Akasaka Watanabe
Overall Score
Six Dimensions
Introduction
This Michelin Selected Japanese kaiseki restaurant is located in Akasaka, Minato. Drawing on experience from both ryotei and kappo kitchens, it is known for refined hors d'oeuvres and signature tai chazuke.
Voice of Customers
Information
- Address
- 2-17-59 Akasaka, 2nd floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
- Phone
- +81 3-6426-5872
Advance booking required. These platforms may require Japanese; a hotel concierge can place the call.
How to book
Booking this restaurant requires advance planning. Typical lead time is one to three months — for the rarest seats, six months. Many restaurants of this difficulty release the next month's bookings on the first of the prior month; being in the queue the moment that window opens dramatically increases your chance of catching a difficult seat.
No English-language booking platform currently covers this restaurant; an international hotel concierge can place the reservation on your behalf. Flexibility on the date — especially weekday lunch — opens up substantially more options than a fixed Saturday-dinner request.
Frequently Asked
How do I book Akasaka Watanabe?
Booking difficulty: Hard. No English-language booking platform currently covers this restaurant; an international hotel concierge can place the reservation. Lunch is typically easier than dinner to book.
What is the price range at Akasaka Watanabe?
Dinner runs ¥30,000–39,999. Lunch runs ¥15,000–19,999, typically 40–60% of the dinner price. Prices are based on publicly disclosed bands; the actual bill depends on the seasonal menu, drinks, and any added courses.
Is Akasaka Watanabe suitable for international visitors?
Partially. Some English is available but not at all touchpoints. Confirm requirements (menu, payment, dietary needs) at the time of booking.
When is the best time to visit Akasaka Watanabe?
Weekday lunch is typically the easiest reservation and the most cost-effective way to experience the kitchen. Avoid Japanese national holidays for the highest seat availability, and book at least two to three months in advance.