Ao
蒼
Innovative in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, 7 min walk from Roppongi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 38 innovative restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu
- 98%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- 6 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥60,000–79,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ao is 1st of the 38 innovative restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu and 1st of 246 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥60,000–79,999) is higher than that of 98% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 96% of its innovative restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2021 (6 times, 4 of them Gold; one of 94 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 107 of the 246 innovative restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ao | #1 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Roppongi | Mon, Sun |
| Hayato | #2 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Roppongi | — |
| Bia | #7 | ¥35,455 | — | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Roppongi | — |
| Tsushima | #13 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Roppongi | — |
| es | #45 | ¥33,000 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Nogizaka | Wed, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ao
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6434-9829 (+81-3-6434-9829 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥60,000–79,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–19:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–19:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–19:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–19:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–19:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | A Request from Ao At our restaurant, we value the harmony of cuisine, wine, and ambiance. To ensure that all our guests enjoy a pleasant time, we kindly ask that you visit us in smart casual attire. Additionally, to fully appreciate the delicate aromas of our dishes and wines, we request that you refrain from using perfumes or fragrances. We would appreciate it if you could share this information with your companions. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | January 2020 |
Getting there
7 min walk (530 m) from Roppongi Station.
Also near: Nogizaka (Exit 5): 10 min · Hiroo: 12 min
- Leave Roppongi Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear right at Starbucks and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Starbucks and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at Starbucks and walk 120 m.
- Bear right at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 270 m.
Ao is on your left.
On your left
Look for
蒼
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
オリンピアード麻布霞坂
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
蒼東京都港区西麻布3-21-3 オリンピアード麻布霞坂 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-21-3 Nishiazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0031 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Nearest Station: Roppongi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Roppongi Hills, 430 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 300 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
From the restaurant's website
| Owner-chef | 峯村 康資 |
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As stated on ao-nishiazabu.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ao cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥60,000–79,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ao closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ao?
Roppongi Station, about 7 minutes on foot (530 m). Nogizaka Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Ao have a dress code?
A Request from Ao At our restaurant, we value the harmony of cuisine, wine, and ambiance. To ensure that all our guests enjoy a pleasant time, we kindly ask that you visit us in smart casual attire. Additionally, to fully appreciate the delicate aromas of our dishes and wines, we request that you refrain from using perfumes or fragrances. We would appreciate it if you could share this information with your companions.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.