Ginza Ukai Tei
銀座うかい亭
Teppanyaki in Ginza, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Higashi-ginza Station
Our analysis
- #1of 27 teppanyaki restaurants in Ginza
- ¥13,200least expensive lunch course; median ¥9,200
- 4×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ginza Ukai Tei is 1st of the 27 teppanyaki restaurants in Ginza and 1st of 145 in Tokyo. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥13,200 (on its website), 43% above the ¥9,200 median of the 21 teppanyaki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award 4 times (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 45 of the 145 teppanyaki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (22 of its 94 seats), a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Teppanyaki restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza Ukai Tei | #1 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
| Kobe Gyurokama Steak GINZA KOKOro | #3 | ¥17,380 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ginza-itchōme | Sun |
| Akita Gyu Teppan Yaki Ginza Gomei | #4 | ¥19,800 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Saga Gyu Ginza Kira | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Paris Yugao | #14 | ¥10,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Shimbashi | — |
| PENTHOUSE GINZA hanare: | #19 | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Shimbashi | 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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ginza Ukai Tei
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3544-5252 (+81-3-3544-5252 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.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
スペシャルランチコース
Lunch
¥13,200
per person, ≈$90
Cheapest
鮑の岩塩蒸しランチコース
Lunch
¥19,800
per person, ≈$130
¥6,600 more than the one above
Kiwami course
旬の味覚とうかい極上牛コース
¥27,500
per person, ≈$180
¥7,700 more than the one above
スペシャルコース
¥38,500
per person, ≈$260
¥11,000 more than the one above
Seasonal Specialty Course
¥55,000
per person, ≈$370
¥16,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A separate service charge of 13% will be applied. We regret to inform you that starting from December 1, 2026, the service charge will be increased to 15%. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 94, including 22 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Higashi-ginza Station.
Also near: Ginza: 6 min · Tsukijishijō: 6 min
- Leave Higashi-ginza Station and walk south-east for 40 m.
- Turn right at Renoir and walk 50 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 110 m.
Ginza Ukai Tei is on your left.
On your left
Look for
銀座うかい亭
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
時事通信ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
銀座うかい亭東京都中央区銀座5-15-8 時事通信ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-15-8 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Tokyo Metro Higashi Ginza Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 200 m, about 4 min walk
- GINZA SIX, 330 m, about 6 min walk
- Tsukiji, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 220 m, about 4 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 670 m, about 11 min walk
- Conrad Tokyo, 770 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Steak “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ginza Ukai Tei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (A separate service charge of 13% will be applied. We regret to inform you that starting from December 1, 2026, the service charge will be increased to 15%.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ginza Ukai Tei closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ginza Ukai Tei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ginza Ukai Tei?
Higashi-ginza Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Tsukijishijō Station is about 6 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.