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    びのむ, Restaurant in Tokyo
    Restaurant

    びのむ

    Minato, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

    The Read

    Price

    $100–150per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    A practical Nishiazabu dinner pick for readers who want a calm, low-friction evening rather than a destination tasting-menu commitment. びのむ makes the most sense as a repeat-visit or neighborhood-led choice; first-time Tokyo diners may prefer a venue with a clearer public format, price tier, or chef identity.

    About びのむ

    For dinner planning in Tokyo, びのむ works best when the priority is a straightforward evening venue. It opens Monday through Saturday from 5:30–11 PM, is closed Sunday, and lists a smart casual dress code.

    Consider it for an evening plan in Tokyo. The decision should be based on logistics and fit rather than destination-dining expectations.

    Choose it for an evening plan in Tokyo, not a fully documented destination meal

    The value case here is practical planning. It makes more sense for diners who care about evening timing than about chasing a famous counter or a known tasting menu.

    For readers building a wider Tokyo food plan, use the full Tokyo restaurants guide for the broader short list, then keep びのむ as an option when its schedule and smart casual dress code fit the evening. If the night is more about bars or hotels than the meal itself, the better planning companion is the full Tokyo bars guide or the full Tokyo hotels guide.

    Treat it as a practical dinner option

    If this is not a first Tokyo dinner, the appeal may be the simplicity of the planning details. Use it when the group wants dinner during its evening hours without making the night depend on a particular format, chef, cuisine, or awards story. Expectations should stay grounded: plan around the Tokyo location, the evening schedule, and the smart casual dress code.

    First-timers to the city may be happier starting with a more defined category elsewhere, especially if they want a specific cuisine or a named culinary format. For that kind of planning, compare other Tokyo dining rooms generically before committing the night here.

    The takeThis is a venue for people who prioritise a considered drinks programme within Tokyo's fine-dining set. It suits couples and small parties marking a special night, travellers who seek out quietly serious restaurants off the main tourist tracks, and anyone curious about wine- or sake-forward hospitality. Because the place operates within a low-footfall, word-of-mouth culture, it rewards advance planning: diners who do their homework and reserve ahead get access to a focused beverage experience that sits apart from the city's louder, more public counters.
    Venue detailsIntimate
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextTokyo, Japan

    Planning details

    Location
    4 Chome-8-6 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan
    Website
    tabelog.com
    Phone
    +81359808252
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    びのむ sits in Nishiazabu's quieter fine-dining tier and projects a low-key, serious personality. The restaurant prefers low signage and relies on word-of-mouth and repeat custom rather than passing trade, so it feels discreet and composed rather than loud or theatrical. Its defining trait is a drinks-forward focus: wine-, sake- or cocktail-driven programming that distinguishes it from the kaiseki counters and sushi rooms nearby. The editorial tone of the neighbourhood and the venue's placement within it suggests a measured, refined experience for guests who value subtlety and a beverage-led approach to premium dining.

    Best For

    This is a venue for people who prioritise a considered drinks programme within Tokyo's fine-dining set. It suits couples and small parties marking a special night, travellers who seek out quietly serious restaurants off the main tourist tracks, and anyone curious about wine- or sake-forward hospitality. Because the place operates within a low-footfall, word-of-mouth culture, it rewards advance planning: diners who do their homework and reserve ahead get access to a focused beverage experience that sits apart from the city's louder, more public counters.

    Ordering Tips

    Reservations are important here: the neighbourhood and the restaurant's word-of-mouth profile mean seating is not geared to casual walk-ins. Give yourself time to book in advance and use pre-trip research, since English-language coverage is limited compared with more publicised counters. Lean into the venue's beverage orientation: mention whether you prefer wine, sake or cocktails when booking and be prepared to ask staff for guidance on the drinks programme. Keep expectations aligned with a discreet, low-key fine-dining operation rather than a high-footfall tourist spot.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    The first floor has cozy counter seating beside a large copper pot of simmering oden, while intimate private rooms are upstairs.

    Tags

    Vibe

    IntimateElegant

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    Private Dining

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Intimate
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    Omakase
    Wine Program
    Deep wine list
    Drinks Focus
    Wine
    Private Dining
    Available
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    4 Chome-8-6 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan
    Planning details

    Location

    4 Chome-8-6 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan · Directions

    +81359808252

    tabelog.com

    Also consider

    Where to look if this does not fit

    If the night calls for a clearer splurge, try hakunei. If budget clarity matters more, Ren gives a more useful price signal before you choose.

    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Tokyo

    Choose びのむ when ease and Nishiazabu convenience matter more than a heavily signposted dining format. hakunei is the clearer splurge choice in this set because it is positioned as Contemporary and ¥¥¥¥, while Chiune is the better fit for diners specifically seeking an Innovative meal. If the night needs a defined category and higher-stakes feel, those two are safer targets.

    Ren gives a more transparent price signal, with listed lunch and dinner ranges, so it is easier to budget before committing. びのむ is the lighter-planning choice, but not the stronger pick for anyone comparing spend. 白寧 and 分とく山 belong on the same Tokyo comparison pass if the goal is to check similar serious-dinner options before settling on a lower-profile room.

    For ambiance, the practical split is between certainty and flexibility. hakunei and Chiune read as more intentional destination bookings; びのむ is better for a calmer, easier evening when the neighborhood is already part of the plan.

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    びのむ Tokyo and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    びのむTokyo, , No published awards
    hakuneiTokyoContemporary¥¥¥¥
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star
    ChiuneTokyoInnovative,
    2026 Tabelog Silver · #162026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #77Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 · #42025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #752025 Tabelog Silver2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #512023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #49
    白寧Tokyo, , No published awards
    分とく山Tokyo, , No published awards
    RenTokyo, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is lunch or dinner better at びのむ?

    Dinner is the practical choice: びのむ in Tokyo is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30–11 PM and closed on Sunday. If you want a daytime meal, this is not the fit; plan for an evening visit.

    What should a first-timer know about びのむ?

    Treat びのむ as a dinner-first Tokyo option. The practical anchors are simple: Monday through Saturday, 5:30–11 PM; Sunday closed; smart casual dress code.