Ode

This is NOT a French restaurant. Chef Namai makes his own original cuisine. Ode is a playful restaurant where you will taste new and unusual flavors; you might even giggle along the way because of the chef's creativity. My all time favorite dish is always "gray" covered with sardine meringue. The ingredients change slightly each time, but the meringue chips remain a constant. The whole dish just works so well. The all gray decor is simple and attractive, and the staff is attentive and dedicated. Go!

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to finish. The service was exceptional and each dish was carefully crafted to display certain characteristics that the chef wanted the patrons to experience. Interesting option of a tea pairing where they use Taiwanese teas. Highly recommended and you can understand why it has received numerous awards.

Incredible experience. Staff was extremely caring and took the time to explain each dish even though we could not speak Japanese. Highly recommend the wine paring as they bring out many vintage wines that paired very well with each dish. Offered us a second glass of champagne even. Dragon ball amuse bouche is a showstopper. Chef Namai took the time to greet us at the beginning of the meal and chatted with us outside once we were finished. One of the biggest highlights of our Japan trip. Be careful to not take pictures of other patrons to respect others.

This was an experience for sure. Every single dish was unique and surprising with how flavor is packed into every bite. You can’t just walk in here, make your reservations, dress up and go enjoy the amazing food paired with the chefs recommended drinks. The Afruge Ma Chérie was incredible!

An amazing culinary experience! Went here for lunch because it was just a quick 5 min walk from our house here in Hiroo. The entrance shows a concrete mood and ambiance of the restaurant which played well into his signature dish. The staff were on point with polite, quick and amazing hostessing. We got our own room (costs a little extra but well worth the experience and isolation) that was very quaint and intimate. The staff all spoke great English to help accommodate our lack of knowing Japanese. I think a picture is worth a thousand words and so included are all the dishes so you can drool as much as I did. Everything was absolutely perfect, I have no words or not complaints only praise for this amazing restaurant and it’s amazing Chef. When you finish dining he will personally see you out and talk to you about your meal. His staff follow his amazing personality and make the meal enjoyable by discussing with you the food, where it comes from and how they cook it. Truly a gift to the culinary world, thank you Chef Namai

Like the Simple and stylish deco and presentation of the food. Also like how playful the chef is with his dishes. The service is pretty good in general and the chef is super friendly. I also like their wine list and Pair pretty well with the food. For the taste, it’s def delicious but somehow a little bit overrated imo. I feel some dishes lack balances and my friends and I even struggled to finish them. however given this price range I would still recommend it.

When i told my wife i booked this restaurant for our trip to Tokyo, she stared at me and asked, why would you eat french fine dining food in Japan?? The courses were actually more innovative than just French and most of the courses were spectacular. Service was good with only one hiccup being that they served sake in a wine glass. When i commented on it, they quickly changed to a sake cup. Well, after dining there, i can say that my wife is really happy with the food. Happy wife, happy life! Toilet is clean.

We had a great time here! Everything was beautiful and delicious - and the wine pairing contained some great interesting choices (not just wine!) including a great aged sake. Service was top notch and they were super nice. Really beautiful space as well!

This is NOT a French restaurant. Chef Namai makes his own original cuisine. Ode is a playful restaurant where you will taste new and unusual flavors; you might even giggle along the way because of the chef's creativity. My all time favorite dish is always "gray" covered with sardine meringue. The ingredients change slightly each time, but the meringue chips remain a constant. The whole dish just works so well. The all gray decor is simple and attractive, and the staff is attentive and dedicated. Go!

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to finish. The service was exceptional and each dish was carefully crafted to display certain characteristics that the chef wanted the patrons to experience. Interesting option of a tea pairing where they use Taiwanese teas. Highly recommended and you can understand why it has received numerous awards.

Incredible experience. Staff was extremely caring and took the time to explain each dish even though we could not speak Japanese. Highly recommend the wine paring as they bring out many vintage wines that paired very well with each dish. Offered us a second glass of champagne even. Dragon ball amuse bouche is a showstopper. Chef Namai took the time to greet us at the beginning of the meal and chatted with us outside once we were finished. One of the biggest highlights of our Japan trip. Be careful to not take pictures of other patrons to respect others.

This was an experience for sure. Every single dish was unique and surprising with how flavor is packed into every bite. You can’t just walk in here, make your reservations, dress up and go enjoy the amazing food paired with the chefs recommended drinks. The Afruge Ma Chérie was incredible!

An amazing culinary experience! Went here for lunch because it was just a quick 5 min walk from our house here in Hiroo. The entrance shows a concrete mood and ambiance of the restaurant which played well into his signature dish. The staff were on point with polite, quick and amazing hostessing. We got our own room (costs a little extra but well worth the experience and isolation) that was very quaint and intimate. The staff all spoke great English to help accommodate our lack of knowing Japanese. I think a picture is worth a thousand words and so included are all the dishes so you can drool as much as I did. Everything was absolutely perfect, I have no words or not complaints only praise for this amazing restaurant and it’s amazing Chef. When you finish dining he will personally see you out and talk to you about your meal. His staff follow his amazing personality and make the meal enjoyable by discussing with you the food, where it comes from and how they cook it. Truly a gift to the culinary world, thank you Chef Namai

Like the Simple and stylish deco and presentation of the food. Also like how playful the chef is with his dishes. The service is pretty good in general and the chef is super friendly. I also like their wine list and Pair pretty well with the food. For the taste, it’s def delicious but somehow a little bit overrated imo. I feel some dishes lack balances and my friends and I even struggled to finish them. however given this price range I would still recommend it.

When i told my wife i booked this restaurant for our trip to Tokyo, she stared at me and asked, why would you eat french fine dining food in Japan?? The courses were actually more innovative than just French and most of the courses were spectacular. Service was good with only one hiccup being that they served sake in a wine glass. When i commented on it, they quickly changed to a sake cup. Well, after dining there, i can say that my wife is really happy with the food. Happy wife, happy life! Toilet is clean.

We had a great time here! Everything was beautiful and delicious - and the wine pairing contained some great interesting choices (not just wine!) including a great aged sake. Service was top notch and they were super nice. Really beautiful space as well!

An amazing culinary experience! Went here for lunch because it was just a quick 5 min walk from our house here in Hiroo. The entrance shows a concrete mood and ambiance of the restaurant which played well into his signature dish. The staff were on point with polite, quick and amazing hostessing. We got our own room (costs a little extra but well worth the experience and isolation) that was very quaint and intimate. The staff all spoke great English to help accommodate our lack of knowing Japanese. I think a picture is worth a thousand words and so included are all the dishes so you can drool as much as I did. Everything was absolutely perfect, I have no words or not complaints only praise for this amazing restaurant and it's amazing Chef. When you finish dining he will personally see you out and talk to you about your meal. His staff follow his amazing personality and make the meal enjoyable by discussing with you the food, where it comes from and how they cook it. Truly a gift to the culinary world, thank you Chef Namai

Opened in September 2017 near Hiroo Station. Chef Yusuke Namai's new venture after earning a Michelin Star at シック プッテートル/CHIC peut-etre in Hatchobori. Interior is quite chic and romantic. The Hiroshima chairs just pull you in for a relaxing evening. Clientele was a mix of young couples and salarymen plus dates on a Friday night. Sommelier was on spot all evening, and we enjoyed every offering he brought our way. The cuisine was extremely creative and teetered between "incredible!" and "that just missed the mark" all evening. Dishes skewed on the salty side, but I think most western palates would find that appetizing. We're eager to visit again soon to see how the menu has transgressed seasons.