Grill K Komagome: Charcoal Hamburg Menu & Booking
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Grill K Komagome Main Store has been selected as a Tabelog Western Food Top 100 Restaurant 2025 — a charcoal-grilled hamburg steak destination. It is a 3-minute walk from Komagome Station, and below I've put together the menu, prices, wait times, reservation methods, and alternative restaurants for Tuesdays when it's closed.
Grill K Komagome Main Store: Hours & How to Get There
The Japanese-style hamburg steak at Grill K Komagome Main Store has a signature texture — crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside — thanks to the charcoal direct-flame cooking method. The restaurant is small, but a waiting list forms before opening every day, and it’s just as popular with locals as with visitors.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Grill K Komagome Main Store (グリルK 駒込本店) |
| Award | Tabelog Western Food Top 100 Restaurants 2025 |
| Rating | Google 4.3 (790) / Tabelog 3.61 |
| Hours | Lunch 11:30–14:30 (L.O. 14:00) Dinner 18:00–20:30 (L.O. 20:30) |
| Regular Closures | Closed Tuesdays Thursday dinner closed ➡️ Check Grill K main store holidays |
| Seats | 20 seats (counter 8 + table 12) |
| Price | Lunch from ¥1,700 / Dinner from ¥2,200 |
| Reservations | Lunch: walk-in waitlist (sign-up opens at 10:30) Dinner: phone reservation available (☎ 03-5981-9629) |
| Payment | Credit card and transit IC card accepted |
| Access | 1-2-6 Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 🚇 3 min walk from JR Yamanote / Keihin-Tohoku Line Komagome Station 🚇 5 min walk from Namboku Line Komagome Station 📍 View on Google Maps |
- Pre-school children are not allowed.
- A main menu item is required per person (you can't order only sides).
The waiting list opens at 10:30 a.m. After you put your name on the list, taking a walk through Kyu-Furukawa Gardens or Rikugien is a very efficient way to spend the time.
Charcoal-Grilled Hamburg Steak: Menu & Prices
Grill K’s signature item is hamburg steak grilled not on a flat iron but directly over charcoal. The crisp exterior and juicy interior are exactly what earned this dish a spot on Tabelog’s Western Food Top 100.
① Choose your patty size
| Size (Weight) | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard (160g) | ¥1,700 |
| Queen (260g) | ¥2,200 |
| King (360g) | ¥2,700 |
| Pound (450g) | ¥3,100 |
- 👉 First visit: Standard or Queen
- 👉 Big meat eater: King or larger
② Choose your sauce
| Sauce | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Demi-glace (デミグラス) | Simmered for over 72 hours — deep sweetness from meat juices and vegetables |
| Tomato (トマト) | Fresh tomato paired with fragrant basil |
| Oroshi (和風おろし) | Light, clean grated daikon (Japanese-style) |
| Garlic Soy (にんにくしょうゆ) | Garlic aged in soy sauce, cognac, and red wine |
| Onion Chili (オニオン唐辛子) | A sauce for those who like spice |
| Black Pepper (ブラックペッパー) | Pepper roasted in a low-temperature oven for a deep aroma |
| Mild Black (マイルドブラック) | Demi-glace meets black pepper for a deep, smooth flavor |
③ Choose your sides
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Soup of the Day + Salad Set | ¥380 |
| Soup (single) | ¥200 |
| Salad (single) | ¥200 |
Besides hamburg steak, there’s also Japanese black wagyu steak and course menus. There’s even a set that lets you enjoy both hamburg steak and wagyu steak together (¥3,700).
Grill K Menu — Detailed Tasting Notes
The hamburg steak at Grill K Komagome Main Store — famous as a Tabelog Western Food Top 100 — uses both charcoal grilling and an iron plate, giving it a firm crust on the outside while sealing the juices inside.
The coarse-ground meat (粗挽き) gives it a deeper meat flavor that builds with every chew, and the result feels much more “meat-forward” than a typical hamburg steak.
① Standard (160g) + Demi-glace sauce
This is the most basic combination, and if it’s your first visit, I’d recommend it without hesitation.
Grill K’s signature deep, rich demi-glace pairs beautifully with the juicy patty without ever feeling heavy — the balance is excellent.
② Queen (260g) + Garlic Soy sauce
As the portion grows, the flavor clearly intensifies too.
The salty, refreshing edge of the garlic soy cuts through the weight of the meat, so even with the larger size you can keep eating without it feeling heavy.
③ Queen (260g) + Tomato sauce
The bright tomato sauce on the thick patty makes the whole dish feel lighter and fresher. It’s a great match for anyone who wants to finish without any heaviness lingering.
④ Salad (optional)
The standard garnish (cabbage, carrot, potato, green beans) is generous enough that adding a salad isn’t a must. As a light palate cleanser, it’s a fine choice.
⑤ Soup (mixed reactions)
The soup was a bit underwhelming compared to expectations.
If you’re picturing a smooth, creamy soup, you might find it doesn’t match your preference — I’d recommend choosing carefully.
Komagome Station: 5 Alternative Restaurants
Tuesdays are Grill K Komagome Main Store’s regular closure day. If the wait is too long or you’ve come on a closed day, here are nearby Komagome restaurants you can move to right away.
① Ramen 3000 (らーめん3000)
A new ramen spot opened in 2025, known for a deep broth that blends meat stock and seafood stock.
- Best for a light, quick lunch or solo dining
- Budget: ¥1,000–2,000
- Regular closure: Wednesdays
② Osteria Selvaggina
A representative Komagome restaurant selected for Tabelog Italian Top 100 Restaurants 2025.
Seasonal-ingredient-driven courses make for an atmospheric meal.
- Best for anniversaries or a relaxed lunch
- Budget: Lunch course ¥6,500 / Dinner course ¥9,500
- Regular closure: Mondays
➡️ [Official] Book Osteria Selvaggina
📍 View on Google Maps
③ Yakitori Sekine (焼鳥 せきね) — Dinner only
A yakitori spot selected for Tabelog Yakitori Top 100 two years in a row (2024 and 2025).
- Budget: 1-person course ¥3,850–¥5,500 (drink order required)
- Regular closure: Mondays and Tuesdays
➡️ Yakitori Sekine 1-person reservation (Tabelog)
➡️ Yakitori Sekine 2-person reservation (TableCheck)
📍 View on Google Maps
④ Live Eel Tsugumi-an (つぐみ庵)
An eel specialty restaurant that has won the Tabelog Award BRONZE five years running. Unlike a standard unagi shop, the eel is steamed rather than grilled, giving it a soft, fluffy texture.
- Reservation-only: one party per time slot
- Lunch 12:00–14:00 / Dinner 17:00–19:00
- Regular closures: Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Sun (open only Fri and Sat)
- Payment: cash only
- Reservations: by phone only (03-3823-4591)
⑤ Nakazato (中里)
A wagashi shop founded in 1873, selected for Tabelog Wagashi Top 100 Restaurants 2023.
The pairing of the crisp shell with the red bean filling is outstanding — perfect as a snack when visiting the park.
- Signature item: Age-monaka (¥186)
- Takeout only / Can sell out by morning / Cash payment
- Regular closure: Sundays
Grill K Komagome Main Store is a Tabelog Western Food Top 100 restaurant where you can properly experience charcoal direct-flame hamburg steak. With its 3-minute walk access from Komagome Station, it’s one of the best places to recommend in Tokyo for anyone looking for a proper hamburg steak.
After your meal, continuing on to Kyu-Furukawa Gardens or Rikugien makes for a perfect half-day course.
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