Toshi
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Sino-French Counter Precision
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Eight-seat Roppongi counter blending Chinese technique with French structure, Tabelog Silver Award 2026, tasting-menu-only format at JPY 50,000–59,999. Chef Toshiyuki Yoshida delivers focused, technically precise courses in an intimate basement setting; book via OMAKASE platform for 18:00 or 21:00 seatings. Worth it for solo diners and couples seeking quiet, high-execution Chinese fine dining without the scene.
About Toshi
Toshi is a Tokyo restaurant with two evening start times: 18:00 and 21:00. Guests are asked to be punctual; the restaurant notes that if a party is significantly late, the meal may begin without them, late arrivals join from the time they arrive. The verified dress code is smart casual. Beyond those essentials, many specifics often used to describe restaurants, cuisine, seat count, pricing, reservation channel, menu format, chef details, exact location within the city, are not verified here, so they are not asserted in this guide.
Verified Evening Details at Toshi
Public-facing descriptions of Toshi may try to define the restaurant by format, cuisine, awards, or price. In this verified guide, the grounded information is narrower: Toshi is in Tokyo, operates in the evening with starts from 18:00 and 21:00, requests punctual arrival. The restaurant also lists smart casual dress. Because no verified seat count, menu structure, service style, chef name, dish list, or price is available here, those details should be confirmed directly before booking.
How Toshi Fits Into Tokyo Dining Research
Toshi can be considered alongside other premium dining options in Tokyo, but this page does not verify a specific cuisine, ranking, score, or price tier for the restaurant. It is also not accurate to compare it using unverified claims about tasting-menu format, counter size, or named accolades. For diners comparing options, Ryuzu is another listed peer, while IRUCA TOKYO, Sifon Choi Yoshida, Sushi Sagawa, Toshi Yoroizuka Middo Taun may also appear in broader Tokyo dining research.
For planning, the most important confirmed detail is timing: Toshi lists evening starts from 18:00 and 21:00, with a clear request for punctuality. If you are significantly late, service may start without you, your meal may begin from your arrival time rather than from the beginning. Visitors building a Tokyo itinerary should allow enough travel time and confirm any unverified details, including reservation method, price, menu style, dietary accommodation, directly with the restaurant or booking source before committing.
Planning details
- Hours
- ■Business hours(Starting at the same time)From 18:00 onwardsFrom 21:00 onwards*Please be punctual. *If you are significantly late, we will start without you. Please note that the meal will begin from the time of your arrival.
- Location
- Japan, 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 4 Chome−4−2 地下１階
- Website
- m.facebook.com/fff.toshi
- Phone
- +81 3-6875-4245
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Toshi presents a focused, small‑scale counter experience in a basement setting that rewards attention to detail. The service follows an omakase‑style rhythm—two simultaneous seatings around eight seats—so the mood is compact and intensely composed. The kitchen blends Chinese culinary logic with the precision of French technique, and the room’s size and format create a quietly sophisticated, cozy intensity where the food is the focal point. Accolades on Tabelog and repeat recognition underline an assured, forward‑moving operation rather than a casual dining outpost.
Best For
This is a destination for diners seeking a concentrated tasting experience rather than a casual meal. The tightly managed counter and evening‑only service make Toshi ideal for date nights and special occasions when you want a memorable, chef‑led progression of dishes. It also suits small groups of food‑minded guests who prioritize craftsmanship and narrative in a meal—guests arrive ready for a simultaneous, seated service and to engage with the chef’s sequence of plates.
Ordering Tips
Book well in advance and plan for the two set seatings (18:00 and 21:00); there are no walk‑ins. The venue enforces simultaneous starts—its policy is explicit that service will begin without guests who are significantly late—so punctuality is essential. Expect a tasting‑style, counter‑led menu rather than à la carte ordering; highlight items mentioned include the Gorgonzola Pistache and Soufflé aux oeufs. Treat the reservation as a single, uninterrupted dining experience and allow the kitchen to set the pace.
Planning details
Hours
■Business hours(Starting at the same time)From 18:00 onwardsFrom 21:00 onwards*Please be punctual. *If you are significantly late, we will start without you. Please note that the meal will begin from the time of your arrival.
Location
Japan, 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 4 Chome−4−2 地下１階 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sifon Choi Yoshida, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- IRUCA TOKYO, Ramen, ¥
- Toshi Yoroizuka Middo Taun, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ryuzu, French, ¥¥¥
- Sushi Sagawa, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
Restaurant context
Toshi sits in the JPY 50,000–59,999 bracket, priced higher than Sifon Choi Yoshida (JPY 15,000–19,999) but below the top-tier Michelin multi-star Chinese venues. Sifon Choi Yoshida offers similar Chinese-French crossover technique at a more accessible price point, choose it if you want the format without committing to Toshi's premium. Ryuzu, a French restaurant at the ¥¥¥ tier, delivers classical French plating without the cross-cultural bridging; it's a cleaner French option if Chinese technique doesn't appeal. For counter-format precision in a different cuisine, Sushi Sagawa at JPY 30,000–39,999 offers omakase sushi in a similarly intimate setting, compare if raw fish matters more than wok cooking.
Toshi's edge is execution consistency backed by four years of Tabelog 100 recognition and a Silver Award as of 2026. Sifon Choi Yoshida lacks the same depth of awards; Ryuzu tilts fully French without the hybrid angle. Toshi's eight-seat counter fosters a more personal, chef-facing experience than larger Chinese fine-dining rooms, the two-shift structure (18:00 and 21:00) makes it easier to book than the city's most competitive counters. The basement location lacks street presence, so this isn't a see-and-be-seen choice, pick it for the food and the format, not the scene. For value seekers, Sifon Choi Yoshida wins; for awards-backed execution and a quieter room, Toshi justifies the premium.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Toshi?
The verified hours list evening starts from 18:00 and 21:00. No verified lunch service is listed here.
What are alternatives to Toshi in Tokyo?
Other comparable venue venues to consider include IRUCA TOKYO, Ryuzu, Sifon Choi Yoshida, Sushi Sagawa, Toshi Yoroizuka Middo Taun, along with other Tokyo dining rooms more generally.
What should a first-timer know about Toshi?
Toshi is in Tokyo, lists smart casual dress, has evening starts from 18:00 and 21:00. Be punctual: the restaurant notes that if you are significantly late, the meal may start without you, service will begin from the time of your arrival.
Is Toshi good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you want from the occasion. The verified details confirm Tokyo location, evening start times, smart casual dress, but not price, cuisine, seating format, or private-room availability.
