In Autumn 2017, Ode, which means a magnificent lyric poem in Latin, has opened in a residential area just past the Hiroo shopping district. The meaning of the word is to "convey one's feelings". The owner-chef Mr. Namai makes a presentation of "thought of the producer" as a dish, and says that he would like to convey "the thoughts of Namai" to the guests.
Namai trained at French restaurants in Tokyo and Karuizawa, and worked as the chef of "CHIC peut-etre. It received one star in 2019. Before opening, he spent a lot of time traveling around Japan and communicating with the producers to select the ingredients he likes. The fishes are from the Goto Islands, Kanazawa, Yawatahama, Hakodate and other ports, and are provided by fishermen who have strong feelings for the sea, while the vegetables are procured from farmers who are confronting the soil.
Dinner consists of 11 dishes, including snacks. While preserving the classic elements of French cuisine and sauces, he always offers a gastronomy with fresh and modern tailoring, and always brush it up.
The interior is based on gray, and there are 13 counter seats one step up from the entrance. This place is more like a Chef's Table than a counter. There is also a private room that can be used by 4 people and a semi-private room that can be used by 6 people. Please visit the world of Chef Namai’s Ode.
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Access
A 5-minute walk from Hiroo Station, Exit 2 (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
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Frequently Asked Questions
■ Do you have a private dining room?
Private dining room(s) are available.
■ How many people can the private room(s) accommodate?
The semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 6 people. The private dining room can accommodate up to 4 people.
■ Are shoes allowed in the private dining room(s)?
Shoes are allowed in the private dining room(s).
■ Are children welcome? If so, is a separate menu for children available?
In general, we cannot accommodate children at this time. However, when you book a private dining room, we welcome children who can enjoy our standard course offer for adults. We require that each guest including children participates in the standard course offers as we do not offer a special menu for children.
■ Can the course be customized for vegetarian, vegan or low calories?
We will try our best to accommodate your needs. Please inquire for details when booking a reservation.
■ Are menus available in other languages?
Unfortunately, we only offer our menu in Japanese.
■ Does anyone in the restaurant speak other languages?
We have staff that speaks English.
■ Can I make a reservation for 1 person?
We accept reservations starting from 1 person.
■ Is there a dress code?
Our dress code is Smart Casual. Please refrain from shorts, tank tops or sandals.
