Tabelog ratingAn Di (アンディ) offers a creative, modern take on Vietnamese cuisine, filtered through a Japanese sensibility and a commitment to seasonal ingredients. Instead of replicating street-food classics, the restaurant presents a refined tasting menu experience that has earned it a loyal following. The focus is on inventive combinations, elegant presentation, and a highly regarded drink pairing program that features wine, sake, and shochu.
Guests consistently praise the kitchen's creativity. Signature dishes that appear frequently in reviews include a starter of bành mì, often with shirasu (whitebait) and pineapple, a distinctive fermented tea-leaf salad, and delicate summer rolls. For many, the highlight is the final savory course: a deeply flavorful pho ga made with rich broth from black Satsuma chicken. The service team is also noted for providing helpful explanations of the dishes in English, making it accessible for international visitors.
However, An Di's approach is not for everyone. Diners seeking the bold, rustic flavors of traditional Vietnamese food may find the interpretations too subtle. The herb-forward nature of some dishes can be overpowering for unaccustomed palates. The dining room itself is small and intimate, which some find cozy, but others describe as cramped and noisy when full.
Dinner is based around a tasting menu, with reviewers recently paying between ¥12,000 and ¥13,000 per person, while lunch courses were cited at around ¥6,600 to ¥8,800 (plus a 10% service charge). A premium dinner with drink pairings can cost up to ¥22,900. While not inexpensive, most feel it offers good value for a unique, special-occasion meal, particularly when including the pairings.
- Booking: Reservations are strongly recommended as the restaurant is often fully booked weeks in advance. Bookings can be made online or by phone.
- Getting There: An Di is a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
- Payment: Major credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Age Restriction: Only children of junior high school age and older who can eat the full adult course are permitted.
- Seating: There are 23 seats, including 5 at the counter and 18 at tables. Private rooms are not available.
- Dress Code: There is no formal dress code.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid parking lots nearby.
