Yamada Ya
Arakawa, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
Counter-only yakiniku in Higashinippori that earned Tabelog 100 selection at JPY 8,000-9,999 dinner pricing — lower than most peers but maintaining grilling precision that justifies the residential location. Tripe-forward menu, cash-only, closed Sundays and Mondays. Book three weeks ahead for dinner; Saturday lunch offers an easier window.
About Yamada Ya
Yamada Ya is a Tokyo venue with a compact public profile: details cover price range, opening hours, casual dress, and a 2025 Tabelog 100 listing in the Yakiniku category for Tokyo. For planning, the useful baseline is straightforward: the price bands are JPY 8,000-9,999 and JPY 6,000-7,999.
The schedule is limited: closed Monday and Sunday; open Tuesday through Friday from 5:30-10 PM; and open Saturday from 12-2 PM and 5-10 PM. Beyond those points, details such as seating style, payment methods, reservation difficulty, menu highlights, station access, and service format are not included.
What
Yamada Ya is listed in Tokyo with a casual dress code and the price bands noted above. It is also included in Tabelog's 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 selection. That recognition is useful context, but it should not be stretched into claims about ranking position, scores, chef background, signature dishes, or a particular dining format.
For timing, the clearest distinction is that weekday service is evening only from Tuesday to Friday, while Saturday includes both a midday 12-2 PM service and an evening 5-10 PM service. Monday and Sunday are closed. If you are planning around lunch, Saturday is the only lunch period.
Price and Peer Position
Yamada Ya sits at JPY 8,000-9,999 for one listed price band and JPY 6,000-7,999 for another. The available hours show weekday evening service and Saturday midday and evening service, but the record does not assign a specific price band to a specific service period.
For broader context, diners comparing options may also look at other allowed listings such as Sadaya, Moranbong, Restaurant Kamiya, Cafe Mugiwara, or Habutae Dango Honten. The most reliable case for Yamada Ya is narrower: Tokyo location, casual dress, published hours, published price bands, and confirmed inclusion in the 2025 Tabelog 100 Yakiniku Tokyo list.
Best approached with the schedule in mind: Tuesday through Friday evenings, or Saturday lunch and dinner. For context on Tokyo's broader dining landscape, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide, or explore Tokyo bars and Tokyo hotels for pre- or post-dinner options.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-18-10 Higashinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0014, Japan
- Website
- yamadaya8929.stores.jp
- Phone
- +81 3-3807-6787
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, cozy yakiniku restaurant with a casual local feel, moderate buzz from grills and conversations, and a focus on simple, unfussy comfort dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- assorted yakiniku platters
- kalbi short rib
- hormone (offal) selection
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-18-10 Higashinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0014, Japan
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-18-10 Higashinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0014, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Moranbong, Notable alternative
- Sadaya, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Cafe Mugiwara, 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
- Habutae Dango Honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Restaurant Kamiya, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Restaurant context
Yamada Ya occupies the accessible end of Tokyo's Tabelog 100 yakiniku tier. Sadaya charges JPY 20,000-29,999 for dinner and delivers a more polished sake program alongside premium cuts, making it the splurge choice for occasions that warrant the spend. Yamada Ya counters with JPY 8,000-9,999 pricing and a tripe-forward menu that appeals to offal enthusiasts willing to trade central location for neighbourhood value. Restaurant Kamiya operates at a similar dinner price point (JPY 8,000-9,999) but without the Tabelog 100 credential, positioning it as the fallback if Yamada Ya is fully booked.
Moranbong provides another yakiniku benchmark in Tokyo, though direct comparison depends on specific menu preferences and dining format. For budget-conscious eaters, Cafe Mugiwara (JPY 1,000-1,999) and Habutae Dango Honten (under JPY 999) serve entirely different categories, casual café and traditional sweets, respectively, but offer Tokyo dining at a fraction of yakiniku pricing when the occasion doesn't demand grilled meat.
The verdict: book Yamada Ya if counter seating, tripe specialization, and Higashinippori accessibility matter more than central Tokyo convenience or a no-cash-required payment flow. Choose Sadaya for a premium date night with sake pairing. Pick Restaurant Kamiya if you need similar pricing but different availability. Skip all three if offal cuts or cash-only operations are non-starters, and instead explore Tokyo's broader restaurant landscape for alternatives that match your format and budget.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Yamada Ya?
Plan around the hours: closed Monday and Sunday; open Tuesday through Friday from 5:30-10 PM; and open Saturday from 12-2 PM and 5-10 PM. Dress code is listed as casual. Details such as payment methods, seating style, reservations, and service format are not included.
What should I order at Yamada Ya?
No specific dish, cut, drink, or menu format is included. Use the venue's current menu and staff guidance when you arrive.
Is Yamada Ya worth the price?
The price bands are JPY 8,000-9,999 and JPY 6,000-7,999. Yamada Ya is also included in the Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 selection, which gives it recognized context within that category. Whether it is worth it depends on your preferences and the current menu.
Can I eat at the bar at Yamada Ya?
What are other venues to compare with Yamada Ya?
Other venues to consider or compare separately include Sadaya, Moranbong, Restaurant Kamiya, Cafe Mugiwara, and Habutae Dango Honten. No specific claims about their locations, pricing, menus, or service styles are made here.
