Kobayashi
Chinese in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Roppongi-itchōme Station
Our analysis
- #4of 16 Chinese restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kobayashi is 4th of the 16 Chinese restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu and 12th of 107 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥20,000 median of the 21 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 51 of the 107 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 32 seats), a private room, and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service; ¥22,000 on Tabelog and ¥24,200 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
How it compares
Chinese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Cube | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Roppongi | Wed |
| Kobayashi | #12 | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 5 min, Roppongi-itchōme | Sun |
| Tosenkaku Tokyo | #16 | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Roppongi | — |
| 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 |
| Tsugumi | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 5 min, Roppongi | Sun |
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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kobayashi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-1809-4801 (+81-50-1809-4801 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Select Course (Common for Lunch and Dinner)Most booked
Private Room
6 dishes · 2–8 guests
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Counter Seat 6:00 PM Start Chef's Omakase Course with Selected Ingredients (Shanghai Crab Expected from October)Most booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Crab
What is served (9)
- Spring Rolls
- Today's Special
- Assorted Appetizers
- Spicy Pork
- KOBAYASHI Special XO Sauce ULTRA Style
- Scallops with Fermented Black Beans
- KOBAYASHI and NUMAMOTO
- Simmered Chicken Soba
- Dessert
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Standard Course (Common for Lunch and Dinner)
Private Room
7 dishes · 2–8 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Counter Seat 6:00 PM Start Chef's Omakase Course with Shark Fin and Selected Ingredients (Shanghai Crab Expected from Oc
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Shark fin
- Crab
What is served (9)
- Spring Rolls
- Today's Special
- Assorted Appetizers
- Spicy Pork
- KOBAYASHI Special XO Sauce ULTRA Style
- Braised Shark Fin
- KOBAYASHI and NUMAMOTO
- Stewed Local Chicken Soba
- Dessert
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
KOBAYASHI Special Course (Dinner)
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Shark fin
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
![Limited Time] Shanghai Crab Course, in the restaurant's photo](/p/13295744/311147-fe526e5ecca23c03bf01645f51e19a14.webp)
Limited Time] Shanghai Crab Course
Private Room
Dinner · 9 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Crab
- Shark fin
What is served (9)
- Drunken Crab
- Shanghai Crab Spring Rolls
- Assorted Appetizers
- Steamed Shanghai Crab
- Braised Shanghai Crab with Tofu
- Braised Shark Fin
- KOBAYASHI and NUMAMOTO
- Shanghai Crab Fried Rice
- Dessert
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥22,000 more than the one above
Legendary Fisherman Fujimoto's Nerve-Processed Fish and Special Course with Dried Abalone from Sanriku (Lunch)
Private Room
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
What is served (10)
- Amuse-bouche
- Spring Rolls with Fresh Seafood
- Sweet Sea Bream with Yurin Sauce
- Assorted Small Dishes
- KOBAYASHI Special XO Sauce
- Steamed Fish
- Simmered Dried Abalone from Sanriku
- Fish-Flavored Fried Fish
- Fried Rice with Dried Scallops
- Traditional Almond Tofu
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
Private Room: Legendary Fisherman Fujimoto's Nerve-Processed Fish and Special Dried Abalone Course (Dinner)
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
Limited Dinner on 11/20 - Dassai x Chinese Cuisine Pairing Dinner
Counter Seats Start at 18:00
Dinner · 8 dishes · 1–8 guests
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
Private Room Premium Blue Shark Fin Course
8 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Shark fin
- Lobster
- Abalone
- Wagyu
¥110,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$730
¥55,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10%, no private room fee. |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| 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 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 32, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is prohibited throughout the building, including on the premises. |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual attire. Please refrain from entering in light clothing (such as T-shirts, shorts, sandals, etc.) and from wearing excessive perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | June 2024 |
Getting there
5 min walk (390 m) from Roppongi-itchōme Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Roppongi: 6 min · Kamiyachō (Exit 2): 12 min
- Leave Roppongi-itchōme Station by Exit 2 and walk south-west for 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 170 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Kobayashi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
六本木アーバンレックス
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都港区六本木3-3-29 六本木アーバンレックス B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-3-29 Roppongi Minato, Tokyo 106-0032 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro Namboku Line / Roppongi 1-Chome Station 5-minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Azabudai Hills, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Janu Tokyo, 370 m, about 6 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 600 m, about 10 min walk
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 690 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kobayashi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%, no private room fee.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kobayashi have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kobayashi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kobayashi?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Kobayashi?
Roppongi-itchōme Station, about 5 minutes on foot (390 m). Roppongi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Kobayashi have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual attire. Please refrain from entering in light clothing (such as T-shirts, shorts, sandals, etc.) and from wearing excessive perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.