Michinori

Aromatic herbs and spices drift up from inventive Asian-inspired dishes as drinks clink around the room. Set inside the Shin-Tokyo Building in Shibuya's Udagawacho, Michinori pairs a relaxed, casual setting with accessible Pan-Asian cooking. An airy terrace lets in the breeze, making it an easy place to settle in at your own pace, whether for a mid-afternoon pause or an unhurried evening gathering.

Small Plates and Fragrant Flavors

A major draw here is the lineup of small plates built to accompany drinks. Starters like daily ajillo, fresh spring rolls, and cumin-scented sea bream carpaccio use spices with a light touch, keeping the flavors balanced and approachable. Ordering an assortment of mini dishes to graze on goes hand in hand with draft beer, shochu sours, or highballs. For something more substantial, noodle and rice options include gapao rice, egg-topped mixed pho, and taco rice.

From Lunch Through Late-Night Drinks

Running straight through from midday until late at night, Michinori offers genuine flexibility. Midday brings teishoku sets and pasta dishes, equally suited to a casual lunch or day drinking while wandering through Shibuya. By evening, the mood shifts toward wine, sake, and cocktails lingering right through to dessert. It functions just as smoothly for a quiet solo drink as it does for friends sharing several dishes over good conversation.