Discover the Nighttime Allure of Higashi-Azabu Ito with Exquisite Cuisine and Wine

Experience the Nighttime Transformations of Higashi-Azabu Ito

Located in the heart of Tokyo, Higashi-Azabu Ito is redefining the evening dining experience starting from July 2025. The restaurant will evolve to offer a unique wine bar setting from 8 PM to cater to those looking for a casual yet sophisticated time. With a selection of over 30 glasses of wine, patrons can enjoy sampling different flavors with Japanese small dishes, creating a wonderful blend of culinary delight and fine wine.

Wine Bar After 8 PM

From 8 PM onwards, Higashi-Azabu Ito transitions into a specialized wine bar where guests can indulge without committing to a full course meal. A unique feature of this bar experience is the Coravin system, allowing wine lovers to taste rare selections by the glass, starting from as little as 30 ml. Whether you're looking for a single glass to unwind after a long day, or perhaps wish to continue your evening meal with just a bit more, Higashi-Azabu Ito’s wine offerings promise to enhance your mood and palate.

Delicious Pairings with Japanese Small Plates

To enhance the wine experience, Higashi-Azabu Ito introduces a rotating weekly à la carte menu designed specifically to pair well with the wines. These small plates offer a lighter taste compared to the full courses, allowing diners to explore a serene culinary journey while sipping their favorite glass. The beauty of the wine combined with thoughtfully selected dishes is perfect for a peaceful evening. Enjoy a quiet detour from the usual hustle and bustle of the city at Higashi-Azabu Ito.

Revamped Dinner Courses from July

In addition to the exciting wine offerings, starting July, the dinner course menu will undergo extensive improvements with a focus on seasonal ingredients and delicate cooking techniques. The new summer menu intends to highlight the robust and nuanced flavors of ingredients such as Japanese beef, hairs of crabs, shark fins, sea urchin, and nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch). This thoughtful combination ensures each dish reflects the summer's richness.

Sample Menu for July

- Appetizer: Corn puree with botan shrimp, summer vegetables, mackerel sushi with preserved Hyuga citrus, grilled wagyu flank, and steamed hairy crab with foie gras.
- Soup: Soup with eel and shark fins.
- Main Dish: Summer duck sukiyaki with spring greens sauce.
- Fried Dish: Simmered nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch).
- Main Course: Grilled wagyu fillet.
- Noodles: Sea urchin soba.
- Dessert: Parfait featuring two types of melons.
- Beverages: Tea provided after the meal.

Special Unagi Course Available in July

For two special days, July 19 (Saturday) and July 31 (Thursday), Higashi-Azabu Ito will offer a unique unagi (eel) course showcasing domestic eel as the star ingredient. Grilled over binchotan (Japanese charcoal) and adorned with rich dashi broth and kelp flavors, this special dish celebrates the essence of summer dining. Please note that this exclusive offering requires reservations and is available in limited quantities. Pairing wines also available for enhancement.

Lunchtime Delights

During weekdays, Higashi-Azabu Ito serves lunch options including a short lunch course at ¥12,000 (tax included) and a wagyu chirashi sushi bento box available for takeout at ¥2,500 (tax included). These options cater to busy professionals and local residents who seek a fulfilling and hearty Japanese meal even during their limited lunch breaks.