Kikunoi Akasaka **, Tokyo (Dec’10)
Kikunoi Akasaka ** – “SFREELIFE’S MOST FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD” 2nd visit – December 2010 (stay tuned for upcoming reviews of subsequent meals in November 2011, February 2012). At press time (March 2012), our tasters have visited Kikunoi 6 times , both at Kyoto Honten and most often at Tokyo branch, and each time, … Read more
Kadowaki **, Tokyo
*SFREELIFE SIGNATURE* Kadowaki , Azubu-Juban Japanese Kaiseki with a twist. Back in 2008, Kadowaki shot to world-wide fame with the arrival of Michelin Guide in Tokyo, albeit with a totally different reason : Toshiya Kadowaki, owner of Azabu Kadowaki, turned down the chance to appear in Michelin’s Tokyo guide. He can serve only 21 covers … Read more
Tsukiji Yamamoto (FUGU) **, Tokyo
Long-standing, famous FUGU-senmon (fugu specialist) restaurant near Tsukiji Market. 2 Star Michelin ever since the guide was printed – losing only to recently-crowned 3 star USUKIFUGU YAMADAYA. As with most michelin-rated FUGU place, Yamamoto serves a Fugu-Kaiseki or a blowfish- course conprising of every imaginable part of the highly-prized, seasonal puffer fish. The best ones … Read more
Kuromonto (FUGU), Tokyo
Forward : FUGU is a dividing topic in gastronomy. Many westerners, or even Asians and Japanese alike, who have tasted FUGU came away thinking ‘what’s so special?’ In truth, they are probably right – there’s really little to like about FUGU .. except that unique Chewiness of its meat. The more you bite into it, … Read more
