Ginza the Emperor
Yakiniku in Shimbashi & Shiodome, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Shimbashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥6,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥6,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 35 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 28
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥6,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥6,500 median of the 11 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 23 of the 81 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8) and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Yakiniku restaurants in Shimbashi & Shiodome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAKINIKU 37west NY | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Uchisaiwaichō | — |
| Tanya Matabee Ginza | — | ¥15,120 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
| Ginza the Emperor | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Shimbashi | — |
| Sagano | — | ¥25,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Shimbashi | Sat, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ginza the Emperor
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5592-9335 (+81-50-5592-9335 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Today's 3 Types of Rare Lean Kobe Beef Cuts / Assorted Premium Tongue Platter
Weekend & Holiday Limited Lunch
9 dishes
- Kobe beef
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Kobe Beef Strip Loin Steak 100g Lunch Set
Weekend & Holiday Limited Lunch
Lunch · 6 dishes
- Kobe beef
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥4,500 more than the one above
Halal Wagyu Filet Steak 100g Lunch Set
Weekend and Holiday Limited Lunch
Lunch · 6 dishes
- Kobe beef
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Supreme Thick-Cut Tongue & Kobe Beef Luxurious Course with Halal Kobe Beef Yukke, Thick-Cut Special Tongue and 4 Rare Cu
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
- Nigiri sushi
- Caviar
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,500 more than the one above
Special Premium Tongue & Kobe Beef Course — Premium All-You-Can-Drink included. Kobe Beef Yukke, Thick-Cut Premium Tongu
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
- Nigiri sushi
- Caviar
Drinks included
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,500 more than the one above
Halal Wagyu Filet Steak / Premium Tongue / Today's Kobe Beef Rare Lean Cuts Assorted Platter Set
Weekend & Holiday Limited Lunch
10 dishes
- Kobe beef
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
JUN-AKA Halal Kobe Lean Beef Course (8 Dishes)
8 dishes
- Beef
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,000 more than the one above
KIWAMI - Enjoyed with World-Standard Clean Preparation: Halal Kobe Beef Sirloin & Lean Cuts Course (8 Dishes)
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
- Nigiri sushi
- Sukiyaki
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,000 more than the one above
World-Class Clean Cooking. Halal Wagyu Fillet and Kobe Beef Steak Comparison Course (8 Dishes)
Wagyu Fillet x Kobe Beef
8 dishes
- Kobe beef
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Junbi -JUNBI- Enjoy a Halal Kobe Beef Fillet & Lean Cuts Course with World-Standard Clean Preparation (8 Dishes)
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
- Nigiri sushi
- Sukiyaki
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥3,000 more than the one above
Reservation Only Luxurious Halal Seafood Special Course with 1 Whole Lobster (8 Dishes)
8 dishes
- Lobster
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
Online Exclusive Top-Tier Halal Kobe Beef Strip Loin, Rare Cuts & Stew — Luxurious Dinner Buffet Course to Savor to Your
Dinner · 7 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Kobe beef
¥48,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$320
¥23,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @ginza_the_emperor
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% *For customers ordering only a la carte, a table charge of 700 yen per person will be charged. *There is no service charge during lunch time. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 40 people |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed Only heated tobacco is allowed. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Opened | November 2023 |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Shimbashi Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Ginza (Exit B5): 5 min · Uchisaiwaichō (Exit A7): 8 min
- Leave Shimbashi Station by Exit 3 and walk north-east for 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
- Bear left at Mister Donut and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Mister Donut and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 160 m.
- Bear right at PRONTO and walk 40 m.
Ginza the Emperor is on your left.
On your left
Look for
アソルティ銀座花椿通りビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
6F
5 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都中央区銀座7-6-10 アソルティ銀座花椿通りビル 6F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-6-10 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 240 m, about 4 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 150 m, about 3 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 420 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ginza the Emperor cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10% *For customers ordering only a la carte, a table charge of 700 yen per person will be charged. *There is no service charge during lunch time.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Ginza the Emperor?
Shimbashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Ginza Station is about 7 minutes away.
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.