Where to have a special Christmas dinner in Tokyo

Dec 24-25

Make your Christmas extra memorable with an elegant holiday feast at Trunk Kitchen. For two nights only – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – the restaurant is serving up limited six- and seven-course menus built around exceptional ingredients sourced from across Japan. Highlights include delicate Shinshu salmon from Nagano with lemon and root vegetables, and a decadent pastry-wrapped Houyu beef from Kagoshima finished with truffles. Reservations can be made online. 6 courses ¥17,600, 7 courses ¥19,800

Dec 24-25, 31

Settle in for a sumptuous holiday dinner at Le Pristine Tokyo in Hotel Toranomon Hills, where a festive six-course menu will be served on December 24 and 25 as well as on New Year’s Eve. Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Sergio Herman, this year’s dinner features Le Pristine’s signature Botan shrimp with avocado, sour cream and caviar presented in a tin, followed by smoked lobster ravioli crowned with sea urchin, and Japanese Akaushi beef Rossini accompanied by foie gras and truffle. Reserve your spot online. From ¥25,300 (wine pairing ¥9,900. non-alcoholic pairing ¥7,700)

Weekends in December, Dec 24-25, Jan 1-4

Prefer celebrating Christmas with an indulgent brunch? Grand Hyatt Tokyo has you sorted. This year, The Oak Door is serving a festive holiday brunch (11.30am–3pm) with a generous Christmas spread where you can choose your appetiser, main and dessert. Highlights include smoked salmon bagel wreaths, a tarragon-crusted pork chop, The Oak Door’s chowder, and melt-in-your-mouth roast beef slow-cooked for 12 hours. For something extra special, pair your brunch with one of the festive Christmas cocktails. Reserve a spot online. ¥8,800 (with free-flow champagne ¥15,700)

Dec 24-25, 31, Jan 1

Treat yourself to an indulgent holiday dinner at The Tavern – Grill & Lounge at Andaz Tokyo, where a special six-course menu showcases the finest Japanese ingredients. Highlights include a tender Japanese beef Wellington wrapped in golden puff pastry, snow crab croquettes served with warm seafood broth poured tableside, and a classic Bûche de Noël to end the evening on a sweet note. Make your reservation here. From ¥28,000

Dec 24-25

Celebrating Christmas with five consecutive Michelin distinctions under its belt, Est at Four Seasons Otemachi is rolling out a holiday menu highlighting French technique and seasonal Japanese ingredients. Chef Guillaume Bracaval’s standout dish – chicken with morel and truffle (white truffle for dinner, black for lunch) – layers rich, elegant flavours, while pastry chef Michele Abbatemarco’s snowman dessert adds a playful finish with panna cotta, milk ice cream and mascarpone dusted with yoghurt ‘snow’. Reserve a spot here. Lunch ¥27,000, dinner ¥50,000

Until Dec 25

Indulge in the festive spirit with Peter’s limited holiday dinner, served with sweeping views of Tokyo from the 24th floor of The Peninsula Tokyo. Choose between a five- or six-course menu that showcases seasonal Japanese ingredients elevated with modern French technique, from pressed Hokkaido scallop and blue lobster to roasted A5 Hida sirloin with truffle. A beautifully crafted holiday dessert rounds out the meal, featuring a Hokkaido Fromage Blanc Cremet. Reservations can be made online. 5 courses ¥37,000, 6 courses ¥42,000

Dec 20-25

Want to celebrate Christmas with a view? Head to The Sun & The Moon on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower for an unforgettable six-course dinner. The festive menu features Hokkaido abalone, roasted Tsugaru duck with a berry and red wine sauce, and a decadent Matsusaka beef sirloin with morel mushroom cream. Reserve a table online. ¥30,000

Dec 24-25

Enjoy a seafood-forward feast at Fish Bank Tokyo this Christmas, as the renowned restaurant serves an exclusive holiday dinner for just two days on December 24 and 25. Highlights include a festive take on the signature sea urchin flan, reimagined as a Christmas wreath, followed by winter flounder, lobster ravioli and a decadent beef fillet with foie gras and black truffle. A special Christmas dessert and housemade macarons round out the meal for a sweet touch. Make your reservations online. From ¥22,000

Dec 23-25

This modern izakaya from Hong Kong is giving Christmas dinner a playful twist with Chef Fumiyuki Kinsu’s French-, Chinese- and Japanese-inspired dishes. The ten-course omakase showcases premium ingredients like foie gras, abalone and lobster, and even includes a glass of Ruinart champagne for a festive toast. Reserve your spot here. ¥16,800 per person groups of 2 or more

Dec 19-25

Settle in for a romantic Christmas dinner at Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store Restaurant, where a special holiday surf-and-turf menu awaits. Look forward to tender black abalone, poached spiny lobster from Chiba and classic-style Kumamoto Akagyu roast beef. Bringing the kids? There’s even a special children’s plate (¥4,000) to make it a family-friendly feast. Reservations can be made online. ¥18,000

Dec 23-25

Enjoy a French-inspired Christmas at Buvette in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, where the beloved New York bistro is serving a festive full-course spread. The holiday menu brings together Buvette favourites and seasonal specials, including carrot rapée salad, Atlantic salmon tartare with caviar, steamed eggs with truffle sauce, roasted lobster with cauliflower risotto and a tangy lemon meringue mille-feuille. Book a table online here. ¥14,850 per person for groups of 2 or more

Dec 19-25

Skip the traditional Christmas dinner and opt for a Thai-inspired feast at Mango Tree Tokyo. The holiday special features modern twists on authentic dishes like tom yum soup, scallop and ark shell carpaccio, fried spiny lobster and grilled lamb chops, finished with a generous strawberry dessert platter. A glass of champagne adds the perfect festive touch. Make your reservations here. ¥18,000