Ahiru Store

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MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6 P.M. - 12 A.M. | SATURDAY: 3 P.M. - 9 P.M. | CLOSED SUNDAY
+81 3 5454 2146 | WEBSITE

Teruhiko Saito and his sister co-own Ahiru Store, one the best, geekiest, hard-to-find natural wine bars in Japan. The tucked-away space in Tomigaya boasts one large seated counter, a few standing barrels and a menu of exceptional charcuterie. It’s almost always packed, so either book in advance or show up on the early side. (Ahiru Store: 渋谷区富ヶ谷1-19-4)

 

 

Known For
  • natural wine
  • French wine
  • Japanese wine
  • Italian wine
  • full menu
What to drink
Go for the lesser-known wine regions like Auvergne, where you can get your hands on a bottle from François Ecot. Or look for anything from Touraine's Domaine des Bois Lucas.
Neighborhood
Shibuya
ProTip
Booking is highly recommended. If you get lucky, Saito-san can take you to his cellar next door, where he's got a small collection of rare sake (or nihonshu as it's called in Japan).