itsuka
慈華
Chinese in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Gaiemmae Station
Our analysis
- #21of 107 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo
- ¥21,780least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, itsuka is 21st of the 107 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,780 (on Pocket Concierge), 32% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,200 (on its website) is 100% above the ¥6,600 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2023, 2024, and 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge, OpenTable, TableCheck, and OMAKASE; 51 of the 107 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,200, 39% 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: ¥21,780 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥14,520 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Hanten Roppongi | #17 | ¥16,500 | ¥6,050 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Roppongi | — |
| Sifon Choi Yoshida | #18 | ¥14,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Roppongi | Mon, Sun |
| Mimosa | #19 | ¥25,300 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Omotesandō | Mon, Sun |
| Renge Equriosity Shinbashi | #20 | ¥19,800 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2024 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 5 min, Ginza | — |
| itsuka | #21 | ¥21,780 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Gaiemmae | Mon |
| Kapo Choryumon | #23 | ¥16,500 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ginza | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book itsuka
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, OpenTable, TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-9694 (+81-50-5456-9694 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.
- 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
[Table] Seasonal Omakase Lunch Course (7 Dishes)
Lunch
¥14,520
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
[Private room] Seasonal Omakase Lunch Course
Lunch
¥15,180
per person, ≈$100
¥660 more than the one above
[Table] Shizuka course 8dishes
Dinner
¥21,780
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥6,600 more than the one above
[Table] Shizuka course 8dishes
Lunch
¥21,780
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
[Privateroom]Shizuka course
Lunch
¥22,770
per person, ≈$150
¥990 more than the one above
[Table] Seasonal Omakase Short Course (6 Dishes)
Dinner
¥26,620
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥3,850 more than the one above
[Table]Itsuka course 9dishes
Dinner
¥31,460
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
¥4,840 more than the one above
[Table]Itsuka course 9dishes
Lunch
¥31,460
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
[Privateroom] Itsuka course 9dishes
Dinner
¥32,890
per person, ≈$220
¥1,430 more than the one above
[Privateroom] Itsuka course 9dishes
Lunch
¥32,890
per person, ≈$220
[Table] Eika course 10dishes
Dinner
¥54,450
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$360
¥21,560 more than the one above
[Table] Eika course 10dishes
Lunch
¥54,450
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$360
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be applied. For private room usage, a service charge of 15% will be added. During dinner time, private room reservations are available for the Jika Course and the Eika Course. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 28 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There is no strict dress code, but please refrain from wearing extremely casual clothing such as men's shorts and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | December 2019 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Gaiemmae Station, Exit 4a.
Also near: Aoyama-itchōme (Exit 5): 6 min · Nogizaka (Exit 5): 11 min
- Leave Gaiemmae Station by Exit 4a and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Aoyama-dori and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
itsuka is on your left.
On your left
Look for
慈華
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
AOYAMA FUSION Bldg.
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
慈華東京都港区南青山2-14-15 AOYAMA FUSION Bldg. 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-14-15 Minamiaoyama Minato, Tokyo 107-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Exit 4a of Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Line. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Itsuka has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. itsuka in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred Chinese restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does itsuka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be applied. For private room usage, a service charge of 15% will be added. During dinner time, private room reservations are available for the Jika Course and the Eika Course.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is itsuka closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to itsuka?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to itsuka?
Gaiemmae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Aoyama-itchōme Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does itsuka have a dress code?
There is no strict dress code, but please refrain from wearing extremely casual clothing such as men's shorts and sandals.
Does itsuka have a Michelin star?
Yes. Itsuka has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.