jiu
French in Monzennakacho, Kiba & Toyocho, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Monzen-Nakachō Station
Our analysis
- #3of 16 French restaurants in Tsukiji, Wangan & Odaiba
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, jiu is 3rd of the 16 French restaurants in Tsukiji, Wangan & Odaiba. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its French restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French restaurants in Tsukiji, Wangan & Odaiba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorio | #61 | ¥26,400 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Tsukijishijō | — |
| Trois Visages | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Tsukijishijō | Mon, Sun |
| jiu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Monzen-Nakachō | Mon |
| La cave des Remparts | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Tsukijishijō | Mon, Sun |
| Kairada | — | ¥13,915 | ¥6,380 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Shintomichō | Sun |
| plenitude | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Shintomichō | 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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book jiu
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2025 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Monzen-Nakachō Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Etchūjima: 8 min · Kiba (Exit 4a): 12 min
- Leave Monzen-Nakachō Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
You arrive at jiu.
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都江東区富岡1-1-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-3 Tomioka Koto, Tokyo 135-0047 |
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| Directions | It is a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Monzen-Nakacho Station on the Tokyo Metro. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Jiu is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. jiu in the Michelin Guide
From the restaurant's website
| Name | jiü |
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As stated on jiu.watanabe-ryourimise.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does jiu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is jiu closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to jiu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to jiu?
Monzen-Nakachō Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Etchūjima Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is jiu in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Jiu 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), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.