Chinese Sai ARATA
中国菜 ARATA
Chinese in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Ningyōchō Station
Our analysis
- ¥9,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,800
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 31 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 23
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,800 (on Tabelog), 42% below the ¥16,800 median of the 21 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,600 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥6,600 median of 21. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2024 and 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 51 of the 107 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,600, 33% below its least expensive dinner course), an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,600 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥12,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Tokyo Station & Nihonbashi with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sense | #10 | ¥25,300 | ¥9,108 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Shin-Nihombashi | — |
| Shunka Nakamura | #11 | ¥20,350 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Higashi-Nihonbashi | Sun |
| Ino Cantonese Nihombashi Takase | #31 | ¥13,800 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ningyōchō | Tue, Wed |
| Shewanfu | #33 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,181 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Mitsukoshimae | Mon |
| Chinese Sai ARATA | — | ¥9,800 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Otona no Machi Chuka Tomoshibi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Hatchōbori | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Chinese Sai ARATA
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-9214 (+81-50-5596-9214 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
From August 1: "Lunch Course Botan" - Reservations for Weekdays (Monday to Friday) Must Be Made by Phone.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
From October 1st - Lunch Course 'Botan' with a choice of noodles or Beef Brisket Mapo Tofu. Reservations for weekdays (M
Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Beef
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
From August 1: "Tianfu Course" - Nourishing Dinner Course with 7 Dishes. Additional Menu Available.
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Shark fin
¥9,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,200 more than the one above
From August 1: "Lunch Course Renka" - Main Dish is Shark Fin in White Soup. Reservations for Weekdays (Monday to Friday)
Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Shark fin
¥12,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥3,000 more than the one above
From October 1st - Lunch Course 'Renka' featuring Shark Fin in White Soup. Reservations for weekdays (Monday to Friday)
Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Shark fin
¥12,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
From August 1: "Fuyou Course" - ARATA's Specialty Dinner Course with 9 Dishes, Featuring 'Clay Pot Abalone Rice Crust' (
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Abalone
- Wagyu
- Crab
- Shark fin
- Sea urchin
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,500 more than the one above
![From October 1st - [ARATA Dinner Course] Featuring local fish from the chef's hometown Kyushu and the specialty 'Clay Po, in the restaurant's photo](/p/13277885/198384-ced1ccee1fdbaf73246f9d5623d7f2ef.webp)
From October 1st - [ARATA Dinner Course] Featuring local fish from the chef's hometown Kyushu and the specialty 'Clay Po
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Abalone
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
September 1st - Li Bai Course: A luxurious dish of fragrant grilled shark fin steak with sea urchin sauce, a dinner cour
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Shark fin
- Beef
- Sea urchin
- Duck
- Abalone
¥24,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥10,000 more than the one above
Limited Time Shanghai Crab Course from October 26, Reservation Required by the Day Before. Includes Shanghai Crab in Sha
1–6 guests
- Crab
- Shark fin
- Beef
¥27,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥2,700 more than the one above
From August 1: Limited-Time "In Season, Ise Lobster and Abalone Course" with Ise Lobster Sashimi Hong Kong Style and Hom
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Spiny lobster
- Abalone
- Sashimi
- Shark fin
- Beef
- Sea urchin
What is served (8)
- Hong Kong Style Ise Lobster Sashimi
- Assorted Appetizers
- Shark Fin Steak with Sea Urchin Sauce
- Turtle Herbal Steamed Soup
- Homemade Abalone Doubanjiang Liver Sauce
- Seasonal Vegetable Dish
- Beef Mapo Tofu, Clay Pot Rice
- Dessert
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥1,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A 10% service charge will be added to your food and beverage bill (during dinner time). |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please note that there is no outdoor smoking area. |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | January 2023 |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Ningyōchō Station, Exit A5.
Also near: Suitengūmae (Exit 8): 7 min · Mitsukoshimae (Exit B4): 7 min
- Leave Ningyōchō Station by Exit A5 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 220 m.
Chinese Sai ARATA is on your right.
On your right
Look for
中国菜 ARATA
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
協栄ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
中国菜 ARATA東京都中央区日本橋小舟町15-17 協栄ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 15-17 Nihonbashikobunacho Chuo, Tokyo 103-0024 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Ningyocho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, 630 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2024
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chinese Sai ARATA cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks and a service charge (A 10% service charge will be added to your food and beverage bill (during dinner time).) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Chinese Sai ARATA closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Chinese Sai ARATA?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Chinese Sai ARATA?
Ningyōchō Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Mitsukoshimae Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Chinese Sai ARATA have a dress code?
smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.