MICHELIN Guide Restaurants in the World’s Most Unexpected Locations

"At first glance, little suggests that Hajime Yoneda, chef-owner of the Three-MICHELIN-Starred HAJIME, was once a system engineer. Look a little closer, however, and his previous career reveals itself in the gastronomic journey he crafts for his guests. Centered on the theme of “a dialogue with the Earth,” Yoneda interprets the changing seasons through his unique lens, weaving story-like messages into his cuisine. The house specialty, Chikyu — meaning “the Earth” — tells the tale of nature’s bounty shaped by the cycles of mountain and ocean, all on a single plate." - The MICHELIN Guide