SATO BRIAN Nigou
SATOブリアン にごう
Yakiniku in Asagaya, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Asagaya Station
Our analysis
- #10of 81 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo
- ¥17,280least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 1
Entrance 2
In our ranking, SATO BRIAN Nigou is 10th of the 81 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,280 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. 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 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 23 of the 81 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 6 or 8).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| SATO BRIAN Nigou | #10 | ¥17,280 | — | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Asagaya | Mon |
| Ushigoro S. Nishiazabu | #12 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥16,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2024 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 9 min, Nogizaka | — |
| SATO Brian Nanaban | #14 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Asagaya | Sat, Sun |
| Yakiniku Ginza Cobau Private Dining | #15 | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ginza | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book SATO BRIAN Nigou
- SATO BRIAN Nigou publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
Can't get a table? Yakiniku nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Special Omakase Course 2026Most booked
11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Wagyu Beef Stew
- Assorted Kimchi
- White Sesame Seaweed Salad
- Premium Salted Tongue
- Assorted Wagyu Lean Cuts (2 types)
- Choose between 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) - 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
- Wagyu Premium Salted Tongue
- Thick-Cut Premium Outside Skirt
- Wagyu Lean Tenderloin
- Branded 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 Winter Upgrade Straight Course (Includes 2 Types of Kobe Beef) Further One Rank Up ⇧
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kobe beef
- Sukiyaki
What is served (11)
- 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)
- Ice Cream
¥23,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥4,120 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 15:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 15:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 15:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | June 2013 |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Asagaya Station.
Also near: Minami-asagaya (Exit 2b): 8 min · Kōenji: 16 min
- Leave Asagaya Station and walk south-east for 40 m.
- Turn left at Starbucks and walk 130 m.
You arrive at SATO BRIAN Nigou.
Look for
SATOブリアン にごう
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
SATOブリアン にごう東京都杉並区阿佐ヶ谷南2-17-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-17-2 Suginami, Tokyo 166-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Right next to 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”, 2021
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2020
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku “Tabelog 100”, 2019
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku “Tabelog 100”, 2018
Questions visitors ask
How much does SATO BRIAN Nigou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is SATO BRIAN Nigou closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to SATO BRIAN Nigou?
Asagaya Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 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.