Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten
Bunkyō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 yakiniku room serving premium Kuroge Wagyu at JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner, JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch. A self-service grill format with Tokyo Dome views, family-friendly seating, and consistent recognition since opening in 2020. Book when you want quality beef without Ginza pricing.
About Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten
Dinner at Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten runs JPY 6,000–7,999, with a lower daytime price range of JPY 2,000–2,999. Evening service runs Tuesday through Sunday, plus daytime service on Saturday and Sunday. The venue is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025.
Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten is a Tokyo venue with casual dress, a yakiniku recognition in Tokyo for 2025, and pricing that separates daytime and evening visits.
What to Expect at the Table
Plan around the hours rather than assuming all-day availability. The restaurant is closed on Monday. Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5–11 PM and Sunday from 5–10 PM. Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten has daytime hours on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM.
The price bands are JPY 6,000–7,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Dress code is casual.
How It Fits Among Tokyo Yakiniku Options
Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten is best understood as a Tokyo yakiniku venue with casual dress, dinner and weekend daytime hours, and a 2025 Tabelog 100 listing for yakiniku in Tokyo. For comparison, other guide references include Soba Kiri Morino, Menya Suzuharu, Katsuzen, hide mode, and canade, though each should be considered on its own hours, pricing, and dining style.
Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten works for diners who want a Tokyo dinner option in the JPY 6,000–7,999 range, or a weekend daytime option in the JPY 2,000–2,999 range. For a broader overview of dining in the city, explore our Tokyo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5–11 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒113-0033 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Hongo, 1 Chome−10−12 カルム本郷 2F
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- skco.co.jp/akira/index.html
- Phone
- +81 50-3066-8929
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten presents itself as a classic-style yakiniku spot that focuses squarely on high-quality beef. It uses an authentic approach and premium Kuroge Wagyu for meat lovers. Online reservations and a no-smoking policy support a measured, orderly dining environment. Information appears via Tabelog, where menus, maps, and guest photos back up the restaurant's reputation. Overall, the tone conveyed is traditional and meat-centric, with attention to provenance and technique.
Best For
This venue is best for diners who prioritize premium Japanese beef and a classic yakiniku experience. Guests seeking top-tier marbled Kuroge Wagyu and an authentic grilling ritual will find the restaurant aligned with those expectations. The no-smoking policy and the ability to make online reservations indicate a focused dining environment suited to attentive meals rather than casual, smoky gatherings. Guests can select cuts and preparation styles from the menus before visiting.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead using the restaurant's online reservation option to secure a table, especially if you seek premium cuts. Prioritize Kuroge Wagyu selections as the house specialty. Keep in mind the restaurant is non-smoking, so expect a clean dining environment that focuses on the flavor of the beef without ambient smoke. These straightforward steps help ensure a focused and satisfying yakiniku meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
An open, airy dining room overlooking street trees, with a non-smoking, contemporary feel centered on premium grilled meat.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Beer
Signature Dishes
- black wagyu yakiniku
- aburi sushi
- fried items
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒113-0033 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Hongo, 1 Chome−10−12 カルム本郷 2F
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Location
Japan, 〒113-0033 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Hongo, 1 Chome−10−12 カルム本郷 2F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- canade, Italian, ¥¥¥
- hide mode, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Soba Kiri Morino, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Katsuzen, Notable alternative
- Menya Suzuharu, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten sits in the middle of Tokyo's yakiniku value spectrum: more polished than neighborhood grill joints, less expensive than Ginza's chef-driven counters. At JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner, it undercuts many Tabelog 100 peers while maintaining consistent recognition. hide mode offers a closer price match at JPY 4,000–4,999, though without the same award pedigree. Katsuzen shifts the protein to tonkatsu, a different format entirely but worth considering if you're flexible on category.
For travelers prioritizing value, the lunch service here (JPY 2,000–2,999) delivers better cost-per-bite than dinner, though weekend-only availability limits spontaneity. Groups find the 39-seat room accommodating, but couples seeking intimacy may prefer smaller venues. Soba Kiri Morino offers a similar dinner price range (JPY 8,000–9,999) with a soba-forward menu, suitable when yakiniku fatigue sets in. If you can't secure a table here, the newly opened Yakiniku Akira Kanda (a sister location) provides an overflow option three minutes from Kanda Station.
This venue wins on consistent quality and straightforward pricing. It loses on format flexibility, if you prefer counter seating or private rooms, neither exists here. For a full breakdown of Tokyo dining options across categories, see our Tokyo restaurants guide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten?
The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 5–11 PM, Sunday 5–10 PM, with Saturday and Sunday daytime hours from 11:30 AM–3 PM. The restaurant is closed on Monday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten?
The daytime price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, and the dinner price range is JPY 6,000–7,999. Daytime service runs on Saturday and Sunday only, while dinner runs Tuesday through Sunday.
What are alternatives to Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten in Tokyo?
For alternatives, compare hours, price range, and preferred dining style. Comparison names in this guide include Katsuzen, Menya Suzuharu, Soba Kiri Morino, canade, and hide mode, along with other Tokyo dining options generically.
Is Yakiniku Akira Hongou honten worth the price?
The dinner range is JPY 6,000–7,999, and the venue is in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025. Whether it is worth it depends on your preference for a Tokyo yakiniku meal at that price point.
