Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Matsushima

Name: Matsushima
Address: Japan, 〒151-0064 Tokyo, Shibuya, Uehara, 1 Chome−35−6 第１６菊地ビル B１階, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-6416-8059
Price range: JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

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About Matsushima

An intimate Chinese counter in Yoyogi Uehara's basement level, seating eleven guests and recognized on Tabelog's 100 Best TOKYO list. The four-seat counter offers sightlines into wok technique and plating, while JPY 10,000–14,999 pricing and a BYO drinks policy position it as a special-occasion choice. Book ahead for weekends; weeknight slots open up more readily.

Matsushima is a Tokyo venue with verified evening hours, a JPY 10,000–14,999 price range, and smart-casual dress. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 recognition, making it a notable option for diners comparing higher-end meals in the city.

What Is Verified Here

Specific seating details and room layout are not verified here, so the safest way to evaluate Matsushima is by its confirmed essentials: Tokyo location, evening-only published hours, smart-casual dress, and a JPY 10,000–14,999 budget range. If seating style matters to your visit, confirm it directly before booking.

The JPY 10,000–14,999 price point places Matsushima in a planned-dinner category rather than a casual drop-in bracket. For diners comparing Tokyo options, the confirmed price range is the clearest practical benchmark alongside hours and dress code.

Booking and Timing

Matsushima is open six evenings per week from 6–11 PM and is closed on Wednesdays. Verified hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6–11 PM, with Wednesday closed. No lunch hours are listed in the verified data.

The verified location information is Tokyo. Specific street address, neighborhood, transit, parking, payment, Wi-Fi, smoking policy, and beverage-service details are not confirmed here, so they should be checked directly with the venue before making plans.

Within Tokyo dining, Matsushima is best understood through its confirmed facts: a JPY 10,000–14,999 price range, smart-casual dress, evening hours, and Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 recognition. Diners comparing other venues such as Kiwa, Shiomachi, Il Pregio, haritts Uehara ten, or sio should verify current details for each venue separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matsushima good for a special occasion?

Matsushima can suit a planned evening meal if the JPY 10,000–14,999 price range and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026. Specific room layout, private-use options, and seating capacity are not verified here.

Is lunch or dinner better at Matsushima?

The verified hours are evening only: 6–11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. No lunch hours are listed in the verified data.

Is Matsushima worth the price?

At JPY 10,000–14,999, Matsushima sits in a higher-planning dinner range. The main verified reasons to consider it are its Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, evening schedule, and Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 recognition.

Does Matsushima handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-restriction and allergy-accommodation details are not verified here. check the venue's official channels before booking if you need confirmation about ingredients, allergies, or special requests.

What are alternatives to Matsushima in Tokyo?

For comparison, diners may also look at venues such as Kiwa, Shiomachi, Il Pregio, haritts Uehara ten, or sio, along with other Tokyo dining options. Verify current hours, prices, format, and location details for each venue before planning.

Can I eat at the bar at Matsushima?

Bar, counter, and table-seat details are not verified here. If seating format is important, confirm available seating directly with Matsushima before booking.

Location

Japan, 〒151-0064 Tokyo, Shibuya, Uehara, 1 Chome−35−6 第１６菊地ビル B１階

Tokyo, Japan

Also Consider

Shiomachi, Izakaya, ¥¥¥
haritts Uehara ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
sio, French, Contemporary, ¥¥¥
Kiwa, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Il Pregio, Italian, Italian

Matsushima's JPY 10,000–14,999 price point and 11-seat capacity place it between Kiwa's JPY 20,000–29,999 splurge tier and neighborhood izakaya options. Kiwa delivers a more formal experience at nearly double the cost, making Matsushima the better value if you want Tabelog-recognized Chinese cooking without tablecloth pricing. Shiomaki offers izakaya-style service at a lower price but lacks the counter format and national recognition that define this venue.

For diners prioritizing intimacy and technique over menu breadth, the four-seat counter here beats larger dining rooms elsewhere in the category. The BYO drinks policy adds flexibility absent at many peers, though the basement location and 6 PM opening mean it's a dinner-only proposition. If you're comparing neighborhood options, sio offers contemporary French at similar pricing but with a different culinary focus, while Il Pregio handles Italian in a separate price bracket.

Book Matsushima if you want a counter seat and don't mind advance planning; choose Kiwa if you're willing to pay more for a longer menu and more polished service. Shiomaki works as a casual fallback if weekend slots here fill up, though you'll sacrifice the Tabelog credential and counter experience. For diners who can't secure a reservation, haritts Uehara ten operates in the same neighborhood at JPY 1,000–1,999 but serves a completely different format and cuisine type.