Nihombashi Sonoji
日本橋 蕎ノ字
Tempura in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Ningyōchō Station
Our analysis
- #1of 6 tempura restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho
- ¥25,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
In our ranking, Nihombashi Sonoji is 1st of the 6 tempura restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho and 2nd of 97 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,000 (on its website), 14% above the ¥22,000 median of the 21 tempura restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥27,500 (on its website) is 206% above the ¥9,000 median of 21. 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 2017, 2022, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 39 of the 97 tempura restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihombashi Sonoji | #2 | ¥25,000 | ¥27,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ningyōchō | — |
| Edo Mae Shinsaku | #9 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Tempura Yaguchi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ningyōchō | Thu |
| Kisui | — | ¥30,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Ningyōchō | — |
| Sushi Tempura Aki | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Suitengūmae | 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 | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Nihombashi Sonoji
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5643-1566 (+81-3-5643-1566 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Full Course
Lunch
¥33,495
per person, ≈$220
Cheapest
Full Course
Dinner
¥33,495
per person, ≈$220
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥40,000–49,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Opened | October 2016 |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Ningyōchō Station, Exit A1.
Also near: Suitengūmae (Exit 7): 4 min · Hamachō (Exit A1): 8 min
- Leave Ningyōchō Station by Exit A1 and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Bear left at Yoshinoya and walk 110 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
Nihombashi Sonoji is on your right.
On your right
Look for
日本橋 蕎ノ字
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
井上ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
日本橋 蕎ノ字東京都中央区日本橋人形町2-22-11 井上ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-22-11 Nihonbashiningyocho Chuo, Tokyo 103-0013 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Ningyocho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Nihombashi Sonoji has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Nihombashi Sonoji in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred tempura in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) “Tabelog 100”, 2017
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nihombashi Sonoji cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Nihombashi Sonoji have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
What is the nearest station to Nihombashi Sonoji?
Ningyōchō Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m). Suitengūmae Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Nihombashi Sonoji have a Michelin star?
Yes. Nihombashi Sonoji 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.