The Imperial Viking Sal
インペリアルバイキング サール
Kaiseki in Yurakucho & Hibiya, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Hibiya Station
Inside Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
Our analysis
- #5of 14 kaiseki restaurants in Yurakucho & Hibiya
- ¥17,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 3
In our ranking, The Imperial Viking Sal is 5th of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Yurakucho & Hibiya. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,000 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥18,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,000 (on Ikyu) is 61% above the ¥7,463 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥12,000, 29% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Yurakucho & Hibiya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibiya Kani Mitsu | #248 | ¥17,050 | ¥5,060 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Hibiya | Wed |
| Nanzenji Hyotei Hibiya | #298 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,260 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 1 min, Hibiya | Wed |
| The Imperial Viking Sal | — | ¥17,000 | ¥12,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Hibiya | — |
| Ginza Adachi Naoto | — | ¥13,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Ginza | — |
| Waka Kaiseki Yamatokan | — | ¥7,986 | ¥6,655 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Uchisaiwaichō | Sun |
| Ishizuka | — | ¥18,000 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Ginza-itchōme | Sun |
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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book The Imperial Viking Sal
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3539-8187 (+81-3-3539-8187 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【平日】ランチブフェ ＜120分ご利用プラン＞
Lunch · 1–8 guests
- Peking duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- ローストビーフ
- 伝統のカレー
- 北京ダック
- 冷やし豆乳担々麺
- 点心
- 【冷たいお料理】
- 冷製コーンスープ
- 生ハムとフルーツ
- 冬瓜と豚肉みそ
- 北京式クラゲの冷製
- 国産ザーサイのピリ辛漬け
- 【大皿料理】
- シーフドマリネ
- コールドミート
- スモークサーモン
¥12,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Lunch course
【土日祝日】ランチブフェ＜120分ご利用プラン＞
Lunch · 1–8 guests
- Peking duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- ローストビーフ
- 伝統のカレー
- 北京ダック
- 冷やし豆乳担々麺
- 点心
- 【冷たいお料理】
- 冷製コーンスープ
- 生ハムとフルーツ
- 冬瓜と豚肉みそ
- 北京式クラゲの冷製
- 国産ザーサイのピリ辛漬け
- 【大皿料理】
- シーフドマリネ
- コールドミート
- スモークサーモン
¥14,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【平日】ディナーブフェ ＜120分ご利用プラン＞
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Peking duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- ローストビーフ
- 伝統のカレー
- 天婦羅
- 北京ダック
- 担々麺
- 点心
- 【冷たいお料理】
- 冷製コーンスープ
- 生ハムとフルーツ
- 冬瓜と豚肉みそ
- 胡麻豆腐
- 北京式クラゲの冷製
- 国産ザーサイのピリ辛漬け
- 【大皿料理】
- シーフドマリネ
¥17,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥3,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【土日祝日】ディナーブフェ ＜120分ご利用プラン＞
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Peking duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- ローストビーフ
- 伝統のカレー
- 天婦羅
- 北京ダック
- 担々麺
- 点心
- 【冷たいお料理】
- 冷製コーンスープ
- 生ハムとフルーツ
- 冬瓜と豚肉みそ
- 胡麻豆腐
- 北京式クラゲの冷製
- 国産ザーサイのピリ辛漬け
- 【大皿料理】
- シーフドマリネ
¥19,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 07:00–10:00, 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00–10:00, 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–10:00, 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–10:00, 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–10:00, 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 06:30–10:00, 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 06:30–10:00, 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 160 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | No shorts or sandals allowed |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Opened | May 2004 |
Getting there
3 min walk (240 m) from Hibiya Station, Exit A13.
Also near: Uchisaiwaichō (Exit A7): 7 min · Yūrakuchō: 8 min
- Leave Hibiya Station by Exit A13 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
The Imperial Viking Sal is on your right.
On your right
Look for
インペリアルバイキング サール
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
帝国ホテル東京 本館
Written this way on the building
Floor
17F
16 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
インペリアルバイキング サール東京都千代田区内幸町1-1-1 帝国ホテル東京 本館 17F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0011 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes from JR Yurakucho Station, 7 minutes from Shinbashi Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Peninsula Tokyo, 330 m, about 6 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 390 m, about 7 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does The Imperial Viking Sal cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to The Imperial Viking Sal?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to The Imperial Viking Sal?
Hibiya Station, about 3 minutes on foot (240 m). Uchisaiwaichō Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does The Imperial Viking Sal have a dress code?
No shorts or sandals allowed
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.