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Ebisu
Ebisu
Picks:
French: A Ta Gueule; Brasserie Manoir; Hiromichi
Western: Calm Terrace (International); Cardenas Charcoal Grill (International)
Japanese: Shunju Yurari; Toki No Ma; Ebisu Kaigan; Tetsugen
More meat: Kurobutaya (Berkshire pork); Bakuro (horsemeat); Blacows (wagyu Angus burgers)
Ethnic: Le Parc (dim sum); Hainan Jeefan Shokudo (Singaporean)
Budget: Voco (wine bar); Ippudo (ramen); Chinese Cafe Eight (Peking duck)
Wine bars: Amandine; Grape Choice; Tio Danjo
Quirky bars: Bonsai-ya; Enjoy House; Loco Blue
This guide covers the Ebisu neighborhood.

Ebisu east side


North of Komazawa-dori

Matsuei (Sushi). 3711-4364
Refined sushi in a comfortable, relaxed setting. At lunchtime, nigiri-zushi set menus start at Y2650. The chirashi-don, generously laden with a variety of fish - baby octopus, shad, fatty tuna, turgid pearls of salmon roe - is a terrific value at just under Y1500. Prices shoot up at dinnertime, so expect to pay around Y15,000 per person in the evening. No lunch on Sundays.
SunmapEbisu-Minami 1-2-4. Open 11:30am-1:30, 5-10:30pm daily.
Time Out Cafe (Cafe). 5774-0440
Salads, ethnic-style dishes and other light fare are served along with coffee and cocktails. Located in the Liquid Room concert space, the cafe also hosts small musical events of its own. Free wi-fi access.
SunmapHigashi 3-16-6, Liquid Room 2F. Open 11:30am-11:30pm daily.
I Sette Mari (Italian). 3499-0987
Simple, expertly prepared "seasonal dishes and Italian wines" in a casual setting. Lunch is Y700 and Y1450; full-course dinners from Y3800. Pizzas start at Y1400.
mapHigashi 3-17-14, 2F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-10pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
Coci (Italian). 3442-5151
This stylish two-story cafe-bar looks like a ski chalet that's been sliced along the diagonal, with big windows looking out over the picturesque (at least at night) Shibuya River. Stop in for a late-night drink - there's plenty of reasonably priced wine by the glass or bottle - or a full meal. [Show more]
lateSunmapHigashi 3-16-10. Open 11:30am-3, 6pm-2am (4am Fri, 11pm Sun) daily.

Hiroo 1-chome / Meiji-dori

!Afuri (Ramen). 5795-0750
This popular shop is known for their light, "cafe-style" shoyu ramen.
lateSunmapEbisu 1-1-7. Open 11am-4am daily.
Voco (Wine bar). 3447-8929
Wood-fired thin-crust pizzas for Y500 and wines by the bottle from Y1900 at at this sister shop of Shibuya's Cona.
lateSunmapEbisu 1-6-1. Open 11:30am-2am (LO) daily.
Taki (Japanese). 5791-1954
A beautifully appointed Ginza-style establishment on a back street in Ebisu. Full-course dinners range from Y5000 to Y12,000 per person, but it is perfectly acceptable to allow your guest to assume they cost much more. [See FULL REVIEW.]
mapEbisu 1-6-3. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
Tsukumo (Ramen). 5466-9566
A creamy, richly flavored cheese-tonkotsu ramen is the specialty at this popular shop.
lateSunmapHiroo 1-1-36. Open 11am-5am daily.
Dexee Diner (Cafe). 5464-3721
A second branch of the popular cafe, with late-night hours, good food, and good prices. (Formerly called Lenox Saloon.)
latedecorSunmapHiroo 1-1-39, Ebisu Prime Square Tower. Open 11am-2am daily.
!Torimikura (Yakitori). 5791-5819
Excellent chicken and game bird dishes and seasonal grilled vegetables. Twenty kinds of sake and 100 varieties of shochu. Budget around Y5000-6000 per person.
mapHiroo 1-15-6, Hiroo Bldg B1F. Open 11:30am-2, 6-11pm (LO; 3am Fri, Sat). Closed Sundays.
La Boheme (Italian). 5475-5800
Late-night pastas.
no smokinglateSunmapHiroo 1-3-1. (on the left side of Meiji-dori going towards Hiroo) Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.
Matsugen (Japanese). 3444-8666
Stylish Japanese food and sake. Dinner from Y6000 plus drinks. They are also known for their excellent handmade soba noodles.
SunmapHiroo 1-3-1, Hagiwara Bldg. 1F. (on the left side of Meiji-dori going towards Hiroo) Open 11:30am-3, 5pm-midnight daily.
Ippudo (Ramen). 5420-2225
The first Tokyo branch of a renowned Hakata ramen shop (they also have a branch at the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum), they serve thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"), with or without extra chashu. You can add your own freshly grated garlic -- you'll find bowls of whole garlic cloves on the counter along with graters.
lateSunmapHiroo 1-3-13. (along Meiji-dori towards Hiroo, just past the post office) Open 11-4am daily.
!Brasserie Manoir (French). 3446-8288
The decor here captures the feeling of the French countryside, with mirrors everywhere, wood panels, and ducks and a deer head mounted on the walls. The restaurant is connected with Hazel Grouse Manor in eastern Hokkaido, which supplies them with fresh vegetables, seafood and wild game. [Show more]
lateSunmapHiroo 1-10-6. Open 5pm-2am. Closed Mondays.
!Grape Choice (Wine bar). 5789-9597
The owner of Grape Choice has an encyclopedic knowledge of wine, and his list covers France, Italy, Australia, California, Washington and even Japan, starting around Y5000-6000 and climbing rapidly. Food includes grilled meats and fish, and unusual items like pig's-foot croquettes, squid fritters and cheese fondue with organic vegetables. Budget around Y7000 for dinner with a few glasses of wine. [Show more]
latemapHiroo 5-22-3, Hiroo Nishigawa Bldg B1F. Open 6pm-2am (LO). Closed Sundays.

Ebisu 1-chome / Zest street

!Tio Danjo (Spanish). 5420-0747
This tiny Ebisu standing bar looks as though it's been plucked from the backstreets of Barcelona. Choose from a variety of tapas like bacon-wrapped dates or jamon iberico to snack on as you sip on a glass of wine (Y500-) or fino sherry (Y600-).
mapEbisu 1-12-5. Open 5:30pm-midnight (LO). Closed Sundays.
Kappo R (Japanese). 5447-2588
Casual Kyoto-style cooking; full-course dinners from Y5200 plus drinks.
decormapEbisu 1-13-3. Open 5pm-midnight (LO). Closed Sundays.
Il Boccalone (Italian). 3449-1430
The food is nicely prepared but a bit more expensive than expected. The large, comfortable dining room has been known to become rather raucous at times.
mapEbisu 1-15-9. Open 5:30-11pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
Mai Thai (Thai). 3280-1155
Very authentic flavors and atmosphere - it's almost like being in Bangkok, and sometimes there's even a tuk-tuk parked outside.
SunmapEbisu 1-18-16. Open 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.
Aala Wi (Caribbean). 5793-5027
Jamaican-style jerk chicken and pork, in a no-frills dining room. It's not particularly spicy, but you can add your own condiments. Non-stop old-school reggae plays in the background.
SunmapEbisu 1-26-13. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
Loco Blue (Hawaiian). 5449-3063
Tasty tropical drinks and Hawaiian and Okinawan snacks.
lateSunmapHigashi-Ebisu 1-26-13. Open 11:30am-2, 5pm-3am daily.
Ninnikuya (Garlic). 3446-5887
Interesting, garlicky food from around the world. No reservations accepted, so you have to take your chances.
SunmapEbisu 1-26-12. Open 6-11pm (LO) daily.
Ca Nori (Italian). 3443-3780
Good home-made pasta and charcoal-grilled meats in this tiny (12-seat) restaurant located on an Ebisu back street. Wines are mostly Y5000-8000 per bottle. Budget around Y7500 at dinnertime, Y1800 for lunch.
mapEbisu 1-33-8, MH Bldg 1F. Open noon-2, 6pm-midnight (LO). Closed Sundays.
Aotea Rangi (New Zealand). 3447-1496
Tucked into a quiet Ebisu back street, Aotea Rangi is one of the few places in town where you can experience the charms of genuine New Zealand cuisine. At first glance the small restaurant looks like an Italian trattoria with terrace seating, but once you're inside the atmosphere seem more like a casual cafe-bar. The lighting is soft and the mood is relaxed. Service is attentive, and the staff is more than ready to help you with the extensive New Zealand wine list. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunmapEbisu 1-21-18. Open 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.
Hainan Jeefan Shokudo 2 (Singaporean). 3447-3615
Good Singaporean chicken rice and Malaysian-style curries. [Go to branch review]
SunmapEbisu 1-21-14, Costa de Verano 1F. (behind Zest) Open 11:30-1:30, 6-10pm (LO). Closed 3rd Monday.
Le Lion (Wine bar). 3445-8131
With its red leather upholstered seats and wood and brass fixtures, Le Lion offers a little slice of Lyon on the backstreets of Ebisu. Welcoming staff, covered terrace seating, and excellently prepared brasserie - or, rather, bouchon - fare make this cafe/wine bar a lovely place for a casual meal or late-afternoon tipple. [Show more]
SunmapEbisu 1-21-16. Open noon-11:15pm (LO; -5:15pm Sun ). Open every day.
!!A Ta Gueule (French). 3449-8757
This tiny (15-seat) hideaway restaurant is a true gourmet destination, serving high-level cuisine at down-to-earth prices. Owner-chef George Sumura is a veteran of the Raffles Hotel in Singapore and a two-star restaurant in Brussels, and his cooking has a number of Belgian influences, like his mussel dishes and stews made with Belgian beers. [Show more]
SunmapEbisu 1-23-15. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Massa (Italian). 5793-3175
Former Iron Chef Masahiko Kobe's tiny restaurant has just 10 tables, so reservations are essential. Full-course dinners are Y6000 and Y8000; lunch is Y2000.
SunmapEbisu 1-23-22. Open 11:30am-1:30, 6:30-9:30pm (LO). Closed Wednesdays, 1st Tue.
Wanoba (Japanese). 5424-0610
Disarmingly casual, comfortable yet stylish, Wanoba is the kind of place that will impress your friends with your knowledge of cool, hidden late-night hangouts. Food and drink are reasonably priced, and traditional and modern Japanese crafts are well represented in the beautiful tableware and the tasteful modern decor. [Show more]
SunmapEbisu 3-1-1. Open 11:30am-1am daily.
Partenope (Italian). 5791-5663
Lots of Naples-style pizzas and grilled dishes, and even a few vegetarian items are on the menu.
SunmapEbisu 1-22-20. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-11pm daily.
Ippo (Izakaya). 3445-8418
If it weren't for the illuminated sign advertising "Fish and Sake" in English, you might have trouble finding this second-story hideaway in Ebisu. The interior is modestly appointed with a few small tables around a long wooden counter. This understated approach to decor reflects the bar's no-frills philosophy. They specialize in two things: fresh fish and sake. [Show more]
SunmapEbisu 1-22-10, Kamasuya 2F. Open 6pm-1am (LO) daily.
Zest (Tex-Mex). 5475-6291
A huge, bustling branch of this popular Tex-Mex chain. The open-air rooftop seating can be very pleasant when the weather is warm.
no smokinglateSunmapEbisu 1-22-1. Open 11:30-5am daily.
El Rincon de Sam (Mexican). 3442-1636
Live music (often from the talented owner, "Sam") and relatively inexpensive food.
mapEbisu 4-6-1, B1F. Open 6-10:45pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
Teras (Cafe). 5420-7204
This quiet spot, with its Spanish tile tables, wooden-framed glass doors, and cream-colored walls, resembles a Balinese resort. Sink into a wicker chair and sip on a cool glass of fresh fruit juice.
mapEbisu 4-8-10. Open 11:30am-9:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
!Kurobutaya (Izakaya). 5793-3585
Kurobutaya is a friendly, upbeat izakaya with a stylish flair that sets it apart from run-of-the-mill drinking spots. Distinguishing them even further is their unique menu - they specialize in pork, specifically the "kurobuta" breed that's the most famous of Japan's name-brand pigs. Originally from England, the breed is also known as Berkshire pork, and it's prized for its distinctive flavor and its ample marbling, which gives it a juiciness not found in ordinary pork. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunmapEbisu 4-9-5. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30pm-2am (LO) daily.
La Tida Terrace (Okinawan). 3441-1961
Okinawan dishes and steaks. A 150g tenderloin steak is Y2310; budget around Y3500 for an average-sized dinner.
lateSunmapEbisu 4-9-13. Open noon-3, 6pm-2am daily.
Igarashi (Japanese). 3447-9893
Seasonal Japanese cuisine plus a special menu of limited-edition sake and wines. Full-course menus are Y6000-8000, or you can order a la carte.
mapEbisu 4-9-15. Open 11:30am-1:30, 6-10pm. Closed Sundays.
!Calm Terrace (International). 6771-7030
Chef Sakurazawa is a veteran of the popular fusion establishments Citabria and Tableaux, and he brings a solidly grounded, creative vision to the menu. Drinks include a good selection of reasonably priced California wines. The attractively decorated dining room features double-height ceilings and a no-smoking mezzanine level. Most of the staff speak English, and English menus are available.
SunmapEbisu 4-27-1. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-11:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.

Ebisu 3-chome

Delizioso Italia (Italian). 3440-5510
One of the better Italian joints in the neighborhood, although there's lots of competition.
SunmapEbisu 4-27-17. Open noon-1:30, 5:30-11pm (LO) daily.
Ricos Kitchen (International). 5791-4649
Solid, self-assured new American cuisine and an inspired selection of 40 California wines in an exuberantly urban setting. The culinary influences are more European than Asian, and memorable past dishes have included rack of lamb with dried fig sauce, enticing okra-shrimp spring rolls, and huge, succulent scallop appetizers. [Show more]
decorSunmapEbisu 4-23-7, 2F. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
L'Espace (French). 5420-0719
Dainty, overpriced French food in a pleasantly post-modern setting; not worth a special trip, but nice enough if you're in the neighborhood. Lunch Y1,800, dinner from Y3,800.
mapEbisu 3-9-25, La Maison Franco-Japonaise. Open 11:30am-1:30, 6-9:30pm. Closed Sundays.
Rue Favart (Cafe). 5421-0688
A very French-style multi-story cafe with a relaxed atmosphere; they serve light food items and desserts as well as coffee and drinks.
lateSunmapEbisu 3-28-12. Open 10am-2am daily.
Casa de Queijo (Cheese shop). 3473-5525
Unlike other cheese shops in Tokyo, the well-stocked Casa de Queijo also has a "cheese bar" where you can sample their wares along with wine or Belgian beers. A five-cheese assortment is Y2500, original pizzas start at Y2000, and camembert fondue is Y1200. There are also many special events timed with the arrival of new imports, and on the 11th of every month there's an all-you-can-eat special for Y4500.
mapEbisu 2-8-7. Open noon-11pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays.

Yebisu Garden Place

Yebisu Oyster Bar (Seafood). 5447-1870
This airy, open-plan bar (formerly R Gath water bar) serves several wines by the glass, four beers on tap (including the excellent Edelpils), and a limited menu of raw oysters (Y1000 for 3), shrimp cocktails, sausages and ceviche.
SunmapEbisu 4-20-4, Yebisu Garden Place Glass Square B1F. Open 3-10:30pm (LO), from 11am Sat/Sun daily.
Jai Thai Palace (Thai). 5793-5100
Standard Thai fare in pleasant surroundings; there are a few California wines as well as the usual Thai beer. Desserts are above average.
SunmapEbisu 4-20-4, Yebisu Garden Place Glass Square B1F. Open 11:30am-3, 5-10pm (LO) daily.
Chibo (Okonomiyaki). 5424-1011
Perhaps the only place in Tokyo offering inexpensive okonomiyaki and steaks with a skyscraper view; yakisoba starts at Y780; sirloin steaks are Y1300.
SunmapEbisu 4-20-3, Yebisu Garden Place 38F. Open 11:30am-3, 5-10pm daily.
Hinone Mizunone (Izakaya). 5793-7600
A modern charcoal-grill specialty izakaya serving great free-range chicken plus homemade tofu and kamameshi rice dishes. And a great night-time view. Full-course dinners from Y2500-5000.
decorSunmapEbisu 4-20-3, Yebisu Garden Place 39F. Open 11am-2:30, 5-11pm daily.
Yebisu (Yakitori). 5420-1161
Relatively inexpensive yakitori, seasonal fish and other izakaya fare, and of course Yebisu beer here above their former brewery.
SunmapEbisu 4-20-3, Yebisu Garden Place 39F. Open 11am-2, 4:30-10pm (LO) daily.
Kurumaya (Izakaya). 5420-9608
A big selection of 17 types of oden (starting at 170 yen) plus very good grilled chicken. Seating is at spacious counters wrapping around the central grilling area.
SunmapEbisu 4-20-3, Yebisu Garden Place B2F. (in the basement directly across from the Mitsukoshi food floor) Open 11:30am-2, 5-10pm daily.
Wine Market Party (Taillevent) (Liquor shop). 5424-2580
Mostly French wines, with some rare bottles you won't find elsewhere in town. Be prepared to pay, though. There are several different caves, with prices going up the farther in you go. In front they also sell cheeses, imported foods and party supplies and wine accessories.
SunmapEbisu 4-20-7, Yebisu Garden Place B1F. Open 11am-7pm. Closed some Mondays.
Joel Robuchon (French). 5424-1347
Deluxe-level cooking and service in an elaborate castle-like setting. At dinnertime there's a rather extravagant 18-course tasting menu for Y35,000 per person (plus 12% service charge). The wine list covers some 1200 different varieties.
no smokingSunmapMeguro-ku, Mita 1-13-1, Yebisu Garden Place. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-10pm (LO) daily.
La Table de Joel Robuchon (French). 5424-1338
Located on the first floor of the Robuchon castle in Ebisu, this is a much more casual version of the main dining room upstairs, with inventive modern cuisine and a very reasonable wine list; prix-fixe lunch from Y2950 and dinner from Y7800. [Show more]
no smokingSunmapMeguro-ku, Mita 1-13-1, Yebisu Garden Place. Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-10pm (LO) daily.
Chambre Claire (Cafe). 5798-2218
At first glance this looks like an ordinary museum cafe, but Claire is worth knowing about for their surprising selection of Belgian beers, one of the best in Ebisu. The cafe is split into two sections on separate floors of the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography; the upstairs section is a bit nicer.
SunmapMeguro-ku, Mita 1-13-3, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography. Open 10am-8pm. Closed Mondays.
Terrace (Westin Hotel) (International). 5423-7778
The Westin's lobby restaurant is known for their lavish lunch and weekend brunch buffets, with frequent special events featuring food from various regions of the world. They also offer an appetizer and dessert buffet in the evenings, and a breakfast spread (Y3600) from 6:30-10:30am.
SunmapMeguro-ku, Mita 1-4-1, Westin Hotel 1F. Open 6:30am-11:30pm daily.
Yebisu (Westin Hotel) (Teppanyaki). 5423-7790
One of the most highly rated teppanyaki restaurants in town, Yebisu also boasts a nice 22nd-floor view and convenient English menus. Full-course dinners with premium domestic beef, seasonal seafood and vegetables run Y15,000-25,000 and lunch is Y4,000-10,000. The menu often includes seafood-only dinners as well as beef-centered ones.
no smokingSunmapMeguro-ku, Mita 1-4-1, Westin Hotel 22F. Open 11:30am-3, 5:30-10pm daily.

Station area

Kichiri (Japanese). 5791-1119
Beautiful modern decor and very reasonably priced food and drink; budget around Y3500-4500 at dinnertime.
latedecorSunmapEbisu 1-8-12, Ebisu Q Plaza 6F. Open 5pm-2am daily.
Suragan (Korean). 5447-6588
The specialty of the house here is bulgogi, a traditional Korean marinated and grilled meat dish, but the stylish decor and all-black color scheme might make you think you'd wandered into a trendy California-style restaurant by mistake. Drinks include California and French wines and ten kinds of Korean fruit shochu. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunmapEbisu 4-3-1, Quiz Ebisu Bldg B1-A. Open 5pm-midnight (LO) daily.
Kamachi (Soba/Udon). 5795-2738
Gourmet noodles and izakaya fare, with shochu and wine to drink.
mapEbisu 4-4-14, Ina Bldg 2F. Open 6pm-1am (LO). Closed Sundays.
Kushinobo (Kushiage). 5475-8415
Deep-fried individual skewers of seafood and vegetables.
SunmapEbisu-Minami 1-5-5, Atre Ebisu 6F. (above Ebisu station) Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
Seijo Ishii (Retail). 3448-1070
Imported foods from around the world, including cheeses, spices, and canned and packaged goods. There's also a big stock of mostly European wines. Prices vary from great bargains to inexplicably expensive, so shop carefully.
SunmapEbisu-Minami 1-5-5, Atre Ebisu 3F. (next to the upstairs exit from Ebisu station) Open 8am-11pm daily.

Ebisu west side


North of Komazawa-dori

Cafe Heavens (Cafe). 5428-3399
Cafe Heavens serves up solid bistro fare at friendly prices all day (lunch 11-4, dinner til 11) in a fun and lively atmosphere. The drinks list includes a good selection of organic wines. Large, colorful paintings adorn the walls, and the space has an airy, northern California feel.
lateSunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-16-15. Open 11am-4am daily.
!Amandine (International). 5728-4552
This comfortable, luxuriously spacious restaurant is designed around a "Napa Valley" theme and offers a big list of Napa wines. The food is first-rate international cuisine, and while many other wine-oriented restaurants in town focus heavily on the higher-priced bottles, C'zon offers a big selection of wines in the Y3000-6000 range as well as more expensive choices. No smoking in the main dining room. (Formerly named C'zon.) [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunmapEbisu-Nishi 2-10-10, Elegante Vita Nacora 2F. Open 11:30am-midnight daily.
Blacows (Burgers). 3477-2914
Gourmet burgers made with black Angus wagyu beef, from Y1300.
SunmapEbisu-Nishi 2-11-9. Open 11am-11pm daily.
!Bonsai-ya (Bar). 3464-7377
Enjoy the mini-forest of bonsai trees while you relax with a cocktail or a New Zealand wine in this tiny, charmingly quirky early-evening bar.
mapEbisu-Nishi 2-8-9, Daikanyama Takara Bldg III, 4F. Open 8pm-midnight. Closed Sundays.
Enjoy! House (Bar). 5489-1591
The atmosphere at this legendary hipster hangout is funky to the extreme, with raggedy old sofas barely visible in the dim light through a haze of incense. The music is great though - experimental jazz, contemporary electronic and everything in between, depending on the DJ and the night. No cover or table charge.
SunmapEbisu-Nishi 2-9-9, 2F. Open 1pm-2am (-4am Fri/Sat). Closed Mondays.
Bar Guapos (Wine bar). 5728-4741
It's easy to appreciate the beauty of Bar Guapos, where Y1500 is enough for a glass of tinto or blanco and one or two tasty tapas. There are about fifteen Spanish wines on the drink list, plus a number of Sherries. [Show more]
lateSunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-3-8. Open 5pm-3:30am (LO; 5-11:30pm Sun, Mon). Open every day.
What the Dickens (British pub). 3780-2099
A bit of Roppongi nightlife dropped into Ebisu - live bands, English beers (mostly bottled), and inexpensive, filling pub dishes like shepherd's pie.
lateSunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-13-3. Open 5pm-2am (LO 1-ish). Closed Mondays.
!Bakuro (Kyushu). 5459-8348
If you're not well acquainted with the subtleties of horsemeat cuisine, Bakuro can be a revelation. The food here is fantastic, showcasing a surprisingly wide range of flavors and styles. The atmosphere is lively and fun, the drinks list is well put together, and prices are very reasonable for this level of quality. [Show more]
mapEbisu-Nishi 1-7-12. Open 5-11:30pm. Closed Sundays.
Toriyoshi (Yakitori). 6415-0785
Spicy chicken wings, yakitori and Nagoya miso specialties.
SunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-7-3, Zain Ebisu 5F. Open 5pm-midnight daily.
Pile Cafe (Cafe). 3770-2615
A mere two minutes from Ebisu station, this comfy hide-away will make you feel right at home. Retro velour-covered sofas and a row of giant airplane windows overlooking the street below add a splash of nostalgia. Open til 4am on weekends.
SunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-8-2-207. Open 11:30am-midnight (4am Fri, Sat) daily.
Tapachos (Spanish). 6415-7227
This stylish little late-night stand-up bar serves a nice variety of hot and cold Spanish tapas and pinchos (small snacks on bread), along with Spanish wines. Most food items are Y250-500, with wines from Y400/glass.
lateSunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-13-5. (near Ebisu Jinja) Open 5pm-5am (midnight Sundays). Open every day.
Teranga (African). 3461-7475
This African bar-restaurant serves Senegalese dishes like mufe peanut stew and thiebou yapp (marinated beef with onions, olives and garlic), plus original fare like egg pizza and bar snacks.
SunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-8-10, Takahashi Bldg 3F. Open 5pm-12:30am. Closed Tuesdays.
Atrio Cucina Tacubo (Italian). 5459-0505
Modern Italian cuisine, with home-made pastas and a nice twelve-appetizer assortment to get things rolling. More than 120 wines are served by the bottle, with more than a dozen by the glass. Budget around Y8000 at dinnertime.
mapEbisu-Nishi 1-12-11. Open 11:30am-2, 6-9:30pm. Closed Sundays.
!!Cardenas Charcoal Grill (Grill). 5428-0779
Smart, cutting-edge California-influenced cuisine, with an emphasis on grilled items and sashimi. The mostly California wine list is well assembled and comfortably priced. Tables are adequately separated, and the large two-story space, which is reached by crossing the entrance moat, is unusually luxurious for Tokyo. Dinner with drinks will probably start at around Y6000 per person. [See FULL REVIEW.]
no smokingdecorSunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-12-14. Open 6-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Buri (Bar). 3496-7744
This stand-up bar specializes in one-cup sake from around the country; the selection perhaps isn't as exciting as a regular sake bar, but the atmosphere is convivial and the shop makes a good first stop on an Ebisu tour.
lateSunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-14-1. Open 5pm-3am daily.
!Kamachiya (Izakaya). 5457-7887
An attractively appointed gourmet izakaya serving top-quality food and drink.
lateSunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-14-9. Open 11:30am-4, 6pm-2am daily.
!!Le Parc (Dim sum). 3780-5050
With its Francophile name and decor, this Ebisu hideaway has all the trappings of a French bistro, but it's one of the best places for dim sum in the city. Incongruous though this must seem, once you step through the heavy wooden door, there will be no mistaking the delicious aroma of authentic Hong-Kong style Chinese cuisine. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunmapEbisu-Nishi 1-19-6. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:20-10pm (LO) daily.

South of Komazawa-dori

Amapola (Mediterranean). 3793-7721
A pleasant "Mediterranean Rim" restaurant with a very casual cafe area up front (including outdoor seating) and a more formal dining room in back. The food is serviceable but not spectacular, and includes Spanish, French and Italian main dishes and starters, pizzas, paellas and pastas. There's also an extensive (and not very expensive) wine selection.
SunmapEbisu-Minami 3-1-24, City Square Ebisu 1F. (on Komazawa-dori) Open 11am-9pm (LO) daily.
Ebisu Kaigan (Izakaya). 3710-0778
If you're in the mood for fantastic fresh fish and seafood, Ebisu Kaigan is the next best thing to an early-morning trip to Tsukiji Fish Market. Occupying a renovated old Japanese house, this cozy little restaurant (whose name means "Ebisu Beach") exudes a relaxed and homespun atmosphere. You can take your dinner at the counter downstairs while you chat with the chefs, but the second-floor tatami-mat area is even more fun - it almost feels like you're visiting friends or relatives at their beach house as you enjoy the best of the day's catch. [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunmapEbisu-Minami 3-4-1. Open 5pm-1am (LO; -11pm weekends). Open every day.
!Tetsugen (Izakaya). 5768-5537
The wide menu here covers a lot of ground, but particularly notable are the top-quality meat dishes featuring Hokkaido lamb, game birds and gourmet pork. The cozy dining room has mostly counter seating, with two small hori-kotatsu tables. Budget around Y4000.
lateSunmapEbisu-Minami 1-2-8. Open 6pm-3am (LO; 10pm Sun) daily.
!Toki no Ma (Izakaya). 5722-8600
The impressive sake list includes a number of small-kura limited-edition seasonal sakes; there's also plenty of shochu. The food is also top-notch, with unusual specalties like satsuma-age (Kyushu-style fish cakes, here available in eight different variations). [See FULL REVIEW.]
lateSunmapEbisu-Minami 2-3-14, Conze Ebisu 2F. Open 4:30pm-5am (to 10:30pm Sundays). Open every day.
!Shunju Yurari (Japanese). 5725-7970
Excellent contemporary Japanese cuisine in a splashy designer space. Budget around Y9000 at dinnertime.
SunmapEbisu-Minami 1-7-8, Ebisu South One Bldg B1F. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Kumbira (Nepalese). 3719-6115
Nepalese and Tibetan curries, noodles and Tandoori-style dishes. The restaurant is tucked into a back alley a few blocks from Ebisu station, and is divided into several small, cozy rooms spread out over several levels. At lunchtime on weekdays there's an all-you-can eat buffet for Y1,200.
SunmapEbisu-Minami 1-9-11. Open 11:30am-2, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Nha Viet Nam (Vietnamese). 3716-8088
A cafe and noodle shop on the first floor, and a full-fledged restaurant upstairs (dinner only). They also sell Vietnamese coffee and tea.
SunmapEbisu-Minami 1-9-3. Open 11am-11pm daily.
Chinese Cafe Eight (Chinese). 3713-2858
Good Peking Duck and side dishes at unbelievable prices. [Go to branch review]
lateSunmapEbisu-Minami 1-16-12, ABC Mamies Bldg 3F. Open 24 hours a day.
Aila (French). 5721-6063
Intriguing "French colonial" cuisine, with prix-fixe lunches from Y1050, dinners from Y3990. The long, narrow dining room is pleasantly decorated and very casual.
SunmapEbisu-Minami 1-16-3. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-9:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
!Hiromichi (French). 5768-0722
Chef Hiromichi Kodama, formerly of Michelin-starred restaurant Chemins, prepares elegant modern classics - tender beef cheeks in red wine and perfectly cooked slices of foie gras drizzled with a port wine reduction, served with bite-sized morsels of braised pear. Weighty confit of beef heart is brightened by sweet tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a flurry of shaved Parmesean cheese. [Show more]
SunmapMeguro-ku, Mita 1-12-24, MT3 Bldg 1F. Open 11:30am-1:30, 6-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Asante Sana (Cafe). 3791-2147
Whether you're an abstemious vegetarian or a shameless hedonist, a meal at Asante Sana will leave you feeling positively virtuous. Attached to a store selling Asian imports, all-natural soaps, and organic food items, this tiny cafe off the beaten track near Yebisu Garden Place takes a holistic approach to natural living. [See FULL REVIEW.]
mapMeguro-ku, Mita 2-7-10-102. Open 11am-8pm. Closed Sundays.
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