VINYL HOUSE Roppongi Botanical Garden (VINYL HOUSE 六本木植物園), a beer restaurant with a built-in DJ booth where plants and music, food and craft beer come together, has opened in Roppongi.
Concept & Space
A "Roppongi Botanical Garden" Appears in the Heart of the City
VINYL HOUSE Roppongi Botanical Garden layers the elements of a record bar, lounge, and beer restaurant into a single space. Inorganic textures of concrete and stainless steel are paired with lush greenery and red neon, creating a place to step away from everyday life even while surrounded by the streets of Roppongi.
Doors open at 3:00 PM, and the space changes expression as the day goes on — from a light drink in the early evening, through dinner, to a night spent enjoying music. Whether guests come mainly for the food or to enjoy the music and drinks, everyone can settle in at their own distance.
Music
Genre-Spanning Music That Complements Food and Conversation
A full DJ booth is set up permanently inside the restaurant. Hip-hop, soul, jazz, ambient, rock, and more — genre-free selections set the mood for meals and conversation. Rather than taking center stage, the music blends into the space as a comfortable presence guests find themselves listening to.
Not a Record Bar, Not a Club — A Restaurant With Music
VINYL HOUSE isn't aiming to be a place only for music lovers. It's about discovering a song you didn't know while sharing a meal with someone, or having the mood of the night shift with the DJ's selections as you sip a drink. VINYL HOUSE brings that kind of natural musical experience into the everyday rhythm of a restaurant.
Food & Drink
Healthy, Asian-Inspired Cooking
The food centers on Asian-inspired dishes that make the most of fragrant spices. Built around vegetables and herbs, the menu ranges from light bites to full meals, all designed to pair well with drinks.
Monthly Rotating Craft Beer and Ten Tap Cocktails
The craft beer lineup changes every month, offering a new taste to discover with each visit. There are also ten tap cocktails, delivering quick, consistent quality — an easy choice both for beer lovers and for anyone who just wants a casual drink.
Menu Supervision: Koji Azuma
Chinese cuisine rooted in tradition, expressing Japan's ingredients and food culture
Profile
Born in 1980. Koji Azuma learned the fundamentals of Chinese cuisine at the Akasaka Ishingo group before becoming head chef at "Bifun Azuma" in Shimbashi. He earned JSA-certified sommelier qualification in 2009, pursuing the appeal of food from both the culinary and wine sides. In 2011, he opened the modern Chinese restaurant "Chi-Fu" and "Az / Bifun Azuma Osaka" in Nishitemma, Osaka.
Career Highlights
- "Chi-Fu" was awarded one star in the Michelin Guide Osaka/Kyoto 2013.
- In 2014, he placed 3rd at the World Chinese Cuisine Competition held in Taiwan — the first Japanese chef ever to do so.
- In 2016, he served as chef for "Dining Out Onomichi" and was appointed an MLA Lamb Ambassador.
- Since 2017, he has been the only chef representing Chinese cuisine selected for "J-Chefs."
- In 2018, he opened his flagship restaurant "AUBE," developing dishes under the theme of "traveling Chinese cuisine" using ingredients from across Japan.
- Since 2023, he has made regular appearances on Mainichi Broadcasting's "7 Chefs," and has also been involved in restaurant and food production projects around the country.
About VINYL HOUSE's Cooking
Koji Azuma, who has long conveyed the richness of Japan's ingredients, nature, and food culture through the tradition of Chinese cuisine, supervises the food at VINYL HOUSE. Building on Asian-inspired dishes that make use of spices and aromatic vegetables, he has shaped a style that pairs easily with craft beer and tap cocktails. Drawing on years of restaurant experience and insight gained from visiting top restaurants and production areas in more than 30 countries, he offers dishes that carry a sense of approachability alongside respect for ingredients and solid technique.
"I want to bring the joy of dining out through food that's delicious and reassuring."
Store Information
- Name: VINYL HOUSE Roppongi Botanical Garden (VINYL HOUSE 六本木植物園)
- Opening Date: July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Genre: Beer restaurant
- Address: Saito Building 1F, 5-3-2 Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo 106-0032
- Access: About a 2-minute walk from Roppongi Crossing
- Hours: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Fridays and days before public holidays: 3:00 PM to 5:00 AM)
- Phone: 03-6434-7420
- Instagram: @VINYL_HOUSE_ROPPONGI
- Reservations: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13322508/
