Niku Kaiseki Rinzen
肉懐石 凜然
Wagyu in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Yotsuya-sanchōme Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 wagyu restaurants in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome
- ¥19,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Niku Kaiseki Rinzen is 1st of the 3 wagyu restaurants in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome and 96th of 396 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,800 (on Tabelog), 10% above the ¥18,000 median of the 21 wagyu restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,700 (on Tabelog) is 18% above the ¥6,500 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 136 of the 396 wagyu restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,700, 61% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥19,800 on Tabelog and ¥21,780 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥7,700 on Tabelog and ¥8,470 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Wagyu restaurants in Yotsuya, Ichigaya & Iidabashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teppanyaki Iwakura | #36 | ¥14,545 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Sun |
| Nose to Tail | #46 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | — |
| Niku Kaiseki Rinzen | #96 | ¥19,800 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | — |
| Yakiniku Meimon | #113 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 3 min, Akebonobashi | Mon |
| Kagurazaka Esaki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Kagurazaka Shirukuya HANARE | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Niku Kaiseki Rinzen
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-0433 (+81-50-5868-0433 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Limited Lunch Tajima Beef Lean Steak Course 100gMost booked
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Wagyu
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch Only Tajima Beef Lean Steak Course 150g
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Wagyu
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Limited Lunch Rinzen CourseMost booked
Lunch · 2–8 guests
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥3,300 more than the one above
Rinzan Matsutake Course - Special Course with Tajima Beef Caviar Yukke and Chateaubriand Katsu Sandwich
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Wagyu
- Caviar
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥6,600 more than the one above
Rinzen Course Special Course with Tajima Beef Caviar Yukke and Chateaubriand Katsu Sandwich
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Wagyu
- Caviar
- Truffle
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Rinzen Matsutake Course (Includes 2-Hour Free Flow) - A Special Course with Tajima Beef Caviar Yukke and Chateaubriand K
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Wagyu
- Caviar
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks included
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
Rinzen Course (Includes 2 Hours Free Flow) Special Course with Tajima Beef Caviar Yukke and Chateaubriand Katsu Sandwich
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Wagyu
- Caviar
- Truffle
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks included
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu |
| Opened | December 2021 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Yotsuya-sanchōme Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Yotsuya (Exit 2): 7 min · Akebonobashi (Exit A1): 10 min
- Leave Yotsuya-sanchōme Station by Exit 3 and walk east for 360 m.
Niku Kaiseki Rinzen is on your right.
On your right
Look for
肉懐石 凜然
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
大村ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
肉懐石 凜然東京都新宿区四谷2-11-19 大村ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-11-19 Yotsuya Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 6 minutes walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Niku Kaiseki Rinzen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Niku Kaiseki Rinzen have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Niku Kaiseki Rinzen?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Niku Kaiseki Rinzen?
Yotsuya-sanchōme Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Yotsuya Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.