HARUNO at Harajuku, Tokyo

Creative Japanese fusion dining in Omotesando, blending traditional flavours with an Asian-modern setting.

HARUNO, formally known as Cuisine de HARUNO Omotesando, is a Japanese fusion restaurant on a quiet stretch of Jingumae, just four minutes' walk from Omotesando Station. The kitchen builds its menus on a base of proper Japanese cooking, then weaves in exotic influences to create what it describes as Asian-modern creative cuisine, served in a relaxed, casual dining room. The approach prizes careful dashi and seasonal ingredients, with courses that move through appetisers, sashimi, grilled and fried items, and a comforting finish. The menu features set courses built around themes such as the house buta-suki hotpot, which simmers black pork in a deeply flavoured broth, and party plans designed for groups marking birthdays, weddings or second gatherings. Lunch is particularly well regarded for its value, offering approachable set meals that make it a favourite among local workers. Private rooms accommodate up to eight guests, credit cards are accepted, and the restaurant runs late into the evening on most days, closing on Sundays. For a taste of considered, unfussy Japanese fusion in the heart of Omotesando, HARUNO is a dependable and warm choice. It is the kind of neighbourhood spot where the cooking is grounded and the welcome is genuine.