Ebisu Kuroiwa
恵比寿 くろいわ
Kaiseki in Ebisu, Tokyo, 8 min walk from Ebisu Station
Our analysis
- #2of 37 kaiseki restaurants in Ebisu
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 2×The Tabelog Award
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Ebisu Kuroiwa is 2nd of the 37 kaiseki restaurants in Ebisu and 116th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 30% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award 2 times (2021 and 2022) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ebisu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Kitagawa | #62 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 6 min, Ebisu | Sun |
| Ebisu Kuroiwa | #116 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Ebisu | Sun |
| sel sal sale | #122 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,400 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ebisu | Mon |
| Sōwadō | #133 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Ebisu | Sun |
| Sushi Kuriyagawa | #138 | ¥22,000 | ¥9,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 9 min, Ebisu | Mon, Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Yoshiatsu A2 | #162 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2023 | 10 min, Hiroo | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
| House rules | Photography is limited; ask before taking pictures |
How to book Ebisu Kuroiwa
- Call 03-5793-9618 (+81-3-5793-9618 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Outdoor smoking area available |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There is nothing in particular, but please be considerate to other customers. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | August 2015 |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Ebisu Station.
Also near: Hiroo: 14 min · Daikan-yama: 17 min
- Leave Ebisu Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Bear right at Starbucks and walk 70 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at CAFE de CRIE and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at CAFE de CRIE and walk 110 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at Mizuho Bank and walk 240 m.
- Turn right onto Beer-zaka Hill and walk 40 m.
Ebisu Kuroiwa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
恵比寿 くろいわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
恵比寿 くろいわ東京都渋谷区恵比寿4-11-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-11-12 Ebisu Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 6 minutes walk from the East Exit of Ebisu Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yebisu Garden Place, 320 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Westin Tokyo, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ebisu Kuroiwa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ebisu Kuroiwa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ebisu Kuroiwa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ebisu Kuroiwa?
Ebisu Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Hiroo Station is about 17 minutes away.
Does Ebisu Kuroiwa have a dress code?
There is nothing in particular, but please be considerate to other customers.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.