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This Ginza restaurant creatively reimagines traditional cooking methods and porcelain into a lively new combination.
Restaurant Details
Vessels are inherently created for the purpose of presenting food. A plate or bowl that does not hold food is therefore incomplete.
Ginza Wakyo’s head chef Takashi Ozawa creates his dishes with this philosophy in mind. To him, the crockery on which a dish is served is just as integral to the holistic makeup of the dish as any ingredient or condiment. He personally sources each plate, bowl and cup used to serve food at Ginza Wakyo, directly from the artisan who makes it.
In the act of layering his food on top of each plate, he is contributing to the life story of the crockery: creating a once-in-a-lifetime piece of art that, once consumed, can never be identically replicated. The experience of eating is thus a joint effort between him and the artisan who crafted the plate, making it his responsibility to convey the artisan’s passion to the guests who consume his food.
It is this unconventional culinary philosophy that drives the theme of Chef Ozawa’s restaurant. The relentless formality of most Japanese restaurants can be off-putting, he thinks. Thus is Ginza Wakyo a warm space for guests to enjoy his unorthodox spin on traditional Japanese cuisine — and themselves — without judgment.
One dish that particularly exemplifies Ginza Wakyo is the house specialty, “anpan” bread. The dish is a playful pun on the ubiquitous red bean bread familiar to every Japanese person, because the “an” in this anpan doesn’t come from anko red beans — it refers to “ankimo”, or monkfish livers. Creamy and savory, it’s a perfect “toast” to kick off a course menu meal at Ginza Wakyo, perfectly complementing the yeasty aroma of champagne and wine, or the bitter hops of a beer.
Guests looking for an actual champagne toast to start their meal won’t be disappointed either, with Ginza Wakyo’s extensive selection of sakes and wines.
Dining Courses
Omakase Course
Evening
¥22,000
(Tax Incl.)
Select
By relentlessly studying Japanese culinary traditions, Chef Ozawa and his team have distilled their essence down to the essentials, reinterpreting and refining it to arrive at what they proclaim to be Japanese cuisine’s “true deliciousness”.
Every dish is one-of-a-kind, crafted specifically for the plate that it is served on, from seafood to steak to soup.
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By relentlessly studying Japanese culinary traditions, Chef Ozawa and his team have distilled their essence down to the essentials, reinterpreting and refining it to arrive at what they proclaim to be Japanese cuisine’s “true deliciousness”.
Every dish is one-of-a-kind, crafted specifically for the plate that it is served on, from seafood to steak to soup.
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¥22,000
(Tax Incl.)
Select
Omakase Course with Seasonal Assortment
Evening
¥28,000
(Tax Incl.)
Select
By relentlessly studying Japanese culinary traditions, Chef Ozawa and his team have distilled their essence down to the essentials, reinterpreting and refining it to arrive at what they proclaim to be Japanese cuisine’s “true deliciousness”.
Every dish is one-of-a-kind, crafted specifically for the artisanal plate that it is served on, from seafood to steak to soup. This menu features a special course that highlights the ingredients of the season.
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By relentlessly studying Japanese culinary traditions, Chef Ozawa and his team have distilled their essence down to the essentials, reinterpreting and refining it to arrive at what they proclaim to be Japanese cuisine’s “true deliciousness”.
Every dish is one-of-a-kind, crafted specifically for the artisanal plate that it is served on, from seafood to steak to soup. This menu features a special course that highlights the ingredients of the season.
Show more
¥28,000
(Tax Incl.)
Select
Ginza Wakyo Remarks
Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on the premises.
Children will only be permitted entry if they order and consume an individual adult course for themselves.
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.
Ginza Wakyo Business Days
Sunday
12:00 PM
03:00 PM
-
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Monday
06:00 PM
12:00 AM
Tuesday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM
03:00 PM
-
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM
03:00 PM
-
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Ginza Wakyo Address
VORT Ginza East II 10th floor, 4-12-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, 104-0061
Ginza Wakyo Access Info
Ginza Wakyo is located next to the Kabukiza Tower, along the Showa-dori. It is a 1-minute walk from Higashi-ginza Station, or a 3-minute walk from Ginza Station.
Ginza Wakyo Phone Number
090-1444-3973
Ginza Wakyo 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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