Weekend hours at Bakudan run a little longer than weekdays, and that extra time gives you more room to plan around when it's actually busiest.
Friday and Saturday Hours
All three locations are open 11:00 AM–9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, an hour later than the 8:30 PM weekday close. Sunday hours run 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, matching Monday through Thursday.
Earlier Tends to Be Easier
An 11:00 AM opening means an early lunch is a realistic option on a weekend, and generally an earlier visit — whether that's lunch or an early dinner — is a more relaxed time to go than the middle of a Friday or Saturday evening, when weekend dinner traffic tends to peak at most restaurants.
Ordering Ahead Helps Regardless of Timing
If you can't avoid a busier window, ordering ahead through Toast for pickup is a way to skip an in-person wait even during a location's busiest stretch.
Happy Hour Still Applies on Weekends
The daily 3–6 PM happy hour runs every day, including weekends, so an early-evening visit before the dinner rush can also line up with happy hour pricing depending on the location.
No Guarantees, Just Better Odds
None of this guarantees a specific wait time — that depends on the night and the location. But earlier timing and ordering ahead are the two most practical levers you actually have control over.