Tabelog ratingOgura (おぐ羅) is a long-standing oden specialist in Ginza, drawing regulars for its meticulously prepared broth. The dashi is a clear, refined stock made from Rishiri kelp and Makurazaki bonito, completely free of soy sauce, which allows the natural flavours of the ingredients to shine. The large oden pot is the heart of the restaurant, constantly tended by the chefs.
Guests consistently praise the oden classics, such as daikon radish, tofu, ganmo (fried tofu fritter), and mochi-kinchaku (rice cake in a tofu pouch). A ritual often highlighted is ordering the katsuo (bonito) tataki first, then adding tofu or other oden items to the remaining ponzu sauce. Other popular dishes include the seasonal duck and burdock root (kamo-gobo) and the comforting tea-meshi, rice served with the oden broth.
A recurring point of friction for some guests, particularly international visitors, is the pricing structure. Many items on the à la carte menu are unpriced or marked as 'market price' (時価, jik-a), which can lead to unexpectedly high bills. Some reviews also mention brusque service and pressure to order more expensive dishes.
A typical dinner can range from ¥8,000 to over ¥25,000 per person, depending on drinks and plates ordered. For context, reviewers have recently paid around ¥1,470–¥1,760 for an oden assortment, ¥2,200–¥4,000 for katsuo tataki, and ¥2,640 for shirako (cod milt). Note that a table charge (otoshi) of around ¥500 per person is also applied. This makes it a good value for those prioritizing top-quality oden, but less so for diners who need transparent pricing.
- Booking: Reservations are strongly recommended due to the limited counter and table seating.
- Getting There: The restaurant is in the basement of the Honda Building, a 5-minute walk from Exit C2 of Ginza Station or an 8-minute walk from the Ginza Exit of Yurakucho Station.
- Pricing: Be aware that many items are not priced on the menu. It is advisable to ask for prices before ordering to avoid surprises. A table charge of approximately ¥500 is also applied.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Seating: The space is intimate, with 14 counter seats and 18 table seats. Private rooms are available for groups of 4, 6, or 8.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: There is no dedicated parking.