KYO-AJI (Tokyo’s Most-Revered Restaurant) , August’12
KYO-AJI Where to start? The best restaurant in tokyo … the constant chart-topper in Tabelog… the master of numerous 3-star chefs…. the chef who rejected michelin…. introduction-only … months-long waiting list even for regular diners… the ‘original’ character which the ubiquitous OISHINBO manga comic was based on, sparking the gourmet culture in Japan … +++ … Read more
Kikunoi Honten*** , Kyoto
After 2 visits to the Akasaka branch in Tokyo, it was time for one of our tasters to visit the HONTEN (main branch) of Kikunoi in Kyoto – the birthplace of Kaiseki Ryori. In 2009, Noma’s René Redzepi named Kikunoi Honten as his Best Meal of the Year! This was in June 2008 – the … Read more
Masayasu Yonemura , Restaurant Yonemura , Kyoto & Ginza
Masayasu Yonemura 1 Michelin Star Restaurant Yonemura , Kyoto 1 Michelin Star Restaurant Yonemura , Ginza Guest Chef at World Gourmet Summit 2009, Singapore Chef-Owner Masayasu Yonemura of Kyoto’s most respected in-vogue restaurant is a masterful storyteller. His sequences of creative French dishes with Japanese touches tell a culinary tale which unfolds course by course. … Read more




