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ulu

French in Ginza, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Higashi-ginza Station

Our analysis

  • ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,730
  • Japaneseonline booking only

Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone

Photos posted by the restaurant on Tabelog
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance

Dishes 15

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Inside 5

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Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on its website), 24% below the ¥15,730 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,790 (on Tabelog) is 11% above the ¥8,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (7 of its 9 seats), a private room (for 2), a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,790, 18% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥9,790 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.

How we analyze restaurants

How it compares

French restaurants in Ginza with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.

RestaurantRank in TokyoDinner fromLunch fromBookingAwardsWalkClosed
KM—budget ¥20,000–29,999—Phone only—5 min, ShimbashiMon
Ginza Miyagawa—budget ¥20,000–29,999—Phone only—5 min, GinzaSun
Anshuman—budget ¥20,000–29,999—Phone only—1 min, GinzaMon, Tue
Teppanyaki Ginza Hotaru—¥13,200—Online, Japanese only—3 min, GinzaSun
Shirakaba—¥14,850¥8,910Online, Japanese only—5 min, ShimbashiSun
ulu—¥12,000¥9,790Online, Japanese only—1 min, Higashi-ginzaMon, Sun

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.

MenuNot listed
StaffNot listed
Payment
Seating and facilitiesCounter seats, Private rooms

How to book ulu

  1. The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
  2. Call 050-5868-7917 (+81-50-5868-7917 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
  • 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.

  1. Lunch Course with Glass of Champagne (Amuse, Appetizer, Fish, Duck Dish, Dessert, Basil Tea) Total of 5 Dishes, in the restaurant's photo

    Lunch Course with Glass of Champagne (Amuse, Appetizer, Fish, Duck Dish, Dessert, Basil Tea) Total of 5 Dishes

    Weekend Limited

    Lunch · 5 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests

    • Champagne
    • Duck
    • Seasonal ingredients

    What is served (6)

    1. Amuse-bouche
    2. Seasonal Chilled Appetizer
    3. Bouillabaisse
    4. Duck à la Apicius
    5. Dessert
    6. Basil Tea

    ¥9,790

    per person, tax incl., ≈$70

    Cheapest

  2. Menu de Saison | Amuse-Bouche, 2 Appetizers, Vegetable Dish, Fish Dish, Meat Dish, Dessert, 7 Dishes, in the restaurant's photo

    Menu de Saison | Amuse-Bouche, 2 Appetizers, Vegetable Dish, Fish Dish, Meat Dish, Dessert, 7 Dishes

    Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests

    • Crab
    • Caviar
    • Eel
    • Abalone
    • Champagne
    • Wagyu

    ¥13,200

    per person, tax incl., ≈$90

    ¥3,410 more than the one above

  3. Menu Accord Mets & Vins | Amuse-Bouche, 2 Appetizers, Vegetables, Fish Dish, Meat Dish, Dessert [7 Dishes] & Champagne P, in the restaurant's photo

    Menu Accord Mets & Vins | Amuse-Bouche, 2 Appetizers, Vegetables, Fish Dish, Meat Dish, Dessert [7 Dishes] & Champagne P

    Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests

    • Champagne
    • Crab
    • Caviar
    • Eel
    • Abalone
    • Wagyu

    Drinks pairing included

    ¥19,800

    per person, tax incl., ≈$130

    ¥6,600 more than the one above

The food

Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.

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On Instagram

The restaurant's account: @ulu_higashiginza

Prices

Dinner¥15,000–19,999 per person
Diners report spending¥15,000–19,999 at dinner
Credit cards
Electronic moneyNot accepted

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday17:30–23:00
Wednesday17:30–23:00
Thursday17:30–23:00
Friday17:30–23:00
Saturday11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00
SundayClosed
Public holidaysOpen

Seats and rooms

Inside

The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.

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Seats9, including 7 at the counter
Private roomsYes, for 2 people
Private hirePossible
Largest group9 people
SmokingNon smoking
Dress codeWe request a casual formal dress code. The presence of a jacket is not required. Please refrain from wearing light clothing such as shorts, sweatpants, hoodies, and sandals.
SettingBeautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating
DrinksWine, Particular about wine
ServicesCelebrations and surprises (Birthday plate)

Getting there

1 min walk (90 m) from Higashi-ginza Station, Exit A7.

Also near: Ginza (Exit A12): 3 min · Tsukiji (Exit 2): 7 min

Lawson231Exit A7uluN50 m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
  1. Leave Higashi-ginza Station by Exit A7 and walk south-west for 40 m.
  2. Bear right at Lawson and walk 20 m.
  3. Bear left at Lawson and walk 20 m.
  4. ulu is on your left.

    On your left

    Look for

    VORT銀座イーストII

    Written this way on the building

    Floor

    12F

    11 floors up from the street; take the lift

Show this to a taxi driver

東京都中央区銀座4-12-1 VORT銀座イーストII 12F

The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it

Location

Address4-12-1 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061
Stations
  • Higashi-ginza, 80 m, about 2 min walk
  • Ginza, 290 m, about 5 min walk
  • Tsukiji, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Directions4-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line.

Find it in Google MapsOfficial website

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Questions visitors ask

How much does ulu cost?

The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.

When is ulu closed?

It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.

What is the nearest station to ulu?

Higashi-ginza Station, about 1 minute on foot (90 m). Ginza Station is about 5 minutes away.

Does ulu have a dress code?

We request a casual formal dress code. The presence of a jacket is not required. Please refrain from wearing light clothing such as shorts, sweatpants, hoodies, and sandals.

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.