Dining experiences in Tokyo range from indulging in upscale omakase sushi and private kaiseki courses to some of the best street food in the world. Tokyo city also has an amazing variety of restaurants and street food on offer. In this review, we investigate the top five best dining experiences in Tokyo.
1. The Dining At Shiba Park Hotel
Shiba Park Hotel is a unique library hotel that connects people, towns, and history. The hotel lies in the Shiba area of Tokyo, where the atmosphere of Edo still exists. Recently renovated in December 2021, the hotel retains its comfort but has the face of a “Library Hotel” with a new collection of books centered on the climate, people, and history of the city.
The hotel features ‘The Dining,’ located on the first floor of Shiba Park Hotel, with approximately 1,500 books. This new style of restaurant enables you to choose from three types of cuisine, Western, Chinese, and Japanese, depending on the day, occasion, and your mood – we highly recommend the luxury cold noodles for a taste of something entirely different. During your stay, why not partake in one of their beautiful “Blissful afternoon teas” – what could be better than enjoying your favorite black tea, along with a book you like in hand, and sweets delivered like millefeuille with butter cream and mooncakes filled with mango cream?
Omotenashi concierge will introduce you to recommend ways to spend your birthday or anniversary with your special partner, along with plans that include wonderful dinner and afternoon tea options.
2. Musashi by Aman Tokyo
Aman Tokyo is home to one of the widest selections of dining venues found in any of the city’s hotels. Chef Musashi’s masterful Edomae sushi is a Japanese highlight.
Having worked as a sushi chef for many years, Master Chef Musashi moved to Tokyo and opened his namesake sushi restaurant at the age of 39. After 12 successful years, he joined Aman Tokyo to open “Musashi by Aman”. With his tremendous commitment to and passion for Edomae-style sushi.
Native to Tokyo, Edomae literally translates as ‘in front of Edo,’ referring to the location of Tokyo Bay, once home to an abundance of seafood. Edomae sushi is associated with the great care that goes into preserving the fish. Sushi masters use techniques such as ‘zuke’ (immersing in soy sauce) and ‘shime’ (curing with salt and vinegar) to prepare it for sushi making.
3. Sézanne: Four Seasons
Located on the 7th floor of the Four Seasons Tokyo Marunouchi, Sezanne introduces a dynamic dining journey in the heart of Tokyo. Discover classically rooted modern French cuisine by Michelin starred Chef Daniel Calvert, complemented by Pastry Chef Elwyn Boyles’ repertoire of beautifully balanced desserts.
The interiors speak a language of relaxed luxury, brought to life by acclaimed designer André Fu, with the show kitchen offering intriguing glimpses of the cooking process.d sanctuary dedicated to modern elegance, with Zen-inspired motifs and contemporary artwork by Annie Morris.
The champagne trolly showcases with rare vintage bubbly like 1964 Dom Perignon and 1978 La Grande Dame. The wine list features inspired choices like red from Jura, and digestifs include ratafia de champagne. This may be least pretentious high-brow restaurant in Tokyo.
4. Hakkoku
Hakkoku breathes a fresh perspective to the sushi mecca of Ginza. Ordering is Okonomi (à la carte) rather than Omakase (the chef’s choice), a philosophy that lets the guest indulge in their desires.
The restaurant has found its home in the heart of Tokyo, joining celebrated restaurants of all cuisines. You take an elevator to the third floor to enter Hakkoku’s elegant reception area, where the friendly staff awaits. The spacious restaurant stretches over three small rooms, each set up with its own counter and six chairs. The hinoki wooden counter is set low and flat with nothing to divide Chef Hiroyuki Sato and his guests. There are no secrets to hide as he performs his mastery from start to finish.
It’s Sato’s firm belief that six is the maximum number of guests he can properly serve at one time. As you sit down, he gently hands over a piece of paper where he’s written down all the fish he has selected for your liking. On some days, the list is as long as 30 different varieties. The level of personal attention and the variety of choices add to the truly indulgent experience.
5. Street Food
Low in price but high in flavor, Tokyo street food is tasty on-the-go Japanese food. Tsukiji Fish Market is a top location to try Japanese street food. This was once the largest wholesale fish market in Japan. Today, the outer market has around 300 shops and restaurants. It’s the ideal spot to try fresh, seafood-based street food for a reasonable price, such as excellent sashimi and tamagoyaki egg rolls with shrimp.
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