Higashiazabu Ichikawa （東麻布 いち川）

Higashiazabu Ichikawa is a refined Japanese restaurant set in a beautifully renovated traditional house dating back over 70 years.

Owner and chef Tatsuya Ichikawa, a native of Aichi Prefecture, trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant and honed his skills for eight years at Kihuu in Ebisu before opening Higashiazabu Ichikawa in September 2023.

Set around a warm cypress counter, the restaurant offers a deeply seasonal Japanese dining experience featuring premium ingredients such as eel, duck, Matsuba crab, and matsutake mushrooms. Guests are invited to enjoy these dishes alongside a curated selection of sake and wines. A certified wine sommelier, Chef Ichikawa has assembled an extensive list that centers on Champagne and carefully chosen red and white wines from Burgundy—each selected for its harmony with Japanese cuisine. The thoughtful pairings promise an elevated and memorable tasting experience.

Just a one-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station, this serene hideaway in Higashiazabu offers a peaceful escape from the urban bustle—a place to unwind and savor Japan’s seasonal bounty in an atmosphere steeped in quiet elegance.

• Price Range:

  Dinner: USD 153.71 - USD 213.49

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. If you have a wide-ranging allergy or aversion that affects two or more dishes in the course, your reservation may be treated as a cancellation. Depending on the timing of your notice, our cancellation policy may apply. We kindly ask that you check in advance before making your reservation.

  If you require a gluten-free option, please specify in the remarks section whether you are able to consume soy sauce. If this information is not provided, or if you are unable to consume soy sauce, your reservation may be automatically cancelled. Please note that any cancellation fees incurred are non-refundable.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you arrive more than 30 minutes past your reservation time without prior notice, your reservation will be automatically cancelled.

  Please note that if you arrive late or leave during the course, there is a possibility that we may not be able to serve all the dishes. We kindly ask that you allow plenty of time and arrive promptly.

• Dress Code:

  Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

• Children:

  Only those who can enjoy the same course as adults are allowed.

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.

  *Private Reservations (5 to 8 Guests): For parties of 5 or more requesting exclusive use of the restaurant, please contact us directly.

  *Photography Guidelines: Guests are welcome to take photos of the dishes, as well as the owner and chef. We kindly ask that other staff members and guests not be included in the frame.