Ginza Oishi, Tokyo, Dinner

Price: $230 +120 USD (Foie Gras Truffle Puck), Dinner, Dec ’25

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Seating: Counter seats

Ginza Oishi is a fun French-fusion restaurant located in Ginza — with only counter seats. The chef, Yoshikazu Oishi, is trained in classic French cuisine and blends that with Japanese ingredients. The menu is seasonal, so you’re somewhat limited to visiting once every couple of months.

Courses: Chef’s tasting menu (13 courses + Extra – Foie Gras Truffle Puck)

Note: Meal can take over 3 hours

Most of the dishes at Ginza Oishi were delicious. I really enjoyed the creativity and the bold flavor combinations — the flavors felt confident and well thought out. It didn’t feel like the chef was just relying on premium ingredients to impress; instead, you could really sense his personal style in how each dish was composed and balanced.

Many dishes were expressive, playful, and on the richer side, and the portions were quite generous for a tasting menu — I definitely didn’t leave hungry.

The plating is also very eye-catching, and each course looked beautiful, which made me excited for the next dish. The vibe isn’t formal at all — it feels more like a lively dinner party. The chef was cracking jokes throughout the meal, and there was a lot of laughter around the counter, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun rather than stiff or serious.

Service: The service feels energetic and personal. The chef and staff announce each course with enthusiasm, and the whole atmosphere is lively, with everyone clearly enjoying themselves. It doesn’t give off that strict, formal kaiseki or omakase vibe — the environment feels much more relaxed. I actually really enjoyed the more casual, fun energy compared to the typical serious fine-dining setting.

Cost to Performance

Ginza Oishi offers very good value, considering the amount of food and the premium ingredients used throughout the meal. While the listed price is around $230, in reality most diners (including myself) end up adding their famous "foie gras truffle puck" which is an additional ~$120. It can be shared among your group, but almost everyone that night added it — and honestly, I can see why.

The foie gras and truffle dish was indulgent. They’re quite generous with the truffle and paired with the rich foie gras, it tasted really good — very rich, buttery, and satisfying. The foie gras was smooth and melt-in-your-mouth, and when combined with the fresh truffle, gives off that deep, earthy aroma adding depth and made each bite more flavorful and satisfying.

I personally thought it was worth it considering how much truffle and foie gras you get. Just keep in mind that once you add this, your final bill will be quite a bit higher.

Personal Rating: 9/10

Ginza Oishi was an enjoyable and flavorful meal that felt creative and fun. The dishes had bold flavors and clever combinations, and the atmosphere was lively and relaxed rather than formal.

Between the generous portions, premium ingredients, and the engaging counter experience, it felt like a very satisfying meal.

Note: There are definitely a lot of courses, and you’ll leave very full, but I think the chef did a good job with the progression. Not every dish was heavy and rich. The balance throughout the meal made it manageable and enjoyable to finish. Even though it was a lot of food, it never felt overwhelming because the pacing and variety were well thought out.