Koizumi

Restaurant Details

At a glance, Koizumi's concept is hard to pin down: contemporary, French, Japanese, traditional, sushi. Even the space brims with casual cheerfulness. There is a carp-drawn noren curtain, knickknacks and a simple chestnut counter. Ebony tables are on cozy terms with stacks of clean plates and rows of natural wine bottles. The furniture is mostly DIY-ed by the owner himself.

Situated in Ebisu, Koizumi offers a menu liberally sprinkled with French cooking and a charmingly modern outlook on Japanese cuisine. Its eclectic personality echoes the owner's vast, varied resume. Starting at Gion’s Yonemura, a French-Japanese fusion destination, the chef journeyed through Brittany and across France to learn various trades: cheese making, fishing, bakery work, and agriculture. Returning to Kyoto was a deliberate move to learn the art of wagyu.

Koizumi enlivens its offerings by letting originality take the lead. Dishes feature seasonal ingredients and plenty of dashi, staying true to Japanese roots but with French inflictions. For example, katsuobushi (dried bonito) broth is used to make a sauce with cheese and yuzu. In winter, signature dishes lean toward soft roe-based creations. Seasonal seafood, like oysters, and wagyu are featured prominently. The closing dish may seem spontaneous, but it’s always carefully calculated, ranging from sushi to risotto or pasta, depending on the season.

Situated in one of Tokyo’s most competitive food hubs, expectations for Koizumi were high, and so far, they’re being met with ease. The food feels like it belongs in a gourmet magazine, yet a glance around the space makes one feel like they’ve stepped into the owner’s living room, awaiting his warm invitation: “Welcome home.”

Koizumi 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.

• Guests are requested to note that the restaurant may not be able to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.

• The course menu content listed above 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.

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Koizumi Address

1-10-12 Ebisunishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021

Koizumi Access Info

• Koizumi is a 2-minute walk from Ebisu Station on the Hibiya Line and a 5-minute walk from the Yamanote lines from the same station, or an 8-minute walk from Daikanyama Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line.

Koizumi Phone Number

Koizumi 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.