What is Chuo-ku?: Chuo-ku offers a broad spectrum of flavors, from intimate sushi counters and kaiseki to contemporary bistros and global cuisines. Seasonal menus, polished service, and thoughtful plating often take center stage, while office towers sustain an active lunchtime rhythm. Evenings shift toward bars, wine-focused dining, and late-night ramen or yakitori alleys. Department-store food halls provide prepared dishes, sweets, and regional specialties for casual tasting and takeaway. The legacy of a historic waterfront market is often cited as an influence on today’s seafood craft, shaping details from tempura technique to sashimi selection. Many venues favor counter seating that highlights chef–guest interaction, and coursed meals are designed to showcase balance and seasonality. Whether planning a formal dinner or a quick stop between galleries and theaters, visitors may find experiences that blend tradition with urban polish.
Kaiseki / 1F Shintomi MS Building, 2-5-5 Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
Michelin Two Stars in 2026
Michelin Two Stars in 2025
Michelin Two Stars in 2024
Michelin Two Stars in 2023
Michelin Two Stars in 2022
Michelin Two Stars in 2021
Michelin One Star in 2020
Michelin One Star in 2019
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The rice to finish off the meal is
Rice cooked with sea bream, bamboo shoots and rape blossoms🍚🌸.
The sea bream is charbroiled, then the meat is loosened and the bones are used to cook the broth 🐟✨.
The bamboo shoots are albacore bamboo shoots from Tsukahara, Kyoto 💕 top quality💓.
The takikomi-gohan (rice cooked with vegetables) is too delicious and full of rape blossoms 🥢.
The owner says he has an image that he wants to make takikomi-gohan with fish and vegetables in it, like a complete nutritional food like Chinese fried rice. 👨🍳🌟
It was really good✨I had 2 more bowls ✨🍚🍚 I ate too much! LOL!
The snapper meat was also very hunky and the bamboo shoots were good 😍.
This was my favorite takikomi gohan I've had in the spring 🌸
There were two desserts.
First, blood orange and walnut parfait🍊🥜.
And the caramel ice cream with wasanbon sugar🍨🥄.
I loved this so much on my first visit that I had 3 refills 🤤.
Thank you for everything, Kotaro and sommelier Arimi 😌.
I especially like Japanese food in autumn and winter rather than summer 💓🍁.
🌟2019.04 menu🌟
∙ Snap pea tempura with tiger prawn fish cake in between 🦐 🦐 Head of tiger prawn
∙ Grilled sesame tofu, Kuwana clam, clam broth, snap pea seeds ∙ Purple sea urchin from Karatsu, kombu broth jelly
Steamed firefly squid 🦑, kujo leek, yuzu kosho vinegared miso
Kagoshima squid, ochetra caviar
Sashimi: tiger fish 🐟.
Sashimi: tiger fish 🐟, sweetfish, Japanese parsley, kinome seaweed, vinegared tachibana 🐟, tuna from Katsuura, Kishu.
Tuna from Katsuura, Kishu, rolled in iron flame with tuna tips 🍣.
Grilled: Hokkaido kinki (grilled with salt) 🐟, kinki broth, liver
Shinshu Wagyu Beef and Wakayama Hanasansho Shabu-Shabu-Shabu🐄🌼
Shinshu Wagyu Beef, Hana-Sansho (Japanese pepper), fresh young shoots, and Shabu-Shabu Shabu with Shirako Bamboo Shoots from Tsukahara, Kyoto
Rice cooked with sea bream, bamboo shoots and rape blossoms 🍚.
Blood orange and walnut parfait🍊🥜.
Caramelized ice cream with wasanbon sugar 🍨🍨.
Sushi / Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 8 Chome−10−2 ルアンビル 地下1F, Japan /
Michelin One Star in 2020
Michelin One Star in 2019
Anonymous
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July's second Mei's lunch was as follows.
The large mehikari was crispy and moist. The snacks and nigiri are also perfect. The Torotaku is my favorite here, so I can't do without it. The old man of the "Mei-san" also added pickled sweet red bean paste, watermelon, and pickled radish.
Tsumami
eggplant somen noodles and junsai
flatfish (Akashi)
octopus (Sashima)
bonito
deep-fried mehikari
Nigiri (hand-rolled sushi)
arabesque
squid
Miru Mussel
Akami(Oma)
Medium fatty tuna (Shiogama)
Ootoro
OHAGI
Kohada
Horse Mackerel
prawn
Ezo-buffalo sea urchin (Rishiri)
boiled clam
Additions
Toro Taku
Everything was very delicious. Both the appetizer of yellowtail and the salmon were tasty. The portions might be a bit smaller. The swordfish cutlet was also delicious. I wasn't expecting much from the fish dishes, but they all felt very tasty. I was very happy to have a candle placed on the final tiramisu, and to have a birthday decoration added. Thank you very much!
Fried Skewers / Kushikatsu / Teramura Building 1F, 1-16-12 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
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Good. I think mobile ordering is convenient once you get used to it. I find it very innovative and convenient that the payment process (card payment) can also be completed entirely through mobile ordering.
Kaiseki / Habiulu Ginza Bldg. B1F, 1-13-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
Michelin One Star in 2019
A Quality Culinary Experience that Evokes the Beauty of Japan
Located in a back alley of Ginza, this restaurant offers a Japanese atmosphere reminiscent of Kyoto's tea districts, where you can enjoy seasonal dishes. The signature grilled Spanish mackerel and assorted appetizers are particularly appealing for their delicate flavors. Each visit brings new discoveries, and the warm hospitality ensures a special time.
Izakaya / Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashikabutocho, 15−6 製粉会館ビル 地下1階, Japan /
Aoka
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I was staying near Tokyo Station and searched for a good Japanese restaurant, and this place came up, so I made a reservation. The interior was relatively spacious, dimly lit, and had a nice atmosphere. Every dish was flavorful and delicious. There was also a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, which was wonderful! I would like to visit again.
Sushi / 1-13-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Habiuru Ginza 9F, Japan /
Experience the Essence of Authentic Edomae Sushi in Ginza
Ginza Sushi Nakamoto is a renowned establishment that earnestly engages with seasonal seafood delivered from Toyosu, extracting its flavors to the utmost using traditional Edomae techniques. Guests can enjoy the meticulous craftsmanship of the chef right in front of them at a serene counter. The exquisite nigiri, seasonal appetizers, and carefully selected local sake and champagne promise a memorable and blissful experience.
Eel / 1F Hikari Building, 7-4-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
An eel specialty restaurant where a toasty aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture harmonize
A wide variety of dishes lets you enjoy both the fragrant, perfectly grilled flavor of eel and its melt-in-your-mouth texture. The menu is arranged so you can taste differences by cooking method — hitsumabushi, seiro-mushi (bamboo-steamed), stone-grilled preparations — so you can savor it to the last bite without growing bored. In a refined yet casual setting, this is a place that offers both the satisfaction and the pleasure of a meal.
Sushi / Vera Heights Nihonbashikakigaracho 1F, 1-8-2 Nihonbashikakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
A hidden sushi restaurant where you can enjoy the harmony of local ingredients and aging techniques
Sushi Kimura is a heartwarming sushi restaurant opened in Nihonbashi. Fresh seafood delivered directly from local sources and carefully selected ingredients from Toyosu Market blend exquisitely, allowing you to enjoy sushi lovingly crafted by skilled hands. The rice, made from Yamagata's Koshihikari, showcases exceptional technique and is finished with a deep flavor from exquisite red vinegar and salt. Surrounded by a subtle aroma of cypress wood, relax and enjoy the ultimate sushi experience in this inviting atmosphere.
Sushi / Aoki Bldg. 1F, 2-4-12 Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
Fresh sushi restaurant where you can savor fresh fish from Toyosu Market
A sushi restaurant a 1-minute walk from Shintomicho Station, opened in November 2024. The head chef, raised in Tsukiji with over 40 years of experience as a sushi chef, sources seasonal fish each morning from Toyosu Market. For lunch they serve seafood rice bowls and set meals; for dinner they offer an omakase course that runs from appetizers through nigiri. In a Japanese-modern space with a seven-seat counter and a semi-private room, guests can savor the flavor of fresh fish accompanied by the warm hospitality of the head chef and proprietress.
Kaiseki / 7F Ginza Velvia-kan, 2-4-6 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan /
Youko
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I liked that the dishes came out one by one on small plates! The food was fresh and delicious with a good sense of flavor, and I'm happy that my friend said they want to come again.
French / 2-4-16 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Meiji Kyobashi Building 1F, Japan /
Selected by the Michelin in 2026
Selected by the Michelin in 2025
Miki
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A memorable dining experience spent at She Ino
Each dish is beautiful, that is already a given.
However, the cuisine at She Ino cannot be described simply with the words "beautiful" and "luxurious."
It is not pretentious, yet it feels familiar, as if you have tasted it somewhere before, but it is completely different.
The moment it enters your mouth,
"Ah, this is something I feel I understand yet do not understand,"
that quiet surprise was present with every dish.
The power of the ingredients, the way they are cooked, the layering of flavors, and the lingering aftertaste. Each element asserts itself without being overwhelming, yet everything leaves a proper impression.
It is not just that "it is delicious because it uses the best ingredients," but rather, the thought put into "how to handle them" is conveyed more and more as you continue to eat.
The flow of the entire course is truly beautiful, with no heaviness or strain, just a pleasant experience that carries you through to the end.
Before I realized it, my heart was filled even before I could analyze the flavors.
And then, the birthday dessert plate.
The beautiful flowers painted across the plate,
and the meticulous attention to detail in that one piece,
was so breathtaking that it left me speechless; it was not just a "presentation" but conveyed a warmth that celebrated a precious moment together.
What made that time even more special was the presence of Mr. Ito, the president.
While maintaining a dignified atmosphere, his occasional smile and subtle humor eased the tension of us first-time visitors without us even noticing. Just like the food, the care for the atmosphere itself was naturally conveyed.
And of course, it was not just Mr. Ito; the hospitality of all the staff was also impressive.
They never overstepped, yet they were attentive to our needs.
That balance and their smiles made the entire space soft and comfortable.
It is fitting for a special day, yet you can relax without feeling stiff.
Even days later, I find myself reminiscing about that time.
I definitely want to return,
that is how I feel about this place.
Kaiseki / 2-7-17 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Tiffany Ginza Building B1F, Japan /
Memorable hospitality and exquisite Japanese cuisine
Ginza Seryna, established in 1961, is a long-standing restaurant that captivates visitors with heartfelt dishes and luxurious ingredients. The carefully selected Kobe beef and crab dishes are expertly prepared by skilled chefs, allowing you to experience an exceptional taste that unfolds in your mouth. The warm interior provides an ideal setting for special moments, with a calm atmosphere designed for relaxation. It is a renowned establishment where you can leisurely enjoy memorable hospitality and gourmet cuisine.
Cafe / 16-3 Koami-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan /
Casually enjoy domestic craft beer with a touch of Japanese flavor
NUMBER 6 is a café-dining spot where you can casually enjoy domestically produced craft beer and dishes that incorporate elements of Japanese cuisine. Each plate subtly hides Japanese umami, such as jerk chicken marinated in shio-koji. Pairings with a wide variety of domestic craft beers, craft gin, and Japanese whisky are also highly regarded. From a light drink to a full meal, it is a place that suits your mood for the day.
Sukiyaki / 12F, Ginza Mitsukoshi, 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
Hiromi
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It was a lovely restaurant and I enjoyed the food deliciously. I arrived early, but the guidance to my seat was smooth, and the dishes were served smoothly. The filet steak was tender and delightful. The dessert was very delicious and refreshing in my mouth! I left satisfied.
Tavern / Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−12−6 CURA GINZA 13F, Japan /
A hidden restaurant where you can enjoy the delicate flavors of Shinshu
Obuse Yoritsuki Ryori Kurabu Ginza is a hidden gem where you can savor traditional Shinshu flavors and fresh ingredients. The interior has a calm atmosphere, allowing you to enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace. The signature takikomi gohan (seasoned rice) and fresh sashimi captivate visitors with their delicate tastes. This is a must-visit for those who want to experience flavorful cuisine.
A cosmopolitan crab specialty restaurant in the heart of Tsukiji that deals directly with crabs from around the world.
A crab specialty restaurant located in the center of the Tsukiji Outer Market, a 2-minute walk from Tsukiji Station. We offer carefully selected crabs from around the world—starting with genuine snow crab directly shipped from our own factory in Canada, as well as king crab and horsehair crab—prepared in a variety of ways such as tempura, butter-grilled, sashimi, and sushi. Guests can enjoy everything from all-you-can-eat to course meals, and the restaurant is popular with a wide range of domestic and international customers.
Western Food / Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Bldg. 4F & 5F, 8-8-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
ひさみ
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Shiseido Parlor @ Ginza Main Store
Shiseido Parlor's Salon de Café at 🍰☕️
I always give up when I can't get in because there's always a line, but when I went at 9:00pm, I didn't expect to be able to get in😍.
Too lucky❤️❤️❤️
Maron-chan called me to make sure 💕.
Thank you so much!
It will be under renovation until 10/31, so I'm really, really glad I went ♡.
It has a high rating of 3.55 on the food log ✨.
It's a really popular cafe 💕
I ordered the Furano Melon Parfait 🍈.
1980 yen! Moderately good price 💵!
The parfait with plenty of fresh melon is quite extravagant ❤️
The melon is sweet and juicy, and the juice is so handsome!
In addition, there is plenty of fresh cream, melon jelly that tastes just like the high quality jelly you get in the middle of the year, melon gelato that is smooth to the touch, and much more 🍈🍈🍈🍈🍈🍈.
Melon everywhere you eat🍈🍈❗️
Rich melon no matter what you eat🍈❗️
Melon lovers can't get enough 😍.
Their new parfait is always famous and has been featured in the media, I hope to check out more in the future 💕.
🍈
Tempura / Urban Mates Building B1F, 3-16-9 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
Michelin One Star in 2026
Michelin One Star in 2025
Michelin One Star in 2024
Michelin One Star in 2023
Michelin One Star in 2022
Michelin One Star in 2021
Michelin One Star in 2020
Michelin One Star in 2019
Anonymous
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The Michelin star is no joke. The number of apprentices has increased since my last visit, which makes me smile. The owner, Mr. Shimizu's tempura is irreplaceable. It is a once-a-year treat. It was delicious. Thank you very much.