Asakusa Hirayama
Juwari (100% buckwheat) soba stone-milled in-house, served with seasonal kappo small plates and tempura, two minutes from Tawaramachi Station.
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Asakusa Hirayama is a soba kappo restaurant in Tahara-machi (Nishi-Asakusa), Tokyo, led by Chef Shu Hirayama. It serves 100% buckwheat (juwari) soba ground in-house from stone-milled flour, paired with seasonal kappo-style small plates and tempura. The 15-seat space sits a 2-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station and has held the Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years.
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Asakusa Hirayama is a soba kappo restaurant in Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, helmed by Chef Shu Hirayama. The kitchen produces juwari (100% buckwheat) soba from carefully hulled grain that is stone-milled and freshly made in-house, served alongside seasonal soba-mae small plates and tempura fried to order. The intimate counter-led room reflects the chef's kappo background after training at Hosokawa and a soba restaurant in New York. Awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years, the restaurant sits a 2-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station near Kappabashi.
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Where is Asakusa Hirayama located?
1-3-14 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, a 2-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station.
What kind of soba does Asakusa Hirayama serve?
Juwari (100% buckwheat) soba made from stone-milled, in-house ground flour, with no binding agents.
Has Asakusa Hirayama received any awards?
Yes. It has been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years, including the 2026 Michelin Guide Japan.
Who is the chef?
Chef Shu Hirayama, born in Tokyo in 1986, who trained at Hosokawa and previously worked at a soba restaurant in New York City before opening his own restaurant.
How many seats does the restaurant have?
Approximately 15 seats, with counter seating and a few tables.
What are the opening hours?
Lunch 12:00–14:00 and dinner 18:00–20:30. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
How do I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made via the official website, TableCheck or AutoReserve. A 5,000 yen cancellation fee applies for no-shows.
What besides soba is served?
Seasonal kappo dishes such as jellied conger eel broth, stewed duck breast, and tempura items fried one by one.
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