Kohaku · Restaurant · Tokyo
Japanese cooking rebuilt from tradition by owner-chef Koyuji Koizumi in Kagurazaka
Kohaku is a Japanese restaurant at 3-5-5 Kagurazaka in Shinjuku, a short walk from Iidabashi Station, led by owner-chef Koyuji Koizumi. It holds two MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2026. The restaurant's stated philosophy is to keep Japanese cuisine as its axis while rebuilding tradition into flavors no one has tasted before.
Koizumi was born in Kanagawa in 1979 and trained at Kagurazaka Ishikawa before opening Kohaku in 2008. The room is small: an eight-seat counter and three private rooms, two for four guests and one for six, which makes the private rooms a natural fit for a family celebration or a business dinner.
The kitchen works past the usual borders of Japanese cooking, bringing in caviar, foie gras and truffle, and it often layers several techniques into one dish, frying in two stages and then simmering or grilling. Holding it together is a delicate dashi, built to support the ingredients as they are, with care taken over the bonito, the kombu and the water itself.
Dinner runs from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and Saturday adds a lunch service from noon to 3:00 pm. The restaurant closes on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. Counter seats are booked well ahead, and the private rooms sometimes open up through cancellations.
Address: 3-5-5 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825, Tokyo
Private dining and large groups
Three private rooms: two for four guests and one for six.
Private rooms are held on request rather than booked online. See every Las Vegas restaurant that takes a group.
Kohaku takes reservations through OMAKASE. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Tokyo; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Friday: Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: Lunch 12:00 - 15:00, Dinner 17:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Kohaku
How do I get a reservation at Kohaku in Tokyo?
Tables at Kohaku are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Tokyo plan, our Tokyo partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Kohaku?
Kohaku is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Kohaku?
Kohaku keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Kohaku located?
Kohaku is in Tokyo, at 3-5-5 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825. MyRSVP can build it into a full Tokyo itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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