Uoshin Nogizaka
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Uoshin Nogizaka is a practical evening pick in Minato for diners who want a controlled, conversation-friendly Tokyo dinner without chasing a trophy reservation. Choose it for a date, catch-up, or low-key occasion; skip it if you need published pricing, a defined tasting format, or detailed dietary planning in advance.
About Uoshin Nogizaka
Tokyo celebration meals often reward early planning, but Uoshin Nogizaka is best treated as a practical evening option in Tokyo rather than a venue to choose for hooks. Uoshin Nogizaka is in Tokyo and has a casual dress code. There is no award, chef-led format, tasting-menu structure, cuisine category, price range, or seating count to build a more specific recommendation around.
The room should be approached as a Tokyo dinner option, not as a brunch or lunch fallback. If the meal needs to happen before the evening, redirect the search elsewhere; if the plan is an after-work dinner, a low-key celebration, or a later Sunday start, the listed hours make the venue easier to place in an evening itinerary. For broader planning around the city, compare it with our full Tokyo restaurants guide, then use our full Tokyo bars guide if drinks are part of the night.
Book this for a practical Tokyo dinner, not a trophy meal
The right guest is someone who wants a Tokyo dinner plan without needing every detail to be defined in advance. There is no price range or named menu format here, so it is safer for diners who are comfortable confirming details through their booking channel rather than arriving with a fixed tasting-menu expectation. For a special occasion, that means casual anniversaries, catch-ups, and simple evening plans work better than a once-a-year splurge where awards, chef credentials, or a precisely priced course menu matter.
Uoshin Nogizaka is a more sensible choice when the confirmed basics are enough: Tokyo location, casual dress, and evening service. If the occasion needs a second stop, check our full Tokyo hotels guide for hotel options, or browse other Tokyo planning resources around dinner.
What to cross-check before committing
The main reason to pause is information clarity. Uoshin Nogizaka is a better fit for diners who are comfortable confirming practical details through their usual booking channel.
If the group includes dietary restrictions, a business guest who needs a polished arrival plan, or someone expecting a known omakase-style structure, choose a venue with more explicit positioning or verify the details before committing. For additional research, browse Tokyo restaurants and compare other options such as Bia, Hikarimono, Kukuku, La Sfoglina, 月, and Uoshin Nogizaka.
Planning details
- Location
- 9 Chome-6-32 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
- Website
- uoshins.com/nogizaka
- Phone
- +81 3 3405 0411
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Uoshin Nogizaka presents a restrained, quietly confident take on Tokyo seafood dining. Set in the Nogizaka pocket of Akasaka, it leans into a low-key neighbourhood mood where reservation and reputation matter as much as the menu. The room favors counter seating and discreet kaiseki-style rooms, so the overall feeling is intimate and composed rather than flashy. Service reads the occasion and supports a sophisticated, classic experience: guests come for carefully chosen fish preparations and a measured evening that privileges detail and discretion over spectacle.
Best For
This is a place for occasion-driven dinners: think anniversaries, business meals and thoughtfully planned celebrations. The address attracts a professional, discerning crowd from nearby Midtown and Roppongi Hills, and the restaurant answers with rooms and counter service suited to parties that want focus and refinement. It works well for small groups who want either a chef-facing counter experience or a private kaiseki room. Because the dining register skews toward restraint, it’s a better fit for planned, seated evenings than for loud, casual drop-ins.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead and be explicit about the experience you prefer: reserve counter seating if you want a front-row view of the fish preparations, or ask for a kaiseki/private room for a celebratory meal. The kitchen’s strengths are seafood, sashimi and the signature nokkezushi are highlighted, so make those the starting points for the meal. Let service set the pace: the restaurant is built for occasion dining, so expect courses and service to be calibrated to a measured, intentional evening rather than a quick turnaround.
Venue details
Ambiance
Down-to-earth street food vibe with beer crate seating, upcycled wooden tables, and a fun, lively atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- nokkezushi
- sashimi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 9 Chome-6-32 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Planning details
Location
9 Chome-6-32 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- 月, Notable alternative
- La Sfoglina, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Bia, Japanese - Thai, Sushi, Japanese - Thai, Sushi
- Hikarimono, Sushi, ¥¥
- Kukuku, ¥¥¥ · Creative, Japanese, ¥¥¥ · Creative, Japanese
Restaurant context
How Uoshin Nogizaka compares in Tokyo
Choose Uoshin Nogizaka when location and booking ease matter more than a clearly defined format. Hikarimono is the cleaner choice if sushi is the priority and a ¥¥ signal helps you frame spend before booking. Kukuku reads more special-occasion driven on paper, with a ¥¥¥ creative Japanese positioning that suits diners who want a more deliberate night out.
La Sfoglina is easier to price-plan, with listed lunch and dinner bands, so it is the safer pick for groups managing budget expectations. Bia is the more distinctive cross-category option for Japanese-Thai and sushi direction, useful when the group wants something less conventional than a standard Minato dinner.
If the goal is simply to secure a Tokyo table without turning the booking into a project, Uoshin Nogizaka is the practical play. If the meal needs a clearer cuisine identity, pre-set spend, or more obvious celebration signal, start with Hikarimono, Kukuku, or La Sfoglina instead.
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Compare Uoshin Nogizaka
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uoshin Nogizaka | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| 月 | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| La Sfoglina | Tokyo | , | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 | Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #80 |
| Bia | Tokyo | Japanese - Thai, Sushi | , | 2026 Tabelog Silver · #102026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #101Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 · #212025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1122025 Tabelog Silver2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #319 |
| Hikarimono | Tokyo | Sushi | ¥¥ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate |
| Kukuku | Tokyo | ¥¥¥ · Creative, Japanese | , | 2026 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Uoshin Nogizaka?
Plan ahead if you need a specific night, since Uoshin Nogizaka lists evening service: 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday and 4–11 PM on Sunday.
What should I wear to Uoshin Nogizaka?
The dress code is casual. For a Tokyo dinner, neat everyday clothing is a safe choice, but there is no need to treat the venue like a formal special-occasion dining room based on the confirmed dress guidance.
Is lunch or dinner better at Uoshin Nogizaka?
Dinner is the only service window here, so Uoshin Nogizaka is a night plan, not a lunch pick. It runs 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday and 4–11 PM on Sunday. If you need lunch, look elsewhere in Tokyo.
Is Uoshin Nogizaka good for a special occasion?
Use it for a special occasion only if you want a casual Tokyo dinner and are comfortable confirming any important details in advance. The draw is simple: Tokyo location, casual dress, and evening hours, not any confirmed award, tasting format, chef name, or published menu structure.
