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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 鮨 あらい at Sushi Arai
It had been four years and two months since my previous visit to Sushi Arai. My notes from that meal say “fantastic! This place is going to get crazy busy”.
Sadly, I was far too accurate. Now quite hard to book, and deservedly so. Arai-san is doing great work, so much so that he moved upstairs to a larger space shortly after this meal.
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It had been four years and two months since my previous visit to Sushi Arai. My notes from that meal say “fantastic! This place is going to get crazy busy”.
Sadly, I was far too accurate. Now quite hard to book, and deservedly so. Arai-san is doing great work, so much so that he moved upstairs to a larger space shortly after this meal.
Top level sushi, a must-go. Less
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Scenes from a lovely early spring lunch at @esttokyo in the new Four Seasons in Otemachi. Thank you to @guillaumebracavalchef and @micheleabbat for being wonderful hosts and feeding us handsomely.
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A spot I really enjoy, Erba de Nakahigashi, has rebranded as @cusavilla. Focusing almost entirely on vegetables, Chef draws out a depth of flavor from every part, while really highlighting the season. Style is Italian through a very Japanese lens. Good wine list as well.
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A new wine-focused high end bistro in Toranomon, Tokyo, called @_araratrestaurant. Photos here are from two different visits. Owner/Sommelier Higashihara-san has built a really special place. Tiny, with only four tables, it’s a beautiful space. The course menu is an excellent value, as are the wines. The classic, focused cooking really... More
A new wine-focused high end bistro in Toranomon, Tokyo, called @_araratrestaurant. Photos here are from two different visits. Owner/Sommelier Higashihara-san has built a really special place. Tiny, with only four tables, it’s a beautiful space. The course menu is an excellent value, as are the wines. The classic, focused cooking really scratched an itch for me - no fusion, no over-complication – just delicious. Highly recommended. Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 傳 Den at Den (傳)
Den, Tokyo. Always a great time, and spring ingredients in Japan are my favorite.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 炎水 at Japanese Cuisine Ensui
Some highlights from a very promising new kaiseki restaurant called Ensui (炎水), in Nakameguro. I loved the space and the showmanship; things like shaving katsuobushi or grinding sesame by hand in front of you. Looking forward to watching them evolve.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at Bar Cave De K at Cave de K
The Champagne is in magnum, the ham is from Spain, the cheese boards are massive, the pancake is insane, the whiskies are rare, the cocktails are sharp, and the food is much better than it has any need to be.
If you’re in Kyoto, reserve a seat at Cave de K. Thank me later.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 木山 at Kiyama (木山)
A few highlights from a phenomenal March menu at Kiyama in Kyoto. Course after course, all excellent cooking. Chef’s lauded dashi is worthy of the praise. The finish was four different rice dishes (not a choice, you get all four), and then, absurdly, miraculously — ramen. Cap it off with a ridiculously good strawberry. Already famous and getting... More
A few highlights from a phenomenal March menu at Kiyama in Kyoto. Course after course, all excellent cooking. Chef’s lauded dashi is worthy of the praise. The finish was four different rice dishes (not a choice, you get all four), and then, absurdly, miraculously — ramen. Cap it off with a ridiculously good strawberry. Already famous and getting more so each day. Book while you can. Less
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at Ăn Đi アンディ at Ăn Đi
Ăn Đi, Tokyo.
Always a delight to see @momo_chan1985 and team. Fun, vibrant food. Great wine list as well, worth exploring.
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- Justin Hurst added a new meal Dinner at 赤坂おぎ乃 at Akasaka Ogino
Ogino, Akasaka, Tokyo
Some highlights from my monthly visit for March. Great to see what @satoshiogino and team did with all the early spring vegetables.
