Experts' Choice Award Narisawa
What the experts agree on
Two-Michelin-starred Narisawa blends French technique with Japanese mountain village traditions, starring hyperlocal ingredients sourced from satoyama forests. Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's innovative approach balances sustainability with avant-garde
“Though this is a decidedly international restaurant, unique Japanese products are still the focal point.”
– The World's 50 Best Restaurants
Travel + Leisure "The brilliant fortysomething chef Yoshihiro Narisawa weds French finesse and Spanish avant-garde savvy with kaiseki aesthetics and a passion for local ingredients." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The theme here is innovative mountain village cuisine that brings together nature conservation and gastronomy."
Condé Nast Traveler "What were your first impressions when you arrived? Two-Michelin-starred Narisawa was the first entry from Japan to make it into the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2009." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Yoshihiro Narisawa draws out the charm of Japanese ingredients by paying homage to satoyama culture, a product of harmony between forest and people, and to food producers" Full review
The World's 50 Best Restaurants Top 25
"Ranked #21 in the World's 50 Best. Modern and sustainable Japanese cooking from a Tokyo dining mainstay" Full review
Afar Magazine "One of Japan's most talented chefs, Yoshihiro Narisawa presents Japanese ingredients in a style he calls “innovative Satoyama cuisine,” which highlights the country's natural bounty...." Full review
