codename MIXOLOGY akasaka

We found Codename Mixology by pure chance during our honeymoon, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our entire Japan/Korea trip. It was so good that we came back again just two days later. The bartender, TK (“Ti-Kay”), is incredible. He clearly loves what he does and takes the time to explain each cocktail—ingredients, inspiration, everything. The drinks have a beautiful Japanese touch with seasonal fruits, herbs, and subtle floral notes. Every cocktail felt thoughtful and unique. The service was just as great. TK’s coworker was kind, attentive, and welcoming without ever hovering. Between the fresh popcorn, water refills, and easy conversation, it honestly felt like hanging out with friends. The vibe is elegant but cozy—calm, intimate, and never pretentious. If you’re in Tokyo and enjoy great cocktails and genuine hospitality, don’t miss this place. Worth every yen. We’d go back again in a heartbeat.

Really cool cocktail bar. They make their own drinks, with unique flavors such as sesame vodka. The service was great, the server brought us taste of the key alcoholic ingredients for our cocktail drinks, and explained how they made them.

Japan is leading the way in Cocktail mixology and the aptly named Mixology in Akasaka really shows why with an amazing seasonal cocktails based on themes you wouldn’t imagine would be a cocktail. The menu is extensive but easy to navigate with the help of the very well trained and friendly staff. Check out the Taco influenced cocktail, super refreshing but still definitively laden with Taco flavours. The Ramen cocktail was also a highlight.

Go to this bar if you wanna have a good time. The vibes are classy and fun at the same time Bartenders are extremely attentive and would even give us custom drinks based on our preferences if there was nothing on the menu we liked. Our bartender was Aki and he was an awesome guy. The popcorn also had a unique twist to it that had us ordering multiple rounds.

Came here on a random Tuesday and left with a friend (hi, Kaoru!). This is now going to be a staple for us whenever we're in the area. Drinks are absolutely high quality and so creative. We came back that Friday because Kaoru told us the menu would change, and boy did it! We had so much fun trying the new drinks and seeing how creative they were. I was also able to try my drink of choice (side car with bourbon) smoked all thanks to Kaoru. We absolutely love it and highly recommend!

I don’t usually leave Google reviews, but I had to for this bar. Hands down the best bar in Tokyo—maybe even all of Japan. They have super creative drinks, so if you’re into trying something new, this is the spot. Our bartender, Kaoru, was amazing. He really listens to what you’re looking for in a cocktail and puts his own twist on it. He made us several original drinks that weren’t even on the menu. Both the menu and off-menu cocktails were incredible. If you like spicy cocktails, you have to try one with wasabi gin—it’s next level. Also, it’s not too hard to grab a seat here, which was a bonus. We’re so happy we found this place on our last day in Japan—just wish we had more time to come back. This is a must-visit when in Tokyo!

Great spot with decent cocktails, though the flavors were a bit strong for my taste. Excellent presentation and service. Heads-up: there’s an 880 yen per person cover charge from 16:00-23:00, which I missed initially. Ended up being 40% of my bill—would’ve ordered more drinks otherwise!

Best cocktails I’ve had in Japan. Extremely knowledgeable bartenders that will adjust your drink to specific/unique tastes.

Tokyo, Akasaka. December 2024. Sometimes things play out in a serendipidous manner. When it involves Tokyo cocktail bars that's a big bonus. A friend wanted to take to a cocktail bar after dinner. It was one street over and around a corner from dinner so I agreed. When we arrived I remarked, "I was intending to come here but I didn't quite know where it was". It is upstairs on the second floor. It looks small with just a long bar and a corner table for two, but there is another narrow room behind the bar back wall that has more tables and accomodates three and four at a time per table. There is also a rarely used private room for six. The cocktails are in the inventive spirit of owner, Shuzo Nagumo. I like his other cocktail bars, some of which have specific themes, so discovering this place by accident was exciting. They have a larger fixed food menu here, versus the Ginza locations, but after eating dinner one snack was more than enough. The cocktails are playfully different. There is a foie gras infused vodka martini with chocolate that is smoked in a plastic bag and opened in front of you. We had a couple of the new seasonal cocktails plus a couple of ad hoc mocktails. The crew is friendly. Foreigners are very welcome at all of Nagumo-San's bars. The current manager, Yosuke Kawahara, was previously at Mixology Heritage in Hibiya Okuroji. I'll be back now that I know how to find the place.

Treat yourself! The crew here is exceptional. Each gin is crafted with care. The hinoki gin tastes like walking in the woods. The apple newton is like a salty sweet candied apple. Just delightful!

Visited Tues, April 17 2018 @ 6PM We ordered... Drinks: 4 specialty cocktails (favorite: Tom Yum Cocktail), potatoes with ibérico ham (to die for!!), and the tasting menu for 4 ...and spent: ~$80 per person Service: absolutely phenomenal, no wait time and super friendly and attentive staff Vibe: mood lighting, bar seating to watch the amazing bartenders in action, gin infusers bubbling, laid back atmosphere and setting with awesome decor Good for: any night of the week, friends in town to impress, amazing, unique cocktails and munchies, tasting menus, a buzz on a night out in Tokyo Overall verdict: I would come here anytime I was back in Tokyo. The best and most unique cocktails I've had in a really long time!! Absolutely loved the vibe and the food was also super delicious. Highly recommend a visit here! We came in for a quick drink and were so impressed we ended up staying for over 3 hours!

Such a great selection of cocktails. Be brave and let this great team take care of your with their unique flavours. The atmosphere is perfect for these laid back cocktails.

Amazing Ramen Noodle! I will highly recommend this joint! The ramen was spectacular I literally devoured my bowl of ramen.

High end craft cocktails, beautiful bar, english menu. $8 cover charge though and two drinks ended up being $52. Had a good looking 5 course menu with cocktail pairings for $70 that looked great.

We went up to the third level (there's also a bar on the second level), which felt very intimate and cozy. The bartender here really had some skill, and you could tell he had a passion for mixology. He made one of the best negronis I've had, and other cocktails I tasted were excellent as well. It's a bit pricey by Tokyo standards -- drinks are in the 1,500 yen range -- but worth it in my opinion for the good drinks and cool vibe.