Chisen
知仙
Kushiage in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Roppongi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 6 kushiage restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu
- ¥9,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥11,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Chisen is 2nd of the 6 kushiage restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu and 7th of 16 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,000 (on Tabelog), 22% below the ¥11,500 median of the 10 kushiage restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 7 of the 16 kushiage restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kushiage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushiage Pyon | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Roppongi | Mon, Sun |
| Chisen | #7 | ¥9,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Roppongi | Mon |
| Kushi Katsu Juubon | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 1 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
| Ginza Rokukakutei Azabujuuban | — | ¥7,500 | ¥7,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| kushiage gatou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 7 min, Roppongi | — |
| Yakitori Saitou | — | ¥9,900 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Roppongi | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Hindu, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Chisen
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-2628 (+81-50-5872-2628 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Seasonal Course: A course meal featuring seasonal ingredients served as skewers and small dishes.
1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
- Salmon roe
- Sashimi
- Snow crab
What is served (16)
- Fresh Yuba with Sea Urchin Sauce
- Seasonal Fish with Fried Dashi
- New Ikura in Sweet Soy Sauce
- Simmered Kyoto Bamboo Shoots
- Seasonal Sashimi, etc.
- Nine Seasonal Kushiage Skewers
- Example
- Ginkgo Nuts
- Snow Crab Claws
- Green Asparagus
- Scallops
- Bamboo Shoots
- Pike Conger
- Burdock Root Wrapped in Meat
- Tsunan Pork Loin
- Corn
¥9,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Chisen Set: 11 Assorted Kushiage Skewers, To Finish Off Rice and Seasonal Fruits
1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
¥9,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Chef's Special Course: Enjoy a unique course meal made with seasonal ingredients that can only be prepared on the day.
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
- Salmon roe
- Sashimi
- Snow crab
What is served (16)
- Fresh Yuba with Sea Urchin Sauce
- Roasted Japanese A5 Wagyu
- Seasonal Fish with Fried Dashi
- New Ikura in Sweet Soy Sauce
- Simmered Kyoto Bamboo Shoots
- Seasonal Sashimi, etc.
- Seasonal Kushiage Skewers
- Example
- Ginkgo Nuts
- Snow Crab Claws
- Green (White) Asparagus
- Shrimp
- Wild Mountain Vegetables
- Sweet Sea Bream
- Bamboo Shoots
- Homemade Dried Fish
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥4,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 26 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please understand that we may refuse entry to those with strong perfumes. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out, English menu |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Roppongi Station.
Also near: Nogizaka (Exit 3): 8 min · Roppongi-itchōme: 11 min
- Leave Roppongi Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn right at Kourakuen and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Chisen is on your right.
On your right
Look for
知仙
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
知仙東京都港区六本木7-16-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-16-5 Roppongi Minato, Tokyo 106-0032 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Exit 4B of Roppongi Station on the Hibiya Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tokyo Midtown, 270 m, about 5 min walk
- Roppongi Hills, 390 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 330 m, about 6 min walk
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 430 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chisen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Chisen have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Chisen closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Chisen?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Chisen?
Roppongi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Nogizaka Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Chisen have a dress code?
Please understand that we may refuse entry to those with strong perfumes.
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.