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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at MAZ at MAZ
Very excited to welcome @virgiliocentral’s @maz.tokyo to Tokyo. Creative cooking and unfamiliar (to me) ingredients presented beautifully. Really looking forward to trying again soon. @santiago.maztokyo and team are ones to watch.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at Cafe Juanita at Café Juanita
Always a pleasure to get back to @cafejuanitawa. It’s where I really learned to appreciate fine dining, and learned how to dine alone, elegantly. So many amazing memories over the years, and it’s great to see they’re still pushing, not resting on their laurels.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at Il Nido at Il Nido
Back to America for the first time in 2.5 years. First meal was a mountain of pasta, of course. From the always excellent @gogogallego at @ilnidoseattle. Not pictured, four drinks — Red Wine, Champagne, Negroni, sparkling water.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 成生 at Naruse
Tempura Naruse, Shizuoka
By any standard, one of the world’s greatest restaurants. An obsession with pristine local ingredients shows through the impeccable technique. Every detail is considered from the moment you arrive. The confidence with which chef works is astounding. No garnish, no wasted movements, no extraneous anything. The absolute distillation... More
Tempura Naruse, Shizuoka
By any standard, one of the world’s greatest restaurants. An obsession with pristine local ingredients shows through the impeccable technique. Every detail is considered from the moment you arrive. The confidence with which chef works is astounding. No garnish, no wasted movements, no extraneous anything. The absolute distillation of deliciousness.
As my friend yesterday said after his first visit — “Now I have to rethink everything I knew about tempura.” Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 銀座鼓門 at Ginza Komon
It’s been amazing to watch the evolution of Kirakutei. From a high end but still casual restaurant quite a way out of central Tokyo, to a refined kappo experience in the heart of Ginza. Chef keeps pushing, trying new things, and isn’t afraid to let go of past favorites.
As part of their recent move, they’ve renamed the restaurant to Ginza Komon... More
It’s been amazing to watch the evolution of Kirakutei. From a high end but still casual restaurant quite a way out of central Tokyo, to a refined kappo experience in the heart of Ginza. Chef keeps pushing, trying new things, and isn’t afraid to let go of past favorites.
As part of their recent move, they’ve renamed the restaurant to Ginza Komon (銀座鼓門), signaling a more dramatic shift from their past. The new space is absolutely gorgeous, and the quality really shines through.
They’re also quite particular about saké and wine, and you’ll find an excellent selection of both. Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at Droit at Droit
Classic, beautiful French food at Droit in Kyoto. Until very recently, chef worked entirely alone. A small, spare, elegant space reflects the simplicity and focus of the dishes. His mastery of sauces really elevate the ingredients, and the pigeon was one of the best I’ve ever eaten, anywhere. Strongly recommended. Thank you @droit_kyoto.... More
Classic, beautiful French food at Droit in Kyoto. Until very recently, chef worked entirely alone. A small, spare, elegant space reflects the simplicity and focus of the dishes. His mastery of sauces really elevate the ingredients, and the pigeon was one of the best I’ve ever eaten, anywhere. Strongly recommended. Thank you @droit_kyoto. Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at Droit at Droit
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at SOWER at SOWER
Such a pleasure to experience the brand new @restaurant_sower in Shiga prefecture. Situated on the expansive grounds of a hotel beside Lake Biwa, they have access to incredible natural product from the lake and surroundings, as well as nearby mountains and ocean.
Chef @coleman__griffin and team bring a wide range of experience... More
Such a pleasure to experience the brand new @restaurant_sower in Shiga prefecture. Situated on the expansive grounds of a hotel beside Lake Biwa, they have access to incredible natural product from the lake and surroundings, as well as nearby mountains and ocean.
Chef @coleman__griffin and team bring a wide range of experience in some of the world’s most notable restaurants. The space makes good use of natural textures, local ceramics, and borrowed scenery out of broad windows.
For a restaurant only open three days, the level of precision in cooking and service was admirable. Wine parings were thoughtful, balanced, largely natural/low-intervention, and included a few locally made saké as well.
A very solid menu across the board. Everything was quite enjoyable, and the flavors and pace were nicely balanced. I particularly enjoyed the venison with pickled strawberries and a spicy sauce that was quite addictive, the yuba dish, the grilled cabbage, and the okayu at the end.
I’m really excited to see how they evolve, and look forward to returning as the seasons change. Definitely worth the trip. Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 天ぷら 元吉 at Tempura Motoyoshi
Great tempura starts with pristine ingredients.
One of my favorite stores in Tokyo, @tempura_motoyoshi, is now being run by Matoba-san, while Motoyoshi-san builds out his new location.
Chef has kept all the quality, the creativity, and the skill. One of my must-go shops.
Pictured dishes:
1. Vegetable lineup
2. Shrimp
3. Asparagus (From... More
Great tempura starts with pristine ingredients.
One of my favorite stores in Tokyo, @tempura_motoyoshi, is now being run by Matoba-san, while Motoyoshi-san builds out his new location.
Chef has kept all the quality, the creativity, and the skill. One of my must-go shops.
Pictured dishes:
1. Vegetable lineup
2. Shrimp
3. Asparagus (From Japan, super early)
4. Sweet raw shrimp and sea grapes
5. Sardine over fried Nori
6. Fugu Shirako
7. Amadai
8. Kisu
9. Uni on fried Oba (thanks for not frying the uni!)
10. Sweet Potato Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 白土(Shirato) at Shirato
One of the things I love about Tokyo is that there are so many amazing restaurants, places that in any other city would be hugely famous, but here they just do excellent work quietly. Shirato is one of those gems hidden in plain sight, right near the busy Roppongi crossing.
It’s an intimate counter, elegant but not fussy. The menu is twenty courses,... More
One of the things I love about Tokyo is that there are so many amazing restaurants, places that in any other city would be hugely famous, but here they just do excellent work quietly. Shirato is one of those gems hidden in plain sight, right near the busy Roppongi crossing.
It’s an intimate counter, elegant but not fussy. The menu is twenty courses, most just a few bites, so you can really see their range and talent. The food is French with a strong Japanese sensibility and some Chinese flavors sneaking into a few dishes. Wine pairings are smart and thoughtful.
These pictures are from three visits, in different seasons. The soupe de poisson and the sweet shrimp are two standouts I enjoyed all three times.
Strongly recommended.
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