Saya
会員制 鉄板DINING 莢
Teppanyaki in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome, Tokyo, 8 min walk from Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō Station
Our analysis
- ¥7,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥7,500 (on Ikyu), 43% below the ¥13,200 median of the 21 teppanyaki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 45 of the 145 teppanyaki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥14,850 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Teppanyaki 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 | #5 | ¥14,545 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Sun |
| Kagurazaka Shirukuya HANARE | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Teppanyaki Tsubu | — | ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | — |
| Saya | — | ¥7,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō | — |
| Maison Tsukuda | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Steak Ya | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kagurazaka | Wed |
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 | English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Saya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-7776 (+81-50-5595-7776 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.

Birthday & Anniversary Dessert Plate with Message (with Fireworks & Candles)
2 hr 30 min at the table
¥1,320
per person, tax incl., ≈$10
Cheapest

Chef's Recommended A Course
2 hr at the table · 2–16 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (13)
- 【Amuse Bouche】
- First dish, assorted platter of 4 types
- ※ Examples: Quiche, Mousse, Ajillo, Pâté, etc.
- 【Salad】
- 【Soup】
- 【Grilled Seafood】
- Gratin of Sweet Shrimp Tartare
- 【Grilled Vegetables】
- Assorted seasonal grilled vegetables (4 types)
- 【Steak】
- Premium Wagyu Steak (A5 Rank Brand Wagyu)
- 【Rice】
- 【Soup】
¥12,980
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥11,660 more than the one above

Special A5 Wagyu Beef Steak / A Course
2–16 guests
- Wagyu
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥220 more than the one above
Special A5 Wagyu Beef Steak / B Course
2–16 guests
- Wagyu
¥14,850
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,650 more than the one above

Chef's Recommended "B" Course
2 hr at the table · 2–16 guests
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (14)
- 【Amuse Bouche】
- First dish, assorted platter of 4 types
- ※Examples: Quiche, Mousse, Ajillo, Pâté, etc.
- 【Salad】
- 【Soup】
- 【Abalone】
- Abalone Steak with Young Seaweed Gorgonzola Sauce
- 【Grilled Vegetables】
- Assorted seasonal grilled vegetables (4 types)
- ※Examples: Green Asparagus, Sweet Potato, Eggplant, Shiitake
- 【Steak】
- Premium Black Wagyu Steak (A5 Rank Brand Black Wagyu)
- 【Rice】
- 【Soup Bowl】
¥16,280
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,430 more than the one above

Chef's Recommendation / C Course
2 hr at the table · 2–16 guests
- Abalone
- Lobster
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (13)
- 【Amuse Bouche】
- First dish, assorted platter of 4 types
- ※ Examples: Quiche, Mousse, Ajillo, Pâté, etc.
- 【Salad】
- 【Soup】
- 【Abalone】
- Abalone Steak with Young Seaweed and Gorgonzola Sauce
- 【Lobster】
- Sautéed Lobster with Américain Sauce
- 【Grilled Vegetables】
- Assorted seasonal grilled vegetables (4 types)
- 【Steak】
- Premium Black Wagyu Steak (A5 Rank Brand Black Wagyu)
¥19,580
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above

Special Course
2–16 guests
- Abalone
- Foie gras
- Wagyu
¥21,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥2,120 more than the one above

Premium Course
2–16 guests
- Abalone
- Lobster
- Foie gras
- Wagyu
¥26,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥4,480 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sunken seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | July 2002 |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō Station, Exit A3.
Also near: Yotsuya-sanchōme (Exit 1): 9 min · Sendagaya (Exit A5): 9 min
- Leave Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō Station by Exit A3 and walk north for 100 m.
- Bear right and walk 90 m.
- Bear right and walk 100 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 270 m.
You arrive at Saya.
Look for
会員制 鉄板DINING 莢
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ケンジントンコート
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level

The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
会員制 鉄板DINING 莢東京都新宿区内藤町1-7 ケンジントンコート 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-7 Naitomachi Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0014 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ★Shinjuku Station South Exit - Just one taxi meter from the following stations!. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Shinjuku Gyoen, 550 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Saya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Saya?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Saya?
Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Yotsuya-sanchōme Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.





























