"Yakatabune" is a Japanese traditional boat. From on board, you can admire a view of the beautiful landscape of Tokyo. Booking is necessary before you join this cruise, so please make sure to check the cruise schedule. The cost varies depending on specific routes and choice of food options. All in all, a cruise on this boat is perfect for a special date. If you wish to learn more, please contact Harumiya.
Using a minimalist but highly artistic approach to food, Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa offers a fusion of flavors that defies categorization as either Japanese or French but is rather a brilliant blend of both cuisines. Narisawa in Aoyama is ideal for those in search of fine dining that promises to appeal to your senses and leave you in awe. The deceptively simple décor here belies the scrumptious meals on offer. The chef’s attention to detail culminates in seasonal cuisine dishes that combine organic and sustainable ingredients. Sample the exotic menu, which changes seasonally, and relish some of the finest Japanese wines on offer at Japan’s premier fine dining restaurant, Narisawa.
Located on the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt, the New York Grill offers a spectacular American dining experience. With its floor-to-ceiling windows affords spectacular views of downtown Tokyo. Massive Italian paintings, vaulted ceilings and leather cushioned chairs add to the "wow-factor." Not to be outdone, the kitchen serves a spectacular continental menu with such dishes as steak tartar, grilled veal scallopini and plenty of seafood options as well. The wine list features only California vintages. Whether it is prix fixe or a la carte, the New York Grill serves American grilled delights to Tokyo with a side of elegance.
Chef Joel Robuchon's name is synonymous with fine French cuisine, making his restaurants some of the most famous in the world. Needless to say, dining at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon is a very special experience. Instead of the setup of a traditional restaurant, with tables evenly spread out, most of the diners at this unique venue are seated at a large bar that surrounds the open kitchen. The food is contemporary French and can rightly said to be both very delicious and very expensive. Along with prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, the restaurant offers a tasting menu, a discovery menu and a la carte menu. Reservations are highly recommended as it is a popular place among gastronomes.
Established in the year 2006, Quintessence is a modern French restaurant in Tokyo, Japan. It follows a meticulous cooking process acquired from a restaurant in Paris during the training years of the owner Shuzo Kishida who is also the head chef of this lovely place. The only menu served here is decided by chef Kishida himself which consists of dishes made from fresh and top-quality ingredients with a personal touch by him. So be ready to have a pleasant flavorful surprise with a delectable wine pairing on your visit to this elegant fine diner.
With an esteemed culinary history dating back to the European royalty during 16th Century, this posh restaurant offers a dining experience that few others can match. Located off of the main lobby in the Hotel New Otani, La Tour d'Argent reflects the elegance and exquisiteness of Paris. Its opulent decor with spellbinding chandeliers, candle-lit tables, velvet carpets and floor to ceiling curtained windows will transport the patrons to the mansions on Parisian streets. The menu is just as impressive as its plush setting. The goose foie gras enjoys do-not-miss status as an appetizer, while the roast duckling stands as the kitchen's signature entree. The wine list, as would be expected from a French restaurant, rates superb and offers wine by the glass and the bottle. With views of the Japanese garden, this restaurant is a must-visit for a classy and relaxed lunch or dinner.
Since it opened in 1953, the Ricksha Room has gained a reputation as a place to take a date you want to impress, and not only for the decor and ambience. The food is excellent and the service is first class. Even from the outside, this restaurant looks something special. A white wall with the restaurant's name and logo immediately attracts your attention. The interior is soft and gentle with low lights and candles on all the tables setting the mood and barely discernible jazz music in the background. There is a very good a la carte menu that includes pastas and delicious homemade square pizzas. And there are two steak set courses to choose from. There is a full complement of wine to accompany whatever meal you choose and a comprehensive cocktail menu.
With a focus on authentic French cuisine paired with an impressive selection of wines, Comptoir Missago features a space saturated in soft lights and an elegance which is not restricted to the appearance of just the intimate interior. Serving a variety of French dishes that are cooked to perfection, the establishment prides itself on regaling guests with food that is not just delectable but is also aesthetically pleasing. Pick from an assortment of items like seasonal shellfish dressed in wild vegetable salad, sapphire collagen risotto, and white asparagus combined with sauteed foie gras among others. Complete with pleated curtains and upholstered chairs, Comptoir Missago is quickly rising among the ranks by providing not just a magnificent smorgasbord of delights to feast on, but also friendly and efficient service aimed at maximizing the comfort of the guests.
Using a minimalist but highly artistic approach to food, Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa offers a fusion of flavors that defies categorization as either Japanese or French but is rather a brilliant blend of both cuisines. Narisawa in Aoyama is ideal for those in search of fine dining that promises to appeal to your senses and leave you in awe. The deceptively simple décor here belies the scrumptious meals on offer. The chef’s attention to detail culminates in seasonal cuisine dishes that combine organic and sustainable ingredients. Sample the exotic menu, which changes seasonally, and relish some of the finest Japanese wines on offer at Japan’s premier fine dining restaurant, Narisawa.
Located in the Hotel Imperial, Les Saisons has a respectable reputation and is known for its variety and the chef's fearless experimentation. Chef Thierry Voisin has breathed a refreshing life into the restaurant, making Les Saisons a must-visit French restaurant once again; no mean feat considering this is a city with more than its fair share of fine French dining. All the classics are here - French sole, lobster, loin of beef - and the luxurious dining room setting contributes to an elegant dining experience.
L'Effervescence is a wonderful restaurant by chef Shinobu Namae. The chef takes diners through a delightful gastronomic journey with his skillful creations in the kitchen. The twist is not only a blend of Japanese ingredients with French techniques but also the dramatic presentation of every dish. This establishment has a feel of exclusivity is not only in its location, which is a bit difficult to find, but even in its publicity. It is just the word-of-mouth praise of its patrons that has created a stir on the culinary map of Tokyo. Truly a memorable dining experience that will remain etched in your mind for a long time.
Aficionados of good French food in an elegant room together with candles, mirrors, upholstered chairs, waiters in tuxedos and covered serving dishes, will not be disappointed with the Azur. Located on the second floor of the Yokohama Grand-Intercontinental Hotel (the sail-shaped hotel at Minato Mirai), Azur has 16 tables of which 12 are round. Gray tablecloths and gray napkins combined with chandeliers and lavish fabric wallpapering puts you in the center of opulence. There is also a private room which seats 12.