Update-date: Jun 10 2024
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Tokyo
Autumn, the season of appetite, has arrived! Everything tastes delicious during this time, but the foundation of it all is... yes, rice! This time, we've picked five restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy special rice dishes like kamameshi and donabe rice. Each restaurant's rice menu is sure to satisfy you to the core!
1. Gaienmae [Japanese Cuisine Wakabayashi]
Authentic Japanese mixed rice at a restaurant in a quiet residential area
A 5-minute walk from Gaienmae Station. Located in the residential area of Minami Aoyama, [Japanese Cuisine Wakabayashi] offers authentic Japanese cuisine made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. A must-try dish is the 'Ishikawa Prefecture Pesticide-Free Koshihikari Seasonal Clay Pot Rice,' which allows you to enjoy seasonal ingredients. The health-conscious menu, which does not use additives, is enjoyable not only for its taste but also for its appearance.
The restaurant is located in a spot slightly off the main street of Minami Aoyama, offering a hidden, cozy atmosphere. Inside, the soft lighting creates a relaxed dining space. In addition to tables where you can see the kitchen, there are also fully private rooms available. It is perfect not only for business meetings and dinners but also for special occasions.
Japanese Cuisine Wakabayashi
Open: [Weekday,Saturday] 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (last order 7:00 pm)
Closed: This restaurant will be closed from December 30th to 1 / 3rd, 2020 during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
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Closed: This restaurant will be closed from December 30th to 1 / 3rd, 2020 during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
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2.akasaka Mitsuke [Akasaka Ando]
Enjoying the finest clay pot rice in a relaxing space
Located just a 2-minute walk from akasaka-mitsuke Station, [Akasaka Ando] offers an excellent location. You can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients. The 'Takikomi Gohan' served as part of the kaiseki meal is a proud dish made with seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood. Don't miss the 'Orizume Sangen Pork "Sasuke" and tokyo vegetables dashi shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)' made with a special dashi broth from carefully selected domestic ingredients.
The restaurant is designed to give a sense of Japanese ambiance from the entrance. The counter seats, where you can fully enjoy the live experience of watching the chefs cook right in front of you, are in a horigotatsu style. Additionally, there are counter seats with chairs, private rooms perfect for business meetings, and semi-private rooms that can be used casually.
Akasaka Ando
Open: [Monday-Friday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Ginza and Marunouchi Lines, along the esplanade street at the second crossroads
Address: 1F & 2F, Namba Bldg., 3-11-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Ginza and Marunouchi Lines, along the esplanade street at the second crossroads
Address: 1F & 2F, Namba Bldg., 3-11-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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3.jiyugaoka [Shigerou]
Creative dishes using the best seasonal ingredients in a relaxing atmosphere
Located just a 2-minute walk from jiyugaoka Station, [Shigerou] is a Japanese-style izakaya (Japanese tavern) where you can enjoy dishes made with carefully selected ingredients by the owner. The menu features simply prepared seasonal fresh fish and vegetables, allowing you to savor the true flavors of the ingredients. The 'Clay Pot Rice,' served at the end of the course, is a must-try dish that lets you enjoy the seasonal flavors to the fullest.
When you open the wooden door and step inside, a stylish space utilizing the wood grain spreads out before you. In addition to counter seats perfect for two people, there are table seats ideal for dinner parties, and even semi-private rooms at the back of the store. This is a versatile place that can be used for various occasions depending on your mood.
Shigeru
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
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4. Kinshicho [Kuramisoraya Kinshicho]
Taste various dishes made with miso carefully selected by a miso sommelier from all over Japan
Located a 5-minute walk from Kinshicho Station, [Kuramisoraya Kinshicho] is a restaurant where you can enjoy various dishes made with miso carefully selected by a miso sommelier. One dish you might want to try is the 'Miso-Simmered Mackerel,' which uses three types of miso, paired with the irresistible 'Kama-Taki Rice,' freshly cooked in a pot. The simple white rice is so delicious you might want to have several servings! Additionally, there are five types of rice dishes available, including a pot-cooked rice dish with plenty of eel.
The interior features wooden counters and tables, creating a relaxed dining space. There are counter seats where you can enjoy conversations with the staff, spacious table seats, and numerous private rooms that can accommodate from 4 to 10 people, making it extremely versatile. With course menus and all-you-can-drink options available, it's perfect for parties as well.
Kuramisoraya Kinshicho
Open: [Weekday,Day Before Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (last order 1:30 pm)[Weekday,Saturday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)[Sunday,Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:00 pm)
Closed: The year-end and New Year holidays are closed
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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Closed: The year-end and New Year holidays are closed
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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5. Ebisu [EBISU KUROOBI]
Enjoy Japanese menus that abundantly use seasonal ingredients
Ebisu Kuroobi, with the concept of Japanese sake and cuisines offers playful and stylish dishes made with seasonal ingredients directly shipped from all over Japan. A must-order is their signature menu item, 'Seasonal Clay Pot Rice.' The aroma, steam, and crispy rice crust are irresistible. They also offer a wide variety of à la carte dishes and courses. The drink selection includes a broad range of sake and wine.
The restaurant is a hidden gem located a 3-minute walk from Ebisu Station, behind Ebisu Shrine. Inside, there are counter seats, table seats, and two types of completely private rooms available. The tatami room can accommodate large groups. With tasteful fittings and furnishings, you can relax and enjoy your meal in a calm atmosphere. This place is suitable for a wide range of occasions, from private gatherings to business meetings.
EBISU KUROOBI
Open: [Saturday] 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm (last order 10:00 pm)[Weekday,Day Before Holidays] 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Closed for winter from 12/30 to 1/7. Although January 8th is a public holiday, this restaurant will be open.
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
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Closed: Closed for winter from 12/30 to 1/7. Although January 8th is a public holiday, this restaurant will be open.
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
