jiubar
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 Chinese bar in Kagurazaka that pairs bold, shareable plates with wine and cocktails at counter seating. At JPY 5,000-5,999, it's a value pick for casual dates and groups who want interaction over formality. Book a week out; the counter fills fast on weekends.
About jiubar
Looking for jiubar in Tokyo? The verified details are limited but useful: jiubar is listed at JPY 5,000-5,999, has a casual dress code, is associated with the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine Tokyo list for 2026. Beyond those points, specifics such as seating layout, service format, menu items, drinks, hours, neighborhood details are not verified here, so treat this as a concise planning note rather than a full dining review.
Setting and Experience
jiubar is in Tokyo and works best as a casual venue unless you have confirmed more details directly with the restaurant. The verified dress code is casual, so formal attire is not required. Claims about counter seating, private rooms, opening hours, reservation windows, or a particular bar-style format are not verified in the available data.
If you are comparing options, you may also look at Kohaku, EL BUEY, Jfree, Masudaya, or Agezuki, while confirming current details directly before booking.
What the Price Buys You
The verified price range for jiubar is JPY 5,000-5,999. The available verified data does not confirm a menu format, portion style, dish list, drink program, or whether the experience is à la carte or course-based.
jiubar is associated with the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine Tokyo list for 2026. No verified Tabelog score, historical award range, chef name, seat count, founding year, or signature dish is available here, so those details should not be assumed when deciding whether to book.
The verified location information is simply Tokyo. Any more specific address, building, station access, or neighborhood claim should be checked directly with the restaurant or a current booking platform before visiting.
jiubar works as a candidate if the price range, casual dress code, Tokyo location fit what you are looking for. For a more certain match, confirm the current menu, hours, reservation method, seating arrangements before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都新宿区神楽坂2-12 神楽坂ビル 3F
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1309/A130905/13207885
- Phone
- +81362650846
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Restaurant context
jiubar sits in Tokyo's mid-tier Chinese dining scene at JPY 5,000-5,999, undercutting Masudaya (JPY 6,000-7,999) and EL BUEY (JPY 8,000-9,999) while offering a cocktail-forward format that neither competitor prioritizes. Masudaya leans kaiseki-adjacent with more delicate presentations, while EL BUEY delivers higher-end ingredients and a quieter room. jiubar is louder, faster-paced, built around the bar counter, choose it if you want drinks and interaction over refinement.
For guests seeking a formal kaiseki experience, Kohaku is the better choice at ¥¥¥¥, with a multi-course format and deeper wine cellar. Jfree offers French cuisine at ¥¥¥ in a quieter setting, making it a better option for conversation-focused meals. If budget is the primary concern, Agezuki runs JPY 2,000-2,999 with an izakaya vibe, though it lacks the Tabelog recognition and bar program that define jiubar's appeal.
jiubar is the easiest to book in this set, reservations are open a week out, walk-ins work on weeknights. Masudaya and Kohaku require two to three weeks' notice, EL BUEY books solid on weekends. For value and accessibility, jiubar wins; for formal dining and ingredient quality, Kohaku and EL BUEY justify the higher spend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to jiubar?
Casual dress is verified for jiubar. There is no need to plan around a formal dress code based on the available information.
Is jiubar worth the price?
The verified price range is JPY 5,000-5,999. Whether it is worth it depends on the current menu and experience, which should be confirmed directly before visiting.
Is jiubar good for a special occasion?
jiubar has a verified casual dress code, so it is better treated as a casual Tokyo dining option unless you confirm that the current setup fits your occasion.
