Ima Asa
今朝
Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu in Shimbashi & Shiodome, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Shimbashi Station
Our analysis
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 46% of its sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 23 of the 59 sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants in Ginza, Shimbashi & Yurakucho 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 Tsuru | — | ¥18,000 | ¥5,280 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Ginza | Sat, Sun |
| Ginza Rangetsu | — | ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ginza | — |
| Ginza Jisaku | — | ¥13,800 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
| Ima Asa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shimbashi | Sat, Sun |
| Ginza Kuki | — | ¥14,520 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Kaki Yasu Ginza | — | ¥17,160 | ¥6,655 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ginza | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ima Asa
- Call 03-3572-5286 (+81-3-3572-5286 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Sukiyaki Rice Bowl
3 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Sukiyaki
- Beef
¥1,980
per person, tax incl., ≈$10
Cheapest
Grilled Net Rice Bowl
3 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Wagyu
¥2,750
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
¥770 more than the one above
Lunch Sukiyaki Set Meal
Lunch · 4 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Sukiyaki
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
¥550 more than the one above
Teppan-yaki Set Meal
4 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Wagyu
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Grilled Fish Set Meal
4 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Sukiyaki Bento
4 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Sukiyaki
- Wagyu
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Grilled Bento
4 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Wagyu
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Special Sukiyaki Set Meal
7 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Sukiyaki
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Shabu-shabu
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥3,300 more than the one above
Sukiyaki Ume Set Meal
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–9 guests
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Seasonal Dish
- One Item
- Sukiyaki (120g Black Wagyu Beef)
- Rice
- Red Miso Soup
- Pickles
- Dessert
¥12,650
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥6,050 more than the one above
Sukiyaki Take Set Meal
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–9 guests
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Seasonal Dish
- One Item
- Sukiyaki (150g of Black Wagyu Ribeye and Round)
- Rice
- Red Miso Soup
- Pickles
- Dessert
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,530 more than the one above
Shabu-Shabu Set Meal (Small)
8 dishes · 2–9 guests
- Shabu-shabu
- Wagyu
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Sukiyaki Matsu Set Meal
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–9 guests
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Seasonal Dish
- One Item
- Sukiyaki (180g Black Wagyu Ribeye)
- Rice
- Red Miso Soup
- Pickles
- Dessert
¥17,710
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,530 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥2,000–2,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥3,000–3,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | During lunchtime, there is a 10% service charge for the tatami room, while for dinner, the service charge is included in the displayed prices. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 80 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 60 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from going barefoot when using the sunken kotatsu style rooms. If you come wearing sandals or zori, you may be refused entry to the tatami room. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | September 1880 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Shimbashi Station.
Also near: Shiodome (Exit 7): 7 min · Uchisaiwaichō (Exit A2): 7 min
- Leave Shimbashi Station and walk south for 20 m.
- Turn left at Starbucks and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Starbucks and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Starbucks and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Bear right at Starbucks and walk 120 m.
Ima Asa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
今朝
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
今朝東京都港区東新橋1-1-21 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-21 Higashishinbashi Minato, Tokyo 105-0021 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ●5-minute walk from the Ginza Exit of JR Shimbashi Station ●3-minute walk from Exit 2 of the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shimbashi Station / Toei Asakusa Line Shimbashi Station / Toei Oedo Line Shiodome Station / 5-minute walk from Yurikamome Line Shimbashi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- Conrad Tokyo, 380 m, about 6 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 450 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ima Asa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥2,000–2,999. Drinks and a service charge (During lunchtime, there is a 10% service charge for the tatami room, while for dinner, the service charge is included in the displayed prices.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ima Asa closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ima Asa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ima Asa?
Shimbashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Shiodome Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Ima Asa have a dress code?
Please refrain from going barefoot when using the sunken kotatsu style rooms. If you come wearing sandals or zori, you may be refused entry to the tatami room. Thank you for your understanding.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.