Ginza Ukai-tei · Restaurant · Tokyo
Wagyu teppanyaki and rock-salt abalone at a circular griddle counter in the Jiji Press Building, Ginza
Ginza Ukai-tei is a teppanyaki restaurant on the ground floor of the Jiji Press Building at 5-15-8 Ginza, open since December 2003. Its chefs cook Japanese Black beef and seasonal seafood on the griddle in front of each guest, in a style the restaurant describes as rooted in French cooking.
The interior takes its theme from bunmei kaika, the Meiji-era opening to the West: a hundred-year-old zelkova beam, a mosaic wall, Japanese and Western antique furniture and Art Nouveau detail, with a graceful female figure greeting guests at the door. The main counter is a circular griddle designed around an image of the deep sea, where the chefs work shoulder to shoulder. Each private room has its own griddle and a dedicated chef, and adjoining rooms connect for up to 21 guests.
Every course centers on Ukai Selected Beef, Japanese Black wagyu chosen by the house and served as sirloin or tenderloin steak. The house specialty is abalone steamed in rock salt, which anchors its own course and also appears in the Special Course beside Japanese spiny lobster with caviar, roasted lotus root with beef tongue and marinated wild red sea bream. After the meal, dessert and coffee are served in a separate dessert lounge.
Lunch starts at noon on weekdays and 11:30 am on Saturdays and holidays, with last orders at 1:30 pm, and dinner runs from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm with last orders at 7:30 pm. The restaurant closes on Sundays and two Mondays a month. Tables open for booking three months ahead.
Address: Jiji Press Building 1F, 5-15-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Tokyo
Private dining and large groups
Each private room has its own griddle and a dedicated chef; rooms take parties of four or more, and adjoining rooms connect for up to 21 guests.
Private rooms are held on request rather than booked online. See every Las Vegas restaurant that takes a group.
Ginza Ukai-tei takes reservations through TableCheck. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Tokyo; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Lunch 12:00 - 16:00, Dinner 17:00 - 21:30
- Tuesday: Lunch 12:00 - 16:00, Dinner 17:00 - 21:30
- Wednesday: Lunch 12:00 - 16:00, Dinner 17:00 - 21:30
- Thursday: Lunch 12:00 - 16:00, Dinner 17:00 - 21:30
- Friday: Lunch 12:00 - 16:00, Dinner 17:00 - 21:30
- Saturday: Lunch 11:30 - 16:00, Dinner 17:00 - 21:30
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Ginza Ukai-tei
How do I get a reservation at Ginza Ukai-tei in Tokyo?
Tables at Ginza Ukai-tei are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Tokyo plan, our Tokyo partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Ginza Ukai-tei?
Ginza Ukai-tei is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Ginza Ukai-tei?
Ginza Ukai-tei keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Ginza Ukai-tei located?
Ginza Ukai-tei is in Tokyo, at Jiji Press Building 1F, 5-15-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061. MyRSVP can build it into a full Tokyo itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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