薪焼きフレンチ Mētis六本木

My first time in Tokyo and my husband booked Metis as our first lunch in the city. We love doing tasting menu and dining at Michelin nominated/starred restaurants. However, this topped all the experience with the intimate chef’s counter format and witnessing Chef Masa’s genius and his 25 years of experience of French cuisine with Japanese ingredients. Impressive breadth of flavors, carefully balanced so that no single element dominated. Each course felt deliberate and cohesive, with flavors that complemented and carried through each dish progression. Presentation reminded me think of ikebana sensibility — minimalist, intentional, with restrain that made each dish an art. And oh, the sake/wine pairing that was just mindblowing of how it either enhanced or balanced each bite. Service was excellent. Their sommelier is top notch. In terms of price, we paid for the Omakase menu with wine pairing. The price point was definitely worth it if you are into experiencing (consuming) the art and masterpiece of great chefs. It was also satisfying and appetite filling where the quantity was just right, but more importantly that the flavors were so well rounded, satisfying one’s tastebuds that I felt i was full the entire day and didnt crave for other flavors. Definitely worth a visit every Tokyo trip!

I was curious to try this restaurant because it is not your typical Japanese establishment in Tokyo. Overall, I enjoyed most of the courses and I appreciate Chef's strong cooking techniques but I didn't have that wow factor feeling after finishing the meal. It was good decent cooking but nothing jumps out to me as being extraordinary. The courses I enjoyed most were the steak, fish and bamboo tempura. The risotto was bland and the texture tasted a bit too el dente for me. The steamed bun with foie gras looked picture perfect but I couldn't taste the foie gras. Service was good but feels impersonal. In terms of value for money it was 6/10, I was expecting much more at this price range (at almost 30,000 Yen).

I came here for my birthday celebration a month ago. All dishes by Chef Masa did not disappoint us, they all were very delicious, the selection of ingredients are fresh and high quality. My personal favourites are the truffle scallop, golden eye snapper, the wagyu and the orange shaved ice. However, the service did not give the same amusement. The shop manager Atsushi who is also the sommelier gave us distinct service because we did not order any wines. He scowled and rudely took the drinks menu out of my hands without a word, after I ordered a Pellegrino and refused to order any wine. No service other than changing dishes afterwards. He did chat with other customers with wine pairing. I did not expect this experience in a Michelin Star resturant, especially in Japan. This really ruined my mood, and distracted me from enjoying the food. Such a highlight of my trip.

Overall I enjoyed the food here, but what's holding me back is the service and somewhat restrained flavours. Service was polite, but felt cold and robotic. Everyone in our seating was a foreigner so the atmosphere didn't feel very local either. I enjoyed watching the chefs cook our food using the woodfire oven. Most of the dishes were solid and the "kinki" rockfish was a standout. It was flavorful and the smokiness of the grill really shone. I also loved the melt-in-your-mouth wagyu that was so tender and luxurious. There were other dishes that were more of a mixed bag. The "fugu" pufferfish was good, but the risotto itself was bland and I feel like it was carried by the premium ingredient instead of the cooking. The desserts were underwhelming - the shaved ice tasted particularly soapy. In general many of the dishes felt too restrained in terms of taste and creativity. There were only a few where I felt I could really taste the smoke from the grill. That doesn't mean that the food wasn't good though... I just wish it was bolder in flavors. I know this is a personal preference because they use oak wood to grill instead of charcoal, which results in a more subtle taste. Back to the service... I was late by 10 min because my flight got delayed and I rushed to take a taxi here, but I heard from my friend that they were not happy when he told them. I wish the staff would be more understanding in stressful situations like this.

Metis was the best dining experience I’ve had - not just in Japan, but anywhere. Every dish was a masterpiece: flavorful, refined, and creative. The chef’s craftsmanship and passion were evident in every plate, and watching the dishes being prepared right in front of us made it even more special. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, and truly memorable.

Wood fire grill gives the dishes and added layer of flavor, and th restaurant a different kind of atmosphere. Food was well prepared and wine pairing was also well done. Small restaurant with only 8 counter seats. Couple of small private dinner room upstairs, obviously won't have view of the fire pit. About a 10 min walk from th Station

Overall a good experience. I enjoyed a few of the dishes. I'm trying to remember what I ate, a few weeks later, and I can't say anything stood out. That is kind of a bad sign. I'd recommend doing the drink pairing too...fun way to mix sake and wine and dessert wines with the courses. The pours were on the small side, which was actually a good thing because I didn't get wasted.

We came here to celebrate my birthday. I'm a huge fan of chef's tastings and Michelin starred restaurants. The restaurant seats 8 people. There were 4 in my party and we were the only people there for that time slot. Wood grilled French cuisine is what motivated us to try this restaurant. The chef was friendly and very knowledgeable. We're American, so I'm glad everyone could speak English, although we did try to speak Japanese. Each course was carefully crafted and the portion sizes were just enough to enjoy. My favorite was the fatty tuna with the vegetable salad. It was so refreshing and flavorful!! The staff was wonderful and the wine pairing was great.