Opening on Tuesday,
November 10, 2026
Welcome
This autumn, Aoyama Arai will open its doors along Aoyama Kotto-dori.
We present an Omakase course centered around freshly prepared soba.Please enjoy our handcrafted buckwheat noodles,
freshly made right before your eyes by chef Dairin Arai.
During the late evening hours, we also offer a lighter selection of curated dishes, followed by your choice of small
plates and soba a la carte.
With just around 10 counter seats, we offer an intimate dining experience.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.
Chef
Dairin Arai
(Biography / Career History)
Born in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
2000: Began training in artisanal hand-crafted Soba techniques at Teuchi Soba Kaishin.
2004: Began studying traditional Japanese cuisine (Washoku) at Nihon Ryori Matsushita.
2012: Joined Soba Sasuga and was appointed Executive Chef of Sasuga Rin later that year.
2014: Established independence through Noren-wake (traditional brand branching), taking full ownership of Sasuga Rin
and operating it successfully for 10 years.
2024: Closed Sasuga Rin.
2026: Appointed Executive Chef of Aoyama Arai.
With just around 10 counter seats, we offer an intimate dining experience.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.
Menu
Reservations
on October 8.
For same-day reservations,
please call us directly.
Hours
Closed Mondays;
irregular closures on Tuesdays.