Azur et Masa Ueki
French · Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Wakon Yosai French
Chef
Masahito Ueki
Dress
Business Casual
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. The venue is in Tokyo, the cuisine is French, and the 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. For specific details on menu format, signature dishes, pricing, dress code, beverages, room layout, or service style, check 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
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 Sunday midday service. For current availability, reservation rules, pricing, dietary accommodations, and 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, and schedule. Details such as awards, seating, private rooms, wine pairings, or exact prices should be confirmed directly. L'Effervescence, Takumi, Goni, and 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.
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
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.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, refined, and quiet-luxury in tone, with a seasonal French-Japanese dining experience centered on Japanese ingredients and careful plating.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu Rossini
- Scallop Saint-Jacques
- Asparagus Velouté
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- MAビルディング, 1F, 2 Chome-24-7 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan
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
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Bouton, French, ¥¥
- Goni, French, French
- L'Effervescence, French, ¥¥¥¥
- Takumi, French, ¥¥¥
- Kodama, French, French
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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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. Hours are Monday closed; Tuesday through Saturday, 6–10:30 pm; and Sunday, 12–2:30 pm. Pricing, menu format, and 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, and 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 for specific occasion-related details such as private rooms, wine service, pricing, or special arrangements, confirm those details with the restaurant before booking.
