Jimbocho Gokita
神保町 五木田
Yakitori in Jinbocho & Suidobashi, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Jimbocho Station
Our analysis
- ¥7,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥12,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥7,700 (on Ikyu), 36% below the ¥12,000 median of the 21 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 23 of the 89 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥4,000 on Tabelog and ¥4,400 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥7,000 on Tabelog and ¥7,700 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Yakitori restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Sawa 22-2 | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 12 min, Hiroo | Sun |
| Takasho Nabe Akahane | — | ¥18,700 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Jimbocho Gokita | — | ¥7,700 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Jimbocho | Sun |
| rigyou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Shirokane-takanawa | Sun |
| Suegen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,480 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shimbashi | Sat, Sun |
| Washoku Shimizu | — | ¥9,040 | ¥4,859 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Takanawadai | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book Jimbocho Gokita
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5890-2851 (+81-50-5890-2851 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Late Night Course (Available from 8:30 PM)
Dinner · 6 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
What is served (5)
- Summer Course Example
- Amuse Bouche
- Salad of Organic Vegetables from Aomori
- Assorted Skewers - Chef's Omakase
- Hinai Chicken Soup
¥4,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$30
Cheapest
Enjoy Our Proud Skewers Casually: "Light Yakitori Course
Dinner · 9 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
What is served (6)
- Sample Dishes:
- Types of Amuse-Bouche
- Homemade Terrine with Organic Vegetable Salad
- Skewers with French Sauce
- Double Consommé Soup with Local Chicken
- Chicken Wings
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50
¥3,000 more than the one above
OMAKASE Course
Dinner · 14 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Example Dishes:
- Types of Amuse-Bouche
- Seasonal Appetizer
- Homemade Terrine with Organic Vegetable Salad
- Grilled Chicken with French Sauce (5-7 pieces)
- Double Consommé Soup with Local Chicken
- Signature Squid Ink Paella with Chicken Wings
- Seasonal Takikomi Rice
- Dessert
¥13,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
¥6,800 more than the one above
Private Room Exclusive All-Inclusive
Dinner · 14 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 4–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Sample Menu:
- Types of Amuse-Bouche
- Seasonal Appetizer
- Homemade Terrine with Organic Vegetable Salad
- Grilled Chicken with French Sauce (5-7 pieces)
- Double Consommé Soup with Local Chicken
- Signature Squid Ink Paella with Chicken Wings
- Seasonal Takikomi Rice
- Dessert
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
¥11,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not 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 | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Please refrain from coming in obvious casual wear such as beach sandals, shorts, or sportswear. Additionally, we may refuse entry to customers wearing strong fragrances. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | July 2021 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Jimbocho Station, Exit A2.
Also near: Suidōbashi: 6 min · Kudanshita (Exit 5): 6 min
- Leave Jimbocho Station by Exit A2 and walk west for 40 m.
- Bear right at Mizuho Bank and walk 290 m.
Jimbocho Gokita is on your right.
On your right
Look for
神保町 五木田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
第二錦水ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
神保町 五木田東京都千代田区西神田2-4-9 第二錦水ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-4-9 Nishikanda Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0065 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Jimbocho Station on the Hanzomon Line and Mita Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Tokyo Dome Hotel, 600 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Jimbocho Gokita is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Jimbocho Gokita in the Michelin Guide
From the restaurant's website
| Owner-chef | Yuto Gokita |
|---|
As stated on pocket-concierge.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Jimbocho Gokita cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Jimbocho Gokita have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Jimbocho Gokita closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Jimbocho Gokita?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Jimbocho Gokita?
Jimbocho Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Suidōbashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Jimbocho Gokita have a dress code?
Smart casual. Please refrain from coming in obvious casual wear such as beach sandals, shorts, or sportswear. Additionally, we may refuse entry to customers wearing strong fragrances. Thank you for your understanding.
Is Jimbocho Gokita in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Jimbocho Gokita is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.