Seika Kobayashi serves traditional kaiseki in Arakicho, with yakizakana, sake, and Opinionated About Dining Japan rankings in 2024 and 2025.
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- Address
- 10-17 Arakicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0007, Japan
- Phone
- +81 3-6380-0978
- Website
- seika-kobayashi.com
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Traditional kaiseki and yakizakana
Traditional kaiseki frames Seika Kobayashi, with yakizakana among its signature dishes. Sake is the drink focus, so the restaurant fits diners planning a formal, leisurely lunch or dinner around Japanese courses.
10-17 Arakicho and OAD Japan rankings
10-17 Arakicho puts the restaurant in Shinjuku City, Tokyo. Opinionated About Dining recommended it in Japan in 2023, ranked it #416 in 2024, and ranked it #516 in 2025.
Budget Reality Check
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seika Kobayashi | Shinjuku, Traditional Kaiseki | $$$$ | |
| Cossott’e | $$$$ | Minato, Premium A5 Wagyu Yakiniku | |
| Sushi Take | Chūō, Edomae Sushi Omakase | $$$$ | |
| Ukai-tei Ginza | Chūō, Luxury Teppanyaki with Kobe Beef | $$$$ | |
| Raimon | Minato, Premium Yakiniku | $$$$ | |
| Nanachome Kyoboshi | Chūō, Traditional Tempura Omakase | $$$$ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #516
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Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #416
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Classic
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–9 PM
- Thursday
- 12–9 PM
- Friday
- 12–9 PM
- Saturday
- 12–9 PM
- Sunday
- 12–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Simple, elegant atmosphere with personal ceramic collection on display, described as decent but on the boring side by some guests.