SATO Brian Honten
SATOブリアン 本店
Yakiniku in Asagaya, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Asagaya Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 yakiniku restaurants in Asagaya
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, SATO Brian Honten is 1st of the 3 yakiniku restaurants in Asagaya and 7th of 81 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 higher than that of 58% of its yakiniku restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 23 of the 81 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 4 or 6) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Yakiniku 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoroniku Tokyo Azabudai Hills | #3 | ¥14,900 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Kamiyachō | — |
| Sumiyaki Kinryusan | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 9 min, Shirokane-takanawa | Mon |
| Yakiniku Seiryuuen | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Kiyosumi-shirakawa | — |
| ura matsu | #6 | ¥16,819 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 6 min, Hiroo | — |
| SATO Brian Honten | #7 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Asagaya | Mon |
| Ushigoro S. Ginza | #9 | ¥27,500 | ¥35,200 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 5 min, Shimbashi | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book SATO Brian Honten
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-6915-1638 (+81-3-6915-1638 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
SATO Brian Special Omakase 2026
11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Wagyu Beef Stew
- Kimchi Assortment
- White Sesame Seaweed Salad
- Premium Salted Tongue
- Assorted Wagyu Lean Cuts (2 types)
- Choose Wagyu Harami or Wagyu Tomo Sankaku
- Brand Beef Strip Loin
- Special Tenderloin Sukiyaki
- Cold Noodles
- Seasonal Ice Cream
¥17,280
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
SATO Brian Straight Ball Course (Total 310g Wagyu) This is the classic course since the establishment of SATO Brian!Most booked
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
What is served (12)
- Beef Stew
- Assorted Kimchi
- Salad
- Premium Wagyu Tongue (salted)
- Thick-Cut Premium Outside Skirt
- Wagyu Tenderloin (lean)
- Selected Strip Loin or Kagoshima Wagyu (lean)
- Buri Rice (Chateaubriand)
- Buri Katsu Sandwich (Chateaubriand Sandwich)
- Special Tenderloin Sukiyaki
- Choice of finishing noodles (Cold Noodles, Wagyu Bolognese)
- Ice Cream
¥19,680
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥2,400 more than the one above
SATO Brian Upgrade Straight Ball Course 2026 (Includes 2 Types of Kobe Beef)Most booked
11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kobe beef
- Sukiyaki
What is served (12)
- Total Wagyu: 300g
- Types of Appetizers
- Wagyu Beef Stew
- Special Wagyu Beef Tongue
- Wagyu Tenderloin (with sauce)
- Kobe Beef (lean)
- Kobe Beef (marbled)
- Chateaubriand (with rice)
- Buri Katsu Sandwich
- Special Tenderloin Sukiyaki (with egg and mini rice)
- Choice of Noodles (Cold Noodles, Bolognese, Sio Ramen)
- Ice Cream
¥23,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥4,120 more than the one above
SATO Main Store Special Course 2026
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kobe beef
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥3,700 more than the one above
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 | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 14:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 14:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 14:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 14:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 14:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking For customers who smoke, an ashtray is installed next to the front entrance. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | June 2011 |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Asagaya Station.
Also near: Minami-asagaya (Exit 2b): 11 min · Ogikubo: 23 min
- Leave Asagaya Station and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn left at Ginza Cozy Corner and walk 140 m.
SATO Brian Honten is on your left.
On your left
Look for
SATOブリアン 本店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
新井ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
SATOブリアン 本店東京都杉並区阿佐谷南3-44-2 新井ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-44-2 Asagayaminami Suginami, Tokyo 166-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 2-minute walk from the south exit of Asagaya Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Grill TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Grill TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2020
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku “Tabelog 100”, 2019
Questions visitors ask
How much does SATO Brian Honten 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 SATO Brian Honten closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to SATO Brian Honten?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to SATO Brian Honten?
Asagaya Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Minami-asagaya Station is about 10 minutes away.
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.