About
Heritage by Kei Kobayashi is set on the 45th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo in Midtown, where the city view and Tokyo Bay outlook give the dining room an immediate sense of height and ceremony. It is a polished hotel restaurant with sofa seating, private rooms and English support, built for celebrations as much as for serious French dining.
The cooking updates traditional French technique through the lens of chef Kei Kobayashi's Tokyo project. Set courses are prepared with advance planning, supported by wine pairings and formal service. The appeal is not only the view, but the combination of high-rise calm, modern French structure and hotel polish: a meal that feels choreographed from arrival to last course.
The dietary policy matters here. The restaurant cannot accommodate vegan, vegetarian or dairy-allergy diners, and broader restrictions may also be difficult, so discuss allergies and limitations well ahead. Heritage is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, serves lunch and dinner, accepts credit cards and PayPay, and adds a 16% service charge. Lunch gives a softer entry into a very formal, view-driven experience.
Heritage is strongest when the view is part of the plan: a clear-day lunch, a sunset reservation or a celebratory dinner where Tokyo's skyline becomes part of the memory. It is less suited to dietary flexibility and more suited to diners who want formal French service in a dramatic hotel setting. The Midtown location also makes it easy to connect the meal with Roppongi museums or a hotel stay before or after dinner.
Highlights
- Modern French by chef Kei Kobayashi on the 45th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
- City and Tokyo Bay views; English staff and menu
- Set courses prepared in advance; sommelier and wine focus
- Cannot accommodate vegan, vegetarian or dairy-allergy diners
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; lunch a more accessible entry
What to order
- Lunch or dinner set course — Course format; lunch is more accessible.
- Wine pairing — Sommelier-led.
Good to know
- 45th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo (Tokyo Midtown); connected to Roppongi Station.
- Cannot accommodate vegan, vegetarian or dairy-allergy diners; declare allergies well ahead.
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; lunch and dinner served.
- Credit cards and PayPay; 16% service charge; English staff and menu.
Recognition
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM |
Getting there
Héritage by Kei Kobayashi is in Akasaka, Tokyo. Use the embedded map or Google Maps route for current transit and walking directions to Japan, 〒107-6245 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 9-chōme−7−１ 東京ミッドタウン 45階.
Open route in Google Maps ↗Frequently asked questions
Can Heritage accommodate vegan or vegetarian diners?
No — the restaurant states it cannot accommodate vegetarians, vegans or dairy allergies, and asks that allergies be shared in advance.
Where is it?
On the 45th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo in Tokyo Midtown, Akasaka, connected to Roppongi Station.
What diners mention
Summarized from public review themes; no individual reviews are quoted.
Often praised
- Modern French with a Japanese sensibility
- City / Tokyo Bay views
- Polished hotel grand-maison service
Common watch-outs
- A premium price point
Ratings & reviews
4.3
★★★★☆
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