I had the privilege of participating in a gathering of top reviewers from Tabelog!Ranked 43rd in the indiscriminate category of Tabelog in Tokyo,7th in the Japanese cuisine category in Tokyo,26th in the nationwide Japanese cuisine category.This is a reservation-only restaurant that has been rumored to be closing!I visited the esteemed Makimura of the Tokyo Japanese Cuisine Association!**Appetizers** - White Asparagus from Saga Prefecture with Tomato Jelly and Caviar: Absolutely exquisite. - Fried Corn Ball: Absolutely exquisite. - Fried Okra with Active Sea Eel and Karafuto Cucumber: Exquisite. - Nagasaki Kuruma Ebi (Sweet Shrimp) with Winter Melon and Yuzu Flower: Exquisite. - Miyagi Matsukawa Flatfish: Absolutely exquisite. - Squid Somen with Egg Yolk and Nagasaki Kensasaki Squid: Incredibly exquisite. - Chiba Pickled Bonito Sushi: Exquisite. - Tsushima Braised Conger Eel Sushi with Fried Satsuki and Sesame Cream: Exquisite. - Young Sweetfish from Nagara River: Incredibly exquisite. - Hamana Lake Eel, Grilled with Olive Oil: Absolutely exquisite. - A5 Miyazaki Beef Shabu-Shabu: Absolutely exquisite. - Old Koshihikari Rice: - Sea Bream Chazuke: Absolutely exquisite. - Rice with Egg Yolk: Absolutely exquisite. - Miyazaki Mango with Wasanbon Sugar and Mascarpone Cheese: Absolutely exquisite.When I first heard of Makimura, I had a strong impression that it was a restaurant focused on simple, natural dishes highlighting the ingredients. However, upon visiting, I was pleasantly surprised to experience the innovative touch right from the start with the White Asparagus puree!!!The eel dishes also featured fried small bones for a delightful textural contrast, showcasing a sense of innovation throughout!!!The squid somen mixed with rich egg yolk and the young sweetfish from Nagara River left me utterly speechless with their depth of flavor and vitality!!!I have visited all the top Japanese cuisine restaurants on Tabelog in Tokyo, and if you prefer a place with a touch of innovation in Japanese food, this is undoubtedly a top three must-visit restaurant!!!It truly feels like a shame for such an exceptional restaurant to close, but I am immensely grateful to the esteemed reviewers for allowing me to visit just in time!!!It felt like witnessing a magnificent cherry blossom blizzard at the peak of blooming!!!**Tabelog Rankings in Tokyo (Indiscriminate Category)** 9/10 18/20 27/30 46/50 87/100 123/150 149/200 197/300 **Tabelog Rankings in Tokyo (Japanese Cuisine)** 10/10 17/20 24/30 34/50 **Nationwide Tabelog Rankings (Japanese Cuisine)** 23/30 36/50 I visited this restaurant!! It's been a while since I added a visit to a restaurant within the top 50 in Tokyo!
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