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    Teppanyaki Akasaka, Restaurant in Tokyo
    Restaurant
    Black Pearl 2026Tabelog 2025

    Teppanyaki Akasaka

    Minato, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    The Read

    Iron Plate Precision

    Price

    $150–200per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Teppanyaki Akasaka is a practical Akasaka pick when the goal is a calm grill-counter meal in central Tokyo rather than a destination tasting menu. It suits small groups, business-adjacent dinners, and low-friction special occasions; compare Pierre Gagnaire (JP), Matsukawa - 松川, or Kien if cuisine style or budget clarity matters more.

    About Teppanyaki Akasaka

    Teppanyaki Akasaka is a Tokyo venue with daily lunch and dinner hours, a smart casual dress code, and recognition from Black Pearl and Tabelog. Use it as an option when you want to plan around clearly stated opening times rather than menu, pricing, seating, or service details.

    Teppanyaki Akasaka has lunch and dinner hours every day, with slightly longer posted hours on weekends. It holds Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025) and appears on Tabelog 100 at #88 (2025), with a 3.6-point score.

    Tokyo planning notes for Teppanyaki Akasaka

    Monday through Friday, hours are 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 8 PM. Saturday and Sunday, hours are 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.

    Readers comparing broader Tokyo dining plans should also scan the Tokyo restaurants guide, especially if budget, cuisine style, or menu format needs to be decided in advance.

    Who should book, and who should cross-shop

    Consider Teppanyaki Akasaka if the hours, smart casual dress code, and current recognition fit the occasion. If you are comparing other premium options, Matsukawa - 松川, Pierre Gagnaire (JP), Kien, Pierre Gagnaire Pan Et Gateau, and 鉄板焼 赤坂 may be useful names to review alongside other dining rooms.

    For a broader Tokyo itinerary, city guides can help separate a restaurant booking from the rest of the trip: the Tokyo hotels guide, the Tokyo bars guide, the Tokyo wineries guide, and the Tokyo experiences guide. The short version: choose Teppanyaki Akasaka for a Tokyo meal with daily lunch and dinner hours, 2025 recognition, and smart casual dress expectations.

    The takeVibe and best for
    Venue detailsElevator
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards2 sources
    Also considerAlternatives

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
    Location
    1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
    Reservations
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    Website
    anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/dine/teppanyaki-akasaka
    Phone
    +81 3-3505-1185
    Restaurant contextTokyo, Japan
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Teppanyaki Akasaka presents a concentrated, counter-focused dining experience where the chef works a single iron plate while guests sit close enough to watch technique and timing. A restrained, precision-driven approach favors heat control and ingredient sourcing over theatrical tricks, which keeps the room feeling exacting and composed rather than noisy or performative. Its placement in Tokyo’s fine-dining conversation and recognition by a regional guide underscore a serious, intimate tone: attentive, refined service in a setting that privileges culinary craft over spectacle.

    Best For

    This is a destination for nights when the meal itself matters: business dinners, special occasions, celebrations and date nights all fit naturally here. The restaurant is discussed in the context of Tokyo’s highest culinary tiers, so guests come expecting premium ingredients and technical exactitude. Seating around the teppan creates a focused, up-close experience that invites conversation about the food and the craft. If you’re after a measured, high-quality teppanyaki meal judged against the broader standards of fine dining, this address delivers.

    Ordering Tips

    Focus on the premium proteins and the kitchen’s technique: the menu highlights Kobe and high-grade Wagyu and shellfish such as rock lobster, so prioritize those items if you want to sample the restaurant’s strengths. The review stresses sourcing and heat control rather than theatrical tricks, so order courses that showcase texture and marbling: and allow the chef to manage timing. Simple accompaniments like the garlic fried rice are noted as signatures; treat those as finishing touches that demonstrate the team’s control of flavor and temperature.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Elegant and modern interior with traditional accents, warm earth tones, and breathtaking city skyline views from large windows.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedModern

    Best For

    Business DinnerSpecial OccasionCelebration

    Experience

    Chefs CounterOpen KitchenHotel Restaurant

    View

    Skyline

    Accessibility

    Elevator

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    Set menu, Counter dining
    Drinks Focus
    Sake, Wine
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly

    Signature Dishes

    • Kobe beef
    • Wagyu steak
    • garlic fried rice
    • rock lobster
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
    Thursday
    11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM
    Sunday
    11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM

    Location

    1 Chome-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan · Directions

    +81 3-3505-1185

    anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/dine/teppanyaki-akasaka

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    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Where to look if this does not fit

    If the goal is a more formal French meal, choose Pierre Gagnaire (JP). If the night calls for Japanese kaiseki rather than teppanyaki, look at Matsukawa - 松川.

    For clearer advance budgeting, Kien is the practical cross-shop because listed ranges are available. For a lighter spend, Pierre Gagnaire Pan Et Gateau fits a different, lower-commitment use case.

    Restaurant context

    How Teppanyaki Akasaka compares in Tokyo

    Teppanyaki Akasaka is the easier pick when the brief is central, contained, and grill-focused. Pierre Gagnaire (JP) is the more formal French Modern choice, better suited to diners who want a composed fine-dining structure rather than the directness of teppanyaki. Matsukawa - 松川 is the cross-shop for Japanese kaiseki, meaning it fits a more ceremonial meal but is not the same kind of relaxed counter-led experience.

    If value framing matters, Pierre Gagnaire Pan Et Gateau sits in a far lower price band, so it works for a lighter spend rather than a full dinner. Kien gives clearer price expectations, with lunch and dinner ranges, making it easier for planners who need budget control before choosing. 鉄板焼 赤坂 is the closest like-for-like comparison by name and format, so compare availability and convenience first.

    For ambiance, Teppanyaki Akasaka should be treated as a quieter, focused Akasaka meal rather than a high-drama destination. Choose Pierre Gagnaire (JP) for French Modern polish, Matsukawa - 松川 for kaiseki formality, Kien for clearer spend planning, and Teppanyaki Akasaka when the location and grill-counter format are the reason for booking.

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    Teppanyaki Akasaka Tokyo and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    Teppanyaki AkasakaTokyo
    2026 Black Pearl 1 DiamondTabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 · #882025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond
    Pierre Gagnaire (JP)TokyoFrench ModernNo published awards
    Pierre Gagnaire Pan Et GateauTokyoNo published awardsJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    鉄板焼 赤坂TokyoNo published awards
    Matsukawa - 松川TokyoJapanese Kaiseki
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #132026 Tabelog Gold · #152026 La Liste Top RestaurantsTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #812025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Tabelog Chef's Gold2025 Tabelog Gold
    KienTokyo
    Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #87
    		JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Teppanyaki Akasaka?

    Teppanyaki Akasaka is in Tokyo, has a smart casual dress code, and is recognized with Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025) and Tabelog 100 #88 (2025), listed at 3.6 points. Hours include lunch and dinner daily.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Teppanyaki Akasaka?

    Both lunch and dinner are offered daily. Monday through Friday, lunch is 11:30 AM to 2 PM and dinner is 5:30 PM to 8 PM. Saturday and Sunday, lunch is 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner is 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

    Is Teppanyaki Akasaka good for a special occasion?

    It may suit diners looking for a Tokyo restaurant with smart casual dress expectations and 2025 recognition.