I like a restaurant with a sense of humor, and the amuse bouche at Narisawa was basically a fuck you to fine dining -- an onion ring. Mind you, not just an onion ring: the batter was made with charred...
The food is French-inspired at Nouvelle Ere, but the thinking is global, and many interesting combinations, some of which were a first for me, appeared on the plate. And lots of foams.
The most memo...
Le Jeu de l'Assiette is a small French restaurant located a few steps up the hill from the five-ways at Ebisu. The name means "the game of the plate" and it's quite clear that the chef aims ...
t was with trembling anticipation that I looked forward to my dinner at Cuisine(s) Michel Troisgros. This is only the second 2 star Michelin establishment that I have been to in my life, the other bei...
Situated on the ground floor of a 70's style mega apartment complex is the well established French restaurant, Cote D'Or. The service and food is everything that you would expect for a restaurant in t...
First a disclaimer: This review is based solely on the cocktails.
Now that I got that out of the way, they were delicious. I ended up at the Park Hotel because I got kicked out of the nearby Conrad ...
This "underground" French restaurant has been going for about ten years and it's easy to see why. The food and service are superb and this is a great place for a business lunch. Watch out th...
I was recently treated for lunch at Maison Paul Bocuse at Daikanyama and was reminded why I like this restaurant so much. What's not to like about this place? The service is impeccable; absolutely fau...
Going to Labyrinthe is like taking a trip to France for an hour or two; quite a contrast to the very typical Japanese shopping street in Shirokane where the restaurant is located. I went there for lun...
On a recent visit to the well-known (and, these days, well-worn) Sens et Saveurs I was able to take in a large and leisurely Sunday lunch. After having spent the morning watching a documentary about d...
L'assiette Blanche is a little French restaurant in the less glamorous backstreets of Shirokane just up from Meiji Dori. The food and service are just great. I've been there for dinner and lunch and b...
La Grappe is a delightful french restaurant located in the backstreets of Nishi Azabu. The staff are delightful and the food, prepared by a chef that lived for four years in France, is consistently go...
If you don't like mushrooms you shouldn't go to this restaurant. I, however, am very partial to these delicious fungi so I was in heaven when I recently visited Mushroom for Sunday lunch. The restaura...
Au Gout Du Jour is a modern style French restaurant in Yonbancho (not far from Ichigaya). The modern interior features framed pieces of used cardboard which, although kind of unique, didn't really com...
The head chef at A Ta Gueule plays it by the books and is devoted to improving the traditional techniques of classical French cooking. Before opening his restaurant he worked at the Ruffles Hotel, at ...
Seriously, it was only alright. The service was quite good (even charming at times), but the food was decidedly average for this price-point.
The seared fois gras was the only standout, but given th...
The food and the view is fantastic. The lunch buffet is good for a ladies lunch. The waiters and management are friendly. However, the hostess that greets you at the door is much more attentive and...
Gordon Ramsay is one the world's best known celebrity chefs. He is famous for his temper, but also for holding a total of 12 Michelin stars worldwide. At the Conrad he is located on the 28th floor, an...