Japanese people all over the country take the selection of the ingredients very seriously. This will become apparent should you wander into any grocery store and have a look at the fruit section in particular. Not only are the fruits huge, magnificent, and perfect, but they are priced as such. And it’s a price that most Japanese people are willing to pay, for an exceptional product. The demand for excellent cuisine has made Japan the location of many of the top restaurants in the world. Tokyo currently holds more Michelin 3-star restaurants than Paris and dominates the list of the top 50 best eateries in Asia. Experience these world-class options for yourself from the famous sushi of Jiro to the intricate delicacies of Kojyu.
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Destinations
Tokyo
Kohaku is a Michelin 3-star establishment of traditional Japanese cuisine situated in the quiet streets of Kagurazaka. Decorated with a peaceful wooden interior featuring an inked painting of a white tiger (or "Kohaku"), the restaurant blends a simple, modern decor with a welcoming atmosphere to make their customers comfortable. Chef Koizumi has made his reputation artfully reinventing traditional Japanese dishes with use of such ingredients as truffle, star anise, or black caviar, to add his own modern touch to the dishes. In addition to the wonder of these culinary delights, the chef offers guests a skilled performance as he prepares each dish of Kohaku's courses, which start at ¥20,000.
Tokyo
Ren, located in the Ginza district of Tokyo, is a tranquil haven from the popular padestrian walks of Tokyo's main shopping district, from the moment you step inside, you feel a sense of peaceful meditation. In connection with the name Ren, which means "lotus", Chef Mishina carefully contemplates each item in the menu, considering how to maintain his style of simplicity, yet express the complete flavor of each dish. Rising under the mentoring of the famous Chef Ishikawa, and earning 2 Michelin stars in its own right, Ren serves their delicious dishes made from high-quality ingredients, making courses starting at ¥20,000.
Tokyo
Ginya is a quiet, exclusive tempura establishment operated by a husband and wife duo in Shirokane, holding 2 Michelin stars. A warm and comfortable restaurant uses a minimalist décor; the interior's simple wood and tile design is accented with a delicate arrangement of Japanese flowers. Chef Ginya works the center stage tempura pot with a beautiful rhythm, and with his simple oil-frying method brings out each dish's best flavors, textures and colors. Signature dishes of daily-selected, fresh seafood are interspersed with seasonal vegetables to create Ginya's memorable courses, which start at ¥15,000.
Tokyo
Tempura Uchitsu is a restaurant with 2 Michelin stars tucked in the neighborhood of Hiroo, where guests notice a large window overlooking the beautiful garden growing behind the restaurant. With cherry blossoms and bamboo growing so near, one can hardly believe that bustling Tokyo is just outside. Chef Uchitsu delights the palates of his guests with his tempura specialty seafood dipped in a light batter that leaves a crispy texture and distinct umami flavor. The menu is made up of seasonally-alternating courses of local vegetables and mouthwatering seafood such as blanched fugu pufferfish or sashimi. Courses start at ¥20,000.
Tokyo
Tempura Motoyoshi, a Michelin 1-star extablishment neatly hidden in the backstreets of Tokyo's Aoyama neighborhood, offers guests a warmly lit space that celebrates contrasting textures, with a countertop of smooth teak wood, and artfully arranged handmade cups along the stucco walls. Chef Motoyoshi uses light batter fried in sesame and canola oil to bring out each ingredient's distinct flavors, skillfully creating his signature dish - a shiso leaf delicately topped with uni sea urchin. The chef takes guests on a seasonal odyssey through traditional, hand-picked seafood and vegetables, beautifully arranged on pottery of his personal collection. Courses start at ¥15,000.
Tokyo
Vesta, named for a Roman goddess of the hearth, is a Wagyu beef restaurant in Nihonbashi. Much in the vein of the grand Ginza shopping district, Vesta shines with polished wooden floors, golden chandeliers, and marble egg candelabras. The sumptuous décor is a suitable backdrop for Chef Ichimiya's delectable courses, an alluring array of heavenly delicacies made with the finest produce. All these dishes set the stage for the main dish: select cuts of charcoal cooked premium Kobe beef, seasoned with pepper and salt to bring out the bold and rich flavor. Vesta's prime- cut courses start at ¥30,000
Tokyo
Karyu is a Michelin 1-star Wagyu cuisine establishment in the Ningyo-cho area of Tokyo. The prevalent tones of the restaurant are clean wood and simple clay, with pale green seating that invites relaxation. The addition of an exquisite seasonal floral arrangement soothes the senses of every guest. In this setting, Chef Katayanagi uses his knowledge of Japanese wagyu to stimulate the palate with cuts of seared or roasted to perfection. He also uses his alternate dishes to show off his skills with various beef dishes, including a portion of beef tongue stew an a slice of beef chuck in a clear cream sauce. Courses start at ¥15,000.
Tokyo
Aròma-frèsca is an Italian restaurant in Ginza with 1 Michelin star. Perched above the Tokyo shopping district like a bird of paradise, this top floor establishment is bright and polished. The seasonal arrangement of greenery blends with glossy wood and glass furnishing to give Aroma-Fresca and air of both elegance and comfort. Chef Harada adds a touch of Japan to Italian cuisine, such as in his siganture dish - a crudo of fresh lobster, lightly cooked, then seasoned with green herbs and tomato sauce and topped with fresh roe. He focuses on the flavors, colors, and of course, aromas of each dish in his courses, which start at ¥20,000.
Tokyo
TACUBO, in the Daikanyama neighborhood of Tokyo, uses Italian cooking techniques to offer its guests the aromas and flavors of nature. The interior delights guests with inviting aromas from the moment they enter, the mouthwatering smell of roasting meat, bread, and herbs. This 1 Michelin star establishment makes use of a firewood- fueled oven to produce such tempting dishes as baked eel or the signature wagyu beef steak, well-seasoned with pepper and salt. Chef Takubo's menu includes handmade pasta dishes and fresh seasonal vegetables in courses that start at ¥20,000.
Tokyo
Florilège is a chic establishment of innovative French cuisine in the Aoyama area of Tokyo. With dark walls and dramatic lighting, this restaurant's décor offers a daring backdrop for Chef Kawate's gastronomic masterpieces. Believing very strongly in sustainable agricultural practices, Kawate's signature dish involves beef from older cows that have already calved, thinly sliced and served carpaccio- style, served in a meaty broth as a French-style shabu- shabu. Florilège is rated at 2 Michelin stars for the originality of its presentation and the balance of flavors in their courses, which start at ¥20,000.
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