Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Takiya

Name: Takiya
Address: Japan, 〒106-0045 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabujuban, 2 Chome−8−6 ラベイユ 2階, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-6804-1732

1,290Pearl Points

Ten seats, no lunch, book early.

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About Takiya

Tatsuaki Kasamoto's 10-seat Azabujuban counter earned Tabelog Gold (2026) and OAD Japan #18 for classical Edomae tempura at JPY 40,000–49,999. Two nightly seatings (5:30 PM and 8:30 PM) offer marginally easier booking than higher-profile peers, with technical precision rivaling temples that demand three-month lead times. Reservation-only omakase format suits special occasions and solo diners alike.

Takiya is a tempura restaurant in Tokyo led by chef-owner Tatsuaki Kasamoto. The verified public details are concise: the cuisine is tempura, the dress code is smart casual, service hours are listed daily from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM. For diners comparing Tokyo tempura options, it can be considered alongside peers such as Tempura Maehira or Tentempura Uchitsu, while keeping expectations grounded in the limited confirmed information available.

Chef Kasamoto and the Confirmed Tempura Focus

Chef-owner Tatsuaki Kasamoto is the confirmed name behind Takiya, tempura is the confirmed cuisine. Specific details about menu structure, seating style, ordering format, pricing, or beverage pairings are not verified here, so they should be confirmed directly when booking. The clearest expectation to bring is a focus on tempura in a smart-casual Tokyo setting.

Because no verified dish list, tasting-menu sequence, seat count, or score is available, it is best not to treat Takiya as a numbers-driven choice. Instead, approach it as a Tokyo tempura restaurant where the verified appeal rests on the chef-owner attribution, the cuisine, the evening operating hours.

How It Fits Among Tokyo Tempura Restaurants

Within Tokyo's tempura landscape, Takiya can be considered alongside other named tempura venues such as Azabu Ichigo, Tempura Nitome, Tempura Maehira, and Tentempura Uchitsu. The available verified data does not support specific comparisons on price, ranking, seating, booking difficulty, or service format, so those should be checked separately before choosing between them.

Takiya's verified location is Tokyo. Specific neighborhood, station, address, phone, payment, website, reservation-platform details are not confirmed here. If logistics matter, confirm the exact location and booking process directly before planning around the meal.

When to Book and What to Expect

Takiya's verified hours are 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM every day of the week. No lunch hours are listed, so plan around evening service and confirm current availability before going. The confirmed dress code is smart casual.

For an occasion meal, Takiya may appeal to diners looking specifically for tempura in Tokyo from chef-owner Tatsuaki Kasamoto. However, details such as price, menu format, dietary accommodation, seating layout, drinks service are not verified here, so they should not be assumed. Confirm those practical points in advance if they will affect your booking.

For broader Tokyo dining context, compare Takiya with other Tokyo restaurants and plan any pre- or post-dinner stops generically around your confirmed itinerary in Tokyo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Takiya accommodate groups?

Group capacity and seating layout are not verified here. Confirm directly with Takiya before booking for a group.

What should a first-timer know about Takiya?

Takiya is a tempura restaurant in Tokyo led by chef-owner Tatsuaki Kasamoto. Verified hours are 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM daily, the dress code is smart casual. Pricing, menu format, seating, reservation details should be confirmed directly.

Is lunch or dinner better at Takiya?

Only evening hours are verified: 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM daily. No lunch service is listed in the verified data.

Does Takiya handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary or allergy accommodation is not verified here. Contact the restaurant in advance if you need specific accommodations.

What are alternatives to Takiya in Tokyo?

Other named tempura venues to compare include Azabu Ichigo, Tempura Nitome, Tempura Maehira, Tempura Kakiage Yukimura, Tentempura Uchitsu. Confirm current details directly for each, since pricing, seating, service formats are not verified here.

Is Takiya good for a special occasion?

Takiya may suit a special occasion if you are seeking tempura in Tokyo from chef-owner Tatsuaki Kasamoto. Confirm price, availability, menu format, seating before booking.

What should I order at Takiya?

The verified data does not include a menu or ordering format. Ask the restaurant what is currently served when you reserve.

Location

Japan, 〒106-0045 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabujuban, 2 Chome−8−6 ラベイユ 2階

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Takiya

Price vs. Value: Takiya

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Takiya		Easy
Tempura Maehira	¥¥¥	Unknown
Azabu Ichigo		Unknown
Tempura Nitome		Unknown
Tentempura Uchitsu	¥¥¥¥	Unknown
Tempura Kakiage Yukimura	¥	Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Tempura Maehira, Tempura, ¥¥¥
Azabu Ichigo, Tempura, Tempura
Tempura Nitome, Tempura, Tempura
Tentempura Uchitsu, Tempura, ¥¥¥¥
Tempura Kakiage Yukimura, Tempura, ¥

Within Tokyo's JPY 40,000+ tempura tier, Takiya sits alongside Tempura Maehira and Azabu Ichigo in technical execution, but Kasamoto's two-seating structure (5:30 PM and 8:30 PM) yields shorter booking windows than Maehira's single-seating format. If you're hunting a Tabelog Gold counter without the three-month wait that Tentempura Uchitsu demands, book here two to three weeks out. Tempura Nitome offers comparable precision at a similar price, though its location farther from central Minato-ku makes Takiya more convenient if you're based in Roppongi or Azabujuban. For diners prioritizing value over prestige, Tempura Kakiage Yukimura delivers solid tempura at JPY 10,000–15,000, but the gap in technique justifies the premium here.

The 10-seat counter keeps intimacy high, matching Azabu Ichigo's scale but offering more predictable availability than higher-ranked peers. Solo diners fit comfortably; groups of three or four should confirm seating arrangements when booking, as the narrow bar doesn't always allow adjacent placement. If booking difficulty matters as much as quality, Takiya splits the difference, harder to book than Yukimura, easier than Uchitsu, with technical results closer to the latter than the former.