Yakiniku Horumon Kinju
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100-recognized yakiniku and offal grill in Akasaka, open since 2022, offering rare cuts and horumon at JPY 6,000–7,999 per head. The 48-seat room stays open until 3:30 AM most nights, two minutes from Akasaka Station, with straightforward à la carte ordering and no private rooms.
About Yakiniku Horumon Kinju
Yakiniku Horumon Kinju is a Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 6,000–7,999 and a casual dress code. It is listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025, placing it within Tabelog's 2025 Tokyo recognition for that category.
For details such as exact seating, opening hours, menu structure, service format, payment options, and neighborhood-level location, contact the venue directly. In brief: Yakiniku Horumon Kinju is a casual Tokyo option in the JPY 6,000–7,999 range with 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Tokyo category.
What the Tabelog 100 Recognition Signals
The accolade is Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025. That recognition identifies Yakiniku Horumon Kinju as part of Tabelog's 2025 Tokyo selection for that category, but it should not be read as a claim about rankings, scores, consecutive-year inclusion, awards beyond 2025, chef credentials, sourcing standards, or a specific dining format.
How It Sits in Tokyo's Dining Landscape
Yakiniku Horumon Kinju is best described generally as part of Tokyo's dining scene, with a casual profile and a JPY 6,000–7,999 price range.
For readers comparing Tokyo restaurants, the essentials are simple: Yakiniku Horumon Kinju is in Tokyo, the dress code is casual, the price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, and it has Tabelog 100 recognition for Tokyo in 2025.
For visitors also browsing Tokyo bars or other dining options, Yakiniku Horumon Kinju may be worth considering if its casual dress code, Tokyo location, price range, and Tabelog recognition match the occasion. For anything more specific, hours, reservations, menu details, seating, payment, smoking rules, or group policies, check directly with the venue before planning.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都港区赤坂2-13-17 赤坂グリーンランドビル 1F
- Website
- yonson.jp
- Phone
- +81362778829
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yakiniku Horumon Kinju presents itself as a classic yakiniku destination in Akasaka, leaning into traditional Japanese barbecue techniques. The listing highlights 'Classic Yakiniku Style' and a focus on horumon (tripe) and rare cuts, which positions the restaurant as a straightforward, no-frills grill for meat aficionados. The copy emphasizes strong value — 'Unbeatable Value!!' — and practical details like sectionalized smoking, which suggests the dining room accommodates different comfort levels for guests. Overall, the tone is matter-of-fact and geared toward people who appreciate authentic yakiniku preparations and specialty offal.
Best For
This spot is best for diners who seek out specialty cuts and strong value in a classic yakiniku setting. The description explicitly calls out 'Rare Cuts Served' and horumon (tripe), so it appeals to adventurous eaters and those looking to explore less-common parts of the animal. The emphasis on value makes it appropriate for budget-minded guests who still want an authentic Japanese barbecue experience in Akasaka. Practical amenities such as sectionalized smoking and online reservations make it straightforward to plan a visit.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the specialties mentioned: rare cuts and horumon (tripe), which the listing highlights as the house strengths. The page also notes 'Sectionalized smoking'—use that information when booking if you have seating preferences—and it advertises online reservations, so reserving ahead is recommended. Beyond those explicit cues, the description does not provide a menu breakdown, so prioritize the rare cuts and offal items called out in the listing when you arrive.
Venue details
Ambiance
A casual, lively yakiniku house with an unpretentious, comfortable atmosphere designed for friends, families, and celebratory meals rather than a polished or trendy dining room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Morioka-style reimen
- horumon
- house-made kimchi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 東京都港区赤坂2-13-17 赤坂グリーンランドビル 1F
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Akasaka Ichiryu Bekkan, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Cheongsol, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 - JPY 999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 - JPY 999
- Shiono, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- La Gloire, French, ¥¥¥
- Libertable Akasaka ten, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 6,000–7,999, Yakiniku Horumon Kinju undercuts most Tabelog 100 yakiniku peers in Tokyo while maintaining the sourcing discipline the list requires. Cheongsol runs JPY 5,000–5,999 but lacks the late-night service window and offal focus. Akasaka Ichiryu Bekkan, just JPY 1,000–1,999, offers budget-friendly yakiniku but without the Tabelog 100 credential or horumon emphasis. Shiono, also JPY 1,000–1,999, skews even more casual and doesn't extend hours past midnight. For guests prioritizing value within the Tabelog-recognized tier, Yakiniku Horumon Kinju delivers better quality-to-cost than most central Tokyo grill rooms above JPY 10,000.
The late-night schedule (until 3:30 AM weeknights) is the clearest differentiator. Most Tabelog 100 yakiniku venues close by 11 PM, making this a rare option for post-theater or late-business dinners. Libertable Akasaka ten, under JPY 1,999, also serves late but without the same ingredient rigor. The trade-off: no private rooms and a more utilitarian vibe than competitors at similar price points. Groups of four or more should expect shared-table proximity during peak hours.
If budget allows, consider the horumon focus a reason to book here over muscle-cut specialists. The kitchen's offal preparation, validated by consecutive Tabelog nods, makes this a stronger choice than nearby generic yakiniku chains for anyone curious about liver, tripe, or tongue. For straightforward wagyu without time constraints, La Gloire (French, higher price tier) or mid-tier yakiniku rooms in Roppongi may suit better. But for late availability, consistent quality, and JPY 7,000 pricing in Akasaka, this is the most reliable Tabelog-backed option.
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Yakiniku Horumon Kinju is in Tokyo, has a price range of JPY 6,000–7,999, and has a casual dress code. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025.
