Copenhagen · Izakaya · a la carte
Restaurant Tokyo
Traditional Japanese — sukiyaki & yakinikuOldest Japanese restaurant ScandinaviaTatami seatingFamily-ownedSukiyakiYakiniku
Restaurant Tokyo, opened in 1964 and owned by the Nakazawa family since 1978, is the oldest authentic Japanese restaurant in Scandinavia, offering traditional tatami seating and classic dishes like sukiyaki and yakiniku.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Vesterbro
- Since
- 1964
- Owner
- Nakazawa family
Plate № 92
About
Restaurant Tokyo holds a unique place in European culinary history: opened in 1964, it is the oldest Japanese restaurant in all of Scandinavia. The Nakazawa family has stewarded this institution since 1978, maintaining a menu of honest, traditional Japanese cooking — sukiyaki prepared tableside, yakiniku, katsudon, and unagi-don — in a room that still features traditional tatami seating areas. The restaurant has witnessed over six decades of Copenhagen dining history, surviving countless food trends while staying true to its original Japanese identity. Visitors seeking an experience that predates the sushi boom will find something irreplaceable here.
Neighborhood & visiting
Restaurant Tokyo sits in Vesterbro, one of Copenhagen's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The oldest Japanese restaurant in Scandinavia, serving since 1964
- Traditional tatami seating available — a rare feature in Europe
- Nakazawa family ownership: over 46 years of Japanese stewardship
- Classic dishes like sukiyaki, yakiniku, and katsudon rarely found this authentically outside Japan
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Frequently asked
About Restaurant Tokyo
- Is Restaurant Tokyo an authentic traditional japanese — sukiyaki & yakiniku restaurant in Copenhagen?
- Yes — Restaurant Tokyo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional japanese — sukiyaki & yakiniku in Copenhagen: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Restaurant Tokyo located?
- Restaurant Tokyo is located at Vesterbrogade 77, 1620 Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark in the Vesterbro neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Restaurant Tokyo?
- Restaurant Tokyo accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Restaurant Tokyo?
- Restaurant Tokyo sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for traditional japanese — sukiyaki & yakiniku of this format in Copenhagen.
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