Kappo Hiroki Arakawa Moscow is a Japanese restaurant on the first floor of Okhotny Ryad Street 2, about 0.2 kilometers from the Aleksandrovsky Sad metro station. It is named after its chef, Hiroki Arakawa, who has spent more than 30 years cooking Japanese food in restaurants around the world, according to its description.
It serves kaiseki, the traditional eight- or nine-course dinner, and omakase courses, where the chef decides the order, as well as an a la carte menu, according to a guide. An omakase meal takes about two hours. Menus, prices and hours change, so check the official site, hiroki.ru.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Каппо Хироки Аракава |
|---|---|
| Address | Okhotny Ryad Street 2, first floor, Moscow 109012 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Okhotny Ryad (Sokolnicheskaya Line (Line 1, red), Named by a restaurant directory as the nearest station; the walking time was not verified) Aleksandrovsky Sad (Filyovskaya Line (Line 4, light blue), About 0.2 kilometers, a short walk, according to a listing) |
| Opening hours | Daily from 10:00 to 22:00, according to guides and listings.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | No entry fee. A restaurant directory gives upscale pricing (₽₽₽) per person, which was not confirmed; omakase courses are priced separately, so check the menu on the official site. |
| Best time to visit | The restaurant is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, so lunch and an early dinner are possible. An omakase meal takes about two hours, so start early if you have a performance in the evening; crowd patterns were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | About 2 hours for an omakase course |
| Cuisine | Japanese: kaiseki, sushi omakase and a la carte |
| Price level | €€€€ |
| Reservations | The official site, hiroki.ru, should be used to book and to confirm the current rules. A guide says an omakase meal needs about two hours of free time, so book ahead for it. Walk-in availability, delivery and takeaway were not verified. |
| Website | hiroki.ru |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Kappo Hiroki Arakawa?
The reasons are concrete. Kappo Hiroki Arakawa offers an omakase bar, which a guide calls rare in Moscow, with kaiseki and sushi courses, and an a la carte menu of classic dishes for those who do not want a long meal.
The chef, Hiroki Arakawa, was born in Kumamoto in 1972, trained in Osaka and worked in Japan, Malaysia and Singapore before heading this restaurant, according to GreatList. It sits a few steps from Alexander Garden and the Kremlin walls, so it fits a day in the center. It is in the top price category, so book ahead and allow two hours.
Highlights of Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Kaiseki, the traditional course dinner
The restaurant says it serves kaiseki, the traditional eight- or nine-course dinner, the way it is done in Japan, with a restrained menu that puts the pure taste of fine products first. A guide lists a kaiseki omakase among its sets. The courses change with the season, so ask what is on.
Tip: Allow about two hours for a kaiseki dinner.
The omakase bar
A guide describes an omakase bar, rare in Moscow, with three sets: kaiseki, sushi and one with Wagyu beef. Omakase means the chef chooses the order of the dishes, which asks guests to be patient and focused. Sets may have changed, so check the current ones.
Tip: Choose the sushi omakase if you want a lighter meal.
The à la carte menu
Besides the courses, a guide mentions a formidable a la carte menu of classic dishes, so you can eat here without committing to a long set. The menu changes, so the dishes were not listed. Check the current menu on the official site.
Tip: Ask the waiter to suggest a few classic dishes.
The chef, Hiroki Arakawa
Hiroki Arakawa was born in 1972 in Kumamoto, moved to Osaka as a child, began working in a restaurant at 15, earned a license to cook fugu at 28, and has worked in Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, according to GreatList. The restaurant bears his name and promotes the culture of omakase.
Tip: Ask whether the chef is cooking on the day you book.
The location by the Kremlin
The restaurant is on the first floor of Okhotny Ryad Street 2, about 0.2 kilometers from the Aleksandrovsky Sad metro station, according to a listing. Alexander Garden, Red Square and the Bolshoi Theatre are a short walk away. The Red Square guide of this site covers the area.
Tip: Walk through Alexander Garden before or after dinner.
A calm, smart casual setting
GreatList marks the restaurant as smart casual. A guide describes a place that asks guests to have a certain sense of calm and purpose. The details of the room were not verified, so ask about the seating when you book.
Tip: Choose a bar seat for the omakase if you want to watch the chef.
What to Order
- A kaiseki course, the traditional eight- or nine-course dinner
- A sushi omakase, which a guide lists among the sets
- An omakase set with Wagyu beef, listed by the same guide
- Classic dishes from the a la carte menu
Atmosphere
Kappo Hiroki Arakawa is a calm Japanese restaurant built around the chef’s counter and the omakase course, where the order of the dishes is the chef’s choice, according to a guide. The mood asks for patience and attention, since a meal takes about two hours.
The restaurant is open from 10:00 to 22:00, so lunch and an early dinner are possible. Guests range from visitors in the center to those who come for the course. The details of the room and the crowd patterns were not verified.
History of Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Kappo Hiroki Arakawa is a Japanese restaurant named after its chef, Hiroki Arakawa, who was born in 1972 in Kumamoto, grew up in Osaka and worked in Japan, Malaysia and Singapore before heading the restaurant in Moscow, according to GreatList. His experience is given as over 30 years by the restaurant’s description and as 35 years by a guide.
The restaurant promotes the culture of omakase in Moscow and serves kaiseki and sushi courses, according to the same sources. The opening year was not confirmed in the sources read, so this section is short.
Reservations and Ordering at Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Use the official site, hiroki.ru, to book and to confirm the current rules. A guide says an omakase meal needs about two hours, so book ahead and arrive on time. The restaurant is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Walk-in availability was not verified.
- Payment: not verified for visitors; foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so carry rubles and ask how a visitor can pay.
- Delivery and takeaway: not verified.
Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.
Find and Order: Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
How to Get to Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
The restaurant is on the first floor of Okhotny Ryad Street 2, in the center. A restaurant directory names the Okhotny Ryad metro station, on Line 1, as the nearest, and a listing puts it about 0.2 kilometers from Aleksandrovsky Sad, on Line 4; the walking times were not verified. Alexander Garden and Red Square are a short walk away.
- Metro: Okhotny Ryad or Aleksandrovsky Sad, then walk to number 2; check the exit on the station plan.
- Taxi: ask for Okhotny Ryad Street 2; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. The restaurant is on the first floor, but the entrance and the seating were not verified; ask when you book.
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What to Bring
Smart casual clothes suit the restaurant. Bring rubles in cash, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Photography Rules
No photography rules were found. Ask the staff before you photograph the courses, the chef's counter or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
A two-hour kaiseki or omakase course suits adults and older children who enjoy Japanese food. The children's policy and stroller access were not found, so ask when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- The spelling Kappou is used by some listings, so try both spellings when you search.
- An omakase meal takes about two hours, so do not book it right before a performance.
- The restaurant closes at 22:00, earlier than many in the center, so plan dinner early.
- If you do not want a long set, the a la carte menu is the lighter way to eat here.
- Alexander Garden and Red Square are close, so walk before or after the meal.
- Ask about allergies when you book an omakase, since the chef chooses the dishes.
Make an Outing of Your Visit to Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Kappo Hiroki Arakawa is within walking distance of places that pair well with a meal. A simple way to build the outing:
Before or after your meal
Moscow Museum of Archaeologyabout 100 m away (~1 min walk) · typical visit: About 45 minutes to 1 hourMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 Moscowabout 150 m away (~2 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
State Historical Museum Moscowabout 200 m away (~3 min walk) · typical visit: 2.5–4 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Time needed: plan about 6–8.5 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.
Explore Nearby Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Metro stations near Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Okhotny Ryad Metro Stationabout 100 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Stationabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Metropol Restaurantabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Varenichnaya No. 1about 300 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Let's Rock Barabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Hotels near Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
Four Seasons Hotel Moscowabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Events and traditions near Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
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FAQ: Kappo Hiroki Arakawa
What kind of restaurant is it?
A Japanese restaurant by the chef Hiroki Arakawa, with kaiseki and sushi omakase.
Where is it?
On the first floor of Okhotny Ryad Street 2, near Okhotny Ryad and Aleksandrovsky Sad metro stations.
What are the hours?
Daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
What is omakase?
A course where the chef decides the order of the dishes.
How long is a meal?
About two hours for an omakase.
Is there an a la carte menu?
Yes, according to a guide.
Is it expensive?
It is in the top price category; a directory gives upscale pricing (₽₽₽) per person, unconfirmed.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; carry rubles and ask.
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