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    Azur et Masa Ueki

    French · Minato, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    The Read

    Wakon Yosai French

    Chef

    Masahito Ueki

    Why go

    Masahito Ueki's Nishi-Azabu French spot applies classic technique to seasonal Japanese ingredients, anchored by a Champagne and Burgundy wine program that leads rather than follows. Six consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards and ¥20,000–¥29,999 dinner pricing place it between Tokyo's bistro tier and its tasting-menu temples; book if wine pairing matters more than Michelin stars, but expect quiet formality over neighborhood buzz.

    About Azur et Masa Ueki

    Azur et Masa Ueki is a French restaurant in Tokyo from chef-owner Masahito Ueki. Verified public details are limited, so this guide keeps to the essentials: the venue is in Tokyo, the cuisine is French, the current listed schedule is dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with a Sunday midday service. Monday is closed.

    The French Cooking of Masahito Ueki

    Azur et Masa Ueki is best understood as a Tokyo French restaurant led by Masahito Ueki. Beyond that core identity, specific claims about menu format, signature dishes, pricing, dress code, beverages, room layout, or service style are not verified here and should be checked directly with the restaurant before booking. If you are comparing it with other French-leaning or fine-dining options, Le Bouton is one possible point of reference, though the details of each restaurant should be confirmed separately.

    Planning a Visit

    The verified hours are Monday closed; Tuesday through Saturday, 6–10:30 pm; and Sunday, 12–2:30 pm. That schedule means the restaurant is primarily an evening option, with a verified Sunday midday service. For current availability, reservation rules, pricing, dietary accommodations, any holiday closures, contact the restaurant directly before making plans.

    For diners deciding between Azur et Masa Ueki and other Tokyo restaurants, the safest comparison is by cuisine, chef, schedule rather than by unverified details such as awards, seating, private rooms, wine pairings, or exact prices. L'Effervescence, Takumi, Goni, Kodama may also be useful names to consider depending on the kind of meal you want. For a broader view of dining in the city, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

    The takeThis is a go-to for occasions that favour deliberation and finesse: business diners who want discretion, couples seeking an intimate evening, and anyone marking a special occasion. Its location — on the ground floor of Nishiazabu MA Building, about a seven-minute walk from Nogizaka Station with Omotesando and Roppongi within ten minutes on foot — gives it practical centrality without the glare of higher-visibility districts. The setting is better suited to planned visits than spontaneous drop-ins, and guests looking for a composed, formal meal will find it especially fitting.
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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 6–10:30 pm
    Location
    MAビルディング, 1F, 2 Chome-24-7 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan
    Website
    restaurant-azur.com
    Phone
    +81 3-6805-1147
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Azur et Masa Ueki sits quietly within Nishiazabu’s tight streets, practicing a refined strand of Tokyo French cooking that blends classical Western technique with Japanese sensibility. The room reads as measured and elegant rather than theatrical, the sort of place that accumulates authority through longevity and consistent recognition rather than flash. Conversations are muted by design: the neighbourhood rewards prior knowledge over casual foot traffic, and the restaurant’s position in a discreet building reinforces a restrained, intimate atmosphere. Overall it presents a sophisticated, classic approach to French dining filtered through local priorities.

    Best For

    This is a go-to for occasions that favour deliberation and finesse: business diners who want discretion, couples seeking an intimate evening, and anyone marking a special occasion. Its location — on the ground floor of Nishiazabu MA Building, about a seven-minute walk from Nogizaka Station with Omotesando and Roppongi within ten minutes on foot — gives it practical centrality without the glare of higher-visibility districts. The setting is better suited to planned visits than spontaneous drop-ins, and guests looking for a composed, formal meal will find it especially fitting.

    Ordering Tips

    The restaurant operates in a discreet pocket of Nishiazabu and rewards prior knowledge of its address and context, so confirm the ground-floor location in the Nishiazabu MA Building before you go. It’s a short walk from Nogizaka Station (around seven minutes), with Omotesando and Roppongi reachable within ten minutes on foot, which makes walking the most straightforward approach from nearby hubs. Given the formal, award-recognised character described, treating the visit as a planned booking rather than a walk-in is sensible and helps align expectations with the room’s quieter, polished service style.

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    6–10:30 pm
    Wednesday
    6–10:30 pm
    Thursday
    6–10:30 pm
    Friday
    6–10:30 pm
    Saturday
    6–10:30 pm
    Sunday
    12–2:30 pm

    Location

    MAビルディング, 1F, 2 Chome-24-7 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan · Directions

    +81 3-6805-1147

    restaurant-azur.com

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    Restaurant context

    At ¥20,000–¥29,999 for dinner, this venue sits above Le Bouton (¥¥) but well below L'Effervescence (¥¥¥¥), which delivers Michelin-caliber service and a more ambitious tasting format. The six-year Tabelog Bronze streak suggests technical consistency, but diners chasing innovation or a chef-driven narrative will find more at Takumi, where the ¥¥¥ price buys bolder composition. For wine-focused meals, the Champagne and Burgundy depth here outpaces Goni and Kodama, both of which lean more heavily on food-first philosophy.

    Booking difficulty ranks easier than L'Effervescence but harder than Le Bouton, weekend dinner slots fill two to three weeks ahead, though weekday lunch remains accessible. The private-room surcharge (¥16,500) makes group dining expensive compared to Takumi's more flexible seating. If your priority is value for technical execution, Le Bouton delivers comparable skill at lower cost; if you want a celebration-worthy room with strong wine guidance, this venue justifies the premium. For diners who can't secure a table, Goni and Kodama offer similar French-Japanese intersections without the multi-year award history, making them solid fallback options in the same neighborhood tier.

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    VenuePriceBooking DifficultyAwards
    Azur et Masa UekiEasy
    2026 Tabelog Bronze · #342026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #452025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5662025 Tabelog Bronze2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #492
    Le Bouton¥¥Unknown
    2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    GoniUnknownNo published awards
    L'Effervescence¥¥¥¥Unknown
    2026 Tabelog Silver · #682026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #103Star Wine Lists 20262026 Black Pearl 2 Diamond2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 3 Stars2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #692025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #92
    Takumi¥¥¥Unknown
    2026 Tabelog Bronze · #4502026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #4Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 · #41Tabelog 100 - Sushi - TOKYO - 2025 · #472025 Tabelog Bronze2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    KodamaUnknown
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5912023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Azur et Masa Ueki?

    Azur et Masa Ueki is a French restaurant in Tokyo led by chef-owner Masahito Ueki. Verified hours are Monday closed; Tuesday through Saturday, 6–10:30 pm; and Sunday, 12–2:30 pm. Pricing, menu format, reservation requirements should be confirmed directly.

    What are alternatives to Azur et Masa Ueki in Tokyo?

    For other dining options to compare, consider L'Effervescence, Goni, Takumi, Le Bouton, or Kodama, while checking each restaurant's current cuisine, hours, pricing, reservation details directly.

    Is Azur et Masa Ueki good for a special occasion?

    It may suit diners looking for a French restaurant in Tokyo from chef-owner Masahito Ueki, but specific occasion-related details such as private rooms, wine service, pricing, or special arrangements are not verified here. Confirm those details with the restaurant before booking.