Izaki
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Seven-seat counter serving Chinese-Italian creative cuisine at JPY 30,000–39,999 per head. Tabelog 100 (Innovative, 2025) recognition in its first full year signals strong technical execution. Reservation-only format suits diners familiar with Tokyo's high-commitment omakase tier and curious about fusion done with precision.
About Izaki
JPY 30,000–39,999 per head. Dinner hours are listed Monday through Saturday, 6–10 PM, with Sunday closed. Izaki is also listed with a smart-casual dress code and recognition in Tabelog 100, Innovative / Creative cuisine, 2025. Together, these details give the practical outline: Izaki is a Tokyo dinner venue in a premium price band, best approached as a planned evening rather than a casual drop-in.
What to know before booking
The core planning details for Izaki are straightforward: price, dinner hours, smart-casual dress, and the Tabelog 100 2025 Innovative / Creative cuisine listing. For specifics such as seat count, menu structure, beverage program, chef background, private-room policy, or dietary accommodations, diners should contact the venue directly before booking. Given the price tier, expect a high-commitment dinner rather than an inexpensive or informal meal.
How it compares across Tokyo's premium dining tier
Among Tokyo restaurants in a premium dining context, Izaki sits in the JPY 30,000–39,999 band. If you are comparing options, CIRPAS, ShinoiS, and Tempura Ginya are useful named peers to research, though each should be judged on its own pricing, hours, and format rather than assumed similarities.
For readers exploring Tokyo's restaurant scene more broadly, Izaki is best understood through the core essentials: Tokyo location, dinner service Monday to Saturday, JPY 30,000–39,999 pricing, smart-casual dress, and Tabelog 100 2025 recognition in the Innovative / Creative cuisine category. For additional arrangements, contact the venue before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒108-0071 Tokyo, Minato City, Shirokanedai, 4 Chome−7−4 ２階２－１号室
- Website
- izaki-tokyo.com/en
- Phone
- +81 3-5539-2167
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Izaki presents a compact, innovation-first approach to dining, advertising a deliberate fusion of Chinese and Italian techniques. The description foregrounds the chef’s creativity and “innovative” dishes, so the restaurant reads as a modern, culinary-forward spot where inventive combinations and technique matter. The Tabelog presence reinforces that focus, with the listing aimed at diners who want thoughtful, chef-driven plates rather than straightforward, casual fare. The no-smoking note further signals an intentional dining environment centered on the food and flavor detail.
Best For
Izaki is best for diners curious about boundary-pushing fusion and chef-driven experimentation. The Chinese × Italian concept and emphasis on innovative dishes make it a good pick for adventurous eaters and couples or small groups who enjoy tasting creative combinations. Its location—a one-minute walk from Shirokanedai Station—also makes it convenient for people traveling by train. Prospective guests can use the Tabelog listing to preview plates and user feedback before deciding to visit.
Ordering Tips
Before heading to Izaki, check the Tabelog page for menus, user-posted photos and reviews to get a clear preview of the inventive dishes and portion sizes. Note that the restaurant is non-smoking and is very close to Shirokanedai Station (about a one-minute walk), so arrival is straightforward. Given the chef-led, innovative menu, consult recent reviews or photos on the listing for current recommendations and to set expectations about the types of fusion dishes you’ll encounter.
Venue details
Ambiance
The atmosphere is refined and quietly luxurious, centered on a small counter where guests interact closely with the chef; lighting is subdued and modern, creating an elegant yet relaxed setting suited to focused, conversation-level dining rather than a lively crowd.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒108-0071 Tokyo, Minato City, Shirokanedai, 4 Chome−7−4 ２階２－１号室
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒108-0071 Tokyo, Minato City, Shirokanedai, 4 Chome−7−4 ２階２－１号室 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- ShinoiS, Chinese, ¥¥¥¥
- CIRPAS, French, ¥¥¥
- ルカンケ, Notable alternative
- Tempura Ginya, Tempura, ¥¥¥¥
- アルシミスト, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Izaki's JPY 30,000–39,999 price lands it between CIRPAS (French, JPY 20,000–29,999) and ShinoiS (Chinese, JPY 40,000+). CIRPAS delivers French technique at a gentler price but lacks Izaki's fusion curiosity; ShinoiS stays within Chinese tradition and costs more. For value-conscious diners willing to trade format experimentation for a single-discipline focus, Tempura Ginya matches Izaki's price tier with tempura mastery and easier group accommodation.
Booking difficulty across this set is moderate to high, all require advance reservations, but Izaki's seven-seat counter fills fastest for weekend slots. If Izaki is booked, ShinoiS offers a closer format match (small counter, Chinese foundation) at a higher price; CIRPAS provides the easiest fallback with broader availability and lower cost. The real decision axis is whether the Chinese-Italian synthesis interests you enough to commit to a tight counter and JPY 30,000+ spend, if not, Tempura Ginya or CIRPAS offer clearer value propositions within their respective traditions.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Izaki?
Izaki lists a smart-casual dress code. The stated guidance is smart-casual, so overly casual clothing would not fit.
What should a first-timer know about Izaki?
Izaki is in Tokyo, with dinner hours from 6–10 PM Monday through Saturday and Sunday closed. The listed price range is JPY 30,000–39,999, and the venue is recognized in Tabelog 100, Innovative / Creative cuisine, 2025.
Can I eat at the bar at Izaki?
Contact Izaki directly for seating details, including bar seating or a separate bar area, before visiting.
What are alternatives to Izaki in Tokyo?
For research within the same broader premium-dining context, consider CIRPAS, ShinoiS, and Tempura Ginya. Compare each venue using details such as price, hours, and format.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Izaki?
Izaki's listed price range is JPY 30,000–39,999, with dinner-only listed hours and Tabelog 100 2025 recognition in the Innovative / Creative cuisine category. Contact the venue directly for current menu format.
Is Izaki worth the price?
Izaki is listed at JPY 30,000–39,999, so it is a premium dinner choice. Whether it is worth it depends on your interest in a Tokyo venue with Tabelog 100 2025 Innovative / Creative cuisine recognition and your comfort with that price band.
Is Izaki good for a special occasion?
Izaki may suit a special-occasion dinner if the JPY 30,000–39,999 range, smart-casual dress code, and 6–10 PM dinner hours fit your plans. Confirm any seating, private-use, or celebration-specific arrangements directly with the venue.
