Kisetsu Ryori Ishii
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Nihonbashi basement counter earning Tabelog 100 Diner recognition (2024, 2026) for seasonal fish and sake pairings. Lunch runs JPY 1,000–1,999 as walk-in-only set menus; dinner shifts to JPY 8,000–9,999 selection courses requiring phone reservations. Strong for solo diners and weekday business meals, but closed weekends and poor for takeout.
About Kisetsu Ryori Ishii
Kisetsu Ryori Ishii is a Tokyo venue with weekday lunch and dinner hours, casual dress, two published price bands: JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999. Use the confirmed hours and prices, verify any menu or reservation details directly before you go.
What the Tabelog 100 Diner Award Signals
Kisetsu Ryori Ishii is listed with Tabelog 100 - Diner - 2026 recognition. The listing also shows a casual dress code, weekday lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, weekday dinner from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed.
Lunch Versus Dinner: What
The strongest confirmed distinction is timing, alongside two published price bands. The published price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999. Lunch is listed Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM; dinner is listed Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. If you are comparing other options, 日本橋ゆかり is one comparable venue to consider.
Delivery and Takeout: Verify Before Planning Off-Premise Dining
Takeout and delivery are not confirmed for Kisetsu Ryori Ishii. Do not plan around off-premise dining unless you have confirmed it directly with the venue. If you are comparing other Tokyo options, Yaesu Unagi Hashimoto is an comparable venue to review.
Practical Considerations: Booking, Timing, Solo-Friendly Setup
For planning, the confirmed essentials are simple: Kisetsu Ryori Ishii is in Tokyo, dress code is casual, lunch hours are Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, dinner hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the venue is closed Saturday and Sunday. If any details about booking, seating, access, or dietary accommodations matter to your visit, confirm them directly before going.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Chome-2-15 Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1302/A130202/13011465
- Phone
- +81 3-3271-3056
Venue details
Ambiance
A relaxed, non-smoking basement cafeteria-style space with counter seating and a calm, local feel, focused on straightforward enjoyment of high-quality seasonal seafood rather than décor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- braised flounder set meal
- seasonal grilled fish set
- lunch fish set meal
- selection course dinner
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-2-15 Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- 日本橋ゆかり, Notable alternative
- 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Yaesu Unagi Hashimoto, Unagi / Freshwater Eel, ¥¥
- AU BON VIEUX TEMPS Nihonbashi takashimaya ten, - JPY 999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- Nihonbashi Nagato, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Kisetsu Ryori Ishii sits in the middle tier of Nihonbashi seafood counters, more polished than 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi (under JPY 999 lunch, ultra-casual) but less formal than 日本橋ゆかり, which offers private-room kaiseki at higher price points. For value-driven lunch, Kisetsu Ryori Ishii beats most peers: JPY 1,000–1,999 buys fish quality that elsewhere costs double, the Tabelog 100 Diner badge confirms consistency. Nihonbashi Nagato matches the lunch price range but lacks the evening sake program that makes Kisetsu Ryori Ishii a viable dinner destination.
At dinner, compare Kisetsu Ryori Ishii's JPY 8,000–9,999 selection course against Yaesu Unagi Hashimoto (unagi specialist, similar price tier, easier booking via website). Kisetsu Ryori Ishii offers broader seasonal variety and a deeper sake list, but Yaesu Unagi Hashimoto wins for ease of communication and English-friendly service. If you want French technique applied to Japanese ingredients, AU BON VIEUX TEMPS Nihonbashi Takashimaya ten serves a similar price bracket (JPY 5,000–5,999 dinner) with reservation infrastructure and weekend hours, better for visitors who can't coordinate weekday-only, phone-only bookings.
Book Kisetsu Ryori Ishii if you prioritize fish-forward Japanese cooking at fair value and have weekday flexibility. Choose Yaesu Unagi Hashimoto if you need online booking and weekend availability, or 日本橋ゆかり if you're hosting a group and want private-room service. For ultra-budget lunch, 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi delivers speed and price over polish.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Kisetsu Ryori Ishii in Tokyo?
comparable venues to compare include 365 Nichi to Nihonbashi, AU BON VIEUX TEMPS Nihonbashi takashimaya ten, Nihonbashi Nagato, Yaesu Unagi Hashimoto, 日本橋ゆかり.
Is Kisetsu Ryori Ishii good for solo dining?
Kisetsu Ryori Ishii is listed in Tokyo with casual dress, weekday lunch and dinner hours, published price bands of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999.
How far ahead should I book Kisetsu Ryori Ishii?
Does Kisetsu Ryori Ishii handle dietary restrictions?
Is lunch or dinner better at Kisetsu Ryori Ishii?
Lunch is listed Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, while dinner is listed Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The published price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999.
