Like many restaurants in Roppongi, eating at atelier Morimoto XEX doesn’t come cheap. But some truly excellent teppanyaki can be had here if you’re willing to splurge.
atelier Morimoto XEX - image © Florentyna Leow
You’d miss atelier Morimoto XEX if you weren’t looking for it. Located down a side street on the slope leading up to Roppongi from Nogizaka Station, the entrance to the restaurant is marked by a small, discreet sign and a vase of flowers on the floor.
atelier Morimoto XEX - image © Florentyna Leow
Atelier Morimoto XEX serves teppanyaki - where the food is cooked on a hot iron plate right int front of diners - in thoroughly modern surroundings. The food is predictably high-end and high-calorie. Think lush, buttery cubes of Kobe beef, grilled lobster, and some of the best fried rice you’ll have in your life. It's nothing overtly scientific or outre here - just solid, delicious food at a higher price point than normal.
As with many restaurants in Roppongi, you’ll need to have slightly deeper pockets for this one. Meals here can run to around JPY30,000 a head with a modest drink or two. Save it for a special occasion.
For more Tokyo teppanyaki choices, see our Best Teppanyaki in Tokyo page.
English name:
atelier Morimoto XEX
Japanese name:
アトリエ森本ゼックス
English address:
I.K.N. Roppongi bldg., 7-21-19 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0032
Japanese address:
〒106-0032 東京都港区六本木7-21-19 I.K.N.六本木ビル
Opening hours:
Teppanyaki: 5:30pm-12am
Teppanyaki private rooms: 5:30pm-12am (Sunday-Thursday and national holidays), 5:30pm-3am (Friday and Saturday)
Sushi, bar and lounge: 5:30pm-3am (Monday-Saturday), 5:30pm-12am (Sunday and national holidays)
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Yes
Reservations:
Possible
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 5-minute walk from exit 2 of Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line, and Toei Oedo line.
Telephone:
+81-3-3479-0065
Website:
Official website (English)
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of atelier Morimoto XEX on TripAdvisor.
Near To Here:
atelier Morimoto XEX is located in Tokyo's Roppongi and Akasaka district. See our complete list of things to do in Roppongi and Akasaka, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Tokyo Restaurant Recommendations:
See all teppanyaki restaurants we recommend on our Best Teppanyaki in Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.
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