10 Stylish Restaurants in Roppongi Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jul 30 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Roppongi

Roppongi - an attractive place for those with slightly more sophisticated tastes and home to a plethora of refined restaurants. This article introduces 15 particularly fancy restaurants in Roppongi.

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1. Yakumo Hashimoto

Yakumo Hashimoto, a secluded Japanese restaurant, is situated a 10-minute walk from Azabu-juban Station in a quiet, upscale residential area neighboring foreign embassies. The restaurant prioritizes exceptional service, accepting just one group reservation per day and only serving chef's choice courses. Famous for its Naniwa cuisine, Yakumo Hashimoto creates a delightful taste experience from the first bite. The ingredients, including dashi broth and sake, are meticulously selected and prepared, providing a genuine flavor journey. Along with sake, a variety of champagne and wines are available. This place ensures a blissful dining experience for everyone from couples to families.

Yakumo Hashimoto

Open: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Last entry 8:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular, Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY
Access: It is about a 10-minute walk from either Azabu-juban Station on the Toei Oedo Line or Toei Namboku Line, or Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line
Address: 101, c-MA2 Motoazabu, 312-26, Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. NIRVANA New York (Indian Cuisine & Curry)

3. NIRVANA New York (Indian Cuisine & Curry)

This restaurant is the successor of Nirvana, a legendary restaurant from Manhattan. They have table seating by one wall of windows inside its bright and colorful interior that offers a look at a park, but their terrace seats that let you gaze at illuminations are also popular. You can also make use of their gorgeous private rooms that can accommodate up to 8 guests. The chef here focuses on highlighting top-quality ingredients, which is why they use minimal seasoning instead of piling on an array of spices. One dish worth trying is the [Ishigaki Beef Korma] (2,500 JPY), which features a combination of coconut with spices that have been roasted to produce a deeper flavor.

NIRVANA New York

Open: [Weekday] Lunch from 11:00-15:30 (last order at 14:30)[Saturday/Sunday/national holiday] Lunch from 11:00-16:00 (last order at 15:00)[Weekday/Saturday] Dinner from 17:00-00:00 (last order at 22:00)[Sunday/national holiday] Dinner from 17:00-23:00 (last order at 22:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,100 JPY
Access: A five minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line's "Roppongi Station"/ A eight minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line's "Nogizaka Station".
Address: Garden Terrace 1F, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. BRASSERIE LE VIN

BRASSERIE LE VIN is an authentic bistro where guests can enjoy steak (made from domestic matured beef) and a variety of French cuisine along with natural wine. This bistro has been beloved in Ginza for many years and has changed locations and been renovated. It weaves a new history while showing off its specialty cuisine. A variety of a la carte items are available centered on bistro cuisine, so that the authentic French food can be enjoyed in an unpretentious way. Their specialty, the Loin Meat Steak made from beef dry aged in Hokkaido for 45 days, is unforgettably delicious. It goes perfectly with the 100 types of natural wine the restaurant always has available.

BRASSERIE LE VIN

Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm), Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:45 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Access: Tokyo Metro Tameike-Sanno Station Exit 13 or Roppongi-itchome Station Exit 3. It's in Karayan Square on the 2nd floor of Ark Hills.
Address: 2FM-2-10, Ark Hills Ark Mori Bldg., 1-12-32, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. Koho (Sichuan Cuisine)

This restaurant’s name means “working hard to reach the peak and gain wisdom, even if you aren't wise yet,” and the young chef who works at this place has experience training at another restaurant that was listed in a world-renowned gourmet guide. It is equipped with 15 chairs around a counter surrounding an open kitchen, so you won't get bored even if you are dining by yourself. The menu always has over 20 small Chinese dishes, and sometimes even over 30. One such dish is the exquisitely tender and juicy [Sichuan Yodare-Dori], made by slowly cooking chicken breast meat at 50℃ for an hour. There’s also the [Shark Fin Soup], consisting of shark fin in a thick clear broth served in an earthenware pot. The staff also recommend different alcohols like wine or shaoxing wine that go well with their dishes, which is a service you're sure to enjoy!

Koho

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] From 5:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 23,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line. Towards the Metropolitan Expressway No. 3 Shibuya Line
Address: PAL bldg. 1F, 3-8-7, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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5. Chinese Restaurant China Room (Chinese Cuisine)

11. Chinese Restaurant China Room (Chinese Cuisine)

This restaurant can be found on the 6th floor of Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Within its stylish interiors that house table seats and 6 different kinds of private rooms, you can enjoy iconic dishes and authentic dim sum from the four main culinary regions of China - Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, and Sichuan - as well as other locales. The dinner menu consists of over 4 kinds of courses, such as the [Monthly Course] (12,000 JPY (plus tax)). They also have a countless number of a la carte dishes like the [Shanghai-Style Truffle Pork Dumpling] (600 JPY (plus tax) for 1 piece). In their lunchtime-only dim sum buffet [A Touch of Heart] (from 5,400 JPY (plus tax)) that’s order style, you can fill your stomach with as much of 3 appetizers, soup, seafood dishes, and meat menu items as you want. It’s an incredibly satisfying experience! You are sure to have a sophisticated time here, whether you come for gatherings with friends or business dinner.

Chinese Restaurant China Room

Open: Dinner: starts at 6:00 p.m. (last orders at 9:30 p.m.); lunch: starts at 11:30 a.m. (last orders at 2:30 p.m.). Saturday/Sunday/holidays: lunch: starts at 11:30 a.m. (last orders at 3:30 p.m.)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Three minutes on foot from the 1C exit of Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Address: Grand Hyatt Tokyo 6F, 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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6. Azure 45 (French Cuisine)

At this restaurant, you can enjoy a nighttime view from the 45th floor together with over 400 varieties of wine and trend-setting French food prepared by the chef, Shintaro Miyazaki. His unique way of cooking involves pairing classic combinations of ingredients with a variety of cooking techniques, resulting in modern takes on French dishes. One such dish is the [Roast Bazas Beef from France], which has a hazelnut aroma and is made by cooking the lean meat and the fat separately before plating them together. Another must-try is the [Chef’s Signature Dessert], brought about by Miyazaki’s previous experience as a patissier.

Azure 45

Open: Lunch from 11:30 am (Last entry 2:00 pm), Dinner from 5:30 pm (Last entry 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Address: 45F, The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, 9-7-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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7. Union Square Tokyo (Western Cuisine)

Union Square Tokyo promises a special evening with top-class food, a stylish interior, and amazing service. It’s great for a variety of occasions, as it is split into five different zones: the Bar, the Kitchen Dining Room, the Main Dining Room, the Private Dining Room, and the Garden Terrace. Their dishes are stunning and refined, and are based on the concept of “use seasonal produce, show off the ingredients, and stick to simple combinations.” An example of this is the [Tenderloin Steak of Furuno Beef from Fukuoka] (from 5,700 JPY (plus tax) for 150g), which is exceptionally delicious. The [Chef’s Salad] (from 2,600 JPY (plus tax) for the regular size) is another popular delicacy filled with 12 different kinds of seasonal vegetables, steaming-hot chicken, shrimp, and boiled eggs. There’s even a list of reasonably-priced wines for you to casually enjoy!

Union Square Tokyo

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
*Closing days and operating hours follow Tokyo Midtown
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Address: D-B112, B1, Tokyo Midtown Galleria, 9-7-4, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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8. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (French Cuisine)

10. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (French Cuisine)

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon is a new kind of French restaurant thought up by the internationally-renowned chef, Joël Robuchon. You can watch the chefs at work in their open kitchen, and eat dishes that are cooked simply and arranged in order to highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. Lunch starts at 3,200 JPY, while dinner starts at 5,200 JPY, and you can choose how many dishes are in your courses depending on your budget. They also have an extensive a la carte menu in which every dish is made with masterful techniques. On top of that, they serve up bread that has been specially baked for the restaurant by the bakery next door! The hospitality of this place is also seen in its menu, which clearly shows if something is suitable for vegetarians or not.

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Open: Dinner from 6:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
[Weekdays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch from 11:30 am (L.O. 2:30 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch from 11:30 am (L.O. 3:00 pm)
Closed: *Follows the closing days of Roppongi Hills Hillside
Address: 2F, Roppongi Hills Hillside, 6-10-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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9. Tachibana (Japanese Cuisine, Kaiseki)

12. Tachibana (Japanese Cuisine, Kaiseki)

This restaurant is so relaxing and calm that you're bound to forget about the noise and bustle of the big city. The interior is constructed out of wood and contains counter seating and completely private rooms, as well as a kitchen that looks like it belongs in a tea house. They are particular about which ingredients they use, including the ones used for their broths; they only choose the ones that are in season and from select production areas. They even change the utensils used depending on the ingredients! The menu shows off Japan's seasons by making use of in-season ingredients, such as the [Sashimi] that looks like a work of art and the [Stew] in which the katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) is shaved as each order comes in. On top of all that, you can enjoy matcha (powdered green tea) and gyokuro (high-quality green tea) made by the owner who does Japanese tea ceremonies as a hobby, so why not visit to dive deeper into the world of Japanese cuisine?

Tachibana

Open: [Weekday,Saturday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 18:00 - 23:00[Tuesday - Saturday,Day Before Holidays] Lunch 11:30 - 15:00
Closed: Public holidays (fixed) Monday lunch (in the case of public holidays the next day)
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 9,500 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
Address: Fukuichi Flat Bldg. 1F, 7-9-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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10. Steak Gralic

Deliciousness that guests will never tire of no matter how much they eat. An atmosphere where anyone can spend time being their true self. Steak Gralic carries out these two concepts at a higher dimension. The popular steak is unforgettable after eating it just once. It uses carefully selected meats such as USDA Prime, and has a special quality due to being cooked covered with garlic flavors. Guests can also enjoy the Gralic Steak, which lets them luxuriously experience the dramatic fragrances and flavors of skirt steak.

Steak Gralic

Open: [Weekdays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Located next to APA Hotel across Roppongi Dori from Roppongi-itchome Station. 10-minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Lines.
Address: 1F, Central Crib 3, 2-3-7, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Roppongi - home to many famous restaurants, including more casual places and high-class, sophisticated ones. While differing in genre and concept, all these choices are quite refined. By all means, gather the courage to enter one of these selections for a good meal.

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.