Tabelog ratingBia (美会) offers a singular dining experience in Roppongi, fusing the vibrant spices of Thai cuisine with the precise techniques of a Japanese kappo counter. The restaurant is an intimate affair, centered on a counter where owner-chef 'Bia' personally prepares and explains her omakase tasting menu. Each course is a creative exploration, served on carefully selected Thai ceramics that complement the food.
Guests consistently praise the inventive balance of flavours. Signature dishes that appear frequently in reviews include the Oppun-sen, a dish of braised shark fin with glass noodles; a Larp made from 50-month aged Ōmi beef topped with caviar; and a luxurious Pad Thai featuring sea urchin and blowfish milt (fugu shirako). The wine pairings are also repeatedly singled out as exceptional.
While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, a small number of diners felt the flavours were more restrained than they expected from Thai cuisine, or found the latter part of the meal, which focuses on rice and curries, less inventive than the opening courses. The high price point is also noted, though most feel it is justified by the quality.
Expect to pay for the experience. Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported the omakase course cost between ¥34,550 and ¥38,000, with an optional wine pairing for around ¥18,000. For those seeking a unique, high-end culinary event, it offers excellent value, but it is not a destination for casual or inexpensive dining.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 4-minute walk from Nogizaka Station or a 5-minute walk from Roppongi Station.
- Reservations: Reservations are mandatory and the restaurant is often fully booked well in advance. A strict cancellation policy applies, with a 100% course fee charged for cancellations made the day before or the day of the reservation.
- Seating: The main dining area is an intimate counter with about 8 seats, with a few private rooms also available.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome, but only when booking a private room.
- Allergies: The menu features shellfish extensively, and the restaurant states that it may be difficult to accommodate related allergies.
- Payment: Major credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid parking lots nearby.
