Restaurant Hyene
HYENE
Tokyo Core · restaurant
French dining in a 70-year-old townhouse near Omotesando. Chef Motomoto 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-chōme-13-14 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 6pm–11:30pm; closed Sun & Mon
- Rating
- 4.5 ★ (126 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Required
What makes it special
Hidden in the backstreets of Omotesando, this intimate French restaurant occupies a century-old renovated townhouse. Chef Motomoto (木本シェフ) is a RED U-35 2022 double-award winner and studied under Joël Robuchon. The space is spare and deliberately understated—the focus is entirely on the cooking.
How to visit
Reservation strongly advised. Located a 5-minute walk from Omotesando Station. Payment and English-language inquiry: contact via the website or phone (+81 3-6450-5760). Tue–Sat evenings only.
FAQ
FAQ
What is RED U-35?
Japan's largest emerging-chef competition. Chef Motomoto won the women's division twice.
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.