Stephen McWilliams
Google
This restaurant is why Tokyo is such a Mecca for foodies - innovative, stylish food that combines the very pinnacle of ingredients with amazing cooking techniques. From start to finish (we had the Omakase set, which I recommend - portion size was perfect) this was an adventure of new tastes and textures that was exciting and perfectly executed. The wood fire techniques are interesting to watch and the wine pairings were non-traditional but worked well - always a good sign when a restaurant is willing to let their sommelier experiment. Very good and high end wine list (perhaps a bit on the pricey side for some of the wine but the wine pairing was excellent value). Also an extensive Macallen whiskey collection - up to $1,000 a shot!
What really sets this restaurant apart from the other great, Michelin starred restaurants in Tokyo is the service. Warm, friendly and engaging (in English, French and Japanese) the service here is probably the best in Tokyo that I have experienced.
Go here as soon as you can - with only 8 seats this will be one of those impossible to book restaurants when it gets its next Michelin star.