Narisawa is a japanese fine-dining restaurant in Tokyo.
Narisawa in Tokyo's Aoyama runs innovative satoyama cuisine: foraged Japanese ingredients through European technique. Two Michelin stars plus a Green Star.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Closed Mondays and Sundays. Lunch is easier than dinner; book through Tableall six weeks ahead.
Address: Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Florilege in Tokyo's Azabudai Hills runs Hiroyasu Kawate's vegetable-led modern French tasting at a communal counter. Two Michelin stars, Asia's 50 Best 2026.
Tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesday lunch. Online bookings open one month ahead at 10:00 JST and fill within minutes.
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Tip: Closed Sundays. The renovated German ambassador's residence holds private rooms; book through byFood for English service.
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Tip: Closed Sundays. Phone reservations only; the line opens at 10:00 JST and fills the same day.
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Tip: Lunch omakase is the value play at half the dinner price. Counter only on the ground floor.
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Tip: Closed Sundays and Mondays. Online bookings via TableCheck open 90 days ahead; lunch is the only reachable seating most weeks.
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Tip: Closed Sundays. Reserve via Pocket Concierge; the cha-kaiseki tea-ceremony seasonal menu is the through-line.
