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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

Photos posted by the restaurant on Tabelog
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance

Dishes 21

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Inside 4

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Entrance 2

Saya: the entrance (photo 26 from the restaurant)Saya: the entrance (photo 27 from the restaurant)

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 we analyze restaurants

How it compares

Teppanyaki restaurants in Yotsuya, Ichigaya & Iidabashi with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.

RestaurantRank in TokyoDinner fromLunch fromBookingAwardsWalkClosed
Teppanyaki Iwakura#5¥14,545—Online in English (Pocket Concierge)Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 20252 min, Ushigome-kagurazakaSun
Kagurazaka Shirukuya HANARE—¥18,000—Online, Japanese only—4 min, IidabashiSun
Teppanyaki Tsubu—¥13,000¥13,000Online, Japanese only—4 min, Iidabashi—
Saya—¥7,500—Online, Japanese only—8 min, Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō—
Maison Tsukuda—¥13,200budget ¥5,000–5,999Online, Japanese only—5 min, IidabashiSun
Steak Ya—¥18,000—Online, Japanese only—2 min, KagurazakaWed

For international visitors

Some support for visitors

Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.

MenuNot listed
StaffEnglish
Payment
DietVegetarian
Seating and facilitiesCounter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi

How to book Saya

  1. The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
  2. 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.

Courses and prices

As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.

  1. Birthday & Anniversary Dessert Plate with Message (with Fireworks & Candles), in the restaurant's photo

    Birthday & Anniversary Dessert Plate with Message (with Fireworks & Candles)

    2 hr 30 min at the table

    ¥1,320

    per person, tax incl., ≈$10

    Cheapest

  2. Chef's Recommended A Course, in the restaurant's photo

    Chef's Recommended A Course

    2 hr at the table · 2–16 guests

    • Seasonal ingredients
    • Wagyu

    What is served (13)

    1. 【Amuse Bouche】
    2. First dish, assorted platter of 4 types
    3. ※ Examples: Quiche, Mousse, Ajillo, Pâté, etc.
    4. 【Salad】
    5. 【Soup】
    6. 【Grilled Seafood】
    7. Gratin of Sweet Shrimp Tartare
    8. 【Grilled Vegetables】
    9. Assorted seasonal grilled vegetables (4 types)
    10. 【Steak】
    11. Premium Wagyu Steak (A5 Rank Brand Wagyu)
    12. 【Rice】
    13. 【Soup】

    ¥12,980

    per person, tax incl., ≈$90

    ¥11,660 more than the one above

  3. Special A5 Wagyu Beef Steak / A Course, in the restaurant's photo

    Special A5 Wagyu Beef Steak / A Course

    2–16 guests

    • Wagyu

    ¥13,200

    per person, tax incl., ≈$90

    ¥220 more than the one above

  4. 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

  5. Chef's Recommended "B" Course, in the restaurant's photo

    Chef's Recommended "B" Course

    2 hr at the table · 2–16 guests

    • Abalone
    • Seasonal ingredients
    • Wagyu

    What is served (14)

    1. 【Amuse Bouche】
    2. First dish, assorted platter of 4 types
    3. ※Examples: Quiche, Mousse, Ajillo, Pâté, etc.
    4. 【Salad】
    5. 【Soup】
    6. 【Abalone】
    7. Abalone Steak with Young Seaweed Gorgonzola Sauce
    8. 【Grilled Vegetables】
    9. Assorted seasonal grilled vegetables (4 types)
    10. ※Examples: Green Asparagus, Sweet Potato, Eggplant, Shiitake
    11. 【Steak】
    12. Premium Black Wagyu Steak (A5 Rank Brand Black Wagyu)
    13. 【Rice】
    14. 【Soup Bowl】

    ¥16,280

    per person, tax incl., ≈$110

    ¥1,430 more than the one above

  6. Chef's Recommendation / C Course, in the restaurant's photo

    Chef's Recommendation / C Course

    2 hr at the table · 2–16 guests

    • Abalone
    • Lobster
    • Seasonal ingredients
    • Wagyu

    What is served (13)

    1. 【Amuse Bouche】
    2. First dish, assorted platter of 4 types
    3. ※ Examples: Quiche, Mousse, Ajillo, Pâté, etc.
    4. 【Salad】
    5. 【Soup】
    6. 【Abalone】
    7. Abalone Steak with Young Seaweed and Gorgonzola Sauce
    8. 【Lobster】
    9. Sautéed Lobster with Américain Sauce
    10. 【Grilled Vegetables】
    11. Assorted seasonal grilled vegetables (4 types)
    12. 【Steak】
    13. Premium Black Wagyu Steak (A5 Rank Brand Black Wagyu)

    ¥19,580

    per person, tax incl., ≈$130

    ¥3,300 more than the one above

  7. Special Course, in the restaurant's photo

    Special Course

    2–16 guests

    • Abalone
    • Foie gras
    • Wagyu

    ¥21,700

    per person, tax incl., ≈$140

    ¥2,120 more than the one above

  8. Premium Course, in the restaurant's photo

    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.

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Prices

Dinner¥15,000–19,999 per person
Diners report spending¥10,000–14,999 at dinner
Service chargeService charge 10%
Credit cards
Electronic moneyNot accepted

Opening hours

Monday17:30–23:00
Tuesday17:30–23:00
Wednesday17:30–23:00
Thursday17:30–23:00
Friday17:30–23:00
Saturday17:30–23:00
Sunday17:30–23:00
Public holidaysOpen

Seats and rooms

Inside

The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.

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Seats16
Private roomsYes, for 6 people
Private hirePossible
SmokingNon smoking
ChildrenChildren under 10 are not admitted
SettingHideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sunken seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible
DrinksSake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails
ServicesParties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, English-speaking staff
OpenedJuly 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

Yotsuya-Tsunohazu LineGaien Nishi DoriGaien Nishi-dori23451Exit A3SayaN100 m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
  1. Leave Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō Station by Exit A3 and walk north for 100 m.
  2. Bear right and walk 90 m.
  3. Bear right and walk 100 m.
  4. Bear left and walk 30 m.
  5. Bear right and walk 270 m.
  6. 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
    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

Address1-7 Naitomachi Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0014
Stations
  • Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō, 530 m, about 9 min walk
  • Yotsuya-sanchōme, 550 m, about 9 min walk
  • Sendagaya, 550 m, about 9 min walk
Directions★Shinjuku Station South Exit - Just one taxi meter from the following stations!.

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Nearby

Sights within a 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.