ヨヨナム
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
In Tokyo, ヨヨナム is a practical Yoyogi pick rather than a trophy reservation. Book it when the location suits a Shibuya-side day and you want an easier meal without building the plan around awards, chef details, or a published signature dish.
About ヨヨナム
For ヨヨナム, the planning details are intentionally limited: it is a Tokyo venue with set opening days, evening service on most open days, lunch on select days, and a smart-casual dress code. Without details on cuisine, chef, menu format, price, awards, seating, or specific dishes, the safest way to evaluate it is as a practical Tokyo meal option rather than a destination built around a tasting menu or accolade.
The recommendation is simple: consider it when the schedule fits and you want a Tokyo venue with lunch available on select days and dinner available on several evenings. Do not build the plan around specifics such as a signature dish, counter format, beverage program, or special-occasion setup; use the confirmed hours and dress code as the main planning anchors.
Choose it for practical Tokyo planning, not a trophy-booking meal
This is a better fit for diners who want a meal that works with their Tokyo schedule than for anyone trying to plan an itinerary around formal recognition, published tasting menus, or named signature dishes.
Solo diners, couples, and small groups should treat the venue as a schedule-driven option rather than a format-driven one. The information does include a smart-casual dress code, but it does not confirm private rooms, bar seating, seat count, or a celebratory format.
Plan around the open days and keep the meal flexible
The key planning point is timing. Lunch is listed on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. Dinner is listed on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. Tuesday and Wednesday are closed, so this is a venue to check against the day's route rather than assume it will fit any slot.
For wider planning, use Our full Tokyo restaurants guide before committing the meal slot, then pair the area with Our full Tokyo hotels guide, Our full Tokyo bars guide, Our full Tokyo wineries guide, or Our full Tokyo experiences guide if the evening needs a second stop. Quick reference: choose ヨヨナム for a Tokyo meal that fits the confirmed hours, not for an unconfirmed splurge format.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Chome-66-4 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- yoyaku.toreta.in/yoyonam
- Phone
- +81364071545
The take
The Take
The Vibe
This Yoyogi Vietnamese spot reads as a neighbourhood destination rather than a city-center spectacle. It combines a modern, trendy sensibility with a cozy, hidden-gem character that draws local diners and purposeful visitors. The tone is quietly confident: not a hotel-driven tourist stage but a place with an address people seek out. The setting feels understated and approachable, the sort of restaurant that rewards repeat visits and local knowledge. Expect a contemporary take on Vietnamese flavors presented in an intimate, relaxed environment that fits into Yoyogi’s residential rhythm.
Best For
The restaurant suits low-key celebrations and informal date nights as much as regular dinners with friends. Situated outside Tokyo’s haute-dining corridors, it functions as a neighbourhood destination for locals who plan an evening out rather than stumble into one. That makes it a solid pick for couples seeking a relaxed date-night meal and for small groups looking for a casual hangout with focused cuisine. Because it operates within a residential area, visitors who travel specifically for the address are the typical guests.
Ordering Tips
Prioritise the venue’s signature plates, the たっぷり野菜のカリカリ和え麺 and the バインセオ. The dish name たっぷり野菜 points to a vegetable-forward preparation, while カリカリ signals a crispy texture to expect. Treat those signatures as anchors for your meal and let them guide additional choices. Beyond that, rely on staff recommendations on the day; the kitchen’s modern take on Vietnamese classics is the restaurant’s focus, so sampling what’s featured as signatures is the clearest way to experience it.
Venue details
Ambiance
Navy and black toned interior in a traditional house with counter seating overlooking the open kitchen and views of passing Odakyu trains and residential street.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Natural wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- たっぷり野菜のカリカリ和え麺
- バインセオ
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Chome-66-4 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan
Planning details
Location
5 Chome-66-4 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan · Directions
Also consider
If this does not fit the plan
Book Shizuru instead if the priority is a clearer Japanese ¥¥ choice in Tokyo. Choose SPICE POST if the meal needs to stay in a lower published price band.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tokyo
Choose ヨヨナム when Yoyogi convenience matters more than a defined price tier or formal restaurant profile. Raisan is the clearer choice for a Japanese meal with a higher ¥¥¥ positioning, while Shizuru gives a more legible Japanese ¥¥ alternative when budget clarity matters.
For lower-spend planning, Jensen sits in the JPY 999 range and SPICE POST sits around JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, so both are easier to justify when value is the main filter. Ostü is the cross-shop when the goal is a more deliberate Tokyo restaurant choice rather than a neighborhood stop.
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Compare ヨヨナム
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ヨヨナム | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Ostü | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Raisan | Tokyo | Japanese | ¥¥¥ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Shizuru | Tokyo | Japanese | ¥¥ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Jensen | Tokyo | , | - JPY 999 | Tabelog 100 - Bread - TOKYO - 2022 · #90 |
| SPICE POST | Tokyo | , | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ヨヨナム good for solo dining?
It can be considered if the confirmed hours fit your plan. ヨヨナム is open for lunch on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, and for dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. Tuesday and Wednesday are closed.
What should a first-timer know about ヨヨナム?
Start with the basics: ヨヨナム is in Tokyo, has a smart-casual dress code, serves lunch on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday, and serves dinner on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
