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    Koran

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    Koran, Restaurant in Tokyo

    About Koran

    Koran is a six-seat counter in Ginza serving fish-forward seasonal Japanese cuisine, earning recognition on Tabelog's 2025 Japanese Cuisine 100 list since opening in 2021. Dinner runs ¥40,000–49,999 and lunch ¥20,000–29,999, with smart-casual dress and a sommelier available for sake, shochu, and wine pairings. Book two to three weeks ahead for dinner; the intimate counter format suits solo diners and pairs who prefer direct chef interaction over formal kaiseki theatrics.

    Koran is a Tokyo venue with verified evening hours from Monday through Saturday, 7:00–11:30 PM, and Sunday closure. The verified price information lists ¥40,000–¥49,999 and ¥20,000–¥29,999 ranges, but no verified lunch hours are available, so diners should not assume a lunch service from the listing alone. Koran is also listed in Tabelog's 2025 Japanese cuisine 100 selection for Tokyo. Smart casual dress is the verified dress code.

    Koran in Tokyo

    Verified public details for Koran are limited, so the safest way to frame the venue is around what is confirmed: Tokyo location, evening operating hours, smart casual dress, the listed price ranges, and Tabelog 100 recognition for Japanese cuisine in Tokyo in 2025. Specifics such as seating layout, menu format, chef details, beverage options, exact dishes, service charges, payment methods, or private booking arrangements are not verified here and should be checked directly with the venue before planning a visit.

    For diners comparing Koran with other Tokyo dining rooms, the most useful confirmed signals are its evening schedule and premium price band. It may suit a dinner-focused itinerary where guests are comfortable with smart casual dress and a higher spend. For broader planning, Tokyo's broader restaurant landscape offers other formats and budgets.

    Takeout and delivery

    No verified takeout or delivery information is available for Koran. Guests who require off-premise dining should confirm directly with the venue rather than assuming availability. If delivery or takeout is essential, Tokyo's broader restaurant landscape includes many other options across formats and budgets.

    Booking and timing

    Koran's verified hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:00–11:30 PM, with Sunday closed. No verified lunch hours are listed. Because the available data does not confirm booking channels, booking windows, walk-in policy, party-size rules, celebration services, or cancellation terms, diners should confirm those details directly with the venue before making plans.

    For visitors balancing several meals in Tokyo, Koran is best treated as a premium evening option with confirmed smart casual dress and a verified dinner-hour schedule. If availability, format, or budget does not fit a trip, explore Tokyo's full restaurant guide for alternatives across the city.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Koran handle dietary restrictions?

    No verified dietary-restriction or allergy accommodation policy is available for Koran. Guests with restrictions should confirm directly with the venue before booking.

    How far ahead should I book Koran?

    No verified booking window or reservation method is available here. Koran is a premium Tokyo venue with verified evening hours from Monday through Saturday, 7:00–11:30 PM, and Sunday closure, so confirm availability directly before planning around a visit.

    What should a first-timer know about Koran?

    Koran is in Tokyo, has a smart casual dress code, and is verified as open Monday through Saturday from 7:00–11:30 PM, with Sunday closed. The verified price information lists ¥40,000–¥49,999 and ¥20,000–¥29,999 ranges, but no verified lunch hours are available.

    What is Koran known for?

    Koran is listed in Tabelog's 2025 Japanese cuisine 100 selection for Tokyo. Beyond that recognition, only limited verified details are available here.

    Location

    Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 3 Chome−7−13 成田屋ビル 7階

    Tokyo, Japan

    Compare Koran

    How Easy to Book: Koran vs. Peers
    VenuePriceBooking Difficulty
    KoranJPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999Easy
    L'ibisco Ginza ten- JPY 999Unknown
    二葉鮨Unknown
    Coffee Senmon Ten Sanjikken Ginza hontenJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownUnknown
    Kitsune AnJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999Unknown
    Zakuro Ginza tenJPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999Unknown

    How Koran compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

    Also Consider

    • L'ibisco Ginza ten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
    • 二葉鮨, Notable alternative
    • Coffee Senmon Ten Sanjikken Ginza honten, 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
    • Kitsune An, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Zakuro Ginza ten, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

    At ¥40,000–49,999 for dinner, Koran sits squarely in Tokyo's competitive middle-tier kaiseki segment, where technical execution and ingredient sourcing matter more than architectural drama or hotel-lobby polish. Zakuro Ginza ten offers a more accessible Ginza option at ¥8,000–9,999 for dinner, with a larger dining room and traditional shabu-shabu and sukiyaki formats that appeal to groups and first-time kaiseki diners. Zakuro trades Koran's counter intimacy for flexibility, private rooms, easier walk-in availability, and a menu that requires less advance study. If the ¥40,000 dinner budget feels steep for a six-seat operation, Koran's lunch service at ¥20,000–29,999 competes directly with Zakuro's dinner pricing and delivers the same fish-focused technique in daylight hours with shorter lead times for booking.

    For guests seeking even lower entry points in the neighborhood, Kitsune An and Coffee Senmon Ten Sanjikken Ginza honten both operate at ¥1,000–1,999, offering udon and coffee respectively without the commitment of a tasting menu. These spots work better as pre-theater or between-meeting stops rather than destination dining, but they occupy the same Ginza corridor and provide useful fallback options when Koran's counter is fully booked. L'ibisco Ginza ten runs under ¥1,000 and skews casual Italian, filling the gap for guests who want a Ginza address without kaiseki formality or the multi-hour commitment that comes with omakase counters.

    Koran's Tabelog 100 recognition signals consistent execution at a level that meets Tokyo's demanding standards, but the six-seat format and moderate booking difficulty make it a better choice for solo diners and pairs who value direct chef interaction over the flexibility of larger dining rooms. Groups of four or more should confirm private-booking terms in advance, and anyone prioritizing architectural context or hotel-anchored service will find more polish at higher price points elsewhere in the city. For value-conscious diners, the lunch menu offers the clearest advantage, same kitchen, same fish sourcing, half the cost, and easier booking windows than weekend dinner slots.

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