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"In a city of standout experiences, Shoji Natsuko's eye-popping fruit- and flower-inspired creations at Ete are a special feast for the senses." - Dobrina Zhekova

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"With a single marble table and speakeasy-style unmarked entrance, Ete may be Tokyo’s most exclusive eatery. Named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef in 2020, Shoji rose to fame on the back of her stunning, couture-inspired cakes—edible artworks based on patterns by Chanel and Louis Vuitton, painstakingly rendered in fresh fruit. But her savory creations deserve equal praise: Signature dishes include delicate tilefish with crispy scales in clam broth and tender slices of abalone layered over deep-fried bamboo shoot." - Melinda Joe

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"Led by chef Natsuko Shoji, this introduction-only, Japanese-leaning restaurant is famed for fashion-inspired, luxury fruit-topped cakes and a highly curated, reservation-by-introduction approach. It recently moved to slightly more spacious digs tailored for couples and operates with just a single table, offering an exceptionally private and intimate dining experience in Shibuya." - Brad Japhe