Restaurant Details

When Iseju’s first owner, Miyamoto Jubei, closed his antique shop in Honjo to open Iseju in 1869, the plan was to pass along the nutritional benefits of sukiyaki — Japanese-style hotpot — to the folks in Meiji-era Nihonbashi, Tokyo’s former mercantile hub. When his father was facing health challenges, Miyamoto turned to beef for its nourishing properties, laying the foundation for what would become a culinary institution.

He reached his mission and went far beyond. Today, dining at Iseju is a once-in-a-lifetime affair backed by a 150-year-old culinary legacy. Under the stewardship of its seventh-generation owner, the restaurant resides in a quaint nook by Kodemmacho and remains steadfast in its dedication to sukiyaki tradition. They select A5-grade Japanese kuroge wagyu for its exceptional quality, prioritizing intrinsic excellence over brand recognition. Skilled craftsmen continue to hand-cut the beef using traditional techniques; even the thinnest tendons are cut in precisions that machines cannot achieve.

At the heart of their menu is the traditional sukiyaki iron-kettle hotpot, featuring beautifully marbled beef and fresh vegetables. Cooked over charcoal, they are simmered in the house-secret soy-based warishita sauce, a recipe handed down through generations. Prepared tableside in private rooms by dedicated staff, guests find peace in a setting that has changed little since its inception: tatami-matted floors, low tables and traditional furnishings.

It would be a hard push to find a restaurant with more tradition and history flowing through it than Iseju. Reserve one of their highly in-demand tables or opt for the room with sunken kotatsu to enjoy Tokyo’s little pocket of history.

Iseju Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant is unable to provide meal alternatives or accommodate guests who cannot eat beef or pork.

• The restaurant is accessible only by stairs, which may pose challenges for guests using wheelchairs or those with mobility issues.

Iseju Business Days

Iseju Address

14-9 Nihonbashikodenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0001, Japan

Iseju Access Info

• Iseju is a 2-minute walk from Kodenmacho Station on the Hibiya Subway Line, a 2-minute walk from Bakurocho Station on the JR Sobu Rapid Line, a 2-minute walk from Bakuroyokoyama Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line or a 5-minute walk from Higashi-Nihonbashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.

Iseju Phone Number

Iseju Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.