ginza
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Altitude Yakiniku
Chef
Satoru Tanaka
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Setsugekka Ginza delivers mid-tier yakiniku quality on Ginza's ninth floor, where Chef Satoru Tanaka's tableside charcoal-grilling format lets diners cook their own premium cuts in a quieter, more intimate setting than street-level competitors. The Tabelog Bronze Award and 3.9 score confirm consistent execution at JPY 10,000–15,000 per head, positioning it between budget-friendly lunch spots and Tokyo's luxury grillhouses — though the dinner-only schedule (no lunch service) removes the lower-cost entry point many yakiniku rivals offer. Best for couples and small groups marking special occasions who want interactive engagement over hands-off kaiseki formality.
About Setsugekka Ginza
Setsugekka Ginza is a Tokyo yakiniku and meat-dishes restaurant from chef-owner Satoru Tanaka. It is open for dinner Monday through Saturday, 17:00–23:00, has a smart-casual dress code, and is associated with a Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 and a 3.9 Tabelog score. For specifics such as price, seating layout, menu structure, service style, and booking difficulty, confirm directly with the restaurant.
What You're Paying For
The appeal is straightforward: Setsugekka Ginza is a Tokyo restaurant focused on yakiniku and meat dishes, led by chef-owner Satoru Tanaka. Its Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 and 3.9 score suggest a recognized reputation within that category, while current cuts, course formats, sourcing details, and service style should be checked directly. Diners comparing it with Nikuya Tanaka, Ginza Yamashina, or Mochiku should confirm current menus, prices, and reservation conditions before deciding.
Lunch vs Dinner: When to Book
Setsugekka Ginza's hours are Monday through Saturday, 17:00–23:00. Plan around dinner rather than lunch, and contact the restaurant directly for current pricing and booking conditions, especially for weekends or special occasions.
The Room and the Format
Setsugekka Ginza is in Tokyo, and the dress code is smart casual. If seat count, table arrangement, counter availability, views, ventilation, grill type, or whether guests or staff handle cooking matters for your party, confirm before booking. For broader comparisons across the city, explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Setsugekka Ginza is best understood as a Tokyo yakiniku and meat-dishes restaurant by Satoru Tanaka, open for dinner Monday through Saturday and recognized with a Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 and 3.9 score. It may be worth considering alongside Ginza Yamashina, Mochiku, Nikuya Tanaka, Spice Lab Tokyo, and にく割烹金座, but specific differences in price, format, and menu should be checked directly. For more options, see Tokyo's dining guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 23:00
- Location
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−3 9F
- Website
- setsugekkaginza.jp
- Phone
- +81 3-3289-0029
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Setsugekka Ginza occupies a ninth-floor perch in Ginza’s GICROS GINZA GEMS and reads as a deliberate, precision-minded yakiniku counter. The copy foregrounds provenance — down to sourcing documentation and charcoal grade — and frames the room as part of a higher tier of Ginza dining where service, room and ingredients are equally judged. The experience emphasizes coordination among the staff who select and trim cuts, advise on grilling sequence and manage pace; that choreography gives the place a focused, refined intensity that aims for tasting-menu-level ambition while staying rooted in yakiniku technique.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for diners who prize provenance, exacting service and premium wagyu. The restaurant’s Tabelog Bronze recognition (3.9) and description of careful sourcing position it for special evenings, business dinners and refined date nights where meat quality and front-of-house guidance matter. Signature items such as the Omakase Yakiniku Course, A5 Wagyu ribeye, karubi and gyutan underline its focus on premium cuts. Visitors who want a coordinated grilling experience and beverage pairing guidance will find the format and staff expertise well suited to an attentive, multi-course yakiniku evening.
Ordering Tips
Opt for the Omakase Yakiniku Course and let the staff lead: the description highlights team roles that select and trim cuts and advise on grilling sequence and doneness, so you get the intended progression. Ask the front-of-house about provenance and the charcoal grade if that matters to you, and rely on their beverage-pairing suggestions — the text explicitly notes pairing as part of the service model. Expect a counter-focused, coordinated experience where staff manage tempo; follow their guidance on doneness to get the best from A5 wagyu and the other signature cuts.
Venue details
Ambiance
Compact modern room on the 9th floor with warm wood tones, matte metal accents, low lighting, large windows offering city views, and an open kitchen atmosphere.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Omakase Yakiniku Course
- A5 Wagyu Ribeye
- Karubi
- Gyutan
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−3 9F
Planning details
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 23:00
Location
Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−3 9F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ginza Yamashina, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Nikuya Tanaka, Beef Kaiseki, Beef Kaiseki
- Spice Lab Tokyo, Indian, Indian
- Mochiku, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- にく割烹金座, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Ginza Yamashina costs less (JPY 6,000–8,000 lunch, JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner) and offers both daytime and evening seatings, making it the better value for first-timers or diners who want to test the format at lunch before committing to dinner prices. Setsugekka matches Yamashina's dinner range but skips lunch entirely, so if midday flexibility or budget testing matters, Yamashina wins on practicality.
At the top end, Mochiku charges JPY 30,000-plus for kaiseki-influenced beef courses with sommelier-level meat curation and refined service, triple Setsugekka's price for a more polished, less participatory experience. Nikuya Tanaka bridges the gap with beef kaiseki presentations that add ceremony to the grilling, while Setsugekka keeps the format straightforward and interactive. If you want luxury beef theater, book Mochiku; for reliable mid-tier yakiniku with tableside engagement, Setsugekka and Yamashina are your clearest picks, with Yamashina edging ahead on lunch access and Setsugekka offering a quieter ninth-floor perch.
For something outside yakiniku altogether, Spice Lab Tokyo delivers Indian cuisine at a different flavor profile and price point, useful if your group splits on beef but stays flexible on Ginza dining. Booking difficulty across all four is easy to moderate, call a few days ahead for weekend slots, walk in on weeknights if you're flexible on timing.
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Compare Setsugekka Ginza
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setsugekka Ginza | Tokyo | , | 2025 Tabelog Bronze | , |
| Ginza Yamashina | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 · #81 | , | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 |
| Nikuya Tanaka | Tokyo | Beef Kaiseki | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #642026 Tabelog Silver · #892025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #272025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #522025 Tabelog Silver2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1252023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended | , |
| Spice Lab Tokyo | Tokyo | Indian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 · #782025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #588 | , |
| Mochiku | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 · #70 | , | JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 |
| にく割烹金座 | Tokyo | No published awards | , | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Setsugekka Ginza?
Is Setsugekka Ginza good for a special occasion?
It may suit diners looking for a Tokyo yakiniku and meat-dishes restaurant with Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 recognition and a 3.9 Tabelog score. If private rooms, views, service style, or celebration support are important, confirm directly when planning.
What are alternatives to Setsugekka Ginza in Tokyo?
Other venues diners may compare include Ginza Yamashina, Mochiku, Nikuya Tanaka, Spice Lab Tokyo, and にく割烹金座. Check each restaurant directly for current cuisine, pricing, hours, and format.
Is lunch or dinner better at Setsugekka Ginza?
Hours are 17:00 to 23:00, Monday through Saturday, so plan for dinner.
