Best Authentic Restaurants in Gaien / Aoyama 1-chome

We found this omakase on TikTok while planning for our trip. This place is not viral (yet) by any means. It just so happened that a creator recommended them on their videos and we are so glad we booked here. The owners are super sweet and attentive to the entire experience. Not only was the food excellent, they made sure to explain and teach us about the different sushi pieces but gave us more recommendations for places to visit during our trip. Highly recommend and definitely worth traveling all the way from Mexico!

Our first time with shabu shabu and our experience could not have been better. A little difficult to find, but you are welcomed with a big smile and wonderful service. Excellent menu choices, we went with one of the Wagyu beef and one with pork. Multiple courses for both. Appetizers/starters are wonderful then we came to the main course for shabu shabu. It took a few minutes to cook the vegetables and they were delicious. When we added the meats, it would only take a few seconds to deliver a very tasty morsel. Two dipping sauces – we both favored the sesame, which was delicious. After dinner, the rice porridge was an excellent treat, all topped off with homemade ice cream. Excellent menu with meal choices, wine, whiskey, and beer choices, and absolutely terrific service. I’m not sure if we can find another shabu shabu that is better but if you are in Tokyo, you must come here!

Best experience so far in Tokyo. Exquisite food and service

Food very good. Portions a bit on the small side, but typical for Japan. Friendly helpful service.

This place was recommended by the chef of another yakitori restaurant which was not open while we were in Tokyo visiting. And it did not disappoint. It’s in the basement level of a building and very lively from the moment you enter. The mood is convivial, a nice change from some of the upscale sushi places. We had the basic set course menu which was plenty of food. Everything was tasty and it was fun to try all the different parts of a chicken. Would recommend to anyone!