With two Michelin stars under its belt, Yoshihiro Narisawa’s eponymous restaurant in Aoyama is a favorite with gourmands all over the world. If you like several-hour intellectual exercises in gastronomy, this may be the right place for you.

Narisawa - image © Florentyna Leow
Narisawa is beloved by gourmands in Japan and all over the world, and for good reason - the food is sublime. Chef Narisawa’s rigorous training in French cuisine is filtered through Japanese ideas and techniques, resulting in a style that’s completely his own.

Narisawa - image © Florentyna Leow
Provenance and sustainability are key to Narisawa’s cuisine. Almost all the ingredients used here are sourced from producers in Japan. It goes without saying that the food is seasonal, and the menu changes frequently. Even the wine here is Japanese, and you’ll sample the best of it here.
As good as the food is, though, it’s not for everyone. First of all, you have to be willing to shell out at least JPY30,000, if not more, for dinner. (Lunch is relatively more affordable.) Dinner here can last 3 or 4 hours, with cerebral dishes that are often representing concepts beyond the food on the plate. It’s rather like a class in art appreciation, except you wind up eating all of the artwork. If this is your idea of fun, however, Narisawa should be on your culinary bucket list.
For more Tokyo kaiseki, kappo and other haute cuisine choices, see our Best Kaiseki, Kappo and Other Haute Cuisine in Tokyo page.
English name:
Narisawa
Japanese name:
ナリサワ
English address:
2-6-15 Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0062
Japanese address:
〒107-0062 東京都港区南青山2-6-15
Opening hours:
noon-1pm (L.O.), 6:30pm-8pm (L.O.)
Closed Sunday and Monday
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Completely Non-Smoking
Reservations:
Necessary
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 4-minute walk from exit 5 of Aoyama-itchome Station on the Toei Oedo line, and Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hanzomon lines.
Telephone:
+81-3-5785-0799
Website:
Official website (English)
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of Narisawa on TripAdvisor.
Near To Here:
Narisawa is located in Tokyo's Harajuka and Aoyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Harajuka and Aoyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Tokyo Restaurant Recommendations:
See all Kaiseki & Kappo & Other Haute Cuisine we recommend on our Best Kaiseki & Kappo & Other Haute Cuisine in Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.

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