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Cuisine
Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo
Teppanyaki
Average cost
Dinner: ¥50,000 - ¥51,000

A Michelin star proves that this Ginza restaurant’s A4- and A5-grade wagyu beef kaiseki has precisely what it takes.

Restaurant Details

Chef Haruka Katayanagi’s first experience with steak was one he would never forget.


The precise details of it have eroded with age. For instance, he doesn’t remember precisely what cut it was — a thicker cut, possibly a sirloin — but his father had seasoned it immaculately Japanese-style, with butter and soy sauce. It was quite unlike anything he had ever eaten before.


In his words, it was “exquisite”; a rare treat for the young chef that would stick with him for a very long time.


This memory would surface again during his culinary training many years later, when he discovered wagyu beef, and realized the sheer amount of depth that it held as an ingredient. He then dedicated the rest of his career to exploring the possibilities of wagyu beef, and introducing its myriad gustatory possibilities to as many people as possible.


It is this concept that drives his Michelin-starred wagyu kaiseki restaurant Oniku Karyu (formerly Wagyumeisai Zen) in Ginza. More than 15 years after starting his restaurant in Ningyocho, Chef Katayanagi continues to take his place behind the kitchen counter to spread the gospel of the wagyu.


The restaurant’s name is taken from a Zen saying about beauty, and Chef Katayanagi is fully committed to showing the true beauty of wagyu beef: he goes every day to the butcher to personally select cuts of A4- and A5-grade kuroge wagyu from the finest suppliers all over Japan, presenting them in kaiseki-style course menus that include luxurious seasonal ingredients, ranging from vegetables to seafood. Even the tableware is exquisite, chosen specifically to enhance the visual aspect of the dining experience by highlighting each ingredient’s color.


And how better to enjoy the richness of wagyu than with a glass of wine or sake, chosen by Chef Katayanagi himself? A trained sommelier, he also handpicks the spirits served at his restaurant, expertly pairing them with the dishes in each course menu.


To further their own appreciation for wagyu beef, guests have the option of sitting at the counter to watch how Chef Katayanagi and his chefs transform the exquisite meat into dishes to savor. Alternatively, separated dining rooms for parties of up to eight are also available, for those looking for a more private dining experience.


Michelin Guide:

2017 - 1 Michelin Star

Dining Courses
Omakase Course
Evening
¥49,200
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A course featuring the finest A4- and A5-grade wagyu beef that Chef Katayanagi can procure, personally sourced from his network of suppliers from all over the country. ※ Please note that as the menu prices are based on market pricing, the final sum is subject to change. Guests may be expected to pay up to an additional ¥6,000 on the day itself.

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A course featuring the finest A4- and A5-grade wagyu beef that Chef Katayanagi can procure, personally sourced from his network of suppliers from all over the country. ※ Please note that as the menu prices are based on market pricing, the final sum is subject to change. Guests may be expected to pay up to an additional ¥6,000 on the day itself.

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¥49,200
(Tax Incl.)
Select

Oniku Karyu Remarks

  • Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

  • Guests are requested to note that the restaurant may not be able to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.

  • The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

  • The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

  • The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Oniku Karyu Business Days

Sunday
Closed
Monday
05:00 PM
11:30 PM
Tuesday
05:00 PM
11:30 PM
Wednesday
05:00 PM
11:30 PM
Thursday
05:00 PM
11:30 PM
Friday
05:00 PM
11:30 PM
Saturday
05:00 PM
11:30 PM

Oniku Karyu Address

Vort Ginza Briller 7F, 1-14-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061

Oniku Karyu Access Info

  • Ginza Oniku Karyu is a 2-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station’s Exit 11, or a 10-minute walk from Ginza Station’s Exit B2.

Oniku Karyu Phone Number

03-6264-4129

Oniku Karyu Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 4 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Oniku Karyu receive its first Michelin Star?

Oniku Karyu received one Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2017.

Why does the price of the course menu at Oniku Karyu change constantly?

As Chef Katayanagi chooses the best possible wagyu beef from his suppliers on the day itself, he prices his course meals according to what he receives from his suppliers.

Does Oniku Karyu accommodate vegetarian menu options?

No, there are no vegetarian options on the menu at Oniku Karyu.

What is the style of dining at Oniku Karyu called?

While it is often called kaiseki, Oniku Karyu serves a type of cuisine that is also commonly known as niku-kappo. This is a popular Japanese culinary style that is intended to show off wagyu beef in a number of various forms.

What was Oniku Karyu formerly called?

Before it was called Oniku Karyu, it was known as Wagyumeisai Zen.
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