Opened in late-2020 as sister-shop to Gaienmae’s No.501, No.502 BottleTokyo brings a pleasing mix of natural and biodynamic wines, organic Uji teas from Kyoto and eclectic cooking by Scotsman chef James Buckley (previously of Two Rooms) based upon the concept of an experience that is ‘borderless, genderless, ageless.’
Housed in a renovated 2-story timber-framed property in a peaceful residential neighbourhood, the first floor provides standing room for supping on the hundreds of domestic and international wine varieties proudly displayed in gleaming refrigerators and a small deli counter fronting the kitchen brimming with tasty take-out options. The second floor dining space feels bright and airy thanks to the exposed beams and vaulted ceiling retained as part of the renovation.
In addition to the take-out deli-counter and standing wine bar, both lunch and dinner service is available. The lunch menu covers lighter dishes and classic brunch options, such as french toast with bacon, of which the highlight is undoubtedly the ‘layered lunch’ consisting of a healthy yet surprisingly ‘Instagenic’ array of salad, pan-fried organic vegetables, pickles, sauces and soup, stacked bento-like in three tiers of Nagasaki Hasami ware. The dinner menu is more diverse, enabling chef Buckley to indulge his culinary whimsy encompassing French, Italian, Japanese and Middle-Eastern influences, while maintaining a focus on organic produce and healthy eating.
No.502 BottleTokyo
03 6413 5550
