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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 赤坂おぎ乃 at Akasaka Ogino
Akasaka Ogino, September ‘22 Menu
For me, the smell of matsutake mushrooms brings back deep memories, and also heralds the start of autumn — one of the best times to eat in Japan.
Ogino-san and team used the bounty of the the season beautifully in this menu. Matsutake, salmon and their roe, ginko, suppon, and more. At the same time, weaving in... More
Akasaka Ogino, September ‘22 Menu
For me, the smell of matsutake mushrooms brings back deep memories, and also heralds the start of autumn — one of the best times to eat in Japan.
Ogino-san and team used the bounty of the the season beautifully in this menu. Matsutake, salmon and their roe, ginko, suppon, and more. At the same time, weaving in the end of summer with hamo, peppers, and eggplant. September in Tokyo can be very summery, and they told that story of transition so well.
Also framed these shots a little wider than usual to show off the gorgeous and growing selection of ceramics they’ve managed to collect. A feast for the eyes.
An absolutely essential Tokyo restaurant.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 鮨むらやま at Sushi Murayama
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 港区麻布十番 at 麻布さとり
The absolute explosion of new high end Yakitori has been one of my favorite trends in the past year or so. @azabusatori is creative with tastes, uses specialized “brand” chickens, and has a great selection of vegetables that follows their Imai lineage. Of particular notice is the wine cellar — extensive and broad, particularly for such... More
The absolute explosion of new high end Yakitori has been one of my favorite trends in the past year or so. @azabusatori is creative with tastes, uses specialized “brand” chickens, and has a great selection of vegetables that follows their Imai lineage. Of particular notice is the wine cellar — extensive and broad, particularly for such a new place. A very welcome addition to the neighborhood. Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 神楽坂石かわ at Kagurazaka Ishikawa
Kagurazaka Ishikawa, late August
@teamishikawa doing great work, as always.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at Ichigaya, Tokyo at Tinc gana (Tinc gana)
Always a pleasure to have dinner by @jeromequilbeuf. His modern Spanish restaurant @tinc_gana_tokyo is a great mix of flavor and technique, in a friendly and comfortable format. A great sibling to the more casual @gracia_tokyo.
Seasonal dishes mix with stalwarts to make a menu that’s always offering something new.... More
Always a pleasure to have dinner by @jeromequilbeuf. His modern Spanish restaurant @tinc_gana_tokyo is a great mix of flavor and technique, in a friendly and comfortable format. A great sibling to the more casual @gracia_tokyo.
Seasonal dishes mix with stalwarts to make a menu that’s always offering something new. The firefly squid were a particular standout on this visit. The paella onigiri is a great way to finish the meal, and the famous cheesecake is worth the hype.
Special thanks for having @champagnelelargepugeot on the list - such a great match with the food. Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at Kagurazaka at Restaurant L’ÉTERRE
A very strong debut in Kagurazaka from @yoshiaki_archeste and team at L’Eterre.
Perched on the second story in a neighborhood full of great food, the space is long and stylish. An elegant leather wrapped kitchen counter puts you face to face with the staff. They’re delivering smart and delicious food that reminds me of eating in... More
A very strong debut in Kagurazaka from @yoshiaki_archeste and team at L’Eterre.
Perched on the second story in a neighborhood full of great food, the space is long and stylish. An elegant leather wrapped kitchen counter puts you face to face with the staff. They’re delivering smart and delicious food that reminds me of eating in Paris. Japanese ingredients, including fish from @sasue812, feature heavily, though the flavors aren’t in any way fusion. Salt and richness levels are what I’d expect in Europe more so than Tokyo.
Special mention for the wine pairing, which I seldom take. It was almost entirely producers I’ve not seen before, including some that haven’t had a presence in the Japanese market until now. The bottle list is also extensive and well edited.
Visiting a brand new restaurant is often disappointing, and requires a bit of understanding while they work out the kinks. L’Eterre hit the ground running: I liked everything on the menu, not a single weak spot. Standouts included the Amadai fritto, the Sawara, the Chervil root, and the pigeon.
I’ve already booked my return visit. Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at エスキス at ESqUISSE (エスキス)
More than a meal, a deep resonance.
@lionel_beccat and the entire @esquisse_tokyo team continue to conduct a beautiful and thought provoking art exhibit in the shape of a restaurant.
Every meal at Esquisse is a revelation for me, and I hope for you as well.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at pizza marumo at Pizza Marumo
Great new addition to the Tokyo pizza scene, at @pizzamarumo_ebisu.
Chef @yuki_motokura came from @savoytomatotocheese, and the lineage shows. But where Savoy has a short menu, here he is experimenting with a broad range of pizzas, traditional and otherwise.
Pictured first: “Japanese Umami”
Shiitake cream sauce
Mozzarella... More
Great new addition to the Tokyo pizza scene, at @pizzamarumo_ebisu.
Chef @yuki_motokura came from @savoytomatotocheese, and the lineage shows. But where Savoy has a short menu, here he is experimenting with a broad range of pizzas, traditional and otherwise.
Pictured first: “Japanese Umami”
Shiitake cream sauce
Mozzarella & Pecorino
Wood oven baked Saba (mackerel)
Sesame seeds
Katsuobushi
Kombu
Green onions
Soy sauce
Second, the more traditional but equally delicious “Little Pepper Bomb:
Tomato sauce
Mozzarella
Basil
Mascarpone
Whole fresh pepper corns
Prosciutto
I’d like to go back with a group and try the extensive small plates menu, and explore more of the pizzas. But already highly recommend. Less
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A new hideaway French restaurant in my neighborhood, @frenchnosetokyo. This course was in late August.
Seats are all at a single counter wrapping around a compact kitchen. Chef is combining classic tastes and techniques with modern touches. Very nice ingredients are presented whole before several of the courses, such as lobster and abalone.
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A new hideaway French restaurant in my neighborhood, @frenchnosetokyo. This course was in late August.
Seats are all at a single counter wrapping around a compact kitchen. Chef is combining classic tastes and techniques with modern touches. Very nice ingredients are presented whole before several of the courses, such as lobster and abalone.
I started the post with dessert — what a treat to get a baked Alaska these days. The duck press was another great throwback, but since duck was out of season, he used it to make soup from the lobster we’d enjoyed earlier in the course.
Very warm service, a clearly experienced and talented chef, and a fun combination of tastes. Looking forward to going back.
@frenchnosetokyo is in Azabujuban, not far from Roppongi Hills. Less
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Sumibi Yakiniku Nakahara
炭火焼肉なかはら
Far too long since my last visit. Nakahara-san is a fantastic host in addition to a grill master. The beef is superlative. What else do you need?
Also, really enjoyed the shift away from fusion elements and towards the classic style.