Kotaro serves traditional Japanese izakaya cooking in Shibuya, with sake and signatures such as menchi katsu, potato salad, and handmade udon.
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- Address
- 28-2 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0031, Japan
- Phone
- +81 3-5428-5705
- Website
- tabelog.com
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Opinionated About Dining #2 in 2024
Opinionated About Dining ranked Kotaro #2 among Casual in Japan in 2024, #5 in 2025, and #11 in 2026. That run frames it as a casual izakaya with sustained national attention.
Menchi katsu, potato salad, handmade udon
Menchi katsu, potato salad, and handmade udon anchor the signature dishes alongside traditional Japanese izakaya cooking. Sake makes sense as the drink focus for diners planning around that format.
28-2 Sakuragaokacho dinner
28-2 Sakuragaokacho puts the restaurant in Shibuya, and dinner is the meal to plan around. Quiet, leisurely, upscale-casual service suits a conversation-led evening.
A Credentials Check
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Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #11
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #5
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Tabelog 100 #54 · No. 54
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #2
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #3
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Elegant
- Date Night
- Solo
- After Work
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 2–9 PM
- Sunday
- 2–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm, home-like atmosphere with a focus on the open kitchen counter; quiet and inviting with friendly service.