Mochiku
茂竹
Tempura in Ginza, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #5of 18 tempura restaurants in Ginza
- ¥25,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
In our ranking, Mochiku is 5th of the 18 tempura restaurants in Ginza and 29th of 97 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,000 (on Tabelog), 14% above the ¥22,000 median of the 21 tempura restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥20,000 (on Tabelog) is 122% above the ¥9,000 median of 21. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 39 of the 97 tempura restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 20% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Ginza 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 Kondo | #7 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Tempura Yama no Ue Ginza | #20 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| Tempura Iwai | #27 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Ginza | Mon, Sun |
| Mochiku | #29 | ¥25,000 | ¥20,000 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ginza | — |
| Ginza Bettei Hanayama | — | ¥22,000 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Mon, Sun |
| Tempura Masa | — | ¥33,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 5 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Mochiku
- Call 050-5872-5836 (+81-50-5872-5836 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course - Lunch
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
What is served (5)
- An example of one day:
- types of fish, vegetable tempura.
- Grilled oysters, sudachi soba.
- Fruits.
- Menu may change depending on market availability.
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Tempura Only 100-Minute Course (Tempura Only)Most booked
Dinner · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Tempura
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No service charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Wednesdays | — |
|---|
- ■Business hours
- ◆Part 1: 15:00 - 17:15 (Stay duration: 135 minutes)
- "Afternoon Omakase Course" JPY 30,000 (Tax Included)
- ◆Part 2: 17:45 - 20:00 (Stay duration: 135 minutes)
- "Evening Omakase Course" JPY 30,000 (Tax Included)
- ◆Part 3: 20:30 - 22:10 (Stay duration: 100 minutes)
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | ・Please avoid wearing perfume or other strong scented items. ・Please refrain from wearing miniskirts or skirts that will touch the chair when you sit down. If you are wearing one when you enter the store, please be careful not to let your bare skin touch the chair. Please also note that staff may call out to you. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Ginza Station.
Also near: Hibiya (Exit A2): 5 min · Yūrakuchō: 6 min
- Leave Ginza Station and walk south for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Tully’s coffee B1F and walk 120 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Mochiku.
Look for
茂竹
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
三楽ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
茂竹東京都中央区銀座6-5-16 三楽ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-5-16 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From the Sukiyabashi intersection, head towards Shinbashi along Sotobori-dori street and it is a 2-3 minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 260 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 310 m, about 5 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 350 m, about 6 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Mochiku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Mochiku?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Mochiku?
Ginza Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Yūrakuchō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Mochiku have a dress code?
・Please avoid wearing perfume or other strong scented items. ・Please refrain from wearing miniskirts or skirts that will touch the chair when you sit down. If you are wearing one when you enter the store, please be careful not to let your bare skin touch the chair. Please also note that staff may call out to you.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.