Tabelog ratingGinza Jotaki (銀座 上瀧) offers a theatrical fine-dining Chinese experience at an intimate 10-seat counter. The meal is a performance, beginning with a frosted glass wall that turns transparent to reveal the open kitchen. The tasting menus are built around ultra-premium, seasonal ingredients, with a particular focus on live crab—Shanghai crab in winter, followed by Matsuba crab—and inventive pairings that rework Cantonese classics.
Guests consistently praise the spectacle and the quality of the ingredients. The seasonal crab courses are a major highlight, including a cold crab and caviar dish and steamed male and female crabs. Reviewers also single out the generous portions of high-grade shark fin (fukahire) served in various preparations, the Beijing duck, a punchy mapo tofu, and the final rice or noodle course (known as shime), which might be a truffle and cheese risotto. The chef’s explanations at the counter and the striking visual presentation of each dish are also frequently commended.
A small number of diners have noted some inconsistencies. A few found the service manner to be variable, and some felt that certain dishes relied more on the luxury of their ingredients than on pure technique. The counter setting, while intimate, can become noisy if other parties are loud, and several guests mentioned the pace and portion sizes can be a lot for lighter eaters.
Value is high for those seeking this specific style of dining. Reviewers recently paid between ¥38,500 and ¥42,350 for the popular 寿宴 (Juen) tasting course, with top-tier omakase menus running as high as ¥165,000. With drinks, a bill for two people can easily reach ¥130,000–¥200,000. While not for budget travelers, those looking for a spectacular, ingredient-driven Chinese meal in Ginza find it justifies the price. Typical lunch spend is ¥40,000–¥49,999, and dinner is ¥50,000–¥59,999.
- Getting There: Located on the 3rd floor of the AG1 Building, a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station (Exits B9 or B6).
- Reservations: Reservation only. The restaurant is often booked months in advance, so plan accordingly or look for last-minute cancellations.
- Seating: There are only 10 counter seats. There are no private rooms.
- Payment: Major credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) and d Barai QR code payments are accepted. Electronic money is not.
- Dietary Pace: The meal can be substantial. Guests who eat less may want to mention this to the staff.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking is available.
