Koi Nobori
鯉登り
Yakiniku in Okubo & Shin-Okubo, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Ōkubo Station
Our analysis
- #2of 6 yakiniku restaurants in Shinjuku, Yoyogi & Okubo
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
In our ranking, Koi Nobori is 2nd of the 6 yakiniku restaurants in Shinjuku, Yoyogi & Okubo and 19th of 81 in Tokyo. 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 42% of its yakiniku restaurants. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025 and 2026. It takes bookings by phone only; 23 of the 81 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Yakiniku restaurants in Shinjuku, Yoyogi & Okubo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushigoro S. Shinjuku | #18 | ¥17,600 | ¥16,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Shinjuku | — |
| Koi Nobori | #19 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Ōkubo | Sun |
| Yugen Tei Shinjuku | #25 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Shinjuku | — |
| Yakiniku Oonuki | — | ¥11,550 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 2 min, Shinjuku-sanchōme | — |
| Yakiniku Washino Shinjuku Honten | — | ¥16,000 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Shinjuku-sanchōme | — |
| Wagyu Yakiniku Nikutarashi | — | ¥16,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Yoyogi | — |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Koi Nobori
- Call 03-3367-5188 (+81-3-3367-5188 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Can't get a table? Yakiniku nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 19:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Dress Code for Koi Nobori: Please dress elegantly when dining with us. We appreciate smart casual attire, and kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing beachwear or overly casual clothing. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Ōkubo Station.
Also near: Shin-Ōkubo: 8 min · Higashi-Nakano: 13 min
- Leave Ōkubo Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at Fuji Soba and walk 200 m.
- Bear left and walk 90 m.
- Bear right onto Otakibashi-dori Avenue and walk 20 m.
Koi Nobori is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鯉登り
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鯉登り東京都新宿区百人町2-26-7
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-26-7 Hyakunincho Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-0073 |
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| Directions | - 4-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Chuo-Sobu Local Line "Okubo Station". |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Grill TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Koi Nobori cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Koi Nobori closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Koi Nobori?
Ōkubo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Shin-Ōkubo Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Koi Nobori have a dress code?
Dress Code for Koi Nobori: Please dress elegantly when dining with us. We appreciate smart casual attire, and kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing beachwear or overly casual clothing.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.