Yakiniku Dan Asakusa
炭火焼肉 浅草だん
Asakusa & Kuramae · Restaurant
Yakiniku Dan Asakusa is a 32-seat charcoal-grilled wagyu specialist minutes north of Sensoji, known for selecting individual cuts and a 'yukifuri' (snowfall-marbled) house style. Reservations (Instagram or phone) essentially required. Dinner-only, ¥5,000–6,000, Japanese-only menu but Google Translate works.
- 32 seats total
- Dinner budget ¥5,000–6,000 per person
- 5–7 minutes walk from Asakusa Station
- Open Mon, Wed–Fri 4pm–11pm, Sat–Sun 3pm–11pm; closed Tue (except holidays)
- 3 grades of tongue salt on the menu
- Group reservations up to 50 accepted
My personal #1 yakiniku in Tokyo — I go about twenty times a year. Not in the premium price bracket, but the quality matches high-end places like Jojoen. Tongue is the standout: three grades on the menu, and even the entry-level 'Yamitsuki tan-shio' is already at the ceiling of what salted tongue can be. I keep ordering only that, every visit. The best.
— Asakusa Boy · Returns often
As seen on Instagram
Original post by @asakusa_yakinikudan
How to visit
- Address
- 2-13-4 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo (KIYAMA Building 1F) (東京都台東区浅草2-13-4 KIYAMA店舗 1F)
- Hours
- Mon, Wed–Fri 16:00–23:00 / Sat–Sun 15:00–23:00
- Price
- $$$
- English (?)
- Limited
- Reservations
- Required
- Payment
- credit_card, cash
Place data via Google Maps
First-timer tips
- Best for
- Wagyu lovers, reservation planners, return diners
- Avoid if
- Solo single-guest bookings, walk-ins, vegetarians
- Nearby pairing
- Pair with Sensoji walk before dinner (5 min south)
What makes it special
Asakusa is famous for tempura, sushi, and old-Tokyo izakaya — yakiniku is not what most visitors come here for. That’s exactly why Yakiniku Dan is worth seeking out — a small counter where every cut is hand-selected and watched closely on the grill. The 32-seat counter and table room is small enough that the same staff watches every grill, and the sourcing focuses on individually selected wagyu cuts rather than a fixed course menu.
The house philosophy plays on the name character dan (“circle/gathering”) — the implication is that yakiniku is best enjoyed slowly, in small groups, with the grill at the center of the table doing the social work.
How to visit
A 5–7-minute walk north from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tobu Skytree Line / Toei Asakusa Line), past Sensoji and the Nakamise shopping street. Continue one block past the Sensoji compound and the restaurant is on the west side of the road, on the ground floor of the KIYAMA Building.
Hours are Mon, Wed–Fri 4pm–11pm and Sat–Sun 3pm–11pm; closed Tuesday. Budget ¥5,000–6,000 per person. It is non-smoking, and there are no private rooms — the whole space is 1 room of 32 seats. Group reservations of up to 50 are accepted but require advance contact. Reserve via Instagram DM (@asakusa_yakinikudan) or by phone at 03-3847-5600.
Why we included it
It’s a properly serious wagyu shop hidden in plain sight in a neighborhood foreigners visit for completely different reasons. If you’re spending a half-day on the Asakusa shitamachi route and want a real dinner anchor that isn’t tempura or unagi, this is the one.
Nearby
- Sensoji & Kaminarimon (5 min walk south)
- Hoppy Street drinking alley (8 min walk south)
- Sumida River walk (10 min walk east)
FAQ
Is it tourist-friendly?
Limited. The menu is in Japanese only and there's no English-speaking staff, but the website's Google Translate works for ordering reference. Solo travelers may struggle to book — most slots go to groups of 2–6.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes, strongly recommended — especially weekends. The restaurant prefers reservations through Instagram DM (@asakusa_yakinikudan) or by phone at 03-3847-5600. Solo single-guest bookings are generally not accepted.
What's the signature order?
Yukifuri (snowfall-marbled) wagyu cuts grilled over charcoal. The 'one-piece selling' option lets you pick individual prized cuts rather than committing to a course. Pair with sake from the curated list.
How do I get there from Asakusa station?
About 5–7 minutes on foot from Asakusa station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Tobu Skytree Line / Toei Asakusa Line). Walk north past Sensoji and Nakamise; the restaurant is one block past the Senso-ji compound on the west side.