es
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$300–500per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
An eight-seat counter in Nishiazabu serving French-inflected innovative cuisine at JPY 50,000–59,999 per person. Reservation-only format, two seatings nightly Monday through Saturday, and Tabelog 100 recognition for 2025. Best for diners who value chef-driven progression in an intimate, low-key room: less suited to large groups or spontaneous meals.
About es
es in Tokyo is a premium restaurant with a price range of JPY 50,000–59,999 and a smart-casual dress code. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 selection.
The Room and the Format
The location information for es should be treated simply as Tokyo.
The most reliable approach is to treat es as a high-end Tokyo reservation to research carefully.
Innovative Cuisine with Creative Foundations
The clearest recognition for es is its inclusion in the Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 list. That makes Le Bouton and Azur et Masa Ueki useful named comparison points for diners considering other creative or premium options, while es itself should be evaluated on the limited confirmed facts available.
The JPY 50,000–59,999 price range is the main practical anchor for expectations. Specific dishes, beverage pairings, dietary accommodations, and menu format are not here, so they should be confirmed before arrival.
Booking Logistics and Timing
Because es sits in a premium Tokyo price bracket and has Tabelog 100 recognition for 2025, advance planning is sensible. For location planning, refer to the restaurant as being in Tokyo and confirm any exact meeting point only through official booking communication.
For travelers comparing options, Muroi, NOGI, and Tsushimi may be considered as other named points of reference. es is the better fit when its Tokyo setting, premium price range, smart-casual expectations, and Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 recognition align with what you want from the meal.
The safest verdict is measured: es has a strong premium positioning and a confirmed 2025 Tabelog 100 listing, but many operational and experiential details are not here. If you are comfortable confirming the particulars in advance, it can be a serious Tokyo option. If you need certainty on format, menu, accommodations, or timing before choosing, resolve those questions first.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都港区西麻布2-15-3 especeビル
- Website
- espece.co.jp
- Phone
- +818076881124
Venue details
Ambiance
Minimal, modern and high-end, with a calm counter-style setting and softly lit interiors that emphasize a quiet, refined atmosphere suited to focused, course-style dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine, Sake
- Opened
- 2020
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 東京都港区西麻布2-15-3 especeビル
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Bouton, French, ¥¥
- Muroi, Notable alternative
- Azur et Masa Ueki, French, French
- Tsushimi, Chinese, Chinese
- NOGI, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 50,000–59,999, this venue sits above Le Bouton (¥¥, French), which delivers similar technique at roughly half the cost and with more flexible booking. Azur et Masa Ueki operates in the same French-innovative category and competes for the same diner profile, though capacity and exact pricing details vary. For travelers prioritizing value over Tabelog credentials, Le Bouton offers a stronger cost-to-quality ratio; for those seeking the prestige of a 2025 Tabelog 100 selection, the eight-seat format here justifies the premium if you can book easily.
NOGI (JPY 10,000–14,999) and Muroi provide counter-focused dining at lower entry points, useful if you want multiple high-level meals across a Tokyo trip without exceeding JPY 100,000 for two nights. Tsushimi (Chinese) diversifies the technique angle while maintaining a similar intimate scale. If French-innovative progression is non-negotiable and you value the Tabelog 100 stamp, book here. If you're more flexible on format and want to stretch budget further, Le Bouton or NOGI make better starting points before committing to this tier.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book es?
Advance planning is sensible because es is in a premium Tokyo price bracket and is in Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025.
What should a first-timer know about es?
First-timers should know the confirmed basics: es is in Tokyo, the price range is JPY 50,000–59,999, the dress code is smart casual, and it appears in the Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 selection. Specific menu format, room details, and service style are not here.
