Hiroo, Minami Azabu, and Nishi Azabu form a triangle of calm, cosmopolitan living. International and family-friendly, dotted with embassies, miso shops, and elegant cafes— plus discreet restaurants and late-night bars.
Residential Life
Hiroo Shopping Street. Local bakeries, bookstores, tiny wine shops. Hiroo feels expat-heavy but still Tokyo.
Bakeries / Creameries
BRØD. Danish-style sourdough, seed bread, rye
Burdigala. French bakery classics, choux creme
Truffle. Go for the truffle salt bread, seaweed, olive bread
Sawamura. Karuizawa favorite, crusty baguettes, rustic sandwiches
Machimura Farm. Hokkaido dairy, soft-serve, yogurt, cheese cake, cream puffs, butter, cheese, all great.
Arisugawa Park. A park with ponds, stone paths, bamboo groves, ducks, and also a library – quiet, old-school, almost too serious.
Coffee
Nem. Cosy shop wedged between houses, perfectly made coffee, friendly.
Blue Bottle. Clean lines, steady brews, California minimalism translated for Tokyo.
Maruyama Coffee (Closer to Nishi Azabu) Polished, smooth, on the slow side, but serious coffee.
Where to Eat
Eat Play Works. The Restaurant building houses eateries, cuisines sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori, to Mexican, Vietnamese and Middle Eastern.
Japanese
President Chibo. Okonomiyaki, teppanyaki, friendly staff.
Nishiazabu Shimizu. Seasonal kaiseki, refined sashimi
Tsubaki Shokudo. Home-style, grilled fish, cozy izakaya.
Toriyoshi. Charcoal-grilled yakitori, premium chicken, intimate ambiance.
Tempura & Wine Shino. Small counter, exquisite tempura & wine pairing.
Komoto. Handmade soba, seasonal tempura, elegant multi-floor dining.
Butagumi. A house built for one thing: perfect tonkatsu, wooden entrance, narrow stairs, creaky floors. The menu reads like a catalog of breeds and cuts. For lunch, make a booking and go at 11:30.
Sushi
Sushi Ogura. Great sushi, down a residential street, behind a plain door. It’s a counter served by a chef who isn’t trying to reinvent anything—just coaxing the best from seasonal fish and rice.
Isana Sushi
Kougai Zushi
Taku
Sushi Ichi
Sushi Hirose
Non-Japanese
La Bisboccia. Italian dishes with premium ingredients and flair.
Fummy’s Grill. California-inspired fusion, seasonal, healthy ingredients.
Salam. Middle Eastern vegetarian dishes with vibrant, fresh flavors.
Priya. North Indian curries and tandoori, richly spiced.
La Jolla. Mexican, sentimental fav.
Zenobia. Syrian cuisine featuring halal meats and classic dishes
한플The wave. Korean, late-night, drinks-heavy, event-friendly.
Sukha Café Bar. Peruvian comfort food, vibrant drinks, cozy.
Bondi Cafe. Cafe with surfer aesthetic, super chill. pet-friendly, welcoming dogs both inside and on the terrace, making it popular for pet owners.
House. Staub cookware and natural wine, lighting is low, the vibe is unpretentious, and the food leans French with Japanese instincts. There are two seatings per night, a degustation menu that changes monthly.
Le Bouton. French menu leans classic—duck confit, foie gras macarons. The counter seats let you watch Chef Sugiyama work with calm precision. If he likes you, you can ask for off-menu extras (biryani, ramen to cap off the meal).
Drinks
Havana 1950. Live bands take the small stage nightly, the horns and drums drawing people onto the dance floor. Mojitos, Hemingway daiquiris, yuzu coladas. Fun place, especially on weekends (if you don’t mind the cigars).
Bar La Hulotte. Seven-seats, cocktails with precision. No music, no crowds, just the slow, deliberate pour of something clear and cold, for people who like their conversations quiet and their cocktails exact.
Eureka! A sake lab disguised as a bar, counter seating. Marie Chiba pairs sake with small plates: blue cheese ham katsu, squid ink egg salad—built to chase the drinks.
無垢 Innocence. Sanctuary of quiet elegance, behind heavy wooden door, a dimly lit space with hints of cigar smoke and aged wood. The bar has an extensive selection of single malts. The proprietor is gracious, unshowy, mixes a fantastic Manhattan
Banana Fish. Like a bar dreamed up in a short story, old films in the background, and the hum of late-night music. Proprietor is quirky, quick with a laugh. The vibe’s friendly, wacky enough to keep things interesting. Cash only.
Wellness / Specialty
Mind Body Potential. Kay the therapist has an intuitive understanding of how the body works, deep tissue, myofascial work, she’s precise, effective.
Adam & Eve. A no frills Korean-style spa that offers good scrubs and treatments. Facilities are clean, a lounge with Korean food, pricey, open 24 hours.
Culture
Yamatane Museum of Art. Dedicated to nihonga – painting using natural pigments on silk or paper. Its collection of over 1,800 works includes six designated Important Cultural Properties.
Specialty Stores
Tsubaki Sozen. Small tea shop with shelves lined with over 200 kinds of tea. The space is calm and warm, with wooden counters and soft lighting. Stop in and sample different teas.
Tokyo Edo Miso. Reviving a lost taste of Edo-era, reshly made miso in small batches—Edo miso, sweet miso, Sendai, and inaka.