Tabelog ratingNiku Kappou Okadamae (肉割烹 岡田前) is a stage for wagyu beef, presented as a counter-style omakase in Azabujuban. The experience is a performance, with chef Okada at the center. He performs live butchery, notably slicing fresh beef tongue ('tan') before guests, and finishes each dramatic course at the intimate 16-seat counter.
Guests consistently praise the quality and variety of the wagyu, served both raw and grilled. Signature dishes that draw repeat acclaim include a rich menchi-katsu (breaded meat cutlet) topped with uni, a luxurious bowl of yukke (seasoned raw beef) rice topped with caviar, and perfectly cooked steaks. Other highlights are a double-concentrated beef consommé and seasonal items like matsutake sukiyaki. The chef’s personable and explanatory service, generous portions, and thoughtful takeaways — often a roast beef sandwich and curry — are frequently mentioned as high points.
Diners should be prepared for a substantial meal. The sheer volume of food can be overwhelming, though guests note the chef is happy to reduce portion sizes on request. Some find the succession of rich, sauced, and fat-forward plates can obscure the pure flavour of the beef. The counter is intimate and can feel cramped, and a few reviewers have noted a brief smell of tobacco when staff step away for a break.
For a meal of this calibre, expect to pay accordingly. Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported the full omakase with drinks typically costs around ¥50,000–¥63,000 per person; one guest paid ¥63,000, while a couple spent around ¥100,000 total. For serious meat lovers celebrating a special occasion, the experience is considered good value for the quality of ingredients, technique, and showmanship.
- Booking: Reservations are mandatory and must be made via the OMAKASE website. Seats are highly sought after and often need to be booked months in advance.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 5-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station (Exit 7) on the Tokyo Metro Namboku and Toei Oedo lines.
- Seating: Seating is at the counter only, with 16 seats. There are no private rooms.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not. A 15% service charge is added to the bill.
- Dietary Needs: Inform the restaurant of any dietary restrictions when booking.
- Smoking: The restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking is available.
