Tabelog ratingRyotei Mikado (旅亭 みかど) is the public-facing restaurant of a traditional inn, or ryokan, that has operated in Tokyo's Azusawa district for over 75 years. The dining room serves food that embodies the spirit of ryokan cooking: hearty, well-cared-for Japanese set meals that feel both classic and comforting. It has built a local following, particularly for its excellent value lunches.
Guests consistently praise the generous portions and the quality of the core ingredients. The rice is frequently described as excellent, and the main dishes receive high marks, especially the fried items. The karaage (fried chicken) is noted for being crunchy and juicy, and the aji-fry (fried horse mackerel) is another popular choice. For those preferring raw fish, the sashimi sets featuring thick, tasty cuts of maguro (tuna) and tai (sea bream) are a highlight. The service is polite and the atmosphere is relaxed and retro, fitting its ryokan setting.
While the food is well-regarded, visitors should be aware that dinner service can be limited, as the space is often booked for private banquets; walk-ins are not always possible. Reviews for the ryokan's accommodation are mixed, with some guests noting dated rooms or issues with cleanliness. Recent price increases have also been mentioned, and the once-free 'mega' rice portion may now incur a small surcharge.
Lunch is the main draw for value, with a typical spend under ¥1,000. Reviewers recently paid between ¥660 and ¥880 for fried chicken or fish sets, while a maguro sashimi set was around ¥1,390. A more substantial maguro and tai sashimi御膳 (gozen) was reported at ¥1,780. For dinner, a kaiseki course was quoted at ¥6,050, with typical spending between ¥5,000 and ¥5,999.
- Getting There: Ryotei Mikado is an 8-minute walk from Hon-Hatsune-numa Station or Shimura-zakaue Station on the Toei Mita Line.
- Reservations: Recommended, especially for dinner, which is often reserved for private events. To book, call 03-3966-3862.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) and PayPay are accepted. Electronic money is not accepted.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome. Kids' menus are available, and strollers are permitted.
- Seating: The restaurant has 188 seats, including numerous private rooms for groups of 2 to 30+ people.
- Smoking: The dining area is non-smoking, but a separate smoking room is available.
- Parking: On-site parking is available but must be reserved in advance.
- Notes: A 10% service charge is added to the bill during dinner hours. Take-out is also offered.
