Kitchen Taka serves Japanese yoshoku at a counter, with Hamburg steak and omurice among its signatures and a 2025 Tabelog 100 No. 19 score.
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- Address
- 3-1 Arakicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0007, Japan
- Phone
- +81 3-3356-2646
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Tabelog 100 No. 19 in 2025
Tabelog 100 placed Kitchen Taka at No. 19 in 2025 with a 3.7-point score. That credential frames the counter as a focused Japanese yoshoku choice for readers comparing Tokyo restaurants.
Hamburg steak and omurice
Hamburg steak and omelette rice anchor the signature dishes. Quiet, casual service and standard pacing make the lunch-or-dinner plan better suited to a composed counter meal than to a loud group night.
Comparison Snapshot
Comparable venues at similar price and category levels.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Taka | Japanese yoshoku (Western-style comfort food) counter | $ | , | Shinjuku |
| Hagakure | Udon and curry udon izakaya | $ | , | Minato |
| Isuzu | Traditional Japanese Wagashi Shop | $ | , | Shinjuku |
| Cha no Ikedaya | Japanese tea shop & matcha soft serve | $ | , | Shinjuku |
| Kinmochi | Casual Japanese curry counter | $ | , | Shinjuku |
| Kaeru Shokudo | Japanese Curry Counter | $ | , | Toshima |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #19 · No. 19
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025
At a Glance
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Classic
- Quiet
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- Standalone
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A no-frills, 6-seat counter tucked in a quiet Araki neighborhood side street, with a simple home-style setup that feels more like a compact neighborhood kitchen than a formal restaurant.