Restaurant Hyene
HYENE
Shibuya · Restaurant
French dining in a 70-year-old townhouse near Omotesando. Chef Yoko Kimoto trained under Joël Robuchon and won top honours in Japan's RED U-35 emerging chef competition. Intimate, no-frills setting.
From a multi-store post: Featured in a roundup by @mogsuke_tokyo. Other spots from the same post: Teshigotoya , Mori no Butchers , Tofu Cuisine Sorano Shibuya , Okon .
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How to visit
- Address
- 5-13-14 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 6pm–11:30pm; closed Sun & Mon
- Rating
- 4.5 ★ (126 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Required
- Payment
- Credit cards
Place data via Google Maps
First-timer tips
- Best for
- Couples and food lovers seeking intimate French-Japanese counter dining near Omotesando; English-friendly, reservation required.
- Avoid if
- Skip à la carte or large groups (14 seats: 8 counter + 6-seat private room). Closed Sun & Mon; no walk-ins; small drink pours noted.
- Nearby pairing
- Pair with Forest Library (12 min southwest)
What makes it special
Hidden in the backstreets of Omotesando, this intimate French restaurant occupies a 70-year-old renovated townhouse. Chef Yoko Kimoto is a RED U-35 2022 double-award winner and studied under Joël Robuchon. Rated 4.5★ from 126 reviews on Google Maps. The space is spare and deliberately understated—the focus is entirely on the cooking.
How to visit
Reservation required. Open Tue–Sat 6pm–11:30pm; closed Sun & Mon. Located a 4-minute walk from Meiji-Jingumae Station (or 7 minutes from Omotesando Station). Contact via the website (hyene.hviewgroup.com) or phone +81 3-6450-5760.
FAQ
What is RED U-35?
Japan's largest emerging-chef competition. Chef Yoko Kimoto won the 2022 Kishi Asako Award (top honour for female chefs under 35) and the 2022 Gold Egg in a single competition year.
What's the vibe?
Quiet, minimalist French restaurant in a restored old townhouse. No unnecessary decoration—the focus is the food.
How do I book?
Via the website (hyene.hviewgroup.com) or phone +81 3-6450-5760. Closed Sundays and Mondays.