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At Nihonryori Otora, Japanese cuisine begins not in the kitchen but at the moment an ingredient reaches its peak. Chef Toranosuke Ohama calls this shunkan (旬間)—the fleeting instant when seasonality, ripeness and flavor converge. Bamboo shoots arrive with their roots intact, preserving their natural ... (read more)
Founded as an extension of award-winning Ginza Shinohara, Ginza Kitagawa is a place where young talents refine with their craft. Under the guidance of Chef Kazuyuki Kitagawa, the team here explores a new approach to kappo cuisine, where traditions meet fresh ideas. Their signature oil-based dishes u ... (read more)
Tucked away in Tokyo’s historic neighborhood, Ningyocho Kawada offers a deeply personal take on Japanese cuisine. Opened in 2019, the restaurant is the vision of Haruji Kawada, who spent 13 years at Ginza’s Iyuki before setting out on his own. His signature dishes, such as simmered Yodo daikon and t ... (read more)
From the aroma of Kyoto incense to the thoughtful preparation of dashi, Akasaka Shimabukuro is a sanctuary of Japanese craftsmanship. Built on the experience he built at the esteemed Kamiya group and Ginza Shinohara, Chef Youhei Shimabukuro’s refined mastery manifests itself in the subtle yet perfec ... (read more)
Bringing together his mastery in sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine, Chef Yuki Sassa pays homage to the soul of Japanese cuisine: dashi. Carefully extracted from high-grade kombu and katsuobushi, the delicate broth serves as the foundation of his seasonal dishes. Proud to welcome guests to his n ... (read more)
Immerse yourself in the warm and elegant ambiance of Azabu Muroi and be taken on an exquisite culinary journey by a chef who blends creativity with traditional techniques seamlessly. You will step out into Ginza’s dazzling streets feeling deeply satisfied and already dreaming about your next visit. ... (read more)
Creating something new by learning the old. A devout student of Japanese techniques, Chef Ryusuke Ito founded Nihonryori Ensui to offer his own interpretation of the traditional cuisine. With an emphasis on dashi as the key ingredient, his omakase menu brings seasonal flavors to life with great orig ... (read more)
Devour the taste of each season and immerse yourself in Japanese traditions amid the warmth and welcome of Akasaka Ogino. Akasaka Ogino is found on the first floor of an apartment building just steps from Akasaka Station. It is a bustling area, but calm and elegance await beyond the traditional ... (read more)
Hidden away in the old entertainment district of Arakicho, Sharikimon Onozawa’s refined Japanese cuisine offers both comfort and excitement. While honoring traditions, Chef Makoto Onozawa challenges the norm with a unique omakase menu that changes monthly. Signature dishes such as charcoal-grilled e ... (read more)
A Japanese culinary experience perfected with refined sensibility and craftsmanship. Building on his experience as the former chef of RyuGin, Shingo Sakamoto elevates his art to new levels at his very own Hakuun. The eclectic menu features flavorful dishes such as abalone soup and charcoal-grilled b ... (read more)
Exquisite seafood-focused cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere: Akiyama is the approachable Japanese eatery you have been searching for. The chef entertains guests with masterfully selected ingredients prepared with meticulous culinary skills and served on some of the finest antique tableware. The mo ... (read more)
Curated by a chef and sommelier team, Nogizaka Shin brings together a beautiful pairing of Japanese flavors and wines. Its exquisite menu borrows ideas from the past like the abalone sashimi portrayed in Rosanjin calligraphy. Thoughtful and intricate, the cuisine here illustrates the essence of Japa ... (read more)
Ginza Komon offers a seasonal feast of Japanese delicacies that are irresistible for sake lovers. From grilled eel wrap to shark fin stew, Chef Kotaro Asakura’s signature dishes show off his rich imagination and fine technique. He also stocks an impressive sake collection, including rare vintages su ... (read more)
An authentic Kyoto-style kaiseki experience in the heart of Tokyo. Serving only six guests a night, Takahiro Yamagishi’s new restaurant offers the highest level of omotenashi - the Japanese way of hospitality. Seasonal ingredients like bamboo shoots and matsutake mushrooms are flown in daily from Ky ... (read more)
Smack your lips for the atmospheric Japanese ambiance and superb flavors of Yamazaki. Working within the clear definition of Japanese cuisine, the result of Yamazaki’s deep deliberation is a cooking style that bursts with the wholesome flavors and umami of each ingredient. At the helm is a culinary ... (read more)
Focusing on the natural flavors of the ingredients, Ginza Okuda’s exquisite kaiseki meal narrates the story of the Japanese seasons. From salt-grilled sweetfish in early summer to baked matsutake mushrooms in the fall, Chef Eiji Iizuka’s refined cuisine captivates your five senses. Dedicated to pres ... (read more)
Inheriting the spirit of craftsmanship, Chef Taketo Isoda’s passion remains solely on the quality of his cuisine. Focusing on subtle details like sequencing and balance, the experience at Isoda is all about savoring the Kyoto-style kaiseki meal from start to finish. From sweet sea bream sashimi to l ... (read more)
Learning from the old to seek the new. Inheriting his father’s restaurant, Chef Go Muroi’s menu at the renewed Kappou Muroi incorporates his own unique approach to traditional Japanese cuisine. Using selective ingredients from Okinawa soft-shell turtle to charcoal-grilled eel, his seasonal dishes ha ... (read more)
The evening begins in a curious manner – an obscure location that makes you fumble for the map and a handwritten post-it note of the restaurant name casually stuck to the front door. But rest assured, you are in the right place – this is Kanjo, and it is time to feast on duck. Duck lover or not, be ... (read more)
Two stars were bestowed on Myojaku in the first release of the famous guidebook after this restaurant opened its doors. From the flavors and interior to the chef’s skills, personality, and polished sensibilities, it is clear why this jewel of Japanese cuisine joined the ranks of impossible-to-book T ... (read more)
Founded by Thai epicure Beer Peragate Charoenpanich, Bia brings together the luxury of Japanese cuisine with the essence of Thailand, creating a one-and-only fusion experience. Using Japan’s finest delicacies from shark fin to bluefin fatty tuna, Bia’s cuisine layers Thai spices with delicate season ... (read more)
Straightforward Japanese cuisine with no glitz nor glamour: at Oryori Katsushi, each deeply satisfying dish features the chef’s exquisite dashi. And in everything, he's in perfect step with his wife, the proprietress, affording this space a cozy, warm atmosphere. Your body will soak up these gentle, ... (read more)
Shojinryori Daigo must not be missed for the quintessential traditional Japanese dining experience in the heart of Tokyo. A splendid feast for all and the perfect choice for vegans; nowhere else in the metropolis can you soak up an atmosphere like this over dinner, with a traditional Japanese garden ... (read more)
Three years after the closing of the beloved Kasumicho Suetomi, chef Yasuo Suetomi moved to a new stage and opened Suetomi. The sophisticated and unassuming space that gathers the finest is met by a variety of delightful dishes, echoing the personality of the owner himself. The restaurant provides a ... (read more)
Enjoy the peaceful air of Kaiseki Komuro with flavors of cha-kaiseki, a meal served during a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Since opening in 2000, the two star restaurant has become a gem for urban gourmands that long to immerse themselves in the beauty of the seasons. Presented like paintings o ... (read more)
A perennial winner of three stars since 2008, Ginza Kojyu continues to push the boundaries of traditional Japanese cuisine. A believer in honmono, a Japanese concept of authenticity, Chef Toru Okuda’s dishes celebrates the four seasons using the finest delicacies from across the country. Every aspec ... (read more)
A true flavor of Kyoto in the heart of Ginza. Leaving behind his lifework in the old capital, the former chief chef of Wakuden has embarked on a brave challenge of recreating an authentic experience in Tokyo. From the water used to make the dashi to the variety of fresh produce, Ginza Fujiyama takes ... (read more)
Committed to creating dishes he can truly call his own, the young and humble chef of Oryori Tsuji is on a mission to seek new ways to savor Japan’s seasonal delicacies. The subtle yet beautiful combination of ingredients, flavors and techniques is what makes this little one-star find so unique. Set ... (read more)
For almost two decades, Azabu Yukimura has continued to evolve the long-established art of Kyoto cuisine in the heart of downtown Tokyo. From sweet fish in the summer to winter Hokkaido crabs, the three-star restaurant perfects seasonal flavors with refined recipes born out of conversations with its ... (read more)
A visit to this reborn home of Japanese cuisine is a must! Deliciously filling the giant footprint left by Kasumicho Suetomi, the cuisine at Kasumicho Yamagami is superb already, so the future promises much excitement. The character of this eatery can be felt from the moment you spot the beautiful c ... (read more)
As proved by his cuisine, Takeshi Kubo is a purist who believes in cooking with the best possible produce. From wild suppon turtle in the spring to mackerel pike in the winter, the chef of two-star Goryukubo knows when and where to look for the tastiest treasures across the Japanese seas. Curated on ... (read more)
A faithful recreation of Kyoto in the heart of Tokyo, Akasaka Kikunoi is the perfect place to escape the noise and frenetic pace of the metropolis. It is a sanctuary offering sumptuous Kyoto flavors. And not to be missed is the chance to sit at the counter and watch the chefs at work, an opportunity ... (read more)
Miyasaka is a rarity in Tokyo, steeped in the seasons, flavors and colors of Kyoto kaiseki cuisine. From the chic interior and stunning presentation, to deep flavors that speak of the season, and warm hospitality, Miyasaka envelops you in a true Japanese dining experience, exemplifying the beauty of ... (read more)
Steeped in Japanese aesthetics and hospitality, Kagurazaka Ishikawa interlaces seasons, produce and space for a perfectly relaxing and memorable dinner. With a beaming smile to welcome you, this three-star kaiseki cuisine is created from a place of great warmth and love. Chef Ishikawa’s own career h ... (read more)
Pure and refined, bringing innate flavors to life, dining at Ren is a chance to meditate on the bounties afforded by Japan’s rich natural environment and the skilful and delicious simplicity of true Japanese cuisine. True to the name ‘Ren’, lotus flowers floating on a pond, the cuisine is deeply sat ... (read more)
With exquisite balance and an element of surprise enveloping a deep Japanese core, Kohaku has the youngest three-star chef in Japan, but its unparalleled appeal cannot be measured in any amount of stars. The beautiful harmony of a dining experience at Kohaku exemplifies the true spirit of Japanese c ... (read more)
Be treated to quality without a trace of ego – genuine goodness with special touches infused into delicious dishes and heart-warming service. The Harajuku and Jingumae area of Tokyo are more likely to evoke images of the crowded Takeshita-dori shopping street, funky clothing stores, and eclectic you ... (read more)
Approachable and affordable kaiseki served by a formidable pair. This chef and tea ceremony teacher husband-and-wife team serve the best in delicate Kyoto flavors at unbelievable value, tucked away in the pocket of a building in the middle of bustling Akasaka. While the flavors will awaken you to th ... (read more)
Many a Tokyo artist and hipster have supped at this cherry wood counter. Tucked away in a pocket of Nishi Azabu, right in the thick of the bustling bar district, is a cosy and private eatery called Tokuyama. The very humble and jolly chef serves up delicious seafood creations with market-fresh ingre ... (read more)