Michelin Guide Tokyo 2023 Announces 18 New Starred Restaurants

Update-date: Oct 25 2023
Author: SAVOR JAPAN
Michelin Guide Tokyo 2023 Announces 18 New Starred Restaurants

On November 15, Michelin Tire Japan released "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2023," a guide to selected restaurants and eateries in Tokyo. 16 years after its first issue in 2007, this year's guide features 422 restaurants, including 200 starred restaurants, 222 Bib Gourmand restaurants, and 55 newly listed restaurants. The number of newly listed restaurants is 55, including both starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants. The Michelin Green Star to highlight sustainable businesses, the Mentor Chef Award, and the Service Award were also selected.

18 restaurants newly awarded stars this year

Ahead of the book release of "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2023" (November 18, 2022), the lineup of restaurants featured in the guide has been announced. There are a total of 200 starred restaurants and eateries of which 12 are three-star restaurants, 39 are two-star restaurants, and 149 are one-star restaurants.
Among them, 18 newly starred restaurants. The restaurants that are the talk of the town among gourmands, is "SEZANNE", which has been upgraded from one star to two stars, and "Ming Jia", which was listed for the first time and received two stars.

New Star Awarded Restaurants (18 restaurants) 

1.【Amarantos】Tameike-sanno (French)
2.【Ippei-hanten】Azabu-juban (Chinese Cuisine)
3.【Udatsu Sushi】Nakameguro (Sushi)
4.【Edomae Sushi Hanabusa】Akasaka (Sushi)
5.【Elan】Meiji-jingu (French)
6.【Sushi Oku】Asakusa (Sushi)
7.【Ginza Kousui】Ginza (Japanese Cuisine)
8.【Guchokuni】Iidabashi (Japanese Cuisine)
9.【Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo】Ginza (Italian)
10.【Shigeyuki】Yoyogi-uehara (Japanese Cuisine)
11.【Sushi Ichijyo】Bakuro-yokoyama (Sushi)
12.【SEZANNE】Tokyo (French)
13.【TOKi】Shinbashi (Spain Cuisine)
14.【Torakuro】Hibiya (Japanese Cuisine)
15.【NéMo】Omotesando (French)
16.【Restaurant Prunier】Nijyubashi-mae (French)
17.【Myojaku】Roppongi (Japanese Cuisine)
18.【Yakumo Uezu】Toritsu-daigaku (Japanese Cuisine)

【Kanda】【Quintessence】 【Gastronomy "Joël Robuchon Restaurant"】won three stars for 16 consecutive years.

All 12 three-starred restaurants maintained their ratings from last year, and no restaurant received a new three-star rating.

Japanese Cuisine【Kanda】, French Cuisine【Quintessence】, and 【Gastronomy "Joël Robuchon Restaurant"】have been awarded three stars for 16 consecutive years since the first edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo. Japanese Cuisine【Kagurazaka Ishikawa】has been awarded three stars for 15 consecutive years.

Restaurants that have received three stars (12 restaurants) 

1.【Azabu Kadowaki】Azabu-juban (Japanese Cuisine)
2.【Kagurazaka Ishikawa】Iidabashi (Japanese Cuisine)
3.【Kanda】Roppongi (Japanese Cuisine)
4.【Quintessence】Kita-shinagawa (French)
5.【Kohaku】Iidabashi (Japanese Cuisine)
6.【Sazenka】Hiroo (Chinese Cuisine)
7.【Gastronomy "Joël Robuchon Restaurant"】Ebisu (French)
8.【Sushi Yoshitake】Shinbashi (Sushi)
9.【Masamura】Oomori-kaigan (Japanese Cuisine)
10.【Ryugin】Hibiya (Japanese Cuisine)
11.【L'Effervescence】Omotesando (French)
12.【L'OSIER】Shinbashi (French)

A total of 39 two-star restaurants, 1 restaurant promoted from one star, and 1 newly listed restaurant.

Among a total of 39 two-star restaurants, only one restaurant, French Cuisine 【SEZANNE】, has been promoted from one star to two stars. The newly listed restaurant is Japanese Cuisine 【Myoujaku】.
The chef of Sezanne is Daniel Calvert. 
He is a person who has attracted the attention of foodies around the world, having won 4th place in the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" list when he was the chef at 【Belon】in Hong Kong. He has traveled to many places in Japan and has developed a love for Japanese ingredients, which he has incorporated into beautiful French cuisine using various techniques he has absorbed from all over the world.【Myoujyaku】has no shortage of guests who are struck by the dishes that capture the spirit of the tea ceremony, where the heart of the tea ceremony is to appreciate things just the way they are. The owner, Mr. Hidetoshi Nakamura, is a talented chef who began his career at Kyoto's【Maruta】and then at【Aoyagi】, as well as serving as head chef at【Karaku】for 12 years.

Restaurant promoted from 1 star to 2 stars (1 restaurant)

【SEZANNE】Tokyo (French)

Newly listed restaurant (1 restaurant)

【Myojaku】Roppongi (Japanese Cuisine)

Other two-star restaurants 

1.【HONMAGE】Asakusa (French)
2.【Nabeno-Ism】Asakusa (French)
3.【Kaiseki Komuro】Ushigome Kagurazaka (Japanese Cuisine)
4.【ASAHINA Gastronome】Kayabacho (French)
5.【Nihonbashi Kakigaracho Sugita】Suitengu-mae (Sushi)
6.【Kioicho Fukudaya】Akasaka Mitsuke (Japanese Cuisine)
7.【Ginza Shinohara】Ginza-itchome (Japanese Cuisine)
8.【Beige Alain Ducase】Ginza (French)
9.【Kutan】Shintomicho (Japanese Cuisne)
10.【ESqUISSE】Ginza (French)
11.【Ginza Kojyu】Ginza (Japanese Cuisine)
12.【Tempura Kondo】Ginza (Tempura)
13.【Sawada】Ginza (Sushi)
14.【Kobikicho Tomoki】Ginza (Sushi)
15.【Higuchi】Omotesando (Japanese Cuisine)
16.【Den】Gaienmae (Japanese Cuisine) 
17.【ZURRIOLA】Ginza (Spain Cuisine)
18.【Florilege】Gaienmae (French)
19.【NARISAWA】Aoyama-itchome (Innovative Fusion)
20.【Harutaka】Shinbashi (Sushi)
21.【Ginza Fukuju】Shinbashi (Japanese Cuisine)
22.【Akasaka Kikunoi】Akasaka (Japanese Cuisine)
23.【Sushi Kanesaka】Shinbashi (Sushi)
24.【Pierre Gagnaire】Tameike-sanno (French)
25.【Edition Koji Shimomura】Roppongi-itchome (French)
26.【Restaurant Ryuzu】Roppongi (French)
27.【Shojin Ryori Daigo】Onarimon (Buddhist Cuisine)
28.【PRISMA】Omotesando (Italian)
29.【Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi Hills Branch】Roppongi (Sushi)
30.【Higashi Azabu Amamoto】Akabane-bashi (Sushi)
31.【Usuki Fugu Yamadaya Nishi-azabu】Nishi-azabu (Japanese Cuisine)
32.【Crony】Ababane-bashi (French)
33.【Nihon Ryori Seizan】Shirokane-takanawa (Japanese Cuisine)
34.【Ten-tempura Uchitsu】Hiroo (Tempura)
35.【Seisoka】Hiroo (Japanese Cuisine)
36.【L'ATELIER de Joel Robuchon】Roppongi (French)
37.【Tempura Ginya】Shirokanedai (Tempura)

The total number of one-star restaurants is 149,the number of newly awarded one-star restaurants is 16.

Out of 149 one-star restaurants, 16 have received a newly awarded one-star.
【Amarantos】, which opened during the pandemic, is a new stage for Shintaro Miyazaki. While his cuisine is light, he has not forgotten French flavors, such as the use of rideau de lido and lobster. 【Shigeyuki】, which operates a Japanese restaurant from his home, is also highly regarded for the warm hospitality of its owner, Shigeo Kanno.

Restaurants that have received one star from this year (16 restaurants)

1.【Amarantos】Tameike-sanno (French)
2.【Ippei-hanten】Azabu-juban (Chinese Cuisine)
3.【Udatsu Sushi】Nakameguro (Sushi)
4.【Edomae Sushi Hanabusa】Akasaka (Sushi)
5.【Elan】Meiji-jingu (French)
6.【Sushi Oku】Asakusa (Sushi)
7.【Ginza Kousui】Ginza (Japanese Cuisine)
8.【Guchokuni】Iidabashi (Japanese Cuisine)
9.【Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo】Ginza (Italian)
10.【Shigeyuki】Yoyogi-uehara (Japanese Cuisine)
11.【Sushi Ichijyo】Bakuro-yokoyama (Sushi)
12.【TOKi】Shinbashi (Spain Cuisine)
13.【Torakuro】Hibiya (Japanese Cuisine)
14.【NéMo】Omotesando (French)
15.【Restaurant Prunier】Nijyubashi-mae (French)
16.Yakumo Uezu】Toritsu-daigaku (Japanese Cuisine)

"Mentor Chef Award" and "Service Award" to evaluate individuals

"Mentor Chef Award" 

Awarded to a chef whose own work and career serve as an example. The award honors a chef who contributes to the development of the restaurant industry through his or her enthusiasm and advice as a mentor, as well as through his or her commitment to the training of future generations.

Award Winner
Mr. Hideki Ishikawa|[Kagurazaka Ishikawa] Iidabashi (Japanese Cuisine)

"Service Award"

Awarded to a staff member who excels in hospitality and makes visitors feel comfortable. Professional and engaging, they serve customers in a way that makes their experience at the restaurant a special one. The award recognizes a sincere passion for service.

Award Winner
Ms. Emi Hasegawa|【Den】Gaienmae (Japanese Cuisine)

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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 Map
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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] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 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 Map
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Kioicho Fukudaya

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) Saturday (10 people or more) [Friday, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Last Entry (1:00 pm) Temporarily closed until May 31. Reopened on June 1 *In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 38,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit D of Akasaka-Mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Address: 1-13, Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map
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Ginza Shinohara

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Reservations required)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: Located around a 3-minute walk from Exit A11 of [Ginza Station]
Address: B1F, Habiulu GINZA II, 2-8-17, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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ESqUISSE

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from B6 Exit of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line
Address: 9F, Royal Crystal Ginza, 5-4-6, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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Ginza Koju

Open: [Weekdays / Saturday] Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (last order at 1:00 p.m.) Dinner: 6:00 pm. - 9:30 p.m. (last order at 9:30 p.m.)
Closed: Sundays and holidays (summer, New Year's, etc.)
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY / [Lunch] 21,600 JPY
Access: 3 minutes' walk from Ginza station on all Tokyo Metro lines / 10 minutes' walk from Yurakucho station on all JR lines
Address: Carioca Bldg. 4F, 5-4-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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Sushi Kanesaka

Open: Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm [Weekdays] Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm [Saturdays, Sundays] Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 21,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,250 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Shinbashi Station/5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station
Address: Misuzu Bldg. B1F, 8-10-3 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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Japanese Restaurant SEIZAN

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays]Dinner: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm )[Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays]Lunch: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm )
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 17,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 8 minutes walk from Shirokane-takanawa station on the Tokyo Metro subway
Address: B1F, Grande Mita, 2-17-29, Mita , Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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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 Map
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
Update-date: Oct 25 2023
Author: SAVOR JAPAN

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