Another Top 50 restaurant on tabelog. This is definitely one of my favorite Japanese-French restaurant in Tokyo so far. Kawate san likes to play with texture and temperatures in his dishes. His creations are just intriguing. Continue reading
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Mikawa Zezankyo (みかわ是山居), Tokyo
When Japan has Jiro Ono, the living national treasure, in the sushi field, Saotome should be counted as another dedicated old man who specializes in tempura. Continue reading
Syoun Ryugin (祥雲龍吟), Taipei
Soyun Ryugin is the third Ryugin Branch in the world. After the sister restaurant of Ryugin Roppongi, Tenku Ryugin, made a great success in Hong Kong. Yamamoto decided to pin his flag in Taipei as well. Continue reading
Jimbocho Den （神保町 傳）, Tokyo
Apparently I eat more than I blog, but I have decided to finish all my blog post in 2014 before I was greeted by 2015. I will start this goal with Jimbocho Den, just because it’s one of the highlight of the year for me.
Ranked as Top 50 restaurant on Tabelog, Den retained his one star in 2015 although it has a two star in 2013. Although Den is named as a place for Kaiseki, it’s not the typical Kaiseki you get in Japan. Most people name it as modern Kaiseki. Continue reading
Hajime Yoneda Restaurant, Osaka
Hajime Yoneda, earned his 3 star Michelin rating one year plus after the opening of his restaurant. It is now a 2 star establishment in Osaka.
Bar Gen Yamamoto, Tokyo
Gen Yamamoto is no ordinary Japanese bar. I would say it’s a different creature from all high end Japanese bars in Tokyo. No fancy shows with the shaker. No glamorous display with colorful spirit bottles. Everything was minimal. It’s the very first time where I thought there’s a bar that should be awarded with a Michelin star. Continue reading
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