Sōwadō
創和堂
Izakaya in Ebisu, Tokyo, 8 min walk from Ebisu Station
Our analysis
- #2of 6 izakaya in Shibuya, Ebisu & Daikanyama
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 4×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Sōwadō is 2nd of the 6 izakaya in Shibuya, Ebisu & Daikanyama and 5th of 50 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 52% of its izakaya. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 13 of the 50 izakaya in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Izakaya in Shibuya, Ebisu & Daikanyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakai Shokai | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 6 min, Shibuya | Sun |
| Sōwadō | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Ebisu | Sun |
| Potsura Potsura | #9 | ¥8,800 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Shinsen | — |
| Ima Koko | #14 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,400 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Shinsen | Mon, Sun |
| Sushi Kikuchi | — | ¥19,000 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shinsen | Sun |
| Ebisu Kani Minami | — | ¥7,800 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ebisu | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Sōwadō
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-1807-6893 (+81-50-1807-6893 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Appetizer 500 yen |
| Credit cards | |
| 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 photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 43 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 43 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | July 2020 |
Getting there
8 min walk (660 m) from Ebisu Station.
Also near: Hiroo: 11 min · Daikan-yama: 16 min
- Leave Ebisu Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Bear right at Starbucks and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Starbucks and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at 7-Eleven and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at Doutor Coffee Shop onto Shimbashi Gourmet-dori Street and walk 300 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven onto Beer-zaka Hill and walk 100 m.
Sōwadō is on your right.
On your right
Look for
創和堂
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
–15 リバーサイドビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
創和堂東京都渋谷区広尾1-12–15 リバーサイドビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-12 Hiroo Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0012 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 6 minutes walk from the East exit of JR Ebisu Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Westin Tokyo, 720 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Sōwadō is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Sōwadō in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Izakaya EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sōwadō cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Appetizer 500 yen) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sōwadō closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sōwadō?
Ebisu Station, about 8 minutes on foot (660 m). Hiroo Station is about 13 minutes away.
Is Sōwadō in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Sōwadō is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.