Local specialities — Tokyo

Tofu Shokudo

An Ebisu address devoted entirely to tofu, three minutes from the station's west exit. At lunch it serves simple, healthy tofu set meals; in the evening it turns into a tavern where tofu comes as small sharing plates with sake and beer. The kitchen puts okara, the by-product of tofu making, to use in everything from bread to donuts. Featured on Eater's map of Tokyo's best restaurants.

An evening table spread with small tofu dishes and glasses of wine

豆富食堂

City: Tokyo
District: Ebisu
Cuisine: Local specialities
Seated capacity: 8 pax
Private hire: On request

Indicative budget: Lunch: set meals from ¥1,320 to ¥2,090 tax included; dinner: omakase course ¥5,500 per person tax included (from 2 guests, excl. drinks).
Address: 1-3-1 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021
Access: A few minutes' walk from the west exit of Ebisu Station (JR and Hibiya Line).

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Corporate use

A spot for small groups of 6 to 8 in the evening, ideal for vegetarian participants or anyone wanting something lighter between richer dinners. For larger groups we split guests across several time slots or several Ebisu addresses.

Private rooms & private hire

No private room advertised: a warm neighborhood room styled like an old tofu shop, with an on-site tofu workshop and a shop at the entrance. Groups of 6 to 8 are seated in the main room.

The menu

Tofu made daily on site from non-GMO Miyagi Shirome soybeans, without defoaming agents. At lunch, tofu-based set meals (mapo, kara-age, simmered beef); in the evening, small plates inspired by Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, tofu hot pots and an omakase course from 2 guests, with natural wines and shochu. Several dishes contain meat, fish or broth, so we flag vegetarians in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Does it suit vegetarian guests?

Partly: tofu is at the heart of the menu, but several dishes contain meat, fish or broth. We specify diets when booking.

What group size works?

Ideally 6 to 8 in the evening; for a larger group we split guests across several Ebisu addresses.

What are the opening hours?

Lunch 11:30 to 14:30, dinner from 17:00 (until 23:00 Monday to Saturday, 22:00 on Sundays).

Can guests take products home?

Yes, the shop at the entrance sells tofu, fried tofu, fresh soy milk, tofu ice cream and douhua.

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