About Us
Established in 1895, Asakusa Imahan is a historic culinary landmark located in the heart of Kokusai Street in Asakusa, downtown Tokyo. Our restaurant specializes in serving premium Wagyu beef prepared in traditional Sukiyaki and Shabu-shabu styles, allowing you to savor each bite with the perfect blend of flavors from our signature hot broth. Our crowning glory is the exquisite Kobe beef, selectively sourced from our trusted network of contracted farmers. With a legacy spanning over a century, we pride ourselves on upholding the spirit of omotenashi, the cherished values of Japanese hospitality.
Kokusai Street Head Restaurant
The Kokusai Street Head Restaurant has a rich history dating back to 1928, originally built during the post-Great Kanto Earthquake era. After extensive renovations, the restaurant made a grand reopening on October 9th, 2008.
While preserving the inherent beauty of its original architecture, the renovated restaurant now offers an array of dining room styles tailored to diverse occasions. Our private dining rooms have built-in sunken kotatsu seating, ideal for intimate or formal gatherings, allowing guests to experience the traditional Japanese dining style. For a more communal experience, our spacious open-style seating area features Japanese-style booths, recreating the lively and welcoming atmosphere of downtown Asakusa.
Step through our doors and immerse yourself in a world of culinary excellence, where tradition meets modern sophistication—a celebration of the finest flavors Japan has to offer.
Masaki Ogawa
Executive Chef
Kokusai Head Street Restaurant
Greetings
Masaki Ogawa
Executive Chef
Kokusai Head Street Restaurant
A Message from Masaki Ogawa
Executive Chef, Kokusai Head Street Head Restaurant
It is both a profound honor and an exhilarating challenge to uphold the culinary traditions that have distinguished our establishment for over 120 years, while simultaneously pushing culinary boundaries.
Every day, we dedicate ourselves to providing our esteemed guests with cuisine and service of the highest caliber. Our commitment to excellence extends far beyond procuring the freshest ingredients and refining culinary techniques. We approach each dish with meticulous attention to detail, carefully orchestrating flavors, textures, and colors to ensure every meal is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
We derive the greatest satisfaction from the sincere appreciation expressed by our guests. This pursuit of culinary perfection is our way of honoring Asakusa Imahan’s rich heritage.
Each day in our kitchen presents new opportunities for growth and learning. We embrace these challenges by balancing deep respect for our time-honored traditions with a spirit of innovation, allowing our cuisine to remain timeless and exciting.
Our Commitment to Quality Ingredients
Kuroge Wagyu Beef (Japanese Black Beef)
Since 1895, Asakusa Imahan has been committed to serving only the finest beef. Our expert buyers scour Japan for premium Kuroge Wagyu, focusing exclusively on beef from female cattle. Each cut is meticulously selected to meet our exacting standards.
Kobe Beef
Asakusa Imahan’s Kobe beef, sourced exclusively from female cattle, is renowned for its exceptional marbling. This intricate network of fat melts in your mouth due to its remarkably low melting point. The finely textured, delicately sweet lean meat blends seamlessly with the rich, aromatic fat.
Vegetables
Asakusa Imahan’s sukiyaki features the legendary "Senju Negi," a premium green onion variety hailed as the finest of its kind. We pair this with hearty shiitake mushrooms, selected for their robust flavor and meaty texture that complement our rich sukiyaki broth perfectly. At Asakusa Imahan, we take pride in sourcing each ingredient with utmost care, ensuring that every component of our sukiyaki and shabu-shabu dishes meets our standard of excellence.
- Asakusa Imahan is a certified dealer of Kobe beef (Certification Registration Number: 483). Additionally, we have exclusive contracts with two farms: Taniguchi Farm (Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture) and Morimoto Farm (Sayo Town, Hyogo Prefecture).
- We also offer award-winning Kobe beef from the Kobe Beef Carcass Competition.
Seating Information
1st Floor
Chair-seat tables:3 tables, each seating 6 people
4 tables, each seating 4 people
Tatami-seat tables:
3 tables, each seating 4 people
2nd Floor
Japanese-style regular private rooms with sunken-kotatsu seating:2 private rooms, each accommodating 4 people
3 private rooms, each accommodating 2 people
Regular private room with chair-seat table:
1 private room, accommodating 8 people
⋆Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in any private rooms.
3rd Floor
Big Hall ("Ohiroma")Open-style tatami room with chair-seat tables:
8 tables, each seating 4 people
2 tables, each seating 2 people
⋆Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in any private rooms.
VIP Rooms (2nd floor)
Fukujyu: Japanese-style VIP private room with sunken-kotatsu seating; accommodates 8 peopleShirasagi: VIP Private Room with chair-seat table; accommodates 8 people
⋆Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in any VIP rooms.
VIP Rooms (3rd floor)
Kinryu: VIP Private Room with chair-seat table, accommodates 8 peopleTenryu: VIP Private Room with chair-seat table; accommodates 8 people
⋆Kinryu and Tenryu: these two rooms have removable walls and can be connected into one large room with two tables, accommodating a total of 16 people
Menu
Lunch Menu
11:30 a.m. ～ 2:00 p.m.
・Please note that our lunch menu may conclude earlier than scheduled due to queue length and seating availability.
・Please also note that our regular lunch menu will not be available from December 24th to January 6th.We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.
・All prices include tax (10%).
・Service charge (10%) will be added to your total bill for orders more than 5,500 yen per person.
・We do not take any lunch menu reservations.
＜ Special Lunch Menu ＞
Grand Menu / Set Menu
11:30 a.m. ～ 9:30 p.m.(8:30 p.m. Last Order)
・All prices include tax (10%).
・Service charge (10%) will be added to your total bill for orders more than 5,500 yen per person.
Grand Menu / Course Menu
11:30 a.m. ～ 9:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. Last Order)
・All prices include tax (10%).
・Service charge (10%) will be added to your total bill for orders more than 5,500 yen per person.
Asakusa Imahan Course Menu
Grand Menu / Kobe Beef Set Menu
11:30 a.m. ～ 9:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. Last Order)
・All prices include tax (10%).
・Service charge (10%) will be added to your total bill for orders more than 5,500 yen per person.
Grand Menu / Kobe Beef Course Menu
11:30 a.m. ～ 9:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. Last Order)
・All prices include tax (10%).
・Service charge (10%) will be added to your total bill for orders more than 5,500 yen per person.
Reservations
To make a reservation, please call us at the following number:
While we do not charge room fees, specific menu requirements apply depending on the room type.
- Regular private rooms (2nd floor): A minimum order of ¥15,400 per person from the course menu is required.
- VIP Rooms (2nd & 3rd floor): A minimum order of ¥17,600 per person from the course menu is required.
- The latest possible reservation time for private rooms (regular and VIP) is 7 p.m.
- Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in any private rooms.
- Private rooms (regular and VIP) are available all day only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- On weekdays, private rooms (regular and VIP) are available only after 4 p.m. (closed during the daytime).
- We do not take any lunch menu reservations.
- Every reservation will include a table charge of ￥330 per person that covers appetizer snacks (“otoshi”).
Location
Address : 3-1-12, Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan 111-0035
Opening Hours : From 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. Last Order) Open 365days
・While we do not charge any room fees, menu requirements differ based on the room type.
Payment options: Cash / Credit Card / QR Code Payment
All major credit cards are accepted: Visa / Master / JCB /Amex / Diners / UC / DC / MC /SAISON / NICOS / UnionPay
Nearest subway station:
Ginza Line Tawaramachi Station Exit 3 (5 minute walk)
Tobu Line Asakusa Station MATSUYA Exit (10 minute walk)
Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station Exit A4 (12 minute walk)
Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station Exit A2（0 minute walk)
・Please note that we do not have on-site parking. However, there are nearby parking facilities available.