Aoyama Farmers Market

Lionel Beccat of Two MICHELIN Stars ESqUISSE Shares His Favorite Parts of Tokyo

"On weekends, the square in front of United Nations University facing Aoyama-dori Avenue fills with vibrantly coloured tents and tarps, and I love that here—unlike typical Tokyo supermarkets with individually wrapped, perfectly shaped produce—I can speak directly with producers and learn how each item was grown and produced. ESqUISSE currently gets ingredients from more than forty producers, and we first met about half of them at this market; the produce here may not all look perfectly uniform, but the difference in taste will really surprise you. Alongside agricultural products, you’ll find processed goods like coffee beans, jam, and miso, with special events sometimes featuring honey, wine, and more—bring an eco-friendly shopping bag for a treasure-hunt, once-in-a-lifetime experience." - Wakana Kubo