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Update-date: Oct 28 2024

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Evolving Tokyo's Innovative Creative Japanese Restaurant | Tokyo

The diversity of Tokyo, a major city, is a powerhouse of energy for innovation and evolution in industry, culture, and cuisine. Traditional Japanese cuisine also incorporates the rich food cultures of Asia and Europe, and by merging gourmet food with art, it continues to evolve in astonishing ways. Here are five restaurants where one can have an inspiring experience with unique Tokyo-style Japanese cuisine.

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WASHOKU SOUTEN

Traditional Japanese cuisine becomes stylish and new at 'WASHOKU'

Traditional Japanese cuisine transforms into stylish and new 'WASHOKU'

WASHOKU SOUTEN is located about a one-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, on the 35th floor of The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho Hotel. It is the main dining restaurant offering kaiseki cuisine, sushi, and teppanyaki with a contemporary twist. The menu features a fusion of Japanese, Western, and Chinese courses, catering to a variety of needs, including vegan-style sushi.

The restaurant offers a panoramic view of Tokyo from its high-rise location. It features a stylish and open dining area, a teppanyaki counter, a sushi counter, and a SAKE bar where guests can enjoy Japanese sake. Private rooms are also available (room charge applies separately), allowing guests to choose their preferred dining style. In the evening, one can relax while enjoying the sparkling night view. The weekend and holiday-exclusive lunch is also recommended.

WASHOKU SOUTEN

Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) L.O. Course meal 9:00 pm / A la carte 9:30 pm, [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) L.O. Course meal 9:00 pm /A la carte 9:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Marunouchi Lines. Nagatacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Hanzomon Line, and Yurakucho Line.
Address: 35F, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 1-2, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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TREE by NAKED yoyogi park

A new gourmet experience where food and art converge

Located just a one-minute walk from Yoyogi Park Station, TREE by NAKED yoyogi park is an experiential restaurant where food and art converge. The reservation-only Art Dinner Course is crafted as a story imbued with the charm of Japanese aesthetics, featuring fusion cuisine that utilizes seasonal domestic ingredients. Each course is enhanced by the projection mapping of the four seasons, offering a fantastical gourmet experience.

The restaurant is produced by the creative company NAKED, INC., which also directed the social dinner at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. It offers a fusion of art and cuisine, with a wide range of vegan options available. During daytime, one can enjoy sustainable menus that are kind to both the body and the environment, available for both eat-in and takeout. The 1F counter seats also allow for the accompaniment of pets.

TREE by NAKED yoyogi park

Open: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm *Closes at 5:00 pm on days when the course is offered. (Business hours are updated daily on the official Instagram story)/Takeouts are available from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm *Closes at 5:00 pm on days when the course is offered. (Business hours are updated daily on the official Instagram story)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 39,600 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Walk from Exit 2 of Yoyogi-koen Station of Chiyoda Line on Tokyo Metro or the South Exit of Yoyogi Hachiman Station on Odakyu Odawara Line
Address: 1-10-2, Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Iwahiba

Enjoy the ultimate collaboration of Japanese and Chinese cuisine

Just a minute's walk from Daimon Station, Iwahiba is an innovative restaurant where guests can enjoy a fusion of meticulously selected seasonal ingredients in Japanese and Chinese cuisine. The restaurant offers courses featuring luxurious Chinese ingredients such as shark fin and Shanghai crab, as well as chef-recommended "aged sashimi" made from fresh fish enhanced in flavor through aging. Please enjoy a lavish time with a selection of wines, Shaoxing wine, and sake, carefully chosen by the sommelier.

The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the building, resembling a secret hideaway. Upon exiting the elevator, one first encounters a small bar counter. Beyond this, there is a restaurant counter and luxurious private rooms, allowing guests to relax comfortably in their preferred style. Additionally, the plant 'Iwahiba', which the restaurant is named after, is tastefully decorated throughout, providing a unique and beautiful sight that delights the eyes.

Iwahiba

Open: [Monday - Friday, National Holiday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Saturday, Sunday
Average price: [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line / 1-minute walk from Exit B5 of Daimon Station on Toei Subway Lines
Address: 3F, ADsis Daimon, 2-1-6, Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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pentolaC

Enjoy a dish like a work of art, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines

Located just a one-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station, pentolaC is a restaurant where guests can enjoy innovative fusion cuisine in a space surrounded by art. The menu features a luxurious combination of carefully selected ingredients from Kumamoto, including premium Wagyu beef and seasonal fish, offered both as courses and a la carte. The innovative, delicate, and creative dishes are presented in special ceramics from Kumamoto potteries.

The interior is inspired by an Italian wine cellar. The beautifully arranged seasonal flora adds a touch of Japanese ambiance. The walls are adorned with works by renowned artists, creating a sophisticated space where one can enjoy not only the meals but also the art. The pairing, which accompanies each carefully crafted dish, features a wide selection of wines, champagnes, and Japanese sake, extending to non-alcoholic options as well.

pentolaC

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: New Year's holidays are closed
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY
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La BOMBANCE

Traditional yet creative and free 'feasts'

Traditional yet creative and free-spirited 'feasts'

Located just a 10-minute walk from Roppongi Station, La BOMBANCE. The name of the restaurant, which means 'feast' in French, embodies the desire to be a steadfast Japanese restaurant while occasionally crossing over genres freely. While adhering to the traditions of Japanese cuisine, please enjoy the creative dishes that incorporate diverse ingredients and cooking methods, such as foie gras and mousse.

Located in the basement of a building along Roppongi Street, this restaurant is a hidden gem where one can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The modern and stylish interior features a long counter approximately 9 meters in length, private box seats, and private rooms. The innovative cuisine served in this space has captivated many gourmets, and it has been awarded a star in the "Michelin Guide Tokyo" consecutively from 2008 to 2018.

La BOMBANCE

Open: [Weekdays / Saturday / Day before Holiday] Normal hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (last order at 1:00 a.m.) *No entrance after 10:00 p.m.
Closed: Sundays, Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 14,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station/10 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Hiroo Station
Address: 2-26-21 B1F Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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