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Akasaka Umaya

赤坂うまや

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Savor Kabuki-inspired "Gakuya Meshi" in a standalone house nestled beside Akasaka Fudoson

  • Signature "Gakuya Meshi"
  • Binchotan charcoal skewers
  • Kurobuta pork shabu-shabu hot pot
  • Great value lunch
  • Suited for business dining
  • Family-friendly lunch
  • Back-alley house with private rooms
  • Non-smoking with private hire

Akasaka Umaya is a standalone restaurant located off the beaten path, along a small lane beside Akasaka Fudoson. Walking down the stone pathway and stepping through the noren curtain, guests are welcomed by warm wooden textures, indirect lighting, and Kabuki-inspired decor, creating an authentic Japanese atmosphere that feels surprisingly removed from the city center. The signature dish is "Gakuya Meshi," adapted from the backstage bento of Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke III, offering an assortment of small dishes such as fried shrimp, sashimi, and chawanmushi all at once. The menu also highlights Kyushu ingredients, including Mitsuse chicken grilled over binchotan charcoal, rich zarudofu basket tofu with pronounced soybean flavor, and Kurobuta pork shabu-shabu in tonkotsu broth. The venue accommodates private rooms for 2 to over 30 guests and supports private hire, making it suitable for business entertaining or family gatherings. The premises are fully non-smoking, and lunch is well-regarded for offering generous value for the number of dishes.

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Details

Address
4-2-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都港区赤坂4-2-32

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Dinner
¥8,000–¥9,999
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
  • E-moneyAccepted(Transit IC card (Suica etc.))
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay)
Seats
150 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
  • Tatami room
  • Horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu)
  • Terrace seats
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Available
Opened
February 2, 2002

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 11:30–14:30Last order 14:00
  • 17:00–23:00Food last order 22:00Drinks last order 22:30
Sat
  • 17:00–22:00Food last order 21:00Drinks last order 21:30
SunClosed
HolidaysClosed
Day before holidays
  • 17:00–23:00
  • 11:30–14:30

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Private rooms
  • Family-friendly
  • Open for lunch
  • All-you-can-drink
  • Online reservations
  • Available for private hire

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4-2-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都港区赤坂4-2-32

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