Update-date: Sep 26 2024
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Tokyo
The ranking of restaurants that gourmet enthusiasts around the world are paying attention to is called "Asia's Best Restaurants." Japanese restaurants, including SÉZANNE, which has secured the top spot, have been selected among many. This time, we will introduce restaurants from Tokyo that have ranked in the top 100 of "Asia's Best Restaurants 2024." Would you like to have a special dining experience at a restaurant that food lovers highly recommend?
1. 1st Place: SÉZANNE (French Cuisine)
Sophisticated French cuisine presented by a chef who is gaining international acclaim.
The restaurant that has been awarded the glory of being ranked first in "Asia's Best Restaurants 2024" is the French restaurant SÉZANNE located just a 4-minute walk from Tokyo Station, within the Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi. Here, guests can enjoy exquisite French cuisine crafted by Chef Daniel Calvert, who has honed his skills in Paris, New York, Hong Kong, and other parts of the world, all within an elegant space and accompanied by attentive service. The ultimate gourmet experience awaits here.
The ingredients used are carefully selected by the chef, who visits various regions across Japan. While valuing the techniques of classic French cuisine, the chef also incorporates methods learned from around the world, offering unique flavors that cannot be found anywhere else. The various aromas and tastes expressed in each dish surprise and move those who eat them, leaving a lasting impression.
SÉZANNE
Open: [Sunday,Wednesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (last order 9:00 pm) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (last order 1:45 pm)
Closed: Monday,Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 24,500 JPY / [Lunch] 9,250 JPY
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Closed: Monday,Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 24,500 JPY / [Lunch] 9,250 JPY
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2. 39th Place: Sazenka (Chinese Cuisine)
Evolving Chinese cuisine that incorporates the delicate and profound flavors of Japanese cuisine.
The Chinese restaurant Sazenka, located in a corner of Minami-Azabu, is led by Chef Tomoya Kawada, who honed his skills at renowned establishments in both Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The concept is 'Wakon Kansai,' creating a space where Japanese and Chinese elements harmonize not only in the dishes but also in the interior. The 'Tea Pairing,' which allows guests to enjoy a full course meal paired with 12 different types of tea, has received high praise from gourmet guests.
Chef Kawada states that "Chinese cuisine is 80 to 90 percent preparation," and he spares no effort in maximizing the inherent appeal of the ingredients. While incorporating the delicate and rich qualities of Japanese cuisine, he also values the bold flavors that are characteristic of Chinese cuisine. The various dishes that fuse Japanese and Chinese elements offer a truly unique taste experience.
Sazenka
Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular, mainly on Sunday or Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 35,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Hiroo station of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 11-minute walk from Shirokane-takanawa station of Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Mita Line
Address: 4-7-5, Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular, mainly on Sunday or Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 35,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Hiroo station of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 11-minute walk from Shirokane-takanawa station of Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Mita Line
Address: 4-7-5, Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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3. 58th Place: Crony (Frenchi Cuisine)
A blissful course meal of 18 dishes enjoyed in a space reminiscent of a Nordic restaurant.
The French restaurant Crony, which has been awarded one Michelin star, has relocated and reopened in Higashi-Azabu, generating even more buzz. The interior boasts a stylish atmosphere reminiscent of visiting a Nordic restaurant. They welcome guests with warm hospitality, hoping that people will enjoy their meals while relaxing as if visiting a friend's home.
The course meal consists of 18 dishes selected by the chef. It features elegant appetizers that blend elements of Nordic and French cuisine, as well as fish and meat dishes that highlight the ingredients' natural flavors through precise cooking techniques. The course is filled with joy and surprise from the first bite to the last. It is highly recommended to enjoy it alongside the wines selected by sommelier Mr. Ozawa.
Crony
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Nishiazabu Intersection
Address: MB1F, NISHIAZABU FT Bldg., 2-25-24, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Nishiazabu Intersection
Address: MB1F, NISHIAZABU FT Bldg., 2-25-24, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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4. 69th Place: MAZ (Peruvian Cuisine)
A gourmet restaurant that conveys Peru's rich food culture and biodiversity.
Located just a 1-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station and Nagatacho Station, this restaurant MAZ is led by the renowned South American chef Virgilio Martinez, who brings the richness of Peruvian culinary culture to Japan. Within about a year of its opening in 2022, it earned two stars in the "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2024," making it one of the most talked-about restaurants in Japan. Guests can experience Peru through the dishes and the overall ambiance.
What is proposed by MAZ is a cuisine that expresses Peru's biodiversity by combining ingredients from Peru with natural materials from Japan. There is a particular emphasis on the ingredients, such as homemade chocolate made only from the native cacao beans "Chuncho" sourced from Peruvian producers, native Peruvian potatoes, and domestically caught fresh fish.
MAZ
Open: [Sunday,Monday,Wednesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 45,000 JPY / [Lunch] 45,000 JPY
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Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 45,000 JPY / [Lunch] 45,000 JPY
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5. 80th Place: HOMMAGE (French)
A representative French restaurant in Asakusa that shines with ideas and skilled techniques.
The French restaurant HOMMAGE, loved by many fans in the nostalgic atmosphere of Asakusa, is a highly regarded establishment that earned one star in the "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2015". Upon opening the door, guests are greeted by the owner in a kimono. In the simple and incredibly comfortable interior, one can experience heartfelt service that makes them want to say, 'This is Asakusa.'
The French cuisine crafted by Chef Noboru Arai, who has trained in the heart of Paris, showcases his exceptional skills and innovative sense. His dishes, inspired by Japanese cuisine such as sukiyaki and soups, captivate the palates of discerning adults. Experience a plate that embodies both the essence of French cooking and the chef's unique identity.
HOMMAGE
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY / [Lunch] 20,000 JPY
Access: Turn right at the Exit 1 of Asakusa Station, then go straight on Kannon Street. Across the traffic light, then turn left at Kototoi Street. Turn right at the first traffic light, then on your right
Address: 4-10-5, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY / [Lunch] 20,000 JPY
Access: Turn right at the Exit 1 of Asakusa Station, then go straight on Kannon Street. Across the traffic light, then turn left at Kototoi Street. Turn right at the first traffic light, then on your right
Address: 4-10-5, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
