Sekirei 17:00
Standard seats ¥1,000, cushioned seats ¥1,500, indoor seats ¥9,000~¥12,000 (includes four hors d’oeuvre or roast beef course); Five course meal ¥12,000, whole roast chicken ¥5,700
If you're looking to splurge on a beer garden experience, this is one to consider. Sekirei sits on the lawn of the stately Meiji Kinenkan hall, which is surrounded by the forest of Meiji Jingu Shrine. It’s a beautiful setting where a well-dressed crowd sip beer and wine while lounging in grand wicker chairs.
As you would expect from such a grand location, this beer garden is quite pricey. Beer starts at ¥1,300 and most of the food costs upwards of ¥1,500, with additional charges for seating and service (standard seats ¥1,000, cushioned seats ¥1,500).
At the outdoor terrace seats, you can enjoy a five-course meal (¥12,000) that includes dishes like roast beef made from domestic beef sirloin and vichyssoise soup with Kujo leek pesto. Roasted Iwate-grown chicken marinated with fragrant spices can be ordered at the time of reservation for ¥5,700. (Limited to four orders per reservation)
From this year, two-hour free-flow drinks will be offered for indoor seat reservations (from ¥9,000) for a separate fee of ¥4,000.
But don't let the prices scare you off – this is a summer experience worth paying for. Make your bookings in advance via the website.
