Tabelog ratingIjokotasu (イジョコタス) is a ten-seat Italian counter restaurant with a unique proposition: it’s hidden away in a residential building in Shinbashi and stays open until five in the morning. The restaurant shares a seafood supplier with the high-end sushi shop located upstairs, ensuring the fish and shellfish are of exceptional quality, a fact that shines through in its cooking.
The star of the show, mentioned in nearly every review, is the lavish appetiser platter (zen-sai moriawase). This multi-component starter often features fresh sea urchin (uni), cured mullet roe (karasumi), and various other seafood preparations. Guests also consistently praise the handmade pastas, particularly the karasumi pasta, as well as the thin-crust pizzas like the Bismarck. Seasonal soups, such as chestnut or corn, are also popular standouts.
Some diners note a few practical issues. The entrance can be difficult to find, requiring you to use an intercom for room 201. Service can sometimes be slow between courses, and a few guests felt that staff gave preferential treatment to regulars. On busy nights, the small space can become warm or smoky due to ventilation issues. Additionally, some à la carte items lack listed prices, which can make the final bill feel opaque.
Dinner typically costs between ¥10,000 and ¥14,999 per person. Reviewers in 2024–2026 frequently mentioned a ¥7,000 omakase course, with one reporting a final bill of around ¥8,800 per person. Drinks are priced separately, with a beer costing ¥650 and a glass of wine around ¥1,000. Most visitors feel the restaurant offers good value given the quality of the ingredients, especially the seafood.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 5-minute walk from Onarimon Station, a 10-minute walk from Daimon Station, and just under 10 minutes from Shimbashi Station. Upon arrival at the Suzurabo Shinbashi Building, ring the intercom for room 201.
- Reservations: With only 10 counter seats, booking in advance is highly recommended.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Children: Children are generally welcome until 9pm, but entry may be refused depending on the situation.
- Smoking: The restaurant is officially non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid parking lots nearby.
- Service Charge: A charge of ¥500 or ¥700 applies.