Zakuro TBS ten
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A 102-seat hot-pot specialist in Akasaka Biz Tower serving black wagyu shabu-shabu and sukiyaki (JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner, JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch). Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 selection. Direct subway connection, six private rooms, family-friendly service make it the district's most accessible award-recognized option for groups and corporate diners.
About Zakuro TBS ten
Zakuro TBS ten is a Tokyo venue listed with a dinner price range of JPY 8,000–9,999 and a lunch price range of JPY 2,000–2,999. The dress code is smart casual, making it a straightforward choice to present as polished rather than formal. The venue is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024, so it is best understood as a recognized hot-pot option in Tokyo.
Why the Format and Setting Matter
For planning purposes, the most reliable facts are simple: Zakuro TBS ten is in Tokyo, carries a Tabelog hot-pot recognition for 2024, sits in a mid-to-premium price band depending on the meal period. Because details such as exact seating layout, private-room availability, signature sauces, child policies, station access are not available here, they should be confirmed directly with the venue before making a time-sensitive or group booking.
When to Book and What to Expect
Expect a Tokyo dining experience with smart-casual dress and published price ranges of JPY 2,000–2,999 for lunch and JPY 8,000–9,999 for dinner. Opening hours, payment methods, walk-in availability, take-out, delivery, reservation lead times are not listed here, so avoid assuming those details are fixed. If your visit depends on a particular service, party size, dietary need, or schedule, check the venue’s current official information before you go.
Zakuro TBS ten’s clearest appeal is that it combines a Tokyo location, price ranges, smart-casual guidance, a Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 listing. Beyond those points, keep expectations flexible: details about menu items, room types, or operational policies should not be treated as guaranteed.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都港区赤坂5-3-1 赤坂Bizタワー SHOPS＆DINING 2F
- Website
- zakuro.co.jp/restaurant/akasakabiz/index.html
- Phone
- +81335826841
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Zakuro TBS ten presents itself as a classic Japanese dining destination, centered on seasonal ingredients and traditional preparations. The menu highlights shabu-shabu and sukiyaki alongside steak, with an explicit focus on carefully selected beef, which reinforces a respectful, tradition-minded approach to ingredients. Private rooms are available, and the venue is noted as non-smoking, which together suggest a composed, intimate environment where the cooking and the quality of produce take center stage. Online listings and user photos on Tabelog further underline a straightforward, tradition-forward presentation rather than a trendy or flashy concept.
Best For
This restaurant is best for diners looking specifically for traditional Japanese hot-pot experiences—shabu-shabu and sukiyaki—and those who prioritize a private, smoke-free setting. The explicit availability of private rooms makes Zakuro TBS ten an appropriate choice for small private gatherings where diners want to focus on seasonal courses and premium beef preparations. Because the listing emphasizes classic preparations rather than bar-driven or nightlife programming, it most naturally serves visitors seeking a composed, food-focused meal rather than a late-night or high-energy outing.
Ordering Tips
When you visit Zakuro TBS ten, prioritize the dishes called out in the listing: traditional shabu-shabu and sukiyaki made with carefully selected beef, plus the steak options. The description also highlights seasonal Japanese cuisine, so look for seasonal selections on the menu. If privacy matters, note that private rooms are available and the venue is non-smoking. Before you go, consult the Tabelog entry for menus, maps, user reviews and photos to confirm offerings and portioning—those resources are explicitly mentioned in the restaurant description.
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Japanese restaurant inside Akasaka Biz Tower with tatami rooms and calm, polished service; the atmosphere is quiet to conversational and well-suited to business dinners, formal gatherings, and leisurely hotpot meals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Kuroge Wagyu shabu-shabu
- Kuroge Wagyu sukiyaki
- Silver cod grilled with Saikyo miso
- Sashimi assortment
- Deep-fried pufferfish
Planning details
Location
東京都港区赤坂5-3-1 赤坂Bizタワー SHOPS＆DINING 2F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Canton Meisai Akasaka Rikyu, Chinese, ¥¥¥
- Tea Zen Hua, Notable alternative
- Akasaka Totoya Uoshin, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Bar kisala, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- infinito HIRO, JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Restaurant context
Among Akasaka's dining anchors, Zakuro TBS ten trades intimacy for scale and convenience. Canton Meisai Akasaka Rikyu offers Chinese cuisine at a similar ¥¥¥ price tier and draws a comparable business crowd, but hot-pot format and private-room capacity give Zakuro the edge for large parties. Akasaka Totoya Uoshin, with dinner at JPY 15,000–19,999, delivers a more upscale izakaya experience; if you want refined fish preparation over interactive cooking, Uoshin is the better pick. For casual drinks before or after, Bar kisala (JPY 3,000–3,999 at dinner) sits nearby and handles solo diners more comfortably than Zakuro's group-oriented layout.
Value seekers should note Zakuro's lunch at JPY 2,000–2,999 undercuts most Tabelog-recognized peers in the district. If budget matters and you don't need private rooms, the midday service is the smarter reservation. Splurge diners looking for avant-garde technique will find infinito HIRO (JPY 40,000–49,999) more rewarding, though that venue's tasting-menu format and 10–12-seat scale represent a completely different occasion. Zakuro occupies the middle ground: Tabelog-recognized quality, corporate-friendly logistics, a format that works for 2 or 20 diners. Book here when ease of coordination outweighs the need for a destination meal.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Zakuro TBS ten?
Zakuro TBS ten is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024. Specific dishes, sauces, sets, or menu formats are not listed here, so check the current menu before deciding what to order.
What should a first-timer know about Zakuro TBS ten?
Zakuro TBS ten is in Tokyo, has a smart-casual dress code, is listed with lunch at JPY 2,000–2,999 and dinner at JPY 8,000–9,999. It is also a Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 selection.
How far ahead should I book Zakuro TBS ten?
Reservation lead times, walk-in availability, opening hours are not listed here. If your plans are date-specific, confirm the latest booking requirements directly with the venue.
Is Zakuro TBS ten good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not listed here. The safest planning approach is to confirm current seating and booking policies with the venue before visiting alone.
