Asakusa Imahan

Asakusa Imahan has been serving premium wagyu beef since 1895, making it one of Tokyo's oldest and most respected sukiyaki restaurants. The signature experience is the sukiyaki course, where thin slices of exquisitely marbled wagyu are simmered tableside in a sweet soy-based broth with tofu, negi (leek), and shirataki noodles, then dipped into beaten raw egg that clings to the meat like a silky coating. The traditional Japanese interior, with private tatami rooms and attentive kimono-clad staff, creates an atmosphere of Meiji-era elegance befitting the restaurant's history. Lunch courses offer a more accessible entry point to Imahan's quality, and the location in Asakusa, steps from Senso-ji Temple, makes it a natural anchor for a day exploring Tokyo's most historic neighborhood.