The Strings Omotesando (Minato Ward, Tokyo; General Manager Hiroyuki Miyata) is marking its 9th anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Under the anniversary theme "Thank You," its three dining venues — 1st-floor Cafe & Dining ZelkovA, 2nd-floor TAVERN by the green, and basement-level TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE — are serving a 9th Anniversary Special Plan from Monday, September 14 through Saturday, October 31, 2026. Chef-crafted menus, prepared in gratitude for nine years of patronage, bring a refined autumn dining experience to each venue.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA (1F)
In gratitude for nine years, Cafe & Dining ZelkovA introduces a new course designed to delight all five senses. The meal opens with a photogenic "Jewelry Box Hors d'oeuvre" created for the anniversary: a glittering box lined with flowers and pearls, on which nine specialty hors d'oeuvres, a nod to the anniversary's "Thank You" theme, are arranged like jewels. The course continues with pasta showcasing seasonal ingredients and a chef-crafted main dish, before finishing with an endearing mini parfait.
Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM–3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM), Dinner 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (L.O. 8:00 PM)
Price (tax and service included):
- 9th Anniversary Lunch Course: ¥4,980
- 9th Anniversary Dinner Course: ¥5,980
Lunch course:
- Nine-Piece Jewelry Box Hors d'oeuvre (Ehime Prefecture red sea bream carpaccio / mini bocconcini caprese / roasted duck with sherry balsamic / prosciutto and Parmigiano / vegetable terrine / Galician-style octopus / gazpacho / open-face salmon sandwich / cheese arancini)
- Marlin and Chicken Surf & Turf Grill
- Mango and Pistachio Mini Parfait
Dinner course:
- Nine-Piece Jewelry Box Hors d'oeuvre (same as lunch)
- Chef's Seasonal Pasta
- Marlin and Chicken Surf & Turf Grill
- Mango and Pistachio Mini Parfait
TAVERN by the green (2F)
TAVERN by the green brings an anniversary course packed with the popular flavors the chef has honed over the years, built around carefully selected premium ingredients. The course centers on a special double main to celebrate the 9th anniversary: for the fish course, lobster and fresh seafood are paired in a rich Américaine sauce, while the meat course features a tender, juicy grilled domestic beef fillet finished with a rich truffle sauce. Guests can also enjoy dishes that showcase the chef's attention to detail throughout, including a tenshi ebi (angel prawn) and snow crab cake and a marinated salmon that highlights the season. Dessert closes the meal with TAVERN's signature freshly piped Mont Blanc.
Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM–5:00 PM (L.O. 3:00 PM), Dinner 6:00 PM–10:00 PM (L.O. 8:00 PM)
Price (tax and service included):
- 9th Anniversary Lunch Course: ¥6,500
- 9th Anniversary Dinner Course: ¥10,000
Lunch course:
- Chef's Amuse-Bouche
- Marinated Salmon with Yuzu Vinaigrette
- Soup of the Day
- Roasted Ehime Prefecture Red Sea Bream with Américaine Sauce
- Grilled Domestic Beef Fillet with Truffle Sauce
- TAVERN's Signature Freshly Piped Mont Blanc
Dinner course:
- Chef's Amuse-Bouche
- Marinated Salmon with Yuzu Vinaigrette
- Tenshi Ebi (Angel Prawn) and Snow Crab Cake with Sicilian Pesto and Carrot-Ginger Purée
- Lobster and Fresh Seafood Ensemble with Américaine Sauce
- Grilled Domestic Beef Fillet with Truffle Sauce
- TAVERN's Signature Freshly Piped Mont Blanc
TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE (B1F)
TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE presents a special anniversary plan to enrich a sophisticated evening over fine drinks. The centerpiece is an anniversary-month-only tapas stand, available for the 9th anniversary. Nine specialty tapas, each reflecting the chef's sensibility like a small gastronomic creation, are presented on a stylish stand. Their refined flavors pair beautifully with the bar lounge's original cocktails or champagne, and a more indulgent champagne free-flow plan is also available. Guests can settle into the spacious lounge's sofa seating and savor each dish at a leisurely pace for a luxurious, flavor-focused evening.
Hours: 5:00 PM–11:00 PM (L.O. 9:00 PM)
Price (tax and service included):
- 9th Anniversary Tapas Stand: ¥5,500 (Happy Hour, 5:00–6:30 PM: ¥4,400)
- 9th Anniversary Tapas Stand with Champagne Free-Flow Plan: ¥11,400 (Happy Hour: ¥10,400)
Menu:
- Marinated Salmon with Seasonal Vinaigrette
- Galician-Style Octopus
- Arancini
- Prosciutto and Seasonal Fruit Cheese Roll
- Simmered Beef Tendon Tartlet with a Hint of Cacao
- Vinegar-Marinated Eggplant with Bocconcini
- Smoked Duck with Berry Sauce
- Caprese
- Soup of the Day
9th Anniversary Special Plan Overview
Period: Monday, September 14 through Saturday, October 31, 2026
Venues: The Strings Omotesando — Cafe & Dining ZelkovA (1F), TAVERN by the green (2F), TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE (B1F)
Official website: https://www.strings-group.jp/omotesando/restaurant/anniversary-course.html
Yuta Izawa, Restaurant Head Chef, The Strings Omotesando
Chef Izawa is a young, adventurous cook who specializes in menus built around aging and fermentation techniques that draw out the ultimate flavor of each ingredient. Part of the appeal lies in discovering how his chosen cooking methods transform ingredients into an appealing dish. His borderless creations are full of surprise and discovery, unbound by convention.
Venue Information
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA
1F, The Strings Omotesando
Hours: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
Website: https://www.strings-group.jp/omotesando/restaurant/zelkova/
TAVERN by the green
2F, The Strings Omotesando
Hours: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
Website: https://www.strings-group.jp/omotesando/restaurant/tavern/
TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE
B1F, The Strings Omotesando
Hours: 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
Closed: Sundays and Mondays
Website: https://www.strings-group.jp/omotesando/restaurant/timenest/
