Kawasaki
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kawasaki offers private-room kaiseki dining in Nishiazabu at JPY 60,000–79,999 per head, recognized in Tabelog's 2025 Top 100 for Japanese cuisine. The 10-seat venue operates exclusively through enclosed rooms for parties of two to 20, emphasizing sake and wine pairings with manageable booking windows four to six weeks out.
About Kawasaki
Kawasaki is a Tokyo venue with evening hours, a smart-casual dress code, and a listed price range of JPY 60,000–79,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025.
Format and Room Configuration
Kawasaki operates in Tokyo, observes a smart-casual dress code, and lists hours of 5 PM to 11 PM every day of the week. If privacy, counter seating, accessibility, language support, or special accommodations are important, confirm those details directly before booking.
Price Positioning and Context
At JPY 60,000–79,999, Kawasaki sits in a high-spend bracket for Tokyo dining. It may be considered alongside other premium venues such as Nishiazabu Sushi Shin or Nikusho Horikoshi. Kawasaki's clearest confirmed signals are its price range, evening operating hours, smart-casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 listing.
At this price level, it is still worth confirming details such as a fixed tasting menu, kaiseki format, sake or wine pairings, dietary flexibility, child policy, credit-card rules, service charges, or exact capacity.
Practical Booking and Timing
Kawasaki's hours are 5 PM to 11 PM Monday through Sunday. No lunch hours are listed. The venue is in Tokyo, and the dress code is smart casual. Before reserving, confirm any practical needs directly, including booking method, cancellation policy, payment options, accessibility, language support, and whether the venue can accommodate dietary restrictions.
For diners comparing premium options, Kawasaki can be considered with comparable venue venues such as Il Teatrino da Salone, 4000 Chinese Restaurant, Comptoir Misago, Nishiazabu Sushi Shin, and Nikusho Horikoshi. The clearest description is simple: Kawasaki is a Tokyo venue with evening hours, smart-casual dress, a JPY 60,000–79,999 price range, and a Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 listing.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4 Chome−17−22 グレイシス西麻布1F
- Website
- mst-kawasaki.com
- Phone
- +81 3-6427-7554
Venue details
Ambiance
Calm and understated with a classic Japanese aesthetic, counter-focused seating, and soft lighting that creates a quietly luxurious, almost hidden-home atmosphere suited to adults and special occasions.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4 Chome−17−22 グレイシス西麻布1F
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4 Chome−17−22 グレイシス西麻布1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Comptoir Misago, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Nikusho Horikoshi, Yakiniku, Yakiniku
- Il Teatrino da Salone, Italian, Italian
- Nishiazabu Sushi Shin, Sushi, ¥¥¥¥
- 4000 Chinese Restaurant, Chinese, Chinese
Restaurant context
At JPY 60,000–79,999, Kawasaki sits in Tokyo's upper-mid-tier kaiseki bracket, substantially below the Nishiazabu Sushi Shin stratosphere (where six-figure spend is standard) but four times the price of Comptoir Misago (JPY 15,000–19,999), a Nishiazabu French bistro that trades refinement for accessibility. If you're deciding between Japanese formats, Kawasaki's private-room-only model contrasts sharply with Nikusho Horikoshi, a yakiniku specialist that offers counter seating and a louder, more interactive energy. Kawasaki is the better pick for business dinners or anniversary meals where conversation matters more than spectacle; Nikusho Horikoshi wins if you want tableside grilling and a more casual vibe.
Booking difficulty also separates Kawasaki from its peers. While Il Teatrino da Salone (Italian, same neighborhood) and 4000 Chinese Restaurant (Chinese, cross-town) demand six to eight weeks' notice during peak months, Kawasaki's weekday slots remain available three to four weeks out, and even weekends open up within a month. That flexibility makes it the most practical choice for international visitors without local concierge support. If you're weighing value for money, Comptoir Misago delivers disproportionate quality at a quarter of Kawasaki's price, but the private-room kaiseki experience is a different category, compare apples to apples by checking other Tabelog 100 selections in the Japanese cuisine bracket, where Kawasaki holds its ground on execution and ambiance without the two-month scramble of Kagurazaka's top-tier ryotei.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kawasaki good for solo dining?
What should a first-timer know about Kawasaki?
Kawasaki is in Tokyo, lists hours of 5 PM to 11 PM every day, has a smart-casual dress code, and is priced at JPY 60,000–79,999. It is listed in Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025.
Can I eat at the bar at Kawasaki?
Ask the venue directly if seating style matters to your visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kawasaki?
The hours are 5 PM to 11 PM Monday through Sunday, and no lunch hours are listed. Plan around the evening schedule.
Does Kawasaki handle dietary restrictions?
If you have allergies, restrictions, or preferences, confirm with the venue before booking.
