Yakiniku Dan Asakusa
Taitō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Yakiniku Dan Asakusa is a practical dinner pick when Asakusa is already the plan and a casual grill-at-the-table meal sounds better than a formal counter booking. Go in the early evening, especially on weekends when service starts earlier, and cross-shop Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku for a quicker budget meal or Yonekyu Honten for a more traditional local option.
About Yakiniku Dan Asakusa
Yakiniku Dan Asakusa is a Tokyo venue to consider when the plan calls for a casual evening meal rather than a formal, tightly scheduled dining experience. It keeps evening hours on most open days, starts earlier on weekends, is closed on Tuesday, and has a casual dress code.
Go when the schedule fits its evening hours
The clearest planning point is timing. Yakiniku Dan Asakusa is open 4–11 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 3–11 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed on Tuesday, so do not build a Tuesday dining plan around it.
It offers no lunch service, so treat it as an afternoon-to-evening option. Weekends offer the earliest start, while weekdays other than Tuesday are better suited to dinner plans. Dress can stay casual.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Yakiniku Dan Asakusa when you want a casual Tokyo dinner plan with direct evening hours. For another option to compare, consider Yonekyu Honten. For a different kind of meal, Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku may also be worth considering. Fruit Parlour Goto is another stop to consider when planning a broader eating day.
For a broader Tokyo eating day, use Yakiniku Dan Asakusa as a relaxed evening slot rather than assuming it has a formal tasting-menu format or accolades. Diners comparing other options can also look at Oku or 龍圓. For more planning around the city, see Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, plus Our full Tokyo bars guide if the night continues after dinner.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Chome-13-4 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
- Website
- asakusa-yakinikudan.com
- Phone
- +81338475600
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yakiniku Dan Asakusa reads as a craft-forward, classic neighborhood grill that leans on tradition rather than theatrical novelty. The copy emphasizes a practiced “grammar of the grill” that has been honed in Asakusa for decades; the kitchen’s decisions about butchery, sequencing, and heat response take precedence over conceptual flourishes. The tone suggests a place where local familiarity matters, where service and menu architecture reflect longstanding standards. Expect a focused, unshowy atmosphere that rewards attention to technique and provenance rather than studio-polished presentation.
Best For
This is a venue built for groups and convivial, casual meals: the discussion of tabletop grills and a menu designed to be worked through implies shared plates and communal cooking. It suits visitors exploring Asakusa as well as neighborhood regulars who favor direct, no-nonsense dining. The restaurant is a good pick for group dinners, relaxed catch-ups, and anyone who wants a hands-on grilling experience that emphasizes progression through different cuts rather than a parade of novelty dishes.
Ordering Tips
The description foregrounds menu architecture as the point of difference: pay attention to the recommended sequence. The kitchen frames an argument about the animal: start with leaner cuts, move to more heavily marbled pieces later, and use offal or simpler items strategically to reset the palate. Follow the house progression and ask staff for the intended order and cook times; that structure is part of the experience and is designed to showcase texture, fat distribution, and how each cut responds to heat.
Venue details
Ambiance
Great atmosphere with excellent service as per guest reviews.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
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
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-13-4 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-13-4 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
Choose Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku for a faster, cheaper Asakusa meal, especially solo. Choose Yonekyu Honten if listed spend ranges and a more traditional local option are more useful for the plan.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Yakiniku Dan Asakusa is the better fit when dinner needs to stay casual, meat-led, and tied to an Asakusa evening. Yonekyu Honten has clearer listed spend guidance, around JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 for one range and JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 for another, so choose it if budget certainty matters more than grill-table flexibility.
Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku is the value play: onigiri, ¥, and better for solo diners or a fast meal. Fruit Parlour Goto sits in the JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 range and works as a daytime fruit-parlour stop rather than a dinner replacement.
For a more polished category switch, Oku is sushi at ¥¥¥, so it suits diners prioritizing a more formal seafood-led meal. 龍圓 is the better cross-shop when the group wants Chinese cooking in Tokyo instead of yakiniku.
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Compare Yakiniku Dan Asakusa
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakiniku Dan Asakusa | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Yonekyu Honten | Tokyo | , | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown | Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 · #77 |
| Fruit Parlour Goto | Tokyo | , | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO - 2023 · #22 |
| 龍圓 | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Oku | Tokyo | Sushi | ¥¥¥ | 2026 Michelin 1 StarTabelog 100 - Sushi - TOKYO - 2025 · #692024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku | Tokyo | Onigiri | ¥ | 2026 Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Yakiniku Dan Asakusa?
Specific dishes or menu recommendations are not available. Plan around the venue's evening hours and casual dress code, and check the current menu directly before deciding what to order.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakiniku Dan Asakusa?
Dinner is the safer plan: 4–11 PM Monday, Wednesday through Friday, and 3–11 PM Saturday and Sunday. Yakiniku Dan Asakusa is closed on Tuesday, and no lunch hours are offered.
How far ahead should I book Yakiniku Dan Asakusa?
Specific booking timing is not available. If Yakiniku Dan Asakusa is important to your Tokyo plans, check availability directly and remember that it is closed on Tuesday.
What are alternatives to Yakiniku Dan Asakusa?
Other options to consider include Yonekyu Honten, 龍圓, Fruit Parlour Goto, and Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku. The best choice depends on the kind of meal and timing you want.
Is Yakiniku Dan Asakusa good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so it is a casual Tokyo dining option.
What should a first-timer know about Yakiniku Dan Asakusa?
Yakiniku Dan Asakusa is in Tokyo. It is open 4–11 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; 3–11 PM on Saturday and Sunday; and closed on Tuesday. Dress code is casual.
