Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Simon
110Pearl PointsAzabu-Juban Classic

About Simon
Simon serves home-style Korean cooking at JPY 4,000–4,999 in Azabu-Juban, earning a Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic Tokyo 2024 spot for consistent quality since 1996. The 24-seat counter-and-table setup runs phone-only reservations with 90- to 120-minute time limits, making it a practical mid-priced pick for casual Korean meals.
Simon is a Tokyo restaurant with a verified price range of JPY 4,000–4,999 and a casual dress code. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024 recognition, making it a useful option to consider within Tokyo dining when you want a straightforward meal in that price range.
What the Tabelog Recognition Signals
Simon appears on the Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic Tokyo 2024 list. That confirmed recognition is the clearest public signal available here; more specific claims about the kitchen, menu, score, service style, or history are not verified in the available venue data.
For diners comparing Simon with other named options such as 麻布 幸村 - Yukimura, the most reliable facts to use are simple: Simon is in Tokyo, sits in the JPY 4,000–4,999 range, has a casual dress code, carries the confirmed 2024 Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic Tokyo recognition.
The Dining Setup
The verified information does not specify Simon's seating layout, reservation method, payment rules, group policy, take-out availability, child policy, or menu format. Treat any highly specific operational details as something to confirm directly with the restaurant before planning around them.
Within Tokyo, Simon can be compared generally with other dining choices such as Motoazabu Kushima, but the confirmed data here does not support a more detailed neighborhood, format, or cuisine comparison. Simon's practical appeal rests on its Tokyo location, casual dress code, verified price range, confirmed Tabelog recognition.
Booking Strategy and Timing
Specific booking rules, hours, phone details, time limits, walk-in policies are not verified in the available data. If timing matters, confirm current reservation and operating details directly before visiting.
If you need a venue with a different pace or format, compare Simon with other verified options such as Okadamae or クラージュ, while keeping in mind that no specific service-style comparison is confirmed here. For broader context within Tokyo's dining scene, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Simon accommodate groups?
The verified venue data does not specify Simon's group policy, seating capacity, or time limits. Confirm directly with the restaurant before planning a group visit.
Is Simon good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not confirmed in the available data. What is verified is that Simon is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, falls in the JPY 4,000–4,999 price range.
How far ahead should I book Simon?
Specific reservation rules and booking lead times are not verified. Check directly with the restaurant for current availability and booking procedure.
Does Simon handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified in the available data. check the venue's official channels before visiting if you have restrictions or allergies.
What should I order at Simon?
No specific dishes or menu format are verified. Use the confirmed JPY 4,000–4,999 price range as a general planning guide, check the current menu directly with the restaurant.
What should a first-timer know about Simon?
First-timers can rely on a few confirmed facts: Simon is in Tokyo, the dress code is casual, the verified price range is JPY 4,000–4,999, it appears on the Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic Tokyo 2024 list.
Can I eat at the bar at Simon?
Bar or counter seating is not verified in the available data. Confirm seating options directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Location
東京都港区麻布十番1-5-5 湯建十番ビル
Tokyo, Japan
Compare Simon
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon | JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 | Easy | |
| 麻布 幸村 - Yukimura | Japanese Cuisine | Unknown | |
| 暗闇坂 宮下 | Unknown | ||
| Motoazabu Kushima | Japanese | ¥¥¥ | Unknown |
| Okadamae | Unknown | ||
| クラージュ | Unknown |
How Simon compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
Also Consider
- 麻布 幸村 - Yukimura, Japanese Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine
- 暗闇坂 宮下, Notable alternative
- Motoazabu Kushima, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Okadamae, Notable alternative
- クラージュ, Notable alternative
At JPY 4,000–4,999, Simon sits below the JPY 10,000+ tier occupied by 麻布 幸村 - Yukimura and other kaiseki-adjacent Japanese spots in Azabu-Juban. If you're weighing Korean options specifically, Simon offers better value than 暗闇坂 宮下, which runs higher prices for a more polished room. Motoazabu Kushima operates in the same mid-tier bracket but skews Japanese rather than Korean, making direct comparison less relevant unless you're flexible on cuisine.
Booking difficulty at Simon remains moderate, phone-only reservations add friction, but the restaurant doesn't command the multi-week lead time of Michelin-starred peers. Okadamae and クラージュ both offer easier online booking if you prefer platform reservations. For solo diners or pairs who want counter seating and don't mind the time limit, Simon delivers solid execution at a fair price. Groups of four or more should compare the 120-minute window here against the more relaxed pacing at similarly priced neighborhood spots before committing.
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