Ningyocho Imahan Main Store
人形町今半 本店
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Tokyo Nihonbashi Dining: Sukiyaki and Shabu-shabu at Ningyocho Imahan Main Store
Information updated: 2026-10-13.The Ningyocho Imahan Main Store opened its new building on 2026-9-1. Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu are served on the second floor of the new building, while the teppanyaki restaurant ‘Kisentei’ is located on the third floor. The full building grand opening is scheduled for 2026-11-16. The environment photos, dining experiences, and old menus below are preserved as historical records; please refer to the end of the article for current shop information.
Located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, the Ningyocho Imahan Main Store was founded in Meiji 28 (1895) and is a long-established restaurant famous for its sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and grilled wagyu steak. The interior features an Edo-period merchant style, creating a serene and comfortable dining atmosphere. The restaurant selects its own premium Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), known for its beautifully marbled fat that melts in your mouth, offering diners an ultimate culinary experience.
Environment and Service
The Ningyocho Imahan Main Store stands on the former site of the famous ‘Kisentei’ rokyoku storytelling theater. At that time, the first floor featured a teppanyaki area where chefs cooked right in front of guests, making the meal highly interactive. The second floor offered traditional Japanese dishes like sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. The restaurant places great importance on ingredient freshness. The head chef at the time, Mr. Aoki, was dedicated to bringing out the best flavors of the ingredients (the current head chef listed on the official website is Kimiko Yanagisawa), selecting seasonal seafood and mountain delicacies to reflect the four seasons. Furthermore, the choice of tableware complements the colors of the dishes, showcasing an elegant sense of taste.
Dining Options for Every Occasion
Due to its proximity to Suitengu Shrine, this is a top choice for families celebrating milestones such as the hundred-day ceremony, Shichi-Go-San, coming-of-age ceremonies, and sixtieth birthday celebrations. Many families have been loyal patrons for generations. The restaurant also offers private rooms, which are perfect for business dinners, providing excellent privacy and attentive service.
Diverse Menu Selection
The menu at Ningyocho Imahan Main Store is extensive, with sukiyaki and shabu-shabu being highly recommended. At the time, the sukiyaki course ‘Tsuki Course Tokujo’ was 14,520 yen per person, with the shabu-shabu course priced the same. As of the 2026-10 check, the current menu has been updated to courses like ‘花月 (Kagetsu)’ and ‘風月 (Fugetsu),’ both of which are 16,060 yen per person (tax included) for the Tokujo grade, plus a 12% service charge; private rooms incur an additional room fee. Additionally, it was possible to order Hokkaido-style pickled squid (1,100 yen at the time), which offered a surprisingly unique flavor. Appetizers focused on autumn ingredients such as ginkgo nuts, mukago (yam bulbils), and persimmons, highlighting the season. For soup, one could choose the matsutake dobin mushi, filled with matsutake mushrooms, shrimp, pike conger eel, ginkgo, and trefoil, which was incredibly addictive. The sashimi platter featured three types of fresh fish, including fatty medium-fatty tuna (chutoro), which had an excellent texture.
The Ultimate Sukiyaki and Shabu-shabu Experience
For the main course, the restaurant prepared specific pots for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, allowing guests to enjoy both simultaneously. Staff members cooked at the table and served the food onto individual plates. The Kuroge Wagyu was tender and melted in the mouth, pairing perfectly with fresh vegetables. The shabu-shabu concluded with ramen noodles in a flavorful broth that left a lasting impression. The sukiyaki ended with a fluffy egg-topped rice bowl, where the soft eggs and savory sauce combined perfectly—truly delicious.
Exquisite Desserts and Attentive Service
The final dessert featured persimmons, pears, grapes, and figs paired with pudding, fully showcasing autumn flavors in a refreshing way. The staff were professional and friendly; whether introducing dishes or interacting with guests, they made everyone feel welcome. When leaving, the staff escorted guests outside and watched until they were well on their way, demonstrating the high-quality service of a long-standing establishment.
How to Enjoy Sukiyaki at Ningyocho Imahan
The restaurant recommends the following way to enjoy sukiyaki:
Savor the richness of the beef: First, pour the appropriate amount of sauce into the pot. Once heated, add the beef and cook for about 10 seconds on each side until the color slightly changes. Dip it into the beaten egg and enjoy the tenderness and the aroma of the fat.
Enjoy vegetables infused with meat juices: In the flavorful sauce released by the beef, add vegetables like shungiku (garland chrysanthemum), let them absorb the sauce, then dip in egg to experience the perfect harmony of vegetables and sauce.
Alternate between beef and vegetables: Next, you can alternate adding beef and vegetables according to your preference, enjoying the multi-layered textures and flavors.
Finish with ‘Fuwa-Tama Gohan’: Finally, heat the remaining sauce, pour in beaten eggs, stir until half-cooked, and pour over steaming hot white rice. Sprinkle with green onions and sansho pepper for the perfect finish.
Conclusion
With its long history, carefully selected Kuroge Wagyu, traditional Japanese cuisine, and attentive service, the Ningyocho Imahan Main Store remains a representative gem of Nihonbashi, Tokyo dining.
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Lunch Menu
ランチメニュー
Lunch Hot Pot
昼の鍋料理
The following menu photos and Japanese audio are preserved as historical records for reference in ordering; meal items, course names, combinations, and prices have been adjusted. Please refer to thecurrent official menufor accuracy.
Seasonal Vegetables, Hot Pot, Staple Food, Dessert
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Premium
上
Lunch Course
昼のコース
Dan Course
団コース
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Premium
上
Dan Course: Appetizer, Two-type sashimi platter
Staple food, Dessert
Tsudoi Gathering Course
集コース
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Premium
上
Shu Course: Appetizer, Three-type sashimi platter
Staple food, Dessert
Lunch Kaiseki
昼の会席
Mini Lunch Kaiseki
昼の小会席
Premium
上
Lunch Small Kaiseki: Appetizer, Clear soup, Sashimi, Simmered dish
Fried dish, Staple food, Fruit dessert
Hakuro Course
白露コース
Premium
上
Premium
特上
Hakuro Course: Appetizer, Clear soup, Sashimi, Simmered dish, Replacement dish
Fried dish, Staple food, Fruit dessert
Cuisine
お料理
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Premium
上
Premium
特上
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Premium
上
Premium
特上
Ponzu Sukiyaki
ポンズすき焼
Premium
上
Premium
特上
Charcoal-Grilled Steak
網焼ステーキ
Premium
上
Premium
特上
Set Meal
定食
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Ponzu Sukiyaki
ポンズすき焼
Gozen
御膳
Sukiyaki Bento
すき焼弁当
Grilled Beef with Ponzu
牛ポンズ焼
Imahan Gozen
今半膳
Ponzu Grilled Beef Set
ポンズ焼膳
Charcoal-Grilled Steak Set
網焼ステーキ膳
Kids' Menu
お子様メニュー
Special Kids' Bento
特製お子様弁当
Special Children’s Bento
Fried shrimp, Fried chicken, Hamburger steak, Sashimi, Bale-shaped sushi
Salad, Dessert, Juice, etc.
※The current special children’s bento requires a reservation 4 days in advance (checked 2026-10).
Kids' Sukiyaki
お子様すき焼
Premium Loin (1 Slice)
上ロース1枚
Premium Loin (1 Slice) + Lean Beef (1 Slice)
上ロース1枚＋赤身1枚
Children’s Sukiyaki: Includes seasonal vegetables, choji-fu, and udon noodles
Tamatebako (Treasure Box)
玉手箱
Mini sukiyaki, seasonal vegetables, mini grilled wagyu steak
Meat temari sushi, seasonal fruit, milk pudding
Dinner Menu
ディナーメニュー
Hot Pot Dishes
鍋料理
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Ponzu Sukiyaki
ポンズすき焼
Premium
特上
Exquisite
極上
Steak
ステーキ
Oil-Grilled
オイル焼
Charcoal-Grilled Steak
網焼ステーキ
Loin
ロース
Tenderloin
ヒレ
Premium
特上
Exquisite
極上
Imahan Kaiseki
今半会席
Koto Star
琴星
Premium
特上
Exquisite
極上
Imahan Kaiseki
Appetizer, Small dish, Clear soup, Four-type sashimi platter, Simmered dish
Fried dish, Special beef bowl or seasonal staple food, Fruit dessert
Yu-En Banquet
遊宴
Yuen: Chef’s recommended course, requires advance reservation.
Hot Pot Course
鍋料理コース
Star
星
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Ponzu Sukiyaki
ポンズすき焼
Premium
特上
Exquisite
極上
Appetizer, Small clear soup, Four-type sashimi platter, Simmered dish
Sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, Staple food, Fruit
Moon
月
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Ponzu Sukiyaki
ポンズすき焼
Premium
特上
Exquisite
極上
Appetizer, Small clear soup, Three-type sashimi platter
Sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, Staple food, Dessert
Banquet
宴
Sukiyaki
すき焼
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Ponzu Sukiyaki
ポンズすき焼
Premium
特上
Exquisite
極上
Appetizer, Small clear soup, Five-type sashimi platter, Simmered dish
Sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, Staple food, Fruit
Steak
ステーキ
Course
コース
Star
星
Oil-Grilled
オイル焼
Charcoal-Grilled Steak
網焼ステーキ
Premium
特上
Exquisite
極上
Appetizer, Small clear soup, Four-type sashimi platter
Sirloin steak 150g or Fillet steak 120g or Oil-grilled steak 120g
Staple food, Fruit
※Grilled steak includes salad.
Banquet
宴
Oil-Grilled
オイル焼
Charcoal-Grilled Steak
網焼ステーキ
Premium
特上
Exquisite
極上
Appetizer, Small clear soup, Five-type sashimi platter, Simmered dish
Sirloin steak 180g or Fillet steak 150g or Oil-grilled steak 150g
Staple food, Fruit
※Grilled steak includes salad.
Soft Drink
ソフトドリンク
Apple Juice
りんごジュース
Mandarin Juice
みかんジュース
Peach Juice
桃ジュース
Sparkling Apple Juice
りんごスパークリングジュース
Yuzu Soda
ゆずソーダ
Black Oolong Tea
黒ウーロン茶
Green Tea
グリーンティー
Coca-Cola
コカコーラ
Coca-Cola Zero
コカコーラゼロ
Ginger Ale
ジンジャーエール
Okuaizu Kaneyama Natural Water
奥会津金山天然水
Okuaizu Kaneyama Natural Sparkling Water
奥会津金山天然炭酸の水
Kids' Juice
お子様ジュース
Apple
りんご
Mandarin Orange
みかん
Shochu
燒酎
One Grain of Barley
一粒の麦
Lemon Sour
レモンサワー
Ulong Tea Cocktail
烏龍茶割
Green Tea Mixer
緑茶割
Musou Senraku
夢想仙楽
Shimamusu
島娘
Shirou Usunigori
松露うすにごり
Angel's Temptation
天使の誘惑
Ice
氷
Lemon
レモン
Pickled Plum
梅干し
Mineral Water
ミネラル
Soda
ソーダ
Bottled Beer
瓶ビール
Sapporo Black Label
サッポロ黒ラベル
Kirin Classic Lager
キリンクラシックラガー
Asahi Super Dry
アサヒスーパードライ
Draft Beer
生ビール
Small
小
Medium
中
Dark Beer
黒ビール
All-Free (Non-alcoholic Beer)
オールフリー
Whiskey
ウイスキー
Single
シングル
Double
ダブル
Bottle
ボトル
Mars Maltage Cosmo
マルスモルテージ越百
Highball
ハイボール
Plum Wine (Umeshu)
梅酒
Tsukinoi Koiume
月乃井恋梅
Soda Mix
ソーダ割り
Japanese Sake
日本酒
Kochu Uten
壺中有天
Warm Sake
燗
Cold
冷
Shigo
四合
One Go (180ml)
一合
Two Servings (300 ml)
二合
Takesuru
竹鶴
KID Sake
紀土
Daishichi Namazake
大七生も
Kokuryu Itchyorai
黒龍いっちょらい
Shimeharitsuru Jun
〆張鶴純
Four-cup Bottle (720 ml)
四合瓶
Shinkame Hikomago
神亀ひこ孫
Miyakotsuru
都鶴
Kubota Manju
久保田万寿
Dassai
獺祭
Ningyocho Imahan Main Store Map
Ningyocho Imahan Main Store Information
- Budget: Lunch hot pot from 5,940 yen; Sukiyaki/shabu-shabu a la carte from 9,900 yen; ‘花月 (Kagetsu)’ and ‘風月 (Fugetsu)’ Tokujo courses are 16,060 yen. Prices include tax, plus a 12% service charge; private rooms incur an additional fee, while general dining in the main hall does not (private bookings are separate).
- Type: Sukiyaki, Teppanyaki, Steak
- Phone: 03-3666-7006
- Reservations: Accepted
- Business Hours:
- Mon–Fri: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 (Last order 21:00)
- Sat, Sun, and Holidays: 11:00–22:00 (Last order 21:00); Lunch menu served until 16:00
- Closed: 12-31, 1-1; also irregular holidays. In 2026-10: 7, 14, 21, 28; in 11: 4, 11, 18, 25. Please confirm before departure.Official Holiday Announcement
- Address: 2-9-12 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Ningyocho Station A2 exit, approx. 1-minute walk (official website currently notes A1 exit is under construction); Toei Asakusa Line Ningyocho Station, approx. 2-minute walk; Hanzomon Line Suitengumae Station 7 exit, approx. 3-minute walk
- Child-friendly: Yes, children’s meals available, such as children’s bento, first-meal ceremonies, Shichi-Go-San courses, etc. High chairs are provided, and meals can be adjusted for allergies upon request.
- Payment: VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, etc., accepted. Transportation IC cards (e.g., Suica) and QR code payments are also accepted.
- Smoking/Non-smoking: Entirely non-smoking
Data verification date: 2026-10-13.Official Shop Information｜Current Official Menu and Reservations｜New Building Opening Announcement. Prices, seasonal dishes, and business arrangements may change; please rely on official information when booking.
