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Kagurazaka Ishikawa - Fine Dining

5-37 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-0825

With a perfect seasonal cooking of kaiseki that tastes and looks like works of art, Kagurazaka Ishikawa is the go-to choice for many of Tokyo's upper classes.

When it comes to a restaurant that has earned three Michelin stars as well as a spot on the prestigious S. Pellegrino's 50 Best Restaurants in Asia list, suffice it to say you're guaranteed a good meal. But as the restaurant in question is renowned for its simplicity, reverence for history and its shy chef, distinguished by the quality of its food, it's not hard to imagine the experience having to be something real. exceptional to warrant such praise.

Tucked away in the former Shinjuku geisha's Kagurazaka district, the quiet elegant dining room Ishikawa is even home to chef Hideki Ishikawa's careful study of restrained sophistication. He is famously private and is known to dress exactly like the kitchen helpers and even stand behind them in pictures - which further increases his respect and love for him. Not chasing after the glitz of fame, Ishikawa's dedication to beauty and obsession with attention to detail have ensured his restaurant's rise to the top while the Its location is in a not so prominent area . Artfully prepared dishes are served in four private dining rooms and seven cypress counter seats by kimono-clad waitresses. The food here is artfully placed on antique crockery (some pieces date back thousands of years), grilled tempura snapper with Koshiabura mountain green beans, squid and tofu soup, spiced sashimi Delicious, charcoal-grilled fish and simmering hotpot offer the perfect balance between taste, texture, aesthetics and culinary charm.

While it may not be the prettiest meal you can ever eat, it can be one of the most memorable and satisfying.

Reservations at Kagurazaka Ishikawa are essential. This is not a place where you can show up without warning. Buy a seat at the Ishikawa counter if you can, as this is where the magic happens. Book through your hotel concierge, or try the service at Voyagin. Totally worth planning ahead for a meal like this. Just remember that you will spend at least 25,000/person for the experience

Open : From 17:30 to 24:00

Closed : Sunday & Public Holiday

Phone : +81-3-5225-0173

Website : http://www.kagurazaka-ishikawa.co.jp/

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