Restaurant Aladdin
French · Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
The Read
Franco-Japanese Precision
Chef
Koichi Hashimoto
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
French cooking in Ebisu for diners who want a polished Tokyo dinner without chasing a harder table. Restaurant Aladdin is strongest as a second or repeat Tokyo French booking, especially when later dinner timing matters and the group wants credibility without extra ceremony.
About Restaurant Aladdin
Restaurant Aladdin is a French restaurant in Tokyo from chef/owner Koichi Hashimoto. The verified practical picture is direct: lunch and dinner hours on operating days, a smart-casual dress code, confirmed recognition from Tabelog and Opinionated About Dining.
The verified draw is French cooking under chef/owner Koichi Hashimoto. Confirmed recognition includes Tabelog 100 #17 (2025), listed at 3.8 points, Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended (2026). The practical recommendation is simple: consider it when the priority is French cooking in Tokyo. If the group wants another comparison, le bistrot des bleus is a useful reference point. Other comparison options include Ode and Hiramatsu.
Why this works as a Tokyo French booking
Restaurant Aladdin is best understood through its verified identity: French cuisine in Tokyo from chef/owner Koichi Hashimoto. It is a practical option for diners who want a French meal in the city and prefer to plan around confirmed details rather than assumptions about format, room style, or signature dishes.
Because the verified category is French rather than a narrower format, do not approach it expecting a confirmed signature order or a single dish that defines the restaurant. Treat the meal as French cooking from chef/owner Koichi Hashimoto and choose based on what the restaurant is offering when you visit. That is safer than arriving with a pre-decided dish in mind, especially when no signature item is verified.
Timing logic in Tokyo
The useful detail here is timing. On Monday and Thursday through Sunday, Restaurant Aladdin lists lunch from 12–3 p.m. and dinner from 6–10:30 p.m.; it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. That makes it a practical candidate when a French meal in Tokyo needs to fit around a specific schedule.
Use it in the mix for a French lunch or dinner when the group wants a Tokyo option with clear operating days. For a wider scan of choices, start with Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, then compare other dining options generically alongside reference points such as Ode, Hiramatsu, le bistrot des bleus, MANOIR, Shohei Shimano.
Who should choose it
Choose Restaurant Aladdin if the verified facts match what you need: French cuisine in Tokyo, chef/owner Koichi Hashimoto, lunch and dinner hours on operating days, smart-casual dress code, confirmed recognition. Skip it if the group needs confirmed details that are not in the available data, such as a named signature dish, a published price point, or a particular menu structure.
If Tokyo is part of a wider Japan route, keep Restaurant Aladdin in context as a French option in the city rather than as a catch-all recommendation. For comparison, other dining can be considered too, but the grounded facts here remain limited to the venue's French cuisine, Koichi Hashimoto's role as chef/owner, its listed hours, smart-casual dress code, confirmed recognition.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurant Aladdin occupies a quiet, residential stretch of Ebisu that signals a different kind of French dining in Tokyo. The room is shaped as much by its address as by the cooking: choosing a low‑visibility, ground‑floor unit creates an atmosphere of deliberate calm and focused hospitality. The place reads like a considered neighbourhood restaurant rather than a showpiece, and the writing on the wall is the food — committed, technically serious cooking delivered without fanfare. That low‑key, intentful approach gives Aladdin a refined, understated presence that feels like an insider discovery in an otherwise busy city.
Best For
Aladdin is best for diners who plan ahead and seek thoughtful, neighbourhood French rather than splashy destination dining. The location filters for guests who look up an address and make reservations, so it suits committed food lovers, regulars and couples on quiet evenings. Because the restaurant is positioned within Tokyo’s mid‑tier of serious French cooking, it also appeals to those who appreciate technical skill without the full theatricality of the Michelin stratum — people who want precise, well‑crafted plates in an intimate, low‑key setting.
Ordering Tips
Because Aladdin intentionally sits in a quieter residential pocket, make a reservation rather than relying on walk‑ins — the kitchen expects guests who seek it out. When you order, be sure to try the signature Orouka roast, which is listed among the venue’s standout dishes. Approach the menu with an eye for the chef’s committed technique; ordering a concise set of composed dishes allows the kitchen’s focus to shine. If you need direction, confirm availability by phone when booking, since the restaurant’s location and approach favour planned visits.
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒150-0013 Tokyo, Shibuya, Ebisu, 2 Chome−22−10 広尾リバーサイドＧ G1F · Directions
Also consider
Where to Book If This Is Not the Fit
Book le bistrot des bleus if price clarity matters more than outside recognition. Choose Ode if the night needs a stronger destination feel and the group is willing to plan further ahead.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Restaurant Aladdin is the practical middle choice among Tokyo French peers: more recognition-led than a casual bistro pick, less obviously ceremony-driven than Ode or Hiramatsu. Choose it when the goal is a composed French dinner in Ebisu rather than a destination meal built around the room.
For value, le bistrot des bleus has the clearest lower price signal at ¥¥, while MANOIR sits at ¥¥¥ and reads as the more explicit splurge comparison. If booking ease matters, Restaurant Aladdin is the safer call than peers that require more planning.
Shohei Shimano and Ode make more sense for diners cross-shopping French restaurants with stronger destination energy. Restaurant Aladdin is better for a quieter, later dinner where the kitchen's French direction is the reason to go, not the social charge of the room.
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Compare Restaurant Aladdin
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Aladdin | Tokyo | French | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #172023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended | , |
| Shohei Shimano | Tokyo | French | No published awards | , |
| Ode | Tokyo | French | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1672024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1552023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #121 | , |
| MANOIR | Tokyo | French | 2026 Michelin 1 StarTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #622025 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥ |
| le bistrot des bleus | Tokyo | French | 2026 Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ¥¥ |
| Hiramatsu | Tokyo | French | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #642025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4522024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #3812023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Restaurant Aladdin?
Start with the fact that this is a French restaurant in Tokyo from chef/owner Koichi Hashimoto, with lunch and dinner service on Monday and Thursday through Sunday and closures on Tuesday and Wednesday. The main trust signals are Tabelog 100 #17 (2025), listed at 3.8 points, Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended (2026).
What are alternatives to Restaurant Aladdin?
For comparison planning, consider Shohei Shimano, Ode, Hiramatsu, MANOIR, le bistrot des bleus alongside Restaurant Aladdin. Use those names as reference points while keeping Restaurant Aladdin's verified profile specific: French cuisine in Tokyo from chef/owner Koichi Hashimoto.
What should I order at Restaurant Aladdin?
Treat it as a French restaurant first. Since the verified data does not list named dishes, a signature item, or a fixed menu format, the safest move is to review what the restaurant is offering when you reserve or arrive. Build the meal around the current French offering rather than a pre-planned dish.
How far ahead should I book Restaurant Aladdin?
Plan around the verified schedule: Restaurant Aladdin is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, lists lunch from 12–3 p.m. and dinner from 6–10:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday through Sunday. If your dates are flexible, check both lunch and dinner availability rather than assuming one service will be easier.
Is Restaurant Aladdin good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if the occasion calls for French cooking in Tokyo, a smart-casual dress code, confirmed recognition. If you need details such as a private room, a particular menu format, or a specific price point, those are not verified here and should be checked directly before booking.
