Dining 33 Azabudai Hills: My Birthday Dinner with Tokyo Tower Views
I celebrated my birthday at Dining 33 in Azabudai Hills, with Champagne on the table and Tokyo Tower glowing just beyond the windows. This time, my Tokyo dining diary comes with a birthday toast.
The restaurant is in the Roppongi–Azabudai area, on the 33rd floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower. For anyone planning the same evening, that distinction matters: head to Azabudai Hills when looking up the address.
Dining 33
33F, Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower
1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041
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Lunch 11:00–15:00 (last order 14:00)
Dinner 18:00–23:00 (last order 22:00)
Irregular holidays; check before visiting.
+81 3-4232-5801
Arriving above the city
The gold Dining 33 sign leads into a room of pale wood, curved walls and indoor trees. Small lights sit on the tables, while the tall windows bring the city into the room. My photos move between those two views: the greenery inside and the skyline outside.
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Tokyo Tower is the unmistakable landmark here. At night, its orange illumination stands out against the surrounding buildings. It makes a striking backdrop even for the simplest photograph of a glass on the table.
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The birthday dinner, course by course
Dining 33 is a French grand bistro produced by chef Kiyomi Mikuni, with Japanese ingredients woven into its cooking. The menu on my table brought together seafood, an aromatic consommé and a roast chicken main. Some dishes arrived on plates for sharing.
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A small opening bite
The amuse-bouche came as two small bites on a wooden stand. With the table light and Tokyo Tower behind them, even this first little serving had its own birthday-dinner portrait.
Nagasaki striped jack
The first plated starter was Nagasaki striped jack with Tosa vinegar, chicory and sauce vierge. The fish was arranged with small, colorful garnishes on a broad white plate. Bread and olive oil accompanied the meal.
Lobster ravioli in consommé
Next came lobster ravioli in triple consommé infused with makrut lime. The folded pasta sat in a dark broth, served in a white bowl with an undulating rim. The menu calls the citrus “kaffir lime”; makrut lime is another name for the same ingredient.
Golden fish and autumn mushrooms
The fish course was crispy red bream with deep-fried black maitake mushrooms. Two portions were presented together, their golden skin facing up, with the mushrooms and fine green herbs alongside. The shared presentation was a clear part of the evening’s bistro style.
Roasted Spanish poulet jaune
The meat course brought roasted Spanish poulet jaune—yellow chicken—with Jerusalem artichoke, black truffle and porcini sauce, as listed on the menu. Browned chicken, dark sauce, crisp-looking rounded garnishes and small purple leaves made a very different picture from the earlier fish starter.
A closer look at the cheese
I also photographed a whole cheese being presented at the table, with the cheese trolley behind it. Its orange rind and round wooden box added another distinctly French detail to the evening.
The printed menu listed fig vacherin with hojicha and malt for dessert, followed by organic Darjeeling from the Makaibari Tea Estate and a raisin tart. I have included the menu in the photo scroll above as a record of this visit; the restaurant changes its offerings seasonally.
A few more views from the evening
Between the courses, my camera kept returning to the room and its windows. Here are a few more details from the birthday celebration: the trees between the tables, the city lights, and that familiar orange tower.
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Planning a birthday dinner at Dining 33
- Address: 33F, Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
- Getting there: Kamiyacho Station Exit 5 connects directly to the complex. The restaurant lists a 10-minute walk from Roppongi-itchome Station.
- Dinner hours: 18:00–23:00. Check the booking page for the last order and conditions of your chosen plan.
- Budget: The standard dinner course is currently listed at ¥12,000 including tax, plus a 12% service charge: ¥13,440 per person before drinks and extras. This is a planning reference, not my receipt.
- Birthday arrangements: The reservation page offers dessert message plates. Enter your requested message when booking and check any cake options directly.
- Window views: A dedicated Tokyo Tower window-table plan is listed. A regular booking does not guarantee the same view; check the specific plan before reserving.
For visitors from Singapore or elsewhere planning a celebration in Tokyo, the practical starting point is the English booking page. Check the final total in yen, including the service charge and any drinks or extras.
Dining 33 official website · Reservations and current plans
Restaurant information checked on 7 October 2026. Menu descriptions are based on the menu photographed during my visit. Prices, seasonal dishes and reservation conditions can change. Photographs by Ken.
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