Hungry Tiger
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Hungry Tiger is worth considering when location and timing in Toranomon matter more than a highly defined chef-led format. It looks like an easy, practical Tokyo meal rather than a trophy booking; small groups and weekday lunch plans are the safest use case.
About Hungry Tiger
Hungry Tiger is a Tokyo restaurant with opening hours for weekday lunch and dinner, Saturday lunch, and a Sunday closure. The safest way to plan is around its schedule and smart-casual dress code rather than assuming a specific cuisine, chef story, menu format, seating setup, price point, or special-occasion style.
A Tokyo choice to plan around practical details
Hungry Tiger operates Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM–2:15 PM and 5:30–10 PM, Saturday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, and is closed on Sunday. That makes it easier to evaluate as a timing-based Tokyo option than as a restaurant with a fully documented public profile.
Private rooms, seat counts, phone details, menu formats, or service styles are not detailed, so larger parties should not assume a dedicated setup. If you are comparing possible meals, you can also look at Tomura, Toriyoshi, or 焼肉あたご 虎ノ門 as other Tokyo options to research separately.
Book it when timing matters more than a detailed public profile
The strongest reason to consider Hungry Tiger is its schedule. The restaurant lists both lunch and dinner from Monday through Friday, a lunch-only Saturday schedule, and a Sunday closure. That makes weekday planning more direct, while Saturday should be treated as a lunch-only option.
Dinner makes sense to consider from Monday through Friday if the timing fits your plans, but details about cuisine, tasting menu, chef, price range, beverage program, counter setup, or group capacity are not specified. If you want a restaurant with a more clearly documented format, compare Hungry Tiger with other Tokyo dining rooms before committing.
Use it as part of a broader Tokyo plan rather than making assumptions. For more context, start with Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, then cross-check options against Our full Tokyo hotels guide, Our full Tokyo bars guide, Our full Tokyo wineries guide, and Our full Tokyo experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-11-12 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- hungry-t.com
- Phone
- +81335917081
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hungry Tiger sits within Toranomon’s quieter, professional dining scene and reads as a discreet, workaday restaurant that caters to a local client base rather than tourists. The copy frames the address among "quietly serious" dining options, emphasizing repeat guests from the financial and diplomatic communities. That setting gives the venue a restrained, low-key character: not showy or performative, but reliant on steady word-of-mouth. The overall impression is of a place that values steady quality and privacy over spectacle, making it feel measured and quietly confident within Minato City’s evolving hospitality landscape.
Best For
This is a natural spot for business-focused meals and meetings where discretion and consistency matter. Hungry Tiger is tied to Toranomon’s office-filled streets and a clientele drawn from finance and diplomacy, making it particularly well suited to professional dinners and conversations that benefit from a quieter room. Locals and repeat guests figure prominently in the venue’s positioning, so it’s also a dependable choice for anyone seeking a non-touristy, steady restaurant experience in central Tokyo rather than a high-profile gastronomic outing.
Ordering Tips
When you want a straight read on the menu, prioritize the restaurant’s named signatures. The Hungry Burger and the Pescatore & Basilico are listed as signature dishes, so they offer a clear introduction to the kitchen’s approach. Given the venue’s positioning as a dependable local address rather than a theatrical destination, selecting one of those house signatures provides a reliable sense of what regulars appreciate. Keep expectations practical and focused on satisfying, well-executed plates rather than elaborate tasting theatrics.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed space with a classic, cozy atmosphere featuring open cooking views in a renovated historic setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Signature Dishes
- Hungry Burger
- Pescatore & Basilico
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-11-12 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-11-12 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan · Directions
Restaurant context
How Hungry Tiger compares in Tokyo
Choose Hungry Tiger when the priority is an easy Toranomon meal with flexible weekday timing. Compared with Tomura, it is the less formal choice; Tomura is the better fit when the meal needs a clearly defined kaiseki structure and more ceremony.
For groups deciding by cuisine, Toriyoshi gives a clearer yakitori brief, while 焼肉あたご 虎ノ門 is the more obvious pick for a grilled-meat mood in the same broad Tokyo dining lane. Hungry Tiger works better when the group values convenience over a specific format.
CHARCUT is the cleaner value comparison because its French, ¥¥ positioning gives diners a firmer expectation before committing. 新ばし 笹田 is worth checking when the plan calls for a more traditional-feeling Tokyo meal rather than a quick, schedule-friendly stop.
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Compare Hungry Tiger
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Tiger | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| 焼肉あたご 虎ノ門 | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Tomura | Tokyo | Kaiseki | , | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #4692026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #42025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2572025 Tabelog Bronze2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2372023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended |
| Toriyoshi | Tokyo | Yakitori | , | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5492024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4272023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended |
| CHARCUT | Tokyo | French | ¥¥ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| 新ばし 笹田 | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Hungry Tiger?
Dish or menu guidance is not available, so do not plan around a specific signature order. Use the hours to decide whether a weekday lunch, weekday dinner, or Saturday lunch fits your Tokyo plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hungry Tiger?
Lunch is available Monday through Saturday, with weekday lunch from 11:30 AM–2:15 PM and Saturday lunch from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM. Dinner is available Monday through Friday from 5:30–10 PM, while Sunday is closed.
Is Hungry Tiger good for solo dining?
Seating layout or solo-dining setup information is not available, so it is best not to assume counter seating or a specific format. Solo diners can still use the Tokyo hours to judge whether the timing works.
What should I wear to Hungry Tiger?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, relaxed clothing appropriate for a Tokyo restaurant.
