Tokyo

Did you see Sophia Coppola's movie Lost in translation? That is Tokyo - a neon-lite fascinating and densely populated city; Tokyo was rated by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the most expensive (highest cost-of-living) city in the world for 14 years in a row. The city offers culinary highlights - orgasmic food "to die for". So its is not surprising that Tokyo's gastro scene is called "the land of the rising stars“ and the first ever Michelin guide to Tokyo's restaurants has awarded 191 stars in 2009. In comparison to other cities - London has 50, Paris has 98... And, don't forget to bring your best "socks", you need to be shoe-less in many restaurants.

Gourmet Restaurants

The definite guide for food lovers and those who want to become one!

GENYADANA HAMADAYA

Hamadaya, the 95-year old three star Michelin restaurant is located in Nihonbashi Ningyo-Cho where guests can be entertained by Geishas during their dinner; the restaurant does not welcome foreigners - period - so you have to get the reservation through the concierge of the hotel (there is an other Hamadaya at Akasaka). Hamadaya solely offers degustation menu known as"kaiseki"; "kaiseki" is a formal banquet cuisine served in Japanese -style such as tempura, teppanyaki or sushi in order to offer seasonal dishes, the menu varies with seasons and the availability of ingredients

L`OSIER

This three star Michelin restaurant in Ginza was listed in Japan's "Hanako" magazine as one of the top dining spots which serves original French cuisine in Japan; with only 40 seats, the staff of around 40 people is able to coddle and pamper you with excellent service and outstanding food like imported "French seabass" or the French classic "Foie gras seabass or roast suckling lamb", an ample wine selection and a large variety of cheeses as well as a divine dessert trolley; this place has a strict jacket and tie rule!

SUSHI MIZUTANI

Probably the best sushi restaurant in Tokyo and the world? awarded 2009 with three Michelin stars is Hachiro Mizutani's restaurant a must when you are in Tokyo and you love sushi; and…important to know: his cosy restaurant accommodate only ten seats and sushi can get pricey!