neo
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in-only stand-up wine bar in Shibuya's Maruyamacho, selected for Tabelog 100 Tachinomi 2025. Neo pairs natural wines with Italian technique at JPY 5,000-5,999, no reservations accepted. The 20-person space fills fast after 7 PM; arrive at 3 PM opening or plan for a wait.
About neo
neo is a Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 5,000-5,999 and daily hours from 3 PM to 11 PM. The dress code is casual. It is listed in Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025.
What Neo Does Well: A Simple Tokyo Stop With Clear Basics
neo opens daily from 3 PM to 11 PM, falls in the JPY 5,000-5,999 range, keeps a casual dress code.
For planning, treat neo as an afternoon-to-evening Tokyo option rather than a lunch venue. The listed hours begin at 3 PM every day and continue through 11 PM, which makes timing straightforward if you are comparing it with other dining in Tokyo.
How It Stacks Against Tokyo Dining Options
neo's price range places it in a Tokyo dining bracket at JPY 5,000-5,999. If you are comparing possible stops such as Dame Jeanne, Gonpachi Shibuya, Kaikaya by the Sea, Matsuki Ya, or other dining in Tokyo, frame neo by its hours, casual dress code, listed price range.
The Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025 listing is a key recognition for neo.
Because hours begin at 3 PM, plan around an afternoon or evening visit. The same 3-11 PM schedule is listed for Monday through Sunday, giving neo a consistent daily window.
For visitors deciding between neo and other Tokyo venues, the verdict is simple: choose neo if its JPY 5,000-5,999 range, casual dress code, 3-11 PM hours fit your plan. For more specific needs, such as dietary accommodations, reservations, seating style, or payment method, confirm directly before going.
In short, neo is best described by its Tokyo location, casual dress code, daily 3-11 PM hours, JPY 5,000-5,999 pricing, Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025 recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都渋谷区円山町15-6
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13262588
- Phone
- +819060155960
Venue details
Ambiance
A casual, backstreet standing bar atmosphere that feels hip and intimate, with a focus on wine and small bites.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
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Also consider
Also Consider
- Matsuki Ya, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- 開花屋, Notable alternative
- Kaikaya by the Sea, Notable alternative
- Dame Jeanne, Notable alternative
- Gonpachi Shibuya, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 5,000-5,999, neo undercuts Matsuki Ya by JPY 2,000-4,000 while delivering similar wine curation and kitchen technique. Matsuki Ya offers seated reservations and a quieter room; neo trades comfort for spontaneity and a livelier standing-room atmosphere. If you're planning ahead and value guaranteed seating, book Matsuki Ya. If you're exploring Shibuya and want a drop-in wine bar with serious food, neo justifies the wait.
Dame Jeanne and Kaikaya by the Sea sit nearby but skew toward full-service seated dining with broader menus. Neo functions as a wine bar first, food second, the opposite priority. Choose Dame Jeanne or Kaikaya for dinner with multiple courses; choose neo for wine exploration with capable snacks. Gonpachi Shibuya delivers a more tourist-friendly experience with English menus and group-friendly seating, but neo offers deeper wine knowledge and a more local clientele. Solo drinkers will find neo more welcoming than any of these seated alternatives.
The Tabelog 100 Tachinomi recognition places neo in Japan's top tier of stand-up bars, a category with surprisingly rigorous standards. Most Shibuya wine bars either take reservations or lack kitchen depth; neo's walk-in-only policy and Italian cooking skill make it an outlier. If you can't get into neo after 7 PM, 開花屋 offers another stand-up option nearby, though with less wine focus and simpler food. For travelers who prioritize booking certainty over spontaneity, Matsuki Ya remains the safer choice. For those who treat walk-in bars as urban treasure hunts, neo delivers.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can neo accommodate groups?
Is neo good for solo dining?
Solo diners can plan around the core details: neo is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, is open daily from 3 PM to 11 PM.
What should I order at neo?
Is the tasting menu worth it at neo?
For tasting-menu availability, confirm directly with neo. The main planning details are the JPY 5,000-5,999 price range, casual dress code, daily 3-11 PM hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at neo?
neo's hours are 3-11 PM seven days a week, so plan for an afternoon or evening visit.
Is neo worth the price?
neo's price range is JPY 5,000-5,999. Whether it is worth it depends on your plans, with casual dress, daily 3-11 PM hours, Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025 recognition among the key considerations.
