Wakiya Ichiemicharo
ワキヤ 一笑美茶樓
Chinese in Akasaka, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Akasaka Station
Our analysis
- #2of 7 Chinese restaurants in Akasaka
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- 4×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: TableCheck
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Wakiya Ichiemicharo is 2nd of the 7 Chinese restaurants in Akasaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥15,000 median of the 21 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,500 (on Ikyu) is 14% above the ¥6,600 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2026. 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 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,500, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Akasaka 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 |
| Wakiya Ichiemicharo | — | ¥15,000 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Akasaka | — |
| Turandot Garyukyo | — | ¥15,000 | ¥12,000 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Akasaka | — |
| Gekkyo Akasaka | — | ¥18,150 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Wakiya Geihin Charou | — | ¥15,000 | ¥12,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Wakiya Ichiemicharo
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-6417 (+81-50-5593-6417 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 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
【Chinese Afternoon Tea】
Lunch · 2–4 guests
Drinks included
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 中国茶 10種のフリーフロー
- 蒸し立て熱々の点心3種
- 中華粥(4種のトッピング付)
- フレッシュマンゴーたっぷりのプリン
- とろとろスルスルW杏仁豆腐
- 焼き菓子8種
¥4,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch course
【旬の食材を使ったwakiyaおすすめランチコース】
Lunch · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks included
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 季節の前菜盛り合わせ
- とうもろこしの冷製スープ
- 点心師の熱々蒸し点心
- 海老と帆立と季節野菜の炒め
- ヨシキリ鮫の胸びれの土鍋煮込み 炊き立てご飯と共に
- wakiyaのデザート
¥7,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
¥2,700 more than the one above
Dinner course
Wakiyaプリフィックスコース
Dinner · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Shark fin
- Peking duck
What is served (14)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬菜美彩
- 前菜の盛り合わせ
- 蟹肉魚翅湯
- コラーゲンたっぷり フカヒレと蟹肉のスープ
- 美味寶点心
- 乾焼蝦仁 海老のチリソース炒め
- 清炒青菜 青菜の塩炒め
- 歌辣山白姫 白姫海老朝天唐辛子の炒め
- 北京鴨子 北京ダック(1人1本)
- 古老肉 黒酢の酢豚
- 麻婆豆腐 ビリっと辛い麻婆豆腐
- 各式選麺飯
- 辣香担々麺 ・光麺 ・胡麻涼麺
- 一笑美氷淇淋
¥10,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥2,500 more than the one above
Dinner course
Wakiyaファミリープラン
Dinner · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Shark fin
- Peking duck
What is served (14)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬菜美彩
- 前菜の盛り合わせ
- 蟹肉魚翅湯
- コラーゲンたっぷり フカヒレと蟹肉のスープ
- 美味寶点心
- 乾焼蝦仁 海老のチリソース炒め
- 清炒青菜 青菜の塩炒め
- 歌辣山白姫 白姫海老朝天唐辛子の炒め
- 北京鴨子 北京ダック(1人1本)
- 古老肉 黒酢の酢豚
- 麻婆豆腐 ビリっと辛い麻婆豆腐
- 各式選麺飯
- 辣香担々麺 ・光麺 ・胡麻涼麺
- 一笑美氷淇淋
¥10,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Lunch course
【wakiyaの味を楽しむ一笑美コース】
Lunch · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Shark fin
- Peking duck
Drinks included
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 季節を彩る9つの喜びチャイナオードブル
- 極上フカヒレのスープ
- 北京ダック
- 本日の海鮮料理
- 本日の肉料理
- 一笑美茶樓特製 本日のデザート
¥12,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【Dinner Course】
Dinner · 2–12 guests
- Peking duck
Drinks included
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- Wakiyaの北京ダックと点心盛り合わせ
- 本日の一品
- ヨシキリザメのむなびれの上海風煮込み
- 本日の肉料理
- 本日の選べるお食事
¥15,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥3,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【ディナーコース】個室が使えるwakiyaおまかせコース
Dinner · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Lobster
- Beef
Drinks included
What is served (12)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬菜美菜
- 色々チャイナオードブル盛り合わせ
- 美味蒸点心
- 熱々手作り点心盛り合わせ
- 魚翅灌湯包
- 歌楽山龍蝦
- オマール海老のヒーヒーアーヒー唐辛子炒め
- 黒椒煎牛肉
- 本日の牛肉料理
- 各式寶麺飯
- wakiya氷淇淋
- 極品香銘茶
¥23,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥8,000 more than the one above
Course
【フカヒレの上海風煮込み入りwakiya一推しコース】
Dinner / Lunch · 2–12 guests
- Shark fin
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 本日のスープ
- 新鮮魚の一品
- 極上フカヒレの上海風煮込み炊き立てごはんと共に
- 和牛の一品
- 一笑美茶樓特製 本日のデザート
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥7,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【wakiya名物フカヒレ姿煮入り豪華コース】
Dinner · 2–12 guests
- Shark fin
- Seasonal ingredients
- Peking duck
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬の食材のチャイナオードブル
- 本日のスープ
- Wakiyaスタイル北京ダック
- 気仙沼産ふかひれの上海風煮込み
- 季節野菜と和牛ヒレ肉の煎り焼き
- 本日のお食事
¥38,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
¥8,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【贅沢食材を堪能】wakiya名物フカヒレ姿煮入りコース
Dinner · 2–12 guests
- Shark fin
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
- Peking duck
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- やわらか鮑と旬の前菜盛り合わせ
- 乾貨のうま味 仏様も垣根を越える極上壺蒸しスープ
- Wakiya 特製窯焼き北京ダック
- 極上フカヒレの姿煮
- 和牛ヒレ肉と季節野菜の煎り焼き
¥48,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$320
¥10,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | The displayed prices include all taxes and service charges. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 60 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 30 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking room inside the restaurant. |
| Dress code | Shorts and sandals are not allowed. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Akasaka Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Tameike-Sannō: 10 min · Roppongi-itchōme (Exit 3): 11 min
- Leave Akasaka Station by Exit 6 and walk south-west for 100 m.
- Turn left at Matsuya and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
Wakiya Ichiemicharo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ワキヤ 一笑美茶樓
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ワキヤ 一笑美茶樓東京都港区赤坂6-11-10
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-11-10 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Akasaka Station, Exit 7, 4-minute walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 490 m, about 8 min walk
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 580 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Wakiya Ichiemicharo is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Wakiya Ichiemicharo in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Wakiya Ichiemicharo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (The displayed prices include all taxes and service charges.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Wakiya Ichiemicharo?
Akasaka Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Roppongi-itchōme Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Wakiya Ichiemicharo have a dress code?
Shorts and sandals are not allowed.
Is Wakiya Ichiemicharo in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Wakiya Ichiemicharo is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.