Sadaya
定谷
Steak in Uguisudani & Iriya, Tokyo, 7 min walk from Iriya Station
Our analysis
- #1of 10 steakhouses in Ueno, Asakusa & Nippori
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 3×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sadaya is 1st of the 10 steakhouses in Ueno, Asakusa & Nippori and 43rd of 205 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 16% of its steakhouses. Its record: The Tabelog Award 3 times (2018, 2019, and 2020) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 70 of the 205 steakhouses in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and a late dinner (open until 23:30).
How it compares
Steakhouses in Ueno, Asakusa & Nippori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadaya | #43 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Iriya | Sun |
| Taira | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2024 | 2 min, Yushima | Sun |
| Steak House Matsunami | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Asakusa | — |
| Gibier Ryori Amakara Kumakara Asakusa | — | ¥12,800 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Asakusa | Tue |
| Teppanyaki Steak Bonte | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Asakusabashi | Mon |
| Wagyu Steak House Kyasuba | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Yushima | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Sadaya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-6494 (+81-50-5868-6494 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Steakhouses nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 25 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | August 2001 |
Getting there
7 min walk (530 m) from Iriya Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Uguisudani: 10 min · Minowa (Exit 2): 12 min
- Leave Iriya Station by Exit 3 and walk north for 50 m.
- Turn left onto Showa-dori avenue and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
Sadaya is on your right.
On your right
Look for
定谷
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
定谷東京都台東区根岸4-3-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-3-2 Negishi Taito, Tokyo 110-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes on foot from Uguisudani Station, 5 minutes on foot from Iriya Station. |
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 Sadaya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sadaya closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sadaya?
Iriya Station, about 7 minutes on foot (530 m). Uguisudani Station is about 10 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.