Tabelog ratingAt unis (ユニ), dining is a tightly choreographed performance. Set at an intimate eight-seat counter in Toranomon, the experience begins in a separate waiting room with a welcome drink before guests are led into the main space, where projection-mapped walls provide a shifting digital backdrop to the meal. The format is a single omakase tasting menu that marries painstakingly sourced Japanese ingredients with inventive French cooking.
Guests consistently praise the creativity and quality of the dishes. Signature courses that draw frequent mentions include the 'unis Soba', a refreshing cold noodle dish with a bright citrus profile, and the visually striking 'Bouquet Salad'. Other highlights noted by reviewers are the freshly baked brioche and a rich tomato risotto prepared in the style of a Japanese ojiya rice porridge. The thoughtful wine and tea pairings are also widely commended, as is the polished, ritual-like service.
The main drawbacks are practical: reservations are exceptionally difficult to secure, with waits often stretching for months or even up to a year, and the price point is very high. A minority of recent guests have noted some inconsistency, possibly due to staff changes, and the choice of natural wines for pairings can be polarizing. A few reviewers questioned if the high cost delivered equivalent satisfaction.
Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported dinner costs between ¥50,000 and ¥67,000 per person. Omakase menus were noted at around ¥36,300 for a standard course and up to ¥61,000 for special occasion menus. For those seeking a memorable, high-end theatrical dining experience for a special celebration, unis is considered good value, but it is not a destination for casual dining.
- Getting There: unis is on the 1st floor of the Toranomon Hills Garden House. It is a 2-minute walk from Toranomon Hills Station (Exits A1/A2) or a 5-minute walk from Toranomon Station (Exit 4).
- Reservations: Essential and accepted only through the restaurant's website. Book many months in advance. As service is an all-start format, punctuality is strictly required.
- Seating: There are only 8 counter seats. Private rooms are not available.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Children: Children are only permitted when the entire restaurant is booked for a private event.
- Dress Code: Smart casual attire is recommended.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: Parking is available in the Toranomon Hills car park.
