Ukai Tofuya at the base of Tokyo Tower in Shibakoen is one of my most favorite Tokyo culinary lunch destination. Ukai specializes in tofu cuisine, which compliments the seasonal fish and vegetables they also serve.  The restaurant is located in a lovely Japanese garden which adds to the excitement of one’s meal as you approach you special room to enjoy lunch or dinner. I highly recommend lunch at the Ukai Tofuya because the garden views from all the private rooms are just lovely. Reservations are necessary so call a few weeks ahead.

Ukai Tofuya, Shibakoen – Culinary Lunch Oasis

You can choose from two lunch course meals Take (Bamboo for 5,940 JPY) or Matsu (Pine 7,566 JPY). Our Take course meal included nine different servings. Here are just a few of the dishes – Tofu, Sashimi, Grilled Fish, Rice with Tofu, Pickled Vegetable. Everything was in season, cooked perfectly and beautifully presented. The service is also impeccable. If you are looking for a very special place for Japanese lunch in Tokyo do not skip Ukai Tofuya.

UKAI.CO., LTD has 14 restaurants in the Tokyo and Kanagawa area that specialize in Tofu, Teppanyaki, and seasonal Japanese cooking. I have been to quite a few of the restaurants but by far my two favorite are the one in Shibakoen and also at Ukai Toriyama at Mt. Takao which specializes in seasonal grilled food. A great location for a late lunch or early dinner after climbing Mt. Takao this autumn.

Interior and Garden at Tofuya Ukai in Shiba, Tokyo