Simples
Innovative · Mariko, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka
Restaurant in Shizuoka, Japan
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Price
JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chef Yasuhiko Inoue's 19-seat farm-to-table counter in the Mariko hills earned a 2026 Tabelog Bronze Award within three seasons of opening. Seafood-driven tasting menus run JPY 15,000–19,999 at dinner, with a sommelier-guided wine list and private-room options. Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekend service; parking and mountain views are built into the experience.
About Simples
Simples in Shizuoka is listed as an Innovative restaurant with a verified price band of JPY 15,000–19,999. The confirmed schedule includes dinner on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, plus lunch service on Saturday and Sunday. Dress is smart casual for diners planning a meal in Shizuoka.
Verified Details for Simples
Format, Sourcing, What to Expect on the Plate
The verified cuisine category is Innovative. Specific menu format, signature ingredients, chef details, opening date, sourcing claims, dietary-accommodation policies are not confirmed in the available verified data, so diners should check the venue’s official channels for current menu and booking details before planning around a particular style of meal.
When to Book and What It Costs
Confirmed hours are Monday 5:30–10:30 PM; Tuesday closed; Wednesday 5:30–10:30 PM; Thursday 5:30–10:30 PM; Friday 5:30–10:30 PM; Saturday 12:00–2:30 PM and 5:30–10:30 PM; and Sunday 12:00–2:30 PM and 5:30–10:30 PM. The verified price band is JPY 15,000–19,999. For current availability, booking method, any menu-specific policies, confirm directly with the restaurant.
For more dining options in the area, see our full Shizuoka restaurants guide. Other ambitious restaurants in Japan that may interest diners include AO, Chiune, Hasegawa Minoru, Kabi, Terroir Aitoibukuro, though they should not be treated as interchangeable local options unless their location and current details match your itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 3262-1 Mariko, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, 421-0103, Japan
- Website
- simples.world
- Phone
- +81 54-330-8289
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Simples feels like a quietly ambitious neighborhood outpost: it occupies a house-format building on a peaceful street in Mariko and registers more like a private home than a city restaurant. The contrast between the paused, residential setting and the kitchen’s inventive work creates a focused, low-key intensity. Inside, the 19-seat room—with counter seating and a small relaxing space—keeps the experience intimate and restrained. The aesthetic and service lean minimalist and considered, letting the fish-forward tasting approach take center stage against the backdrop of a gently hushed post-town district.
Best For
This is a venue for close, intentional dining: the small scale and tasting-driven approach make Simples well suited to date nights and special-occasion meals where attention to provenance and technique matters. The kitchen’s explicit emphasis on fish ties the menu to Suruga Bay’s deep-water catch, making it especially compelling for diners who want a seafood-led, innovative sequence rather than casual à la carte plates. The compact seating and counter focus favor small parties and diners who enjoy watching a sequential service unfold.
Ordering Tips
The format at Simples centers on a nineteen-seat room with counter seating alongside a small relaxed area, so the meal reads as a single, curated sequence rather than disparate plates. The kitchen places an explicit emphasis on fish drawn from the region, so expect a fish-forward innovative course structure. Choose the full tasting-style sequence to experience the kitchen’s intent and plan for an intimate, sequential service that revolves around the counter and small dining room.
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Terroir Aitoibukuro, INNOVATIVE, INNOVATIVE
- Kabi, Innovative, ¥¥¥
- AO, Innovative, Innovative
- Hasegawa Minoru, Innovative, Innovative
- Chiune, Innovative, Innovative
Restaurant context
Among Shizuoka's award-tracked innovative dining rooms, this venue balances ambition and accessibility better than most. Terroir Aitoibukuro shares the Tabelog 100 recognition and the farm-to-table ethos but leans harder into natural wine culture and a more rustic setting; choose it if you prefer wine-bar energy over formal tasting-menu pacing. Kabi operates in the same JPY 15,000–19,999 price band and offers a similar counter-driven format, though its sourcing tilts toward mountain vegetables rather than coastal seafood. AO and Hasegawa Minoru round out the prefecture's innovative tier, each with distinct chef perspectives but comparable booking difficulty and meal pacing.
For diners prioritizing wine pairing over cuisine accolades, this venue's sommelier program and counter seating offer more interaction than larger dining rooms. If you're comparing strictly on value, Chiune delivers similar technique at a slightly lower entry price, though it sacrifices the mountain-view setting. Book here if you want the full package, view, wine, seafood focus, award pedigree, without the Tokyo markup. For a quicker meal or more casual atmosphere, drop down to Aozora or Blue Label for well-executed plates without the tasting-menu commitment.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the menu worth it at Simples?
Simples is verified as an Innovative restaurant with a price band of JPY 15,000–19,999. Specific menu format, dishes, ingredients, beverage details are not confirmed in the verified data, so value will depend on the restaurant’s current offering and your expectations for Innovative dining in Shizuoka.
Is lunch or dinner better at Simples?
Lunch is verified on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00–2:30 PM. Dinner is verified Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30–10:30 PM. Choose based on your schedule, confirm directly with the restaurant for current availability and menu details.
