Food and drinks
- Great coffee
- Extensive wine selection
- Alcohol Served
- Cocktails Available
- Beer available
- Wine available
- Lunch menu available
- Dinner menu available
- Dessert available
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked into the residential streets just behind the grounds of Ikegami Honmonji, Chez Ryu announces itself with a modest sign on the 3nd floor. The compact dining room seats only a handful of parties, keeping noise to a minimum and leaving comfortable breathing room between tables. Welcomed by an easygoing chef, diners are invited to enjoy full multi-course French cooking using chopsticks, keeping the experience grounded and unpretentious.
Course menus anchor both lunch and dinner, progressing smoothly from an appetizer assortment to soup, salad, main courses, dessert, and coffee. Seasonality shows up in thoughtful flourishes, such as a delicate cherry blossom potage and sakura ice cream in early spring. Mains center on well-handled seafood and slow-braised beef stews, offering dishes with enough craft and balance to reward quiet attention.
A thoughtful wine list complements the cooking, lending itself well to low-key conversation over a glass. Because seating is so limited, booking ahead is recommended, and it helps to keep in mind that payment is cash only.
