Sonzai Igi
存在意義
Innovative in Shirogane, Tokyo, 12 min walk from Shirokanedai Station
Our analysis
- #3of 12 innovative restaurants in Shirogane
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Sonzai Igi is 3rd of the 12 innovative restaurants in Shirogane and 35th of 246 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 67% of its innovative restaurants. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 107 of the 246 innovative restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Shirogane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gentil H | #30 | ¥19,360 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Shirokanedai | Tue, Wed |
| Izaki | #34 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Shirokanedai | Sun |
| Sonzai Igi | #35 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 12 min, Shirokanedai | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| Tatsumi | #40 | ¥27,830 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Hiroo | — |
| Sonzaigi Soyu SOKEN | — | ¥20,900 | — | Phone only | — | 12 min, Shirokanedai | — |
| Okamura | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Hiroo | — |
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 Sonzai Igi
- Sonzai Igi publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Can't get a table? Innovative restaurants nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 4, including 4 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes. |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
| Opened | March 2026 |
Getting there
12 min walk (960 m) from Shirokanedai Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Hiroo: 12 min · Ebisu: 16 min
- Leave Shirokanedai Station by Exit 2 and walk south-west for 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 180 m.
- Bear left and walk 240 m.
- Turn right onto Platinum Street and walk 370 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
Sonzai Igi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
存在意義
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Brentwood恵比寿
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
存在意義東京都渋谷区恵比寿3-38-14 Brentwood恵比寿 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-38-14 Ebisu Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 15 minutes on foot from Ebisu Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Westin Tokyo, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sonzai Igi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sonzai Igi closed?
It is closed on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sonzai Igi?
Shirokanedai Station, about 12 minutes on foot (960 m). Ebisu Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does Sonzai Igi have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.