Tabelog 4.54 🥇⁣
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Ao Nishiazabu is one of the most unique innovative and ingredient-focused restaurants in Tokyo. Chef Minemura’s culinary background was very interesting. First, he started his career as a bartender during which he found his passion in cooking. He proceeded to self-learning through cookbooks before heading to Italy to embark on a professional cooking journey. Interestingly, he realized that his true love was French cuisine so he came back to Tokyo and started a bistro called Maru. That’s why it is not difficult to understand why Ao’s food is so international, featuring cooking techniques of Spanish, French and Italian cuisine with top-notch produces from Japan. ⁣
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In short, Ao’s food is one-of-a-kind – plating looks simple but flavors were thought-provoking! Do starve yourself well enough if you manage to score a seat as the portion is also quite generous throughout the tasting menu. Service was a kind of a cult intentionally and the pace of the meal is one of the fastest as well. Overall, it’s a unique culinary destination that you should at least try once. ⁣
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💴Budget: 50,000 yen⁣⁣⁣⁣