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Update-date: Oct 18 2024

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Top 5 Hidden Japanese Restaurants in Azabu Juban Area for Adults | Tokyo

Azabu Juban, a sophisticated town where high-level restaurants gather. Among them, we introduce hidden gems of Japanese restaurants that attract attention from discerning gourmets. From establishments that offer an extraordinary experience with their meticulous interior design, to authentic Edomae sushi and Michelin-starred restaurants, these are places you'll want to visit at least once. Enjoy a leisurely meal with someone special in a calm space where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

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1. ILBrio Azabu

A notable restaurant where one can enjoy seasonal ingredients and sake

Located in the gourmet district of Azabu Juban, ILBrio Azabu offers the opportunity to enjoy Japanese cuisine made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and delicious Japanese sake. The 'Azabu Wagon Course' allows guests to choose ingredients from a selection box and have them prepared into dishes of their choice, receiving high praise for this service. Additionally, there is a wide selection of alcoholic beverages to complement the meals, including premium wines and champagnes, as well as original Japanese sake produced in collaboration with sake breweries.

Five Hidden Gem Japanese Restaurants in Azabu Juban Area for Adults | Tokyo

The three-story restaurant is designed to resemble a quaint French theater, featuring not only counter seats but also spacious private rooms for a relaxed experience. Guests can enjoy a blissful moment in an extraordinary space.

ILBrio Azabu

Open: [Monday - Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY
Access: Toei Oedo Line - 1-minute walk from Exit 7 of Azabujuban Station. 107 meters from the Station.
Address: 1-7-5, Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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2. Azabu Juban Shimoi

Enjoy beef tongue shabu-shabu and creative Japanese cuisine focused on seasonal ingredients

Located just a 2-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station, Azabu-Juban Shimoi is a restaurant committed to making customers' precious time even more valuable. The cuisine focuses on seasonal ingredients, carefully selected from all over Japan. Particularly, the "Original!? Beef Tongue Shabu-Shabu" is a popular menu item that is also a feast for the eyes, with an exquisite combination of broth and tender tongue. Additionally, the restaurant offers fresh horse sashimi directly from Kumamoto and exceptional dishes that can be enjoyed with seasonal Japanese sake.

The restaurant, welcomed by a cobblestone path, offers a tranquil atmosphere with private rooms and semi-private rooms that overlook the outdoors. It is suitable for various occasions such as business meetings, dining, and dates. The restaurant operates until 2 AM, making it an ideal choice for late-night meals and parties.

Azabujuban Shimoi

Open: 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:00 am)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 4 of Tokyo Metro Azabu-juban Station. Follow the road to the west, and it is on the right side. It is also within walking distance from Roppongi Station.
Address: 4F, Patio Azabu-juban, 2-8-10, Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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3.Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae

Enjoy the exquisite taste of premium Wagyu beef from multiple perspectives

[Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae]is a restaurant specializing in Wagyu beef, offering a variety of cuts and cooking methods to savor the exquisite flavors of Wagyu. The "Omakase Course" is packed with beef dishes, featuring the three major types of Wagyu: Matsusaka, Omi, and Kobe beef. They select cuts with less marbling to ensure a lighter feeling after the meal. Additionally, the "Uni Menchi," a combination of cold sea urchin and freshly fried 100% beef menchi katsu, is a delicacy. The contrast in temperature and texture enhances the flavors even further.

The performance right in front of the counter, brimming with a sense of presence, is one of the attractions. One can enjoy the deliciousness of Wagyu beef from multiple perspectives. Please enjoy a special experience, unique to this restaurant, woven together by select Wagyu dishes and performances.

Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Part 1 from 6:00 pm / Part 2 from 8:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 50,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Azabu-juban Station on Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Oedo Line
Address: B1F, Rune Azabujuban Bldg., 1-5-23, Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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4. Yasuda Shokudo

Enjoy Japanese cuisine that is meticulously crafted with a focus on ingredients and cooking methods

Located just a 6-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station, Yasuda Diner offers homemade dishes with a meticulous attention to detail, from the selection of ingredients to the cooking methods. The restaurant's signature dishes include the completely additive-free "Odawara Dried Fish" and the "Pork Soup" made with the branded pork, "Waton Mochibuta." The "Yasuda Set Meal," which allows you to enjoy both of these specialties at once, is also highly popular.

The interior of the restaurant boasts a sophisticated yet homey atmosphere. It primarily features a counter, making it easy for even solo diners to visit comfortably. Please enjoy a rich culinary moment at this hidden gem in Azabu Juban.

Yasuda Shokudo

Open: [Thursday - Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:15 pm) / [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O.10:00 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O.8:15 pm)
Closed: Wednesday, Sunday
Average price: [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: From Exit 4 of Azabu-juban Station on Namboku Line, go through Azabu-juban Shopping Street and turn left before Kurayami-zaka slope.
Address: 1F, The City Azabujuban I AVANTI, 2-6-2, Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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5. Yakumo Hashimoto

Exclusive for one group per day. A luxurious time to savor blissful Japanese cuisine

Exclusive to one group per day. A luxurious time to savor blissful Japanese cuisine.

Located about a 10-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station, in a quiet upscale residential area, is the hidden gem Japanese restaurant, Yakumo Hashimoto. This restaurant offers an exclusive dining experience with only one group per day by reservation only, where guests can savor the 'Naniwa Kappo' cuisine, which pursues the ultimate taste the moment it touches the palate. Both lunch and dinner are served as chef's choice courses only, prepared with all elements, from the broth to the sake, meticulously crafted by the owner's skilled techniques and judgment. In addition to sake, a wide selection of champagne, red, and white wines are also available.

This restaurant offers a heartfelt dining experience for all guests, whether they are couples or families. Enjoy a blissful time with the wonderful harmony of food and drinks.

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
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