Taikan-En
大観苑
Chinese in Nagatacho, Kojimachi & Hanzomon, Tokyo, 9 min walk from Kōjimachi Station
Inside Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Our analysis
- ¥5,750least expensive lunch course; median ¥7,260
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 6
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥5,750 (on Ikyu), 21% below the ¥7,260 median of the 21 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 51 of the 107 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 6 or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Akasaka, Nagatacho & Tameike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maison de Yuron | — | ¥10,000 | ¥6,050 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Chinese Toukaryou Toukari | — | ¥15,000 | ¥8,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kamiyachō | — |
| Chinese Hoshigaoka | — | ¥18,975 | ¥5,900 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Tameike-Sannō | — |
| Gekkyo Akasaka | — | ¥18,150 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Taikan-En | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,750 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Kōjimachi | — |
| Akasaka Shien | — | ¥16,000 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Akasaka | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Taikan-En
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5589-9704 (+81-50-5589-9704 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
CHEF'S LUNCH
Lunch · 6 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–5 guests
What is served (9)
- Two Types of Appetizers
- Weekly Special Dish Plate
- Mixed Seafood Fried Noodles
- Seafood Fried Noodles with Sauce
- Mixed Fried Rice
- Mixed Rice with Sauce
- Mixed Soup Noodles
- Dan Dan Noodles
- Assorted Dessert Platter (3 types)
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Sai Course
7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Shark fin
- Crab
- Peking duck
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- <Menu from September to November>
- Assorted Appetizers with Grilled Items
- Shark Fin Soup with Crab Meat
- Stir-fried Shrimp and Colorful Vegetables
- Peking Duck
- Braised Wagyu Beef with Chestnuts
- Seafood Yakisoba with Sauce
- Almond Pudding with Pear Compote
- Menu items may change depending on ingredient availability.
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥10,000 more than the one above
Shark Fin Soup Lunch
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–5 guests
- Shark fin
- Peking duck
What is served (7)
- Assorted Appetizers
- Two Types of Dim Sum
- Braised Shark Fin with Steamed Buns
- Peking Duck
- Soup with Dumplings
- X.O. Sauce Fried Rice with Seafood and Char Siu
- Assorted Dessert Platter (3 types)
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,500 more than the one above
Takumi Course
7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Shark fin
- Peking duck
- Abalone
- Wagyu
What is served (10)
- <Menu from September to November>
- Assorted Appetizers
- Braised Shark Fin
- Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp
- Peking Duck
- Abalone in Oyster Sauce
- Wagyu Steamed Soup
- Fried Rice or Congee
- Chinese Sweets
- Menu items may change depending on ingredient availability.
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,000 more than the one above
Taikan Course
7 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Shark fin
- Spiny lobster
- Abalone
¥49,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$330
¥27,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 15% will be added separately. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 164 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking *Smoking booth available |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Shorts, tank tops, sandals, or similar light clothing are not permitted. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Relaxing space, Sofa seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
Getting there
9 min walk (720 m) from Kōjimachi Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Akasaka-mitsuke (Exit D): 10 min · Nagatachō (Exit 7): 11 min
- Leave Kōjimachi Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 210 m.
- Bear right at 7-Eleven onto Kioi-dori and walk 210 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Bear left and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Taikan-En.
Look for
大観苑
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ホテルニューオータニ ザ・メイン
Written this way on the building
Floor
16F
15 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
大観苑東京都千代田区紀尾井町4-1 ホテルニューオータニ ザ・メイン 16F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-1 Kioicho Chiyoda, Tokyo 102-0094 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 【If you are coming by train】. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 340 m, about 6 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Taikan EN |
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As stated on newotani.co.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Taikan-En cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 15% will be added separately.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Taikan-En?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Taikan-En?
Kōjimachi Station, about 9 minutes on foot (720 m). Akasaka-mitsuke Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Taikan-En have a dress code?
Shorts, tank tops, sandals, or similar light clothing are not permitted.
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.