4000 Chinese Restaurant
Chinese · Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Omakase-Format Sichuan
Chef
Kinya Komoda
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kinya Komoda's reservation-only Sichuan specialist in Hiro-o charges ¥30,000–39,999 for dinner, delivering Tabelog Bronze-level technique across a 20-seat counter-and-private-room format. Book three weeks ahead for prime slots; the wine-focused programme and ma-la intensity suit occasion dining more than casual solo meals.
About 4000 Chinese Restaurant
4000 Chinese Restaurant is a Tokyo restaurant serving Chinese cuisine under chef/owner Kinya Komoda. It is in Tokyo, observes a smart-casual dress code, and is listed with daily hours from 12 pm to 12 am. It has also been selected for Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026. Beyond those points, diners should confirm practical details directly with the restaurant before planning a visit.
The Chinese Programme and Room Experience
4000 Chinese Restaurant is best approached as a Chinese restaurant in Tokyo where the core draw is the cooking direction of Kinya Komoda. Guests who are comparing Chinese dining in Tokyo can treat the restaurant as a recognized option in the category, while checking the current menu, reservation process, and any service-specific details through official channels before visiting.
Booking, Occasion Fit, and Peer Context
Plan ahead and confirm current availability directly through the restaurant's official channels, especially if you are arranging a specific date or time. The hours list service daily from 12 pm to 12 am, but guests should still check for updates before traveling. For diners comparing options, Pearl-listed peers and comparison points include Tsushimi, NISHIAZABU SHANGU, Kyuu, Nogizaka yui, and Chugoku Hanten Roppongi. For broader Tokyo dining context, consult our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Reservations: Confirm the latest process through the restaurant's official channels. Hours: Monday through Sunday, 12 pm to 12 am; check directly for any changes before visiting. Dress: Smart casual. Payment: Confirm accepted payment methods when booking.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12 pm–12 am · Tuesday: 12 pm–12 am
- Location
- Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 7 Chome−10−10 パークアクシス
- Website
- minamiaoyama4000.jp
- Phone
- +81 3-6427-9594
The take
The Take
The Vibe
4000 Chinese Restaurant presents Sichuan cooking in a tightly edited, intimate setting. The 20-seat room—and an eight-seat counter in particular—turns communal Chinese dining into a kind of culinary theatre: courses are sequenced and delivered directly in front of guests with the same deliberateness you find in kaiseki. The kitchen emphasizes technical precision and calibrated heat, placing the restaurant firmly in Tokyo's premium-dining tier. The result feels close, intense and focused: a small-room experience where the interplay of spice, relief and refined technique is the main event.
Best For
This is primarily an evening destination: the menu and pricing are geared toward dinner service and special-occasion evenings. The counter is ideal for solo diners or pairs who want to watch the choreography of service up close, while the two small tables accommodate groups of four to six who prefer a more traditional sharing dynamic. Given the restaurant's emphasis on kitchen precision and sequential plating, it also suits business dinners and celebratory meals where a composed, restaurant-led progression is appreciated.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the communal Sichuan classics and the kitchen's sequencing: mapo tofu and Sichuan hotpot are signature items, and gyoza is also highlighted. If you can, take a counter seat to experience dishes as they arrive and to follow the deliberate multi-course progression the kitchen stages. Expect sharing and pacing that mirrors kaiseki-style service—order to experience progression rather than à la carte one-off plates—and budget for a premium dinner price point as noted in the description.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and relaxing space with counter seating and tables, perfect for lively conversations in a cozy high-end atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- gyoza
- mapo tofu
- Sichuan hotpot
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 7 Chome−10−10 パークアクシス
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12 pm–12 am
- Tuesday
- 12 pm–12 am
- Wednesday
- 12 pm–12 am
- Thursday
- 12 pm–12 am
- Friday
- 12 pm–12 am
- Saturday
- 12 pm–12 am
- Sunday
- 12 pm–12 am
Location
Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 7 Chome−10−10 パークアクシス · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tsushimi, Chinese, Chinese
- Kyuu, Chinese, ¥¥¥
- NISHIAZABU SHANGU, Chinese, ¥¥¥¥
- Chugoku Hanten Roppongi, Chinese, Chinese
- Nogizaka yui, Chinese, ¥¥
Restaurant context
At ¥30,000–39,999 dinner pricing, this Sichuan address sits above Nogizaka yui (¥¥) and closer to Kyuu (¥¥¥), but the seven-year Tabelog Bronze streak and sommelier-led wine programme justify the premium if format matters. NISHIAZABU SHANGU at ¥¥¥¥ pushes higher still, trading the private-room intimacy here for a more theatrical open kitchen. Tsushimi and Chugoku Hanten Roppongi offer alternative Sichuan pacing without the OMAKASE-only booking friction.
For value-focused diners, Nogizaka yui delivers comparable heat at half the cost; for occasion dining with a wine pairing focus, this address edges ahead on service polish. Booking difficulty runs moderate (three-week lead time vs. same-week at Nogizaka yui), making it a middle ground between walk-in accessibility and the month-ahead scramble at top-tier omakase. If the private eight-seat room fits your party size, the space advantage outweighs the counter experience at peers.
Choose this venue if you want Tabelog-recognized Sichuan technique with sommelier support and private-room optionality. Pick Kyuu for slightly lower cost and easier booking, or Nogizaka yui if budget trumps ambiance. Skip it if you prefer Cantonese refinement or need same-week walk-in flexibility.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4000 Chinese Restaurant good for solo dining?
Is lunch or dinner better at 4000 Chinese Restaurant?
4000 Chinese Restaurant is open daily from 12 pm to 12 am. Confirm the current service details before booking.
What are alternatives to 4000 Chinese Restaurant?
Tsushimi, Kyuu, NISHIAZABU SHANGU, Chugoku Hanten Roppongi, and Nogizaka yui are useful comparison points for diners considering 4000 Chinese Restaurant. Other unnamed Tokyo dining rooms can also provide broader context depending on preference and occasion.
Can I eat at the bar at 4000 Chinese Restaurant?
Is 4000 Chinese Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It may suit diners looking for a Chinese restaurant in Tokyo with a smart-casual dress code and Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 recognition. Confirm group size, seating, menu details, and any special requests directly with the restaurant before booking.
