12 Best Restaurants in Nishiazabu

Located between the luxe Roppongi Hills and the expat haven of Hiroo, Nishiazabu is an upscale destination with ample fine-dining eateries to whet your palate. 

Whether you’ve come for the food or the various historic shrines and temples in the area, there's something for everyone — especially if you've been wondering where the famous Kill Bill restaurant in Tokyo is based.

So, rather than cut your way through an entire gang of subpar restaurants, here’s a list of the best restaurants in Nishiazabu.

Action movie fans from across the globe will recognize the interiors of this izakaya restaurant — Gonpachi Nishiazabu is where The Bride fought the yakuza gang in Kill Bill’s most iconic scene.

Luckily, they’ve cleaned up all the fake blood since then, so you can enjoy dining amid cinematic history worry-free.

In addition to its awe-inspiring design, the menu ticks every box. Both vegan and halal menus are available upon request, so be sure to indicate your dietary needs when making the reservation. 

You can also try a wide range of traditional Japanese foods and some fusion dishes like avocado and camembert tempura — along with an alcoholic beverage or two, of course!

For a meal cemented in sushi history, look no further than Nishiazabu Sushi Shin, one of the first restaurants in Japan to receive a Michelin Star for its attention to detail. 

Chef Shintaro Suzuki is involved in every step of the process, inspecting every piece of fish and even the brushes used to apply soy sauce to ensure the perfect execution of each meal. 

Note: Parties with children ages 14 and under will be required to dine in a private room, which comes with a ¥4,000 table charge.

Another excellent option for sushi is Nishiazabu Kamikura, an authentic Edomae sushi restaurant that uses Akita-grown rice and fresh seafood sourced from the nearby Toyosu Fish Market. 

Chef Kamikura invites you to judge these subtleties for yourself, such as the differences between aged fish during the seasonal whitefish tasting course or the different cuts of tuna during the tuna-tasting course (listed as tabe-kurabe on the menu). 

Upon finishing the meal, you’ll never taste sushi the same way again!

To taste tempura right from the source, head to Nishiazabu Tempura Uoshin, a restaurant that began as a fish supplier in 1890 in the Akasaka entertainment district and expanded to a tempura restaurant in 1980, first opening a location in Roppongi, followed by Nihonbashi in 2004 and the Nishiazabu location in 2007.

With seating limited to eight guests at a time, patrons who dine at Tempura Uoshin can expect a more intimate experience where you can learn to fully appreciate the technique and freshness of the ingredients that go into making this seafood tempura. 

Head chef Shinji Miyazaki is also a celebrity with over 40 years of being featured in magazines and on TV, so dining here is worth it to catch a glimpse.

For those seeking a refined yakiniku (grilled meat) experience, we recommend Niku-Azabu Nishiazabu, a hip barbecue joint with white-tiled walls and a downtown vibe.

Like other yakiniku restaurants, Niku-Azabu brings the A5 wagyu black beef, but what makes this destination shine is the wide array of meat and sauce pairings.

Take the lemon sauce, meat sushi topped with caviar, or the tripe that’s simmered for six hours. Celebrants can even get a complimentary meat “cake” for their birthday!

Those who’ve had the pleasure of eating Cantonese food will be pleased to know about Chugokusai S. Sawada Nishiazabu, a Cantonese-Japanese fusion restaurant.

Head chef Shuhei Sawada mastered Cantonese cooking techniques and flavors during his time at the famed Fook Lam Moon restaurant in Hong Kong before opening his own restaurants in Osaka and Nishiazabu, the former of which earned a Michelin Star.

Sawada’s signature dish is his crispy chicken, though we also recommend the plentiful seasonal dishes available. The restaurant’s knowledgeable sommelier can help you decide which wine will pair best with your selected course menu, too.

Kyoto native Chef Taichi Asai serves Japanese food with a French spin at the classy Azabu Asai.

With fish straight from Toyosu Fish Market, top-grade kuroge wagyu beef from Kyoto, and produce from suppliers he’s known since junior high, personal connection is highly valued here.

Become a part of the community while sampling a variety of lunch and dinner courses at Azabu Asai.

Hailing from Miyazaki Prefecture, Chef Yuji Nakamoto fell in love with Italian cuisine when he first went to the country for culinary training, noticing how the scenery and climate mirrored that of his hometown.

Taking immediately to the Italian cooking methods, Chef Nakamoto resolved to marry Japanese and Italian cuisines at his restaurant, Bel Sogno — the “great dream” in Italian. 

With ten seats forming a U-shape around the kitchen, guests can observe Chef Nakamoto making pasta by hand right before their eyes. With ingredients sourced from Miyazaki, each dish is truly a love letter to the chef’s favorite places in the world.

Jushu stands out from its competitors with its philosophical touch — the kanji characters written throughout the restaurant come from a saying by Chinese philosopher Mengzi, which states that we must live each day with discipline to cultivate our bodies and minds. 

This saying was shared between Chef Senzaki and his grandfather, an accomplished poet and calligrapher, and impacts how he views his life and his work. 

Hailing from Saga Prefecture in Kyushu, Chef Senzaki has created a Michelin-star restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and decadent Kansai-style kappo and kaiseki multicourse cuisine. 

Guests rave over the Saga-grown Imari beef, known for its glossy marbling and melt-in-your-mouth feel. Every bite is an experience in and of itself.

If you’re looking for a stylish sushi restaurant, we couldn’t recommend Nishiazabu Taku more. But don’t just take our word for it — this restaurant has a Michelin Star to its name. 

Chef Sato has trained in some of Tokyo’s top sushi restaurants and decided to open his own restaurant, where he serves a 10-course omakase meal with pairings of sake, shochu or champagne to accompany each. 

As Nishiazabu Taku is only open for dinner, this location is perfect for chatting the night away with top-shelf sushi and a glass of wine. Private rooms are also available upon request.

For a premium Italian dining experience in Japan, you can do no better than Nishiazabu K+, which has an extensive collection of rare vintage wines for a hefty price. 

Still, it’s worth the splurge for outstanding renditions of classic dishes such as carbonara with truffles, crab croquettes and pesto tagliolini. Course menus are the main offering until 9 pm, after which an a la carte menu is available. 

If you don’t speak any Japanese, rest assured the staff speak a little English, so they are happy to assist you in choosing the perfect meal and beverage to accompany it. 

Diners looking for a taste of France can’t go wrong with this late-night luxury bistro. The red walls and perfectly cooked meats will have you feeling like you’re dining right in the city of love — making Gourmandise perfect for a date night. 

The set course menu includes canapes, two appetizers, a pasta dish, and finally, a meat course. 

Looking for more restaurants in Tokyo? Check out these articles on famous Japanese restaurants from movies, the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo, and the best restaurants to eat wagyu beef at in Tokyo.

Nishiazabu is located in the district of Minato, Tokyo, an affluent area of the capital. Shibuya is to its south and Roppongi is to its northeast.

Nishiazabu, like many areas of Tokyo, has a wealth of different restaurants and cuisines. Discover new depths of flavor across the worlds of sushi, tempura, yakiniku and izakaya pub food.