Nabeno-Ism
ナベノ-イズム
French in Asakusa, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Kuramae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 French restaurants in Asakusa
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥27,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Nabeno-Ism is 1st of the 5 French restaurants in Asakusa and 19th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Ikyu), 19% below the ¥27,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥30,000 on its website and ¥33,000 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Édition Koji Shimomura | #18 | ¥28,600 | ¥16,940 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Roppongi-itchōme | Wed |
| Nabeno-Ism | #19 | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Kuramae | Mon |
| recte | #20 | ¥23,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Daikan-yama | Wed |
| unis | #23 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Toranomon Hills | Mon, Sun |
| Ryuzu | #24 | ¥24,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Roppongi | Mon |
| Hommage | #25 | ¥32,200 | ¥18,400 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Asakusa | Mon, Tue |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier |
How to book Nabeno-Ism
- 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 03-5246-4056 (+81-3-5246-4056 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Menu Koma-gata
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Cheapest
Menu Nabeno-Ism
Lunch
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
Menu Nabeno-Ism
Dinner
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 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 photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 24 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Smart elegance |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | July 2016 |
Getting there
4 min walk (310 m) from Kuramae Station, Exit A7.
Also near: Asakusa (Exit A3): 4 min · Tawaramachi (Exit 2): 8 min
- Leave Kuramae Station by Exit A7 and walk east for 30 m.
- Turn left at Leaves Coffee and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Leaves Coffee and walk 250 m.
Nabeno-Ism is on your right.
On your right
Look for
ナベノ-イズム
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
ナベノ-イズム東京都台東区駒形2-1-17
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-1-17 Komagata Taito, Tokyo 111-0043 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from Exit A2-b of Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Nabeno-Ism has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Nabeno-Ism in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nabeno-Ism cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Nabeno-Ism have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Nabeno-Ism closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Nabeno-Ism?
Kuramae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (310 m). Tawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Nabeno-Ism have a dress code?
Smart elegance
Does Nabeno-Ism have a Michelin star?
Yes. Nabeno-Ism 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.