Tabelog ratingBIANCHI (ビアンキ) reimagines Thai cuisine through a Japanese lens, serving inventive dishes from an open kitchen in a sleek Roppongi setting. The concept is to elevate Thai classics using first-rate domestic ingredients and refined techniques, resulting in a menu that is both familiar and surprising. The restaurant is particularly lauded for its signature BiAnchi ‘gaïyān’, a slow-roasted black Satsuma chicken with exceptionally crispy skin, and a gapao rice made with premium Tokyo X pork.
Guests consistently praise the bold yet balanced flavours. Beyond the famous chicken, popular dishes include the soft-shell crab pu-papong curry, glass noodle salad with bottarga (karasumi yum woon sen), and playful creations like Tom Yum fries. The cooking is noted for its careful seasoning and polished presentation. The experience is enhanced by attentive service, with staff often explaining dishes in English and accommodating requests to adjust spice levels. The well-curated drink list, which includes orange wine, is also a frequent highlight.
Criticisms are minor and mostly relate to the format. Portions are designed for sharing, which some find small, and the bill can climb as you order multiple plates to make a full meal. Reviewers generally feel the quality justifies the cost for a Roppongi dining experience, with a typical dinner spend of ¥6,000–¥8,000 per person. Recent guests paid around ¥3,000 for the gaïyān and ¥2,200 for the pu-papong curry. Note that a 10% service charge is added to the bill.
- Booking: Reservations are strongly recommended as the restaurant frequently books out. During busy periods, seating may be limited to two hours.
- Getting There: Located on the 2nd floor of the BPR Square building, a 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line) or a 4-minute walk from Exit 4b (Oedo and Hibiya Lines).
- Payment: Accepts major credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay), electronic money (Rakuten-Edy, QUICPay), and QR code payments (PayPay, Alipay and others).
- Service Charge: A 10% service charge will be added to your bill.
- Seating: The restaurant has 39 seats, including 15 at the counter, tables, and a semi-private room.
- Age Restriction: School-age children are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking available.
