The story
In the heart of Roppongi, on the fourth floor of the GEMS building, Roppongi Rian offers a quiet escape into the world of kappo cuisine. Here, chefs schooled in Kyoto kaiseki prepare dishes that reflect both tradition and the day's freshest ingredients. The menu is a list of individual items, inviting guests to build their own meal according to taste – the hallmark of the kappo style.
The dining room revolves around a 15-seat counter of fragrant hinoki wood. From this perch, guests watch as chefs grill ingredients over charcoal, a live performance that makes every dish feel immediate and personal. The pleasure of eating food just off the heat is a defining part of the experience.
Every night, the chefs tailor each plate to the preferences of the diner, using only ingredients sourced that day. This focus on seasonality and personal attention has earned Roppongi Rian a place in the Michelin guide – a quiet recognition for a restaurant that stays true to the essence of Japanese cuisine.
With a dinner budget averaging 15,000 yen, it offers refined yet approachable dining. The restaurant is non-smoking, wheelchair accessible, and open daily from 17:00.
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