Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

KINO_

Name: KINO_
Address: Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya, Yoyogi, 1 Chome−37−4 長谷川ビル, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-6826-9608
Price range: JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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About KINO_

Tabelog 100 French-innovative restaurant in Yoyogi serving Hokkaido fish at an 8-seat counter and 10-seat table section. Dinner runs JPY 15,000–19,999 with sake and wine pairings; lunch is JPY 8,000–9,999. Book 2–3 weeks out for weekends. Private buyouts available for up to 20 guests.

Is KINO_ in Tokyo worth JPY 15,000–19,999 at dinner? KINO_ is a premium Tokyo option with a verified dinner range of JPY 15,000–19,999 and a lunch range of JPY 8,000–9,999. Its published hours show lunch and dinner service on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed.

For diners comparing Tokyo restaurants, the clearest verified reasons to shortlist KINO_ are its Tokyo location, smart casual dress code, price range, and Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 recognition. More specific claims about the chef, room layout, seating count, menu structure, drinks program, or sourcing should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before booking.

Private Dining and Group Reservations

Verified public details for KINO_ do not confirm private dining, buyout capacity, seating count, or group-reservation policies. If you are planning a group meal, contact the restaurant or booking platform directly to confirm availability, seating arrangements, and any requirements for larger parties.

Menu and Pairing Details

KINO_ is recognized in Tabelog’s Innovative / Creative cuisine category, but the verified data here does not confirm a specific cuisine, signature dish, tasting-menu format, seafood focus, or beverage-pairing program. Treat those details as booking questions rather than assumptions.

Smart casual dress is the verified dress code. A jacket is not specifically required in the available verified information, but diners should choose neat, polished clothing appropriate for a premium Tokyo restaurant.

For nearby or alternative dining research, compare KINO_ with comparable venue venues such as Yoyogi Imahan, Nara Seimen, JB's TOKYO, moonbow, and ソムタムダー, or look more broadly at other dining in Tokyo. Specific differences in cuisine, price, format, or seating should be checked on each venue’s current listing before deciding.

Reservations: Confirm current booking availability directly with the restaurant or its reservation platform. Dress: Smart casual. Budget: JPY 8,000–9,999 lunch and JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner. Location: Tokyo. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM; Wed: closed. For more Tokyo dining, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide or explore the city with our Tokyo bars guide and our Tokyo hotels guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to KINO_?

Smart casual is the verified dress code. The available verified information does not specify a stricter jacket requirement, so choose neat, polished clothing suitable for a premium Tokyo restaurant.

Is KINO_ worth it?

KINO_ has a verified price range of JPY 15,000–19,999 for dinner and JPY 8,000–9,999 for lunch. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025, which makes it a notable Tokyo option for diners seeking a higher-end meal.

Can KINO_ accommodate groups?

The verified information here does not confirm group capacity, private dining, buyouts, or seating layout. Contact the restaurant or reservation platform directly before planning a group meal.

Is KINO_ good for solo dining?

The verified information does not confirm a counter, seating layout, or solo-dining policy. Solo diners should check current reservation availability and seating options directly when booking.

What are alternatives to KINO_ in Tokyo?

comparable venue venues for comparison include JB's TOKYO, Nara Seimen, Yoyogi Imahan, moonbow, and ソムタムダー, along with other Tokyo dining options generally. Confirm each venue’s current cuisine, price, hours, and booking format before choosing.

Is KINO_ good for a special occasion?

KINO_’s verified dinner price range, smart casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 Innovative / Creative cuisine recognition make it a plausible special-occasion choice in Tokyo. Specific celebration services, cakes, plates, or private arrangements are not verified here, so ask the restaurant directly.

Location

Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya, Yoyogi, 1 Chome−37−4 長谷川ビル

Tokyo, Japan

Compare KINO_

Is KINO_ Worth It?

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
KINO_	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999	Easy
JB's TOKYO	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999	Unknown
moonbow	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
Yoyogi Imahan		Unknown
Nara Seimen	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
ソムタムダー		Unknown

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

JB's TOKYO, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
moonbow, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Yoyogi Imahan, Notable alternative
Nara Seimen, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
ソムタムダー, Notable alternative

KINO_ sits in the JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner bracket, making it significantly pricier than Yoyogi neighbors like JB's TOKYO and moonbow, both of which offer creative menus for JPY 1,000–1,999. If you're after Tabelog 100 credibility and a fish-forward French format, KINO_ justifies the premium, but if budget matters more than awards, moonbow delivers inventive cooking at a fraction of the cost. Nara Seimen is the value play for noodle-focused dining in the same neighborhood, though it won't satisfy diners seeking a full tasting experience.

For groups, KINO_ is the rare option in this price tier that accepts private buyouts (up to 20 guests), a feature that traditional sukiyaki spots like Yoyogi Imahan may offer but with a very different culinary angle. Solo diners will find KINO_'s counter format more accommodating than table-only setups at larger venues. Booking difficulty is moderate, 2–3 weeks ahead for dinner, whereas JB's TOKYO and Nara Seimen typically accept walk-ins or same-week reservations. If you can't secure a table at KINO_ and want to stay in the French-innovative category, consider moonbow first for a lower spend, or look beyond Yoyogi to Tokyo's broader Tabelog 100 cohort for comparable formats at similar price points.