Refined French With Local Tochigi Ingredients
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Utsunomiya, Japan
Otowa Restaurant
CuisineFrench
Executive ChefKazunori Otowa
Price≈$250
Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceFormal
NoiseQuiet
CapacityMedium
Otowa Restaurant serves refined French built on local Tochigi ingredients, with Tabelog 4.4pts recognition in 2025 and 2026.
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- Address
- 3554-7 Nishiharacho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 320-0826, Japan
- Phone
- +81 28-651-0108
- Website
- otowa-artisan.co.jp
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The record
Tabelog 4.4pts in consecutive years
Tabelog Silver #101: 4.4pts in 2026 follows Tabelog 100 #15: 4.4pts in 2025. Those placements give Otowa Restaurant recent Japanese dining recognition across consecutive years.
French cooking with Tochigi sourcing and sake
Refined French with local Tochigi ingredients defines the kitchen, with French as the cuisine and local sourcing central to the format. Sake also sits in the beverage offer.
Private dining, quiet pace, smart casual dress
Private dining, quiet pacing, formal service, and smart casual dress make the visit structured and conversation-led. Dinner is the supported meal occasion, with a leisurely pace to plan around.
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(About 10 minutes) Alternatively, from the west exit of Utsunomiya Station, take the Kanto Bus bound for Ishibashi Station via Ishibashi High School, get off in front of SUBARU, and it is an 8-minute walk (686m) from there. [By car] Approximately 15 minutes by car from Kamisukawa IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway, approximately 20 minutes by car from Kanuma IC on the Tohoku Expressway 1,266 meters from Minami Utsunomiya.\"\"Business hours\"\"Wed, Thu 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Fri, Sat, Sun 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Mon, Tue Closed\"\"Average price\"\"JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999\"\"Average price （Based on reviews）\"\"JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 View spending breakdown\"\"Payment methods\"\"Credit card accepted （VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners） Electronic money not accepted QR code payments accepted (PayPay)\"\"Service charge & fee\"\"Service charge 10% Original text サービス料１０％ This section has been automatically translated. 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(About 10 minutes) Alternatively, from the west exit of Utsunomiya Station, take the Kanto Bus bound for Ishibashi Station via Ishibashi High School, get off in front of SUBARU, and it is an 8-minute walk (686m) from there. [By car] Approximately 15 minutes by car from Kamisukawa IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway, approximately 20 minutes by car from Kanuma IC on the Tohoku Expressway 1,266 meters from Minami Utsunomiya." "Parking" "Available" "Remarks" "【Cancellation Policy】 * For 1 to 4 guests: If you cancel between 2 business days to the day before (1 business day before the reservation date), a cancellation fee of 50% of the course fee will be charged. If you cancel on the day of the reservation or change the number of guests, a cancellation fee of 100% of the course fee will be charged. * For 5 or more guests: If you cancel between 3 business days to the day before (1 business day before the reservation date), a cancellation fee of 50% of the course fee will be charged. We kindly ask gentlemen to refrain from wearing shorts and sandals." "Private use" "Available For up to 20 people, For 20-50 people, For over 50 people" "Average price" "JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999" "Private rooms" "Available For 2 people, For 4 people, For 6 people, For 8 people We will charge a private room fee of 5,500 yen (including tax, per room). If you are accompanied by preschool-aged children, we will guide you to a private room at no additional charge. Please include the age of your child in the request section. When bringing preschool-aged children, we ask for their ages at the time of reservation to ensure that both parents and children can enjoy a comfortable experience. (Children's course: Main dish Hamburger 4,235 yen, Main dish Braised Beef Cheek 5,445 yen; Children's plate: 3,025 yen, plus a 10% service charge, tax included.)" "Number of seats" "50 seats" "Payment methods" "Credit card accepted （VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners） Electronic money not accepted QR code payments accepted (PayPay)" "Restaurant name" "Otowa restaurant" "Space/facilities" "Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating" "Non-smoking/smoking" "Non smoking" "Service charge & fee" "Service charge 10% Original text サービス料１０％ This section has been automatically translated. Please check with the restaurant for accurate information." "Awards & Recognitions" "The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2025 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2025 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2023 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2023 受賞・選出歴 閉じる The Tabelog Award 受賞歴 2026年Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver 受賞店 2025年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze 受賞店 2024年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze 受賞店 2023年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze 受賞店 百名店 選出歴 フレンチ 百名店 2025 選出店 食べログ フレンチ EAST 百名店 2025 選出店 フレンチ 百名店 2023 選出店 食べログ フレンチ EAST 百名店 2023 選出店" "Reservation availability" "Reservation only" "Average price （Based on reviews）" "JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 View spending breakdown" "Phone number (for reservation and inquiry)" "028-651-0108"}, "Award List Image URL" "https://d2py3gk9dukd01.cloudfront.net/assets/hyakumeiten2025/restaurants/french_east/9002357-db96637d8364d93cfc8494479afd10d8b8e3fdafd0c891412778af13de69c141.jpg" "Award Listed Holiday" "月曜日、火曜日" "Award Restaurant URL" "https://tabelog.com/tochigi/A0901/A090101/9002357/" "Service charge & fee" "Service charge 10% Original text サービス料１０％ This section has been automatically translated. Please check with the restaurant for accurate information." "Awards & Recognitions" "The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2025 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2025 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2023 Selected for Tabelog French EAST \"Tabelog 100\" 2023 受賞・選出歴 閉じる The Tabelog Award 受賞歴 2026年Silver受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver 受賞店 2025年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze 受賞店 2024年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze 受賞店 2023年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze 受賞店 百名店 選出歴 フレンチ 百名店 2025 選出店 食べログ フレンチ EAST 百名店 2025 選出店 フレンチ 百名店 2023 選出店 食べログ フレンチ EAST 百名店 2023 選出店" "Completion Source URL" "https://award.tabelog.com/hyakumeiten/french_east/2025" "Award Restaurant URL EN" "https://tabelog.com/en/tochigi/A0901/A090101/9002357/" "Full Address (with ZIP)" "栃木県宇都宮市西原町3554-7, 3200826, Japan" "Selection Criteria Date" "2025-04-21" "Reservation availability" "Reservation only" "Average Price (Based on reviews)" "JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 View spending breakdown" "Receipt (Qualified simple invoice)" "N/A"}, "matching" {"match_score" 1.000, "match_method" "tabelog_hyakumeiten_fast_match_v1+llm_binary_judge_v1" "match_status" "matched" "identity_anchor" "award_page_url_exact" "matched_location_id" "82077015-60ce-4a27-8c09-d66c93cd1340"}, "restaurant" {"city" "Nishiharacho Utsunomiya Tochigi" "phone" "+81286510108" "score" "4.38" "address" "栃木県宇都宮市西原町3554-7" "country" "Japan" "website" "https://otowa-artisan.co.jp/" "categories" "French" "image_urls" "https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/196200/640x640_rect_56544d765792395dedbca73faac2a177.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/196202/320x320_square_f10d5e76a3b618747000b62ee71418fd.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/196200/320x320_square_56544d765792395dedbca73faac2a177.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/196201/320x320_square_6752dbc99cb94d4f515177b95eb4ed7c.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/640x640_rect_73daa44d58fa4806aec1cc796300f0f5.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/150x150_square_73daa44d58fa4806aec1cc796300f0f5.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/640x640_rect_a76d08bd8f91c63778f81df826e905bd.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/150x150_square_a76d08bd8f91c63778f81df826e905bd.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/640x640_rect_1f0020ab48b2e5dd7a0e7b6a614db242.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/150x150_square_1f0020ab48b2e5dd7a0e7b6a614db242.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/640x640_rect_2f700c9018b35f88951b776527183a89.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/150x150_square_2f700c9018b35f88951b776527183a89.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/640x640_rect_72d509310e6ddb7a78256837524713df.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/150x150_square_72d509310e6ddb7a78256837524713df.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346559/640x640_rect_792dea441d95cc1be3476ed5476f0452.jpg|https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/346 |
Recognition history
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Relais Chateaux Award
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Tabelog Silver #101
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Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #282
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Relais Chateaux Award
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Tabelog 100 #15 · No. 15
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025
Tabelog Bronze
Tabelog
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #255
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At a Glance
Vibe
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Cozy
Best For
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
Experience
- Private Dining
Drink Program
- Sake Program
Sourcing
- Local Sourcing
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelQuiet
CapacityMedium
Service StyleFormal
Meal PacingLeisurely
Visit details
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Stylish, relaxing, and spacious with modern dining that enhances special days.