Ahiru Store

Wine bar · Shibuya

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Closed

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Nestled near Yoyogi Park, Ahiru Store is a cozy wine bar known for its natural wines and small plates, perfect for intimate gatherings.

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1 Chome-19-4 Tomigaya, 渋谷区 Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0063, Japan Get directions

Closed (Opens Mon at 3:00 AM)

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"Situated on a leafy corner 10 minutes away from Shibuya station, Ahiru Store is a mecca of hard-to-find natural wines (mostly from France). The rustic décor reflects the bar’s priorities. Empty bottles and the autographs of cult producers like Pacalet and Domaine de L’Aglore adorn the walls and windows, and daily offerings are listed on a heavy black chalkboard. Lines of fervent (and frequently bearded) natural wine fanatics begin forming in the late afternoon, before Ahiru Store opens at 6 p.m." - Melinda Joe

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Jul 23, 2021

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Like any small bar in Tokyo, a punish to get into. Showed up at 18:05 and still had to wait in line for 45 mins. Grab a drink from the 7-11 next door and enjoy the wait because it’s worth it. Top dishes are the pate, octopus and avocado and hummus and radish, the pork, actually you pretty much can’t go wrong with anything.

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Oct 30, 2024

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Awesome awesome wine bar

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Oct 7, 2024

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Ahiru is my ideal neighborhood wine bar and I would have visited a few times if it wasn’t so hard to get into—the space is tiny and the bar is super popular. It was absolutely worth waiting outside in the cold for nearly an hour and a half for a tight seat at the bar. The wine list is amazing and the onion flatbread was delicious and I have dreamed about both twice since getting back to Rome.

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Mar 16, 2022

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Jungwoo Lee

Google
We were in the line at 7:20. The owner told us they can handle us. We ended up waiting until near closing time and we were only able to order appetizers. The owner did not even interact with us nor offer any apology. Do NOT go here at least 2 hours within closing time. The owner should’ve known better how his store works.

Stephanie Wong

Google
Love this place and a part of me wants to keep this location secret (bit too late anyways). We came at 4.30 pm and were lucky to get the last available table right away. We ordered few dishes (thanks Google translate) and all was excellent. Not to mention the succulent natural wines too.

Estelle

Google
Intimate and cosy atmosphere with friendly staff, good wine and delicious food. We asked the waitor to pair any red wines with 2 items on the food menu and we were so, so impressed. We were served a spicy green curry pork sausage. It was the best thing we've eaten in tokyo.

Risa

Google
Highly rated on one of the top gourmet review sites in japan so I had high hopes up for this restaurant. Visited around 5pm and they were a couple lining up. The store only holds up around 10 people and mostly standing. You may be given a seat if you are lucky. Good wine selection and food was absolutely good. Loved the ambience and staffs were very friendly. Understood why this place was rated very high. Very casual and not overly priced. Expect to wait for a while but this place is definitely worth the wait.

Aiko Shimizu

Google
Ahiru Store is a small wine bar near Yoyogi Park. It’s been there for a while now and had been on my bucket list for a long time, but it took me a few years to finally make it here because they don’t take reservations and it’s always packed even on weekdays. The place specializes in natural wines and you can order by the glass or bottle. All of the wines by the glass seemed to be priced the same. There is only one choice for a glass of sparkling wine, but for both reds and whites they give you a choice of three daily selections. The service is great and their delicious food goes well with the wines. We highly recommend ordering the egg with mayo, hummus, and the octopus with avocado. They also have a large selection of bread that you can order by the slice. We recommend getting several types of bread, especially the focaccia. Ahiru Store opens at 3pm (as of March 2022, they are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays), but there is always a line even before they open. Since we went on a Monday we thought that we might be able to get a table even if we got there a little past 3pm, but we ended up waiting for over a hour for a table to open up. This place is worth waiting for even if you have to wait for a while, but make sure you come here only when you have a lot of time and aren’t in a rush to get anywhere afterwards.

Trinh Lamle

Google
Natural wine with a long wait. Cute, cozy and good for small groups of 3 people or fewer. We were able to order in English. The space is on the small side. Expect to stand for long periods of time. But wine selection and food was great! FYI, there is no tasting before you buy, but the server will ask if you like red, white or something in the middle 😁

Stacey Wong

Google
I had high expectations when visiting, known for its hipster vibes and natural wine selection. Unfortunately, my experience was marred by rude and xenophobic behaviour from the staff. Upon entering, I was greeted with dismissive and condescending remarks, I was also told to put my mineral bottle on the floor and not on the table ???!! Hospitality should be a cornerstone of any establishment, and the lack of professionalism here was unacceptable. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and works towards fostering a more respectful and inclusive environment for all guests. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place to others.especially disgusting is the middle age lady working there. Xenophobic to the max . *roll eyes* Pure disgust .

Lloyd Besin

Google
Great vibe, friendly service from the brother-sister owner duo, and tasty small plates. Simple, constrained flavors and totally unpretentious! This is what I love about Tokyo’s food scene. A full meal of small plates and a few servings of (natural) wine will set you back 5-8K¥, which is reasonable for a decent spot in this neighborhood.
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