Sense
広東料理 センス
Chinese in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shin-Nihombashi Station
Inside Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Our analysis
- #1of 7 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo Station & Nihonbashi
- ¥25,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sense is 1st of the 7 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo Station & Nihonbashi and 10th of 107 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,300 (on Pocket Concierge), 28% above the ¥19,800 median of the 21 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,108 (on Tabelog) is 38% above the ¥6,600 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026, The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (8 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and SevenRooms; 51 of the 107 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 6 or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,108, 64% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥25,300 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥9,108 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Tokyo Station & Nihonbashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sense | #10 | ¥25,300 | ¥9,108 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Shin-Nihombashi | — |
| Shunka Nakamura | #11 | ¥20,350 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Higashi-Nihonbashi | Sun |
| Ino Cantonese Nihombashi Takase | #31 | ¥13,800 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ningyōchō | Tue, Wed |
| Shewanfu | #33 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,181 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Mitsukoshimae | Mon |
| Chinese Sai ARATA | — | ¥9,800 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Otona no Machi Chuka Tomoshibi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Hatchōbori | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book Sense
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or SevenRooms, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-7578 (+81-50-5593-7578 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Rose 6 Dishes + Choose Your Dessert Lunch Course Including 'Luxury Dried Mushroom Buddha Jumps Over the Wall' (Weekdays Most booked
Lunch · 1–4 guests
¥9,108
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Course including "Luo Ding Style Bone-in Spare Ribs Stewed with Hong Kong Eight Treasures Black Beans" (Weekday On
Peony 8 Dishes + Choose Your Dessert
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Foie gras
- Peking duck
- King crab
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥6,072 more than the one above
Peony 8 Dishes + Choose Your Dessert Lunch Course (Weekday Only) including "Luo Ding Style Hong Kong Black Bean Braised
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Dim Sum Order Buffet: Enjoy Homemade Dumplings, Noodles, and Rice as Much as You Like (Weekends and Holidays Only)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Duck
- King crab
- Abalone
- Lobster
- Wagyu
- Truffle
¥17,710
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,530 more than the one above
Chef's Table by Executive Chinese Chef Nakama (Limited to October 24, Doors Open at 6 PM, Starts at 6:30 PM)
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Matsutake mushroom
- Salmon roe
- Abalone
- Beef
Drinks extra
¥37,950
per person, tax incl., ≈$250
¥20,240 more than the one above
Chef's Omakase Dinner CourseMost booked
Crystal 10 Dishes + Choose Your Dessert
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Foie gras
- Peking duck
- King crab
- Abalone
- Spiny lobster
- Snow crab
¥37,950
per person, tax incl., ≈$250
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–16:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–16:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 70 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We kindly ask for a dress code of casual elegance. Please refrain from wearing baseball caps, tank tops, shorts, casual sandals, and flip-flops. Men are requested to wear jackets or shirts. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | December 2005 |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Shin-Nihombashi Station.
Also near: Mitsukoshimae (Exit A5): 3 min · Kanda: 7 min
- Leave Shin-Nihombashi Station and walk south for 90 m.
- Turn right at SBI Shinsei Bank and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Sense.
Look for
広東料理 センス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
マンダリン オリエンタル 東京
Written this way on the building
Floor
37F
36 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
広東料理 センス東京都中央区日本橋室町2-1-1 マンダリン オリエンタル 東京 37F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-1-1 Nihonbashimuromachi Chuo, Tokyo 103-0022 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Station (A7/A8) on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line. 2 minutes walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Shangri-La Tokyo, 610 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Sense is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Sense in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sense cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sense have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Sense?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sense?
Shin-Nihombashi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Mitsukoshimae Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Sense have a dress code?
We kindly ask for a dress code of casual elegance. Please refrain from wearing baseball caps, tank tops, shorts, casual sandals, and flip-flops. Men are requested to wear jackets or shirts.
Is Sense in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Sense is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.