Tapas Molecular Bar
タパス モラキュラーバー
Innovative in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shin-Nihombashi Station
Inside Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Our analysis
- ¥29,095least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,800
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥29,095 (on Pocket Concierge), 73% above the ¥16,800 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and SevenRooms; 107 of the 246 innovative restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥29,095 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La paix | #18 | ¥19,360 | ¥14,520 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Mitsukoshimae | Tue |
| Peace | #56 | ¥13,200 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Mitsukoshimae | Tue |
| Heichan | #71 | ¥13,200 | ¥7,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Mitsukoshimae | Tue |
| Tapas Molecular Bar | — | ¥29,095 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shin-Nihombashi | — |
| Nihonbashi Osaka | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Mezzanine | — | ¥10,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Shin-Nihombashi | Sat, 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 | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book Tapas Molecular Bar
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or SevenRooms, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-6424 (+81-50-5593-6424 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
[12 Dishes] A Dream You May Have Seen... or Perhaps Never Seen Before Vol. 5.0
Dinner
¥29,095
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | — |
|---|
- ■Business hours
- [Tuesday - Sunday] 18:00 or 20:30 (two seating options)
- ■Closed on
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Dress code | We kindly ask for a dress code of casual elegance. Please refrain from wearing baseball caps, tank tops, casual sandals, and flip-flops. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | December 2005 |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Shin-Nihombashi Station.
Also near: Mitsukoshimae (Exit A5): 3 min · Kanda: 7 min
- Leave Shin-Nihombashi Station and walk south for 90 m.
- Turn right at SBI Shinsei Bank and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Tapas Molecular Bar.
Look for
タパス モラキュラーバー
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
マンダリン オリエンタル 東京
Written this way on the building
Floor
38F
37 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
タパス モラキュラーバー東京都中央区日本橋室町2-1-1 マンダリン オリエンタル 東京 38F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-1-1 Nihonbashimuromachi Chuo, Tokyo 103-0022 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Station (Exits A7 and A8) on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line. 2 minutes walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Shangri-La Tokyo, 610 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tapas Molecular Bar cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Tapas Molecular Bar have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Tapas Molecular Bar?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Tapas Molecular Bar?
Shin-Nihombashi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Mitsukoshimae Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Tapas Molecular Bar have a dress code?
We kindly ask for a dress code of casual elegance. Please refrain from wearing baseball caps, tank tops, casual sandals, and flip-flops.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.