Yagenbori Akasaka
やげんぼり
Roppongi · Restaurant
Kyoto kaiseki spot in a 140-year-old renovated townhouse near Akasaka-Mitsuke. Lunch sets (¥1,600) offer high-end kaiseki experience at fraction of dinner prices. Flagship dish: fluffy dashi-rolled omelette with four eggs. Rice and accompaniments refillable.
⚠️ Note: Dinner prices reach ¥20,000+ per person; post highlights lunch as exceptional value. Lunch hours are brief (11:30am–2:00pm). Verify hours and walk-in policy by calling ahead, especially on weekends. ["cozy"]
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Original post by @0141_tokyo
How to visit
- Address
- 3-19-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–2:00 PM, 5:30–11:00 PM; Sat 11:30 AM–2:00 PM, 5:30–10:00 PM; closed Sun
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 4.2 ★ (553 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
What makes it special
Established branch of a 60-year-old Gion flagship. The post praises the Yasaka dashi-maki (egg omelette) for its light, custardy texture and fragrant Kyoto-style dashi; also highlights the Kamogawa set (tororo, tuna, ikura, hot spring egg over rice) as seasonal. Hinoki charcoal-grilled fish can be added à la carte. Bubu-zuke (tea-poured rice pickles) arrives generously portioned; rice refills included with lunch.
How to visit
3-min walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station. Lunch 11:30am–2:00pm; dinner 5:30–11:00pm (Sat closes 10:00pm). Closed Sundays. Post notes long queues at opening—arrive 45 min before lunch seating to secure a table. No reservation mentioned; check the official site or call +81 3-3582-2270 ahead.
FAQ
What is the Yasaka dashi-maki?
A signature dish using four eggs rolled with fragrant Kyoto-style dashi, described in the post as unusually fluffy and tender with umami-rich broth that spills out on the bite.
Are refills included with lunch?
Yes. Hinoki-grilled rice comes in a clay pot and is refillable; bubu-zuke (tea-poured rice with pickles) also arrives in generous portions.
Is it easy to get a table at lunch?
According to the post, the restaurant draws long queues. Arriving 45 minutes before service is recommended to secure seating on a busy day.