Toku Uchiyama
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$200–300per person
Dress
Formal
Why go
Toku Uchiyama is a Ginza pick for diners who want a composed, progression-led meal rather than a casual Tokyo stop. Its Tabelog 100 #77 placement in 2025 gives it a clear trust signal; choose it for a focused dinner, and compare against lower-commitment nearby options if budget or flexibility matters more.
About Toku Uchiyama
Toku Uchiyama is a Tokyo venue with a formal dress code and a Tabelog 100 #77 (2025) listing at 3.8 points. It is in Tokyo, closed on Sunday, and its hours include dinner Monday through Saturday plus lunch Tuesday through Saturday.
It is a formal Tokyo dining option.
A Tokyo choice for a formal meal
Toku Uchiyama is notable for its formal dress code, Tokyo location, and Tabelog 100 #77 (2025) recognition. Lunch at Toku Uchiyama runs Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM, dinner runs Monday through Saturday from 6–10 PM, and Sunday is closed.
For a first-time visitor trying to organize Tokyo dining, use the wider city guide as a filter before committing: the Tokyo restaurants guide is useful if you are still comparing dining options, while the Tokyo bars guide helps if dinner needs to sit near a second stop. If the trip is built around food rather than just one venue, cross-checking the Tokyo hotels guide can help with broader planning.
Who should choose it, and who should not
Choose Toku Uchiyama if you want a formal Tokyo meal. It is less suitable if you require specific details on price, menu format, cuisine, seating, take-out, delivery, or dietary accommodations before deciding.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Location
- 3 Chome-12-9 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
- Website
- restaurant.ikyu.com/117442
- Phone
- +81362642646
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Toku Uchiyama presents a highly focused, sophisticated dining experience where restraint and precision shape both kitchen and cellar. The writing frames the restaurant as part of Ginza’s upper tier, a room that treats its wine list with the same deliberation as its multi-course cooking. Guests encounter a formal, quietly measured atmosphere, white-linen expectations and sommelier-led pacing dominate, so conversation is subdued and attention is fixed on the sequence of courses and bottles. The overall effect is refined and exacting rather than showy, rewarding diners who appreciate meticulous execution and a thoughtfully wine list.
Best For
This is a venue for diners seeking a rigorous, wine-forward fine-dining evening in Ginza. The restaurant is well suited to special evenings (formal celebrations, date nights and business dinners) where a multi-course progression and careful sommelier work matter as much as the food. Because the cellar is treated as an equal protagonist, the room particularly suits wine-savvy guests or anyone who wants a paired-sequence experience that threads bottles across delicate, dashi-influenced preparations and richer courses like grilled Yamagata beef or sesame tofu.
Ordering Tips
When dining here, enlist the sommelier early to build a through-line across a multi-course progression. Opt for the sommelier’s pairing or a guided wine sequence rather than ordering standalone bottles: top-tier Ginza lists favor wines with the acidity and structure needed to accompany delicate dashi-based dishes without overwhelming them. Pace your meal to allow the cellar-driven progression to unfold; this is a restaurant where the wine list is integral to the experience, not an afterthought.
Venue details
Ambiance
Serene, wood and lacquer interior with counter seating overlooking the open kitchen; calm, refined atmosphere conducive to slow dining.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Formal
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Counter dining, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Sake
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Grilled Sesame Tofu
- Tai Chazuke
- Grilled Yamagata Beef
- Hot Pot with Seasonal Ingredients
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-12-9 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
3 Chome-12-9 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get this table
For a lower-pressure Tokyo dinner, try Tokihami; the izakaya format is better for groups and flexible ordering. For a cheaper Ginza-adjacent meal, Kyokasuduke Uokyu Ginza ten is the clearer value substitute.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tokyo
Choose Toku Uchiyama when the priority is a slower, more structured Ginza meal. Ginza HARU CHAN Ramen is the better call for a quicker, lower-commitment noodle stop in the same city context, while Kyokasuduke Uokyu Ginza ten is the value play with its JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 positioning.
For a livelier, less formal night, Tokihami makes more sense: the izakaya format and ¥¥ tier suit friends, repeat visits, and flexible ordering. IBAIA is the alternative if the group wants French at a ¥¥ level rather than a Japanese meal in Ginza. Oishi sits in the comparison set as another Tokyo option, but with less category detail available, it is harder to recommend over the clearer choices.
The practical split is simple: Toku Uchiyama for a special, meal-focused reservation; Tokihami for a more social ¥¥ dinner; Kyokasuduke Uokyu Ginza ten for price discipline; Ginza HARU CHAN Ramen when speed matters; IBAIA when the table wants French instead.
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Compare Toku Uchiyama
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toku Uchiyama | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #77 | ||
| Ginza HARU CHAN Ramen | Tokyo | No published awards | ||
| Tokihami | Tokyo | Izakaya | 2026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #622025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥ |
| Oishi | Tokyo | 2026 Tabelog Silver · #992026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #982025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #3252025 Tabelog Silver2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #394 | ||
| IBAIA | Tokyo | French | 2026 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #1342026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥ |
| Kyokasuduke Uokyu Ginza ten | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Diner - 2026 · #48 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Toku Uchiyama?
Other comparison names to check include Ginza HARU CHAN Ramen, Tokihami, Oishi, IBAIA, and Kyokasuduke Uokyu Ginza ten.
Is lunch or dinner better at Toku Uchiyama?
Choose based on schedule. Lunch is served Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 6–10 PM. Sunday is closed.
Is Toku Uchiyama good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if you want a formal Tokyo meal. It features a formal dress code and a Tabelog 100 #77 (2025) listing at 3.8 points.
