16 Must-visit Restaurants in Omotesando, Tokyo Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Oct 08 2024

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Categories: Japanese Cuisine Omotesando, Harajuku, Aoyama

16 Must-visit Restaurants in Omotesando, Tokyo

Are you on a date with your special someone? Or are you meeting a client? As one of Tokyo's fashionable areas, Omotesando is a hotbed of popular restaurants within Tokyo for these special moments. Among the multitude of restaurants serving delicious food, this article will feature carefully selected restaurants for your consideration. This includes a wide variety of restaurants from those that are well-hidden to restaurants with strange and wonderful menu items.

See full listings of Japanese Cuisine restaurants found in and around Omotesando, Harajuku, Aoyama.

1. Hotel's

Hotel's, a conceptual hotel restaurant by sio, provides distinct culinary experiences throughout the day. Inspired by Yoyogi Uehara's restaurant sio, the establishment serves a perfect breakfast set, a special hamburger course for lunch, and a dinner featuring the chef's best seasonal dishes. Guests can savor star restaurant-quality meals in a spacious hotel dining setting, enhanced by a thoughtfully curated interior, furniture and tableware. Set amid lush greenery, offering a break from the city's hustle, Hotel's delivers a unique dining experience.

Hotel's

Open: Breakfast 9:00 am - 11:00 am (L.O. 9:30 am) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) You can choose a start time of 12:00 or 12:30. / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Omotesando Station Exit A3 (279m from Omotesando Station)
Address: 2F, Nonoaoyama Minkatsuto, 3-4-3, Kita-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. IL LUPINO PRIME TOKYO

15 Must-visit Restaurants in Omotesando, Tokyo

Established in 2022 at Kita-Aoyama's "Nonoaoyama" complex, IL LUPINO PRIME, a creation by steakhouse brand "Wolfgang's" founder Wolfgang Zweiner, quickly gained popularity. This trattoria & bar excels in USDA PRIME steak and authentic Italian cuisine, appealing to various generations with its flavorful, ample dishes shared on large plates. They boast an extensive wine list featuring renowned global brands. Open 365 days, with four adaptable spaces, the restaurant consistently delivers culinary excellence, attracting both local and international patrons, enhancing Tokyo's dining scene.

IL LUPINO PRIME TOKYO

Open: 11:30 am - 11:30 pm (L.O.10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from the A3 exit of Omotesando Station on the Tokyo Metro Lines, and 7 minutes walk from the Exit 3 of Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. On the 2nd floor of Nonoaoyama
Address: 2F, Nonoaoyama, 3-4-3, Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Omotesando branch

Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Omotesando branch cuisine

Hasegawa, famous for its blend of yakiniku and Japanese cuisine, opened a second location in Omotesando in 2019. Only the finest Japanese Black Beef, chosen by a meat expert, and vegetables selected by a vegetable sommelier, are used. Skilled chefs turn these ingredients into exciting and novel dishes, which can be enjoyed with sommelier-recommended wines. The plates are made by ceramic artist Koichi Uchida, and the space is designed by plasterer Naoki Kusumi, both internationally renowned. Experience a world of surprise and excitement created by these specialists.

Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Omotesando branch

Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 4:00 pm / Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Omote-sando Station on the Tokyo Metro Line
Address: B1F, MINOWA Omotesando Bldg., 3-15-9, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. TOGO'S

Togo's, a restaurant established by a chef integral to the launch of the legendary NOBU NEW YORK CITY, offers trend-setting Japanese cuisine. The meal course flows like a story, from appetizer to dessert, reflecting Chef Togo's unique sense, honed from years abroad. His innovative use of color, ingredient combinations, and seasonings redefine typical Japanese cuisine. The restaurant also offers a comprehensive lineup of sake, complementing the food perfectly. With spacious tables, counter seats, private rooms, and an open terrace offering stunning views, Togo's provides a elegant dining experience away from the bustle of everyday life.

TOGO'S

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Gaienmae station. Proceed south on Aoyama-dori after exiting from exit 1a, and you will find it right away after turning left at the first corner. Call 1401 on the intercom
Address: 14F, Seizan, 2-26-32, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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5. Omi Ushi Yakiniku Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch

1. Omi Ushi Yakiniku Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch

Niku TATSU, an inconspicuous Aoyama gem, serves Omi beef, a prestigious Wagyu breed primarily sourced from Shiga's Ryuo Town. The beef, raised traditionally, provides a firm lean meat. The restaurant's signature "Niku TATSU Assortment" is tailored for groups of four or more. It includes steak and thinly sliced grilled shabu-shabu, offering variations in yakiniku cuts and eating styles, allowing patrons to explore the best parts of the meat. It's an ideal introduction for first-time visitors to Niku TATSU.

Omi Ushi Yakiniku Niku TATSU Aoyama Main Branch

Open: [Monday - Thursday] 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), [Friday] 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm),[Saturday] 11:30 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), [Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) *Take-out and delivery also follow the same operating hours.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Gaiemmae Station
Address: 2-11-15, Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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6. Minamiaoyama Essence

Minami Aoyama Essence, located in the health-conscious Aoyama area, specializes in nourishing Chinese cuisine. With seafood sourced directly from Sasue Maeda Fishmonger and other regions across Japan, and meat like Ashikaga Marc Beef, the quality of ingredients is exceptional. Vegetables are farm-fresh, grown on their own farm. The restaurant, with its sophisticated ambiance, offers a diverse menu of small-portioned course dishes, minimal oil usage, and a sommelier-curated wine pairing, ensuring a satisfying and varied dining experience. It's an ideal spot for dates or client dinners.

Minamiaoyama Essence

Open: Lunch from 11:30 am (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) Drink L.O. 10:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit A4 of Omotesando Station on the Ginza Line / 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Gaienmae Station on the Chiyoda Line, heading towards Shibuya on Aoyama-dori Avenue
Address: 1F, Sunbridge Aoyama, 3-8-2, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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7. TWO ROOMS GRILL | BAR

TWO ROOMS GRILL | BAR, as the name hints, offers two distinct spaces - a restaurant and a bar. The bar's water terrace seats, boasting panoramic city views, are particularly sought after, ideal for enjoying cocktails at sunset. The restaurant serves contemporary grilled cuisine, masterfully prepared by a globally-trained chef, presenting dishes that highlight premium ingredients and creative ideas. Their wine cellar houses about 1,800 bottles from around the world. Combining exquisite food and drinks, an elegant ambiance, and warm hospitality, this establishment ensures a memorable dining experience.

TWO ROOMS GRILL | BAR

Open: [Monday - Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Brunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm), [Monday - Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm), [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) / Lounge Bar [Monday - Friday] 11:30 am - 2:00 am, [Saturday] 11:00 am - 2:00 am, [Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: None. *Closed: New Year holidays. Please check the official website.
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Exit B2 of Omote-sando Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line
Address: 5F, AO Bldg., 3-11-7, Kita-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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8. Yakiniku MOCHIO

Yakiniku MOCHIO is a barbecue restaurant managed by Mr. Kitano from "malca," an offshoot of the wood-fired Italian restaurant "TACUBO," offering meat purchased whole from top Kobe beef producers. In the restaurant, you can enjoy Italian-inspired appetizers and dishes like cold noodles. Particularly, the "Ichibo" (extra lean meat) is a rare, tender, and juicy cut, with its melting fat texture being a true delicacy. The restaurant also boasts a rich selection of beverages, including Hinomaru Whiskey developed with Kiuchi Brewery, as well as carefully selected sake, shochu, makgeolli, and wine. In a casual modern setting, you can enjoy the finest meat with exquisite drinks.

Yakiniku MOCHIO

Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: Monday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Omotesando Station Exit A3 on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Chiyoda Line, Hanzomon Line
Address: B1F, EVOL AOYAMA, 3-5-2, Kita-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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9. Ristorante ACQUA PAZZA

Acqua Pazza, relocated to Minami Aoyama in April 2018, is a pioneering Italian restaurant in Japan, introduced by Hidaka. Embracing the Italian culture of cherishing each ingredient, Hidaka personally selects and procures all ingredients from local Japanese producers. His daily consultations with fish dealers ensure the freshest seafood. Their signature dish, Acqua Pazza, satisfies with its quality ingredients and simplicity, truly letting the flavor of the fish shine. The dining experience at Acqua Pazza is so authentic, it transports patrons to a Southern Italian port town.

Ristorante ACQUA PAZZA

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from [Gaiemmae Station] on the Tokyo Metro
Address: 2F, Passage Aoyama, Aoyama M's Tower, 2-27-18, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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10. Tokyo October

Tokyo October, a 4-minute walk from Omotesando Station, offers a selection of fine wines, sake from small breweries, and creative Japanese cuisine using carefully chosen seasonal ingredients. Located in Oharayu Kaikan's basement, it features traditional Japanese architecture with Kyoto's root-curved pine beams and Japanese cypress pillars. The striking art table seating 18, with flowing water, is lit impressively. Pure white glazed ceramics are used for serving, showcasing colorful seasonal delicacies. A tranquil city hideaway, its relaxed ambiance makes it ideal for any occasion.

Tokyo October

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) *Since lunch opens irregularly, opening days will be announced on Instagram / [Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station, Exit B1. It's on the B1 floor of the Ohararyu Kaikan Building on Kotto-dori.
Address: B1F, Ohararyu Kaikan, 5-7-17, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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11. Washoku - shoujyou - Aoyama

Located a mere minute from Gaienmae Station in a tranquil residential area, this restaurant first opened its doors in the summer of 2017. Patrons can enjoy a monthly kaiseki course, featuring select dishes like A5 Niigata Japanese Beef, Blackthroat Seaperch, and Spiny Lobster, all in a calming, authentically Japanese environment. The restaurant offers private rooms, accommodating 2-24 people, ideal for special occasions. A diverse alcohol menu, including local sake, shochu, and wine, caters to all ages and perfectly complements the meals. This hidden gem is perfect for client meetings, banquets, dates, or friendly get-togethers.

Washoku - shoujyou - Aoyama

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from the B1 exit of Gaienmae Station on Subway Ginza Line
Address: 2-26-9, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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12. Satsumaya Tonton Harajuku

Located in Jingumae, this hideaway delivers Kagoshima's delicious food and shochu. Renovated and menu-renewed in 2022, it features Kuroton, a high-quality pork cutlet using Kagoshima's Roppaku black pork and black breadcrumbs, as its signature dish. Specialties include "Kurobuta Pork and Vegetable Oil Shabu-shabu" and fresh "Kuro Satsuma Chicken Sashimi". Offering over 50 Shochu varieties, this restaurant, tucked away in an Omotesando backstreet, provides a relaxing hideout for adults. Whether dining alone, on a date, with friends, or for business, it's a rejuvenating experience.

Satsumaya Tonton Harajuku

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station / 3- minute walk from Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae Station / 7-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station
Address: 2F, Kakuta Bldg., 6-1-6, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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13. Minami Aoyama Hifumi

Now taking party and banquet reservations, this new, laid-back spot located just a three-minute walk from Gaienmae caters to adults seeking snacks and drinks. The owner personally serves in this cosy 30-seat space. Menu highlights include fresh fish prepared as sashimi, grilled, or nitsuke (soy sauce-boiled), and local pork steak and salted oysters. Gaining popularity among Minami Aoyama's discerning ladies, the restaurant offers 30 types of Japanese sake and shochu, each priced at 500JPY. For banquet and semi-private room inquiries, reach out to them.

Minami Aoyama Hifumi

Open: Lunch 11:30 - 15:00 (last order 15:00) / 18:00 - 00:00 (last order 23:30) *Opens at 17:00 starting January
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: A three-minute walk from Gaienmae Station. Take Exit 1a, turn left at Francfranc, and you will come across the restaurant while walking down the hill.
Address: B1F Cattleya Building, 3-2-3 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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14. Restaurant Tani

The restaurant's signature dish utilizes various cuts of pork, procured whole or in halves, to accentuate their unique flavors. Each cut is prepared to bring out its distinct taste, offering a variety of flavors on one plate. Their French onion soup, popular even in summer, is carefully balanced with new and aged onions to optimize moisture and sweetness. Meals are served prix fixe style, letting patrons customize their menu based on their current mood and appetite. The tranquil interior, along with the warm reception from the staff, provides a premium experience for food lovers to relish their meals and wine.

Restaurant Tani

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, PH & Eve of PH] Lunch - 12:00pm - 3:30pm (last order 2:00pm) / Dinner - 6:00pm - 11:30pm (last order 9:30pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,300 JPY
Access: Exit from exit 1-a of Gaiemmae station, then turn left at the Minami-Aoyama-3-chome intersection, then from there enter the lane to your right about 10m in front of the first traffic light, and we will be on the 2nd floor of the 2nd building to your left
Address: Moriya Sunlight Bldg. 2F, 3-2-6 Minami Aoyama , Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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15. Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo

Are you craving for meat today? Then Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo is where you want to be. This place allows you to taste the rare lean meat of Saga beef rump, Japan's top class, high-quality branded beef. This place is truly an adult's hiding place with its subdued yet stylish interior. The restaurant is chic but not formal, so you can enjoy it even when you're alone. The window counter seats are popular among regular customers. They serve a wide variety of meat such as lamb meat, horse meat, pork, and wagyu beef. When in doubt, you will never go wrong with their [Chef's 3-Kind Meat Assortment].

Aoyama Spain Bar El Vuelo

Open: Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 14:00) / Dinner 17:00 - 00:00 (last order 23:00)
Closed: Wednesdays
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Two minute walk from Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station B2 exit. Walk along Aoyama-dori toward Shibuya. Second floor of Success Aoyama building on Aoyama-dori.
Address: Success Aoyama Bldg. 2F, 5-50-6 Jingumae , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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16. Japanese Cuisine Kinari

Japanese Cuisine Kinari, situated near Gaienmae Station and historic Baisoin Temple, offers aesthetically pleasing Japanese cuisine with unique flavors using seasonal ingredients. The restaurant, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, features private rooms for relaxed dining, including spaces with paulownia wood walls or traditional tatami with sunken kotatsu. Their fine sake selection includes seasonal offerings and rare brands from Kokuryu Sake Brewery. Ideal for celebrations, dates, or client entertaining, Kinari promises an exquisite dining experience.

Japanese Cuisine Kinari

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit 1B of Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. It is next to Baisoin Temple
Address: 1F, BY-CUBE, 2-24-8, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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