Quintessence is a french fine dining fine-dining restaurant in Tokyo.
Editorially verified June 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
2 hours
Enjoy a premium Kaiseki dinner at Tsukiji Jisaku in Tokyo. Savor a traditional Japanese meal with fresh, seasonal ingredients and admire the restaurant's beautiful pon...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Savor premium "Japanese classic dinner" in neon-lit Shinjuku! Explore vibrant Kabukicho with a local guide, enjoy authentic Omakase sushi, and taste Japan's #1 A5 Wagy...
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Join a pro guide for a 3.5-hour morning tour at Toyosu and Tsukiji Markets, witness the bluefin tuna auction, savor a fresh seafood breakfast, and explore both modern ...
Tip: Closed Sundays. The lunch course is the same as dinner at lower price; reserve through Pocket Concierge.
Address: Garden City Shinagawa Gotenyama 1F, 6-7-29 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001
Sushi Saito in Tokyo's Roppongi is Takashi Saito's eight-seat edomae sushi counter in Ark Hills South. Three Michelin stars 2009-2019, concierge-only.
BookConcierge-only since 2020 ahead
TipTop hotel concierges and a few private members handle bookings; cold-call requests are not accepted.
Nihonryori RyuGin in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is Seiji Yamamoto's three-Michelin-star kaiseki room. Asia's 50 Best lifetime list, holds No. 2 status in Japan.
Book90 days via Tableall ahead
TipClosed Sundays. The strawberry candy-apple dessert is the landmark closer; reserve through Tableall 90 days ahead.
Kagurazaka Ishikawa in Tokyo is Hideki Ishikawa's three-Michelin-star kaiseki room hidden up an old Kagurazaka alley. Counter-only, ten seats, seasonal menus.
Book60 days via Pocket Concierge ahead
TipClosed Sundays and Mondays. Lunch reservations are slightly easier; book via Pocket Concierge two months ahead.
Esquisse in Tokyo's Chanel Ginza tower is Lionel Beccat's two-Michelin-star modern French tasting room. Two stars since 2014 with views across Ginza rooftops.
Book2 months via Tableall ahead
TipClosed Sundays and Mondays. Lunch is the easier seating and half the dinner spend; reserve through Tableall.
Ginza Koju in Tokyo's Ginza is Toru Okuda's three-Michelin-star kaiseki room, a 12-seat counter where each dish is plated to your placemat in turn.
Book60 days via Pocket Concierge ahead
TipClosed Sundays. Reservation by phone or Pocket Concierge; the lunch course is the value play at half the dinner spend.
Tempura Kondo in Tokyo's Ginza is Fumio Kondo's two-Michelin-star tempura counter, the room that made vegetable tempura the canonical Tokyo opening course.
Book1 month via Tableall ahead
TipClosed Sundays and Monday lunch. Sweet potato is the closing dish; reserve via Tableall a month ahead.
