Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Ebisu Kuroiwa

Name: Ebisu Kuroiwa
Address: 4 Chome-11-12 Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81357939618

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About Ebisu Kuroiwa

Ebisu Kuroiwa is a Tabelog 100 kappo restaurant in a residential Ebisu pocket, serving vegetable- and fish-forward Japanese cuisine at JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner. The eight-seat counter and four private rooms (up to twenty guests for buyouts) suit solo diners and groups alike, with BYO drinks allowed and photography permitted only in private rooms. Book for evening service—it opens at 5 PM Monday through Saturday and closes Sunday.

Ebisu Kuroiwa is a Tokyo restaurant with verified evening hours: it opens from 5 PM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday. Current verified details do not indicate breakfast, brunch, or lunch service, so plan around dinner hours only. Dress code is smart casual.

Publicly verified information for Ebisu Kuroiwa is limited, so specifics such as seating layout, menu format, pricing, beverage service, photography rules, service charges, and booking channels should be confirmed directly before you go. For alternatives, consider Sushiya Ono or Igarashi, depending on the kind of dining experience you want.

What the Awards Signal About the Kitchen

Ebisu Kuroiwa is listed in the Tabelog 100 for Japanese cuisine in Tokyo for 2025. That recognition places it among notable Japanese-cuisine selections in the city for that year, but verified data here does not support claims about earlier award history, exact rankings, scores, or medal status.

Because verified pricing and menu details are not available here, avoid assuming a specific spend level, course structure, or lunch offering. If you are comparing options, Oryori Ichiho, Ebisu no Yasubee, and Sushiya Ono can be considered as other dining choices, but confirm each venue’s current format, availability, and price before booking.

When to Book and What to Expect

Plan for an evening visit: Ebisu Kuroiwa is verified as open Monday through Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM and closed on Sunday. Details such as reservation method, phone number, last order time, party-size limits, children’s accommodations, and private-room availability are not verified here, so they should be checked directly with the restaurant.

The verified dress code is smart casual. Other practical details, including parking, drinks, corkage, service charge, and photography policy, are not verified in the available data and should not be assumed.

If Ebisu Kuroiwa is booked, Masa's Kitchen 47 is another option, though you should compare current hours, format, and availability directly. For more options, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebisu Kuroiwa good for solo dining?

Verified information does not specify the seating layout or whether the restaurant is especially suited to solo dining. If you plan to dine alone, confirm availability and seating options directly with the restaurant.

What should I wear to Ebisu Kuroiwa?

The verified dress code is smart casual. Choose polished, comfortable clothing appropriate for an evening restaurant visit in Tokyo.

What should I order at Ebisu Kuroiwa?

Verified information does not specify dishes, menu structure, or ordering format. Confirm the current menu and any dietary needs directly with the restaurant before visiting.

Is lunch or dinner better at Ebisu Kuroiwa?

Verified hours show dinner-only service from 5 PM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, with the restaurant closed on Sunday. No verified lunch hours are listed.

How far ahead should I book Ebisu Kuroiwa?

Verified information does not specify how far in advance to book or which reservation channels are available. Check directly with the restaurant for current booking procedures.

Does Ebisu Kuroiwa handle dietary restrictions?

Verified information does not specify allergy, vegetarian, or other dietary-accommodation policies. check the venue's official channels before booking if you have dietary restrictions.

What should a first-timer know about Ebisu Kuroiwa?

Ebisu Kuroiwa is in Tokyo, has smart-casual dress guidance, and is verified as open Monday through Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM, closed Sunday. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 for Japanese cuisine in Tokyo for 2025. Other details, including pricing, seating, service charges, and reservation process, should be confirmed directly.

Location

4 Chome-11-12 Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Ebisu Kuroiwa

How Easy to Book: Ebisu Kuroiwa vs. Peers

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
Ebisu Kuroiwa			Easy
Sushiya Ono			Unknown
Masa's Kitchen 47	Chinese		Unknown
Igarashi			Unknown
Ebisu no Yasubee		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Oryori Ichiho	Japanese	¥¥¥	Unknown

How Ebisu Kuroiwa compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

Also Consider

Sushiya Ono, Notable alternative
Masa's Kitchen 47, Chinese, Chinese
Igarashi, Notable alternative
Ebisu no Yasubee, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Oryori Ichiho, Japanese, ¥¥¥

Ebisu Kuroiwa sits in the middle of Tokyo's Tabelog 100 kappo field by price and format, JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner puts it below Oryori Ichiho's ¥¥¥ tier but above casual neighborhood spots like Ebisu no Yasubee (JPY 1,000–1,999), which skews izakaya rather than kaiseki-adjacent. If you're deciding between Ebisu Kuroiwa and a sushi counter, Sushiya Ono delivers omakase at a similar price, but the pacing and room energy differ, sushi counters move faster, while kappo gives you more time to talk and a broader ingredient range beyond fish. Igarashi is another Tabelog 100 option in the same neighborhood, though booking windows and availability vary.

The BYO policy is rare at this tier in Tokyo and gives Ebisu Kuroiwa an edge if you're holding a bottle you want to bring. Private rooms for two to twenty guests make it more group-friendly than most eight-seat counters, and the photography ban at the counter (but not in private rooms) signals a quieter, less Instagram-driven crowd. For value, Ebisu Kuroiwa is the choice if you want vegetable- and fish-forward kappo without climbing to Oryori Ichiho's price bracket. For ease of booking, it's less competitive than sushi counters in the same award tier. For splurge-worthy kaiseki, Oryori Ichiho remains the benchmark, but Ebisu Kuroiwa delivers technical precision at two-thirds the cost.

If you're comparing across cuisines, Masa's Kitchen 47 offers Chinese at a similar price tier, though the format is wok-driven rather than multi-course Japanese. For solo diners, Ebisu Kuroiwa's eight-seat counter is quieter and more conversation-friendly than most sushi counters, where the chef interaction is the main draw. For groups, the private rooms give you flexibility that counter-only venues can't match.