Thanksgiving In Tokyo: 10 Spots To Gobble Down The Holiday

This season, give thanks to friends and family by ditching the oven and celebrating out in the city! 

It’s only a month until Thanksgiving (if you’re celebrating the American way). While the holiday isn’t as popular in Japan as Halloween or Christmas, over the past few years, we’ve witnessed several eateries setting up special plans for guests who wish to celebrate the event. If you’re not roasting a turkey yourself this year, here’s a list of places in Tokyo that offer authentic Thanksgiving classics, almost on par with what you’d have back home.

1. Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse

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Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse is serving up a feast that’s both traditional and a bit different, all in a cozy, modern setting. Located just a quick walk from Roppongi Itchome Station, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal with loved ones this Thanksgiving. Start off with a harvest salad loaded with fresh greens and crunchy walnuts, then dive into the zesty yellowtail ceviche. The star of the show is the brined slow-roasted jumbo turkey, served with sausage stuffing and roasted veggies. Don’t forget to leave space for dessert—a pumpkin flan pie!

• Price: ¥9,500
• Date: Thu, Nov. 28-Sat, Nov. 30, 2024
• Location: ARK Hills South Tower 2F, 1−4−5 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo

2. Ivy Place

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Spend your intimate Thanksgiving celebration at one of the chicest restaurants in Daikanyama. The Ivy Place Thanksgiving menu starts with a bowl of creamed roasted butternut squash soup followed by smoked salmon with quinoa salad. For the main course, there’s roasted turkey leg with gravy and pumpkin butterscotch pudding for dessert. After your meal take a stroll through Daikanyama T-Site, a stylish bookstore complex with a vintage book section.

• Price: ¥7,500
• Date: Thu, Nov. 28, 2024
• Location: 16-15 Sarugakucho, Shibuya City, Tokyo

3. BLT Steak Roppongi

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One of our favorite steakhouses in Tokyo will turn its grill into a turkey roastery for the holiday, offering a special two-day exclusive lunch and dinner menu. The lunch menu includes a salad, creamy pumpkin soup, grilled turkey and a Thanksgiving dessert with coffee or tea. The dinner menu adds a 150g rib-eye steak to the mix.

• Price: Lunch: ¥8,900; Dinner: ¥12,000
• Date: Thu, Nov. 28-Fri, Nov. 29, 2024
• Location: 5F Izumi Garden, 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

4. T.Y.Harbor

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With its stunning view of Tokyo Bay and chic ambiance, this restaurant‘s Thanksgiving menu gets a few extra brownie points among foreign residents. The full-course menu features a creamy roasted butternut squash soup, roasted turkey with mushroom gravy as a main course, and a classic pumpkin tart topped with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream for dessert. Enjoy the exquisite food as the city lights reflect in the harbor.

• Price: ¥7,000
• Date: Thu, Nov. 28, 2024
• Location: 2-1-3 Higashi-Shinagawa, Tokyo

5. The Oak Door

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Have an elegant Thanksgiving dinner at The Oak Door by Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Starters include an Autumn salad and a plate of cheese, ham and nuts. For the main course, there’s roast turkey with a side of mashed potatoes, pork sausage stuffing, gravy, cranberry jam, brussels sprouts, bacon, sweet potatoes, green beans with creamed mushrooms and sauteed spinach. The dessert is The Oak Door pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream.

• Price: ¥9,900
• Date: Thu, Nov. 28-Sat, Nov. 30, 2024
• Location: 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo

6. Smokehouse

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If you’re looking for a more casual Thanksgiving dinner, Smokehouse is the choice for you. This year’s Thanksgiving menu includes smoky pumpkin corn chowder soup, a barbecue turkey plate with mac-n-cheese on the side, and pumpkin pecan pie for dessert.

• Price: ¥7,000
• Date: Thu, Nov. 28, 2024
• Location: 5−17−13, Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo

7. Mark’s Tokyo

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© Photo by Mark’s Tokyo

Mark’s Tokyo has announced their annual special Thanksgiving dinner course, featuring a delicious feast that includes spinach and artichoke dip with focaccia, warm Japanese pumpkin soup and an oven-roasted turkey from Ishikawa Prefecture, complete with all the classic sides like cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce. There will be only one seating on each of the three available evenings from 7 p.m., so mark your calendars—reservations will start on November 1—online only! If there are any extra seats available, they’ll share the details on their social media, so keep an eye out!

• Price: ¥12,000 +tax
• Date: Thu, Nov. 28-Fri, Nov. 29, 2024
• Location: 1-23-14 Meguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo

8. Soulfood House

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If you’re after a real family-style Thanksgiving dinner, Soulfood House is the place to be. People who’ve been there will all unanimously agree that the family warmth, the amazingly delicious food, and the never-ending fun at this place make it a Thanksgiving-kind of day, every day. This year, the dinner menu includes a pumpkin soup and an apple feta salad, honey smoked turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, a choice of spare rib or beef rib (a tough one!), garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cream corn casserole and macaroni and cheese. Finish it all off with a cheesecake with pumpkin caramel for dessert.

• Price: Adults: ¥8,500; Children (10 and under): ¥3,500
• Date: Wed, Nov. 27-Fri, Nov. 29, 2024
• Location: 2−8−10, Azabujuban, Minato City, Tokyo

9. Two Dogs Taproom

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If you’d prefer a buffet over a course meal, the Two Dogs Taproom’s Thanksgiving dinner, which is all you can eat and drink, is definitely worth considering. Expect an extensive Thanksgiving food menu with roast turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, three kinds of salad, a cheese platter and a generous dessert menu with pumpkin pie, chocolate brownies and fresh whipped cream. This Thanksgiving menu also includes craft beer, among other drinks, for all you can drink, too! You’ll need to send a reservation inquiry via email.

• Price: Adult: ¥7,200; Child 6-12: ¥3,600; Child under 6: Free!
• Date: Thu, Nov. 28, 2024
• Location: 3−15−24, Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo

10. Luca Deli

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For homebodies, Luca Deli has got you covered. Their special holiday turkey menu has various sides, turkey sizes and desserts from which to choose. Roasted turkeys come in sizes small (serves 2-3) to mega (serves 30+), and sides include rosemary flavored mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green veggies and carrot cheesy casserole, organic homemade cornbread, roasted pumpkin with cranberry and pecan nuts that you can pick and choose from. Dessert options are an organic classic pumpkin pie with chantilly brandy sauce and a maroon cupcake with choco spice frosting. Make your order at least five days in advance, and they’ll be ready for pick up or delivery anytime until December 26th, 2024.

• Price: Meats: ¥9,900〜¥62,900; Special Holiday Set (various sides): ¥4,900; Extra Sides: ¥700〜¥900 each
• Date: Delivery until Thu, Dec. 26, 2024. (Order at least five days before the required delivery date.)
• Location: 1-5-1 Shirogane, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Pick up location.)

Are you looking to buy and cook your own Turkey? If so, see this article on where to buy a turkey in Japan!

We hope you have a happy Thanksgiving in Tokyo!

Comments

Susan B says:

November 1, 2024 at 12:56 am

Harry’s Sandwich Company Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 5 Chome−11−13, Esperanza Omotesando, 2F
Harry roasts turkeys and makes Thanksgiving sandwiches with all the fixings. Check Instagram in November for hours and details.