Spice Lab Tokyo
Innovative in Ginza, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #4of 25 innovative restaurants in Ginza
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
In our ranking, Spice Lab Tokyo is 4th of the 25 innovative restaurants in Ginza and 54th of 246 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 24% below the ¥19,800 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,280 (on Ikyu) is 39% below the ¥8,712 median of 21. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 107 of the 246 innovative restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,280, 65% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on Tabelog and ¥16,500 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥7,500 on Tabelog and ¥8,250 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Innovative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renge Equriosity Shinbashi | #31 | ¥19,800 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2024 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 5 min, Ginza | — |
| Hiroyuki | #48 | ¥18,150 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| Spice Lab Tokyo | #54 | ¥15,000 | ¥5,280 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ginza | Mon |
| Makiyaki Ginza Onodera | #59 | ¥30,250 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 3 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| L'art et la Manière | #62 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 2 min, Ginza-itchōme | — |
| Ethica | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Ginza-itchōme | Mon |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
Notes to overseas guests
- Says it can serve guests in English.
How to book Spice Lab Tokyo
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-3629 (+81-50-5456-3629 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Blissful Vegetarian Signature Lunch Course that Brings Out the True Umami of Vegetables with Spices
Lunch · 6 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Soup – A seasonal homage to India
- Dosa – A thin crepe representing innovation
- Kosambari – A new flavor woven from seasonal ingredients
- Chena – Coastal luxury
- Roasted vegetables – Awakened by fire
- Biryani – A signature dish
- Dessert – Seasonal dessert
¥7,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50
Cheapest
Japanese Seasonal Ingredients x Innovative Spices. Signature Lunch Course to Savor with All Five Senses
Lunch · 6 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Soup - A seasonal homage to India
- Dosa - A thin crepe representing innovation
- Kosambari - A new flavor woven from seasonal ingredients
- Fish dish - Japanese seafood × spices, connected by the sea
- Biryani - A signature dish
- Dessert - Seasonal dessert
¥7,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50
Lunch Most Popular - Chef's Lunch Course Elevated with Selected Ingredients
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Soup - A seasonal homage to India
- Dosa - A thin crepe representing innovation
- Kosambari - A new taste woven from seasonal ingredients
- Fish Dish - Japanese seafood × spices, connected by the sea
- Meat Dish - Awakened by fire
- Biryani - A signature dish
- Dessert - Seasonal dessert
¥9,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$70
¥2,300 more than the one above
LUNCH: Vegetarian Chef's Course Concentrating Seasonal BlessingsMost booked
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥9,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Dinner Ultimate Signature Course of Japanese Ingredients × Enchanting SpicesMost booked
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥5,200 more than the one above
Dinner Elevating the Bounty of the Earth to Its Limits. A Vibrantly Colorful Supreme Vegetarian Signature Course
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
10/1 Dinner - Supreme Vegetarian Signature Course with the Bounty of the Earth
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,500 more than the one above
10/1-Dinner: Ultimate Signature Course Featuring Japanese Ingredients and Enchanting Spices
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | The prices displayed include a consumption tax of 10%. Additionally, a service charge of 10% will be applied. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 40 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart casual is recommended (please refrain from wearing beach sandals, shorts, etc.). Please avoid strong perfume scents. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Sofa seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English-speaking staff |
| Opened | November 2019 |
Getting there
3 min walk (210 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.
You arrive at Spice Lab Tokyo.
Look for
GICROS GINZA GEMS
Written this way on the building
Floor
10F
9 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都中央区銀座6-4-3 GICROS GINZA GEMS 10F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-4-3 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Ginza Station, Exit C3 on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 300 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 340 m, about 6 min walk
- The Peninsula Tokyo, 370 m, about 6 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Asian cuisine・Ethnic cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Asian cuisine・Ethnic cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Spice Lab Tokyo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (The prices displayed include a consumption tax of 10%. Additionally, a service charge of 10% will be applied.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Spice Lab Tokyo closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Spice Lab Tokyo?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Spice Lab Tokyo?
Ginza Station, about 3 minutes on foot (210 m). Yūrakuchō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Spice Lab Tokyo have a dress code?
Smart casual is recommended (please refrain from wearing beach sandals, shorts, etc.). Please avoid strong perfume scents.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.