Imahan

For some amazing sukiyaki - a simmered Japanese beef dish - be sure to visit Imahan on the 14th floor of Takashimaya Shinjuku.

[Imahan - image © Florentyna Leow]

“Sukiyaki” may be a Kyu Sakamoto hit song in the West; but in Japan, sukiyaki is a dish of Japanese beef cooked with vegetables in a sweet-salty soy sauce, served with raw egg for dipping. When made with top-notch ingredients, a sukiyaki meal can hold its own with the finest sushi or tempura dinners out there. Imahan’s sukiyaki certainly does.

[Imahan - image © Florentyna Leow]

Imahan is a reliable and excellent choice for sukiyaki, and has numerous outlets across Tokyo. The Shinjuku branch in Takashimaya Times Square is convenient for a break between shopping, and has some lovely views from the 14th floor to boot. You can choose from sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, but we strongly recommend the former. They even sell bottles of their sukiyaki sauce, which is a testament to how good it is. The raw egg is of course optional for squeamish diners, but it elevates the cooked beef to heavenly heights.

[Imahan - image © Florentyna Leow]

For an extra-special meal, we strongly suggest splurging on the beef. You’ll have an option of “quality beef” and “high quality beef.” While the former is tasty and easier on your wallet, the latter option will make this a meal to remember.

For more Tokyo wagyu choices, see our Best Wagyu in Tokyo page.

English name:
Ningyocho Imahan Shinjuku Takashimaya Restaurant (shabu shabu/sukiyaki)

Japanese name:
人形町今半 新宿髙島屋店

English address:
12F Takashimaya Times Square, 5-24-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0051

Japanese address:
〒151-0051 東京都渋谷区千駄ヶ谷5-24-2 タカシマヤ タイムズスクエア14階

Opening hours:
11am-11pm

Price:

Non-smoking section:
Completely Non-Smoking

Reservations:
Possible

Nearest Transport:
Train: 1-minute walk from the new south exit of Shinjuku Station.

Telephone:
+81-3-5361-1871

Website:Official website (English)

Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Imahan on TripAdvisor.

Near To Here:
Imahan is located in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. See our complete list of things to do in Shinjuku, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

More Tokyo Restaurant Recommendations:
See all Wagyu restaurants we recommend on our Best Wagyu in Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.

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