Chiso Kondo
Discover new and unexpected dimensions of top-quality seasonal ingredients, through carefully crafted course menus served up kappo-style.
Restaurant Details
In Chiso Kondo, nothing is as important as the central ingredient.
Every dish crafted by head chef Akihiro Kondo is created according to a theme, centered around a single ingredient that aims to highlight its natural flavor. Autumn, for instance, introduces a menu centered around one of Japan’s signature mushrooms, the matsutake. Sweetfish and freshwater eel are featured in the summer to provide some respite from the sweltering heat.
Chiso Kondo does so in order to highlight the freshness of the produce, catch and meat used in his restaurant, all of which are personally sourced from all over Japan. Each individual dish may feature a specific ingredient, but Chef Kondo aims to explore said element in an entirely different way with each course, allowing diners to discover different and unexpected dimensions of each ingredient.
This concept is an extension of Chef Kondo’s initial Arakicho establishment, Washoku Kondo, which he founded in 2012. Six years later, looking to further expand the appeal of Japanese cuisine and challenge his own culinary abilities, he created Chiso Kondo—a place in which he hopes to let even more patrons experience the “extraordinary” of Japanese cuisine through piping hot kappo dishes, prepared directly in front of the customer.
The chef’s personal selection of dishes, each handcrafted to showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients, paired with some of the best sake in the country. Aside from counter seating, this course is also available in either a 6-seater or 8-seater private room.
The chef’s personal selection of dishes, each handcrafted to showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients, paired with some of the best sake in the country. Aside from counter seating, this course is also available in either a 6-seater or 8-seater private room.
The chef’s personal selection of dishes, each handcrafted to showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients, paired with a “kanpai” drink to say cheers. Aside from counter seating, this course is also available in either a 6-seater or 8-seater private room.
The chef’s personal selection of dishes, each handcrafted to showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients, paired with a “kanpai” drink to say cheers. Aside from counter seating, this course is also available in either a 6-seater or 8-seater private room.
Chiso Kondo Remarks
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
Chiso Kondo Business Days
Chiso Kondo Address
Yamashita Building B1, 11 Funamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0006
Chiso Kondo Access Info
Chiso Kondo is accessible via a 5-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station.
Chiso Kondo Phone Number
Chiso Kondo Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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