Nabeno-ism

"Chef Yuichiro Watanabe styles his approach ‘Watanabe-ism’ – a fusion of local food culture with French cuisine. Sobagaki (buckwheat flour mash) in kombu broth gelée and topped with caviar is inspired by a recipe from Joël Robuchon, the chef’s mentor. Watanabe analyses the way history and cuisine evolved, creating dishes that are all his own. Foreshadowing the future of French cuisine, with a bow to the terroir of Japan." - Michelin Inspector

Nabeno-Ism

"French establishment Nabeno-Ism in Taito-ku has been promoted to two stars." - Rachel Tan

"French establishment Nabeno-Ism in Taito-ku has been promoted to two stars." - Rachel Tan

Linh Quach

Google

An amazing fine dining experience of French Japanese cuisine. Chef Watanabe’s love and passion can be felt in every dish. All his dishes are meticulously crafted and taste amazing. The restaurant is located near Asakusa station and has stunning views of Sumida river, Tokyo tower and Tokyo city! Highly recommend if you’re a lover of French cuisine or if you’re looking for lovely fine dining experience in Tokyo!

Shuo Ren

Google

Stunning service, view and, of course, food! Starting with the service, the waiters are all impeccably dressed, professional and attentive. The head chief himself (Watanabe-san) came to ask how everything was and even gave me a little gift before I left. The dishes combined visuals with novel textures and flavors, with only the best ingredients used. The common complaint that fancy restaurants serve tiny portions holds true here, but that just allowed me to experience all the dishes without feeling bloated. At the end of the experience I was left full and more than satisfied.

Wilson Lin

Google

Great dining experience! Loved the food, the ambience and the service. It was everything one could ask for on a special occasion. The chef was so kind and lovely!

Yvonne Tsao

Google

Highly recommend. We had a wonderful night in Nabeno-Ism. The food was very impressive. The chef combined Japanese ingredients and French fine dining very well. And, the service was also quite warm and friendly. I can feel and realize Japanese culture "一期一會 One Encounter, one chance" through their hospitality.

Apple Pomme

Google

Visited here for lunch. The outlook was cute and humble. Interior is very sophisticated but cozy. Dishes are fantastic, and so many new amusing ideas are making each plate distinguished from ordinary ones. Highly recommended place, and you won't get disappointed. Both dishes and stuff's manner are high level.

Malaika Pervez

Google

A beautiful place. The meal was a melody in my mouth from beginning to end. Luxury ingredients like caviar and black truffle were paired with traditional Japanese flavors and seasonal vegetables to create truly inspired food. If you will eat anywhere in Tokyo - it should be here. The chef is incredibly kind and welcoming and we enjoyed speaking to him about the meal.

Robert Larsen

Google

Beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff. We ordered the dinner course and every dish served was amazing. The location is slightly inconvenient but a walk along the river at night added to the experience.

Natchaya Zhou

Google

I enjoyed every dish that was served tonight. I especially enjoyed everything on the scallops dish and the fish was exquisite! I also loooved the first dessert, usually the dessert is always too sweet for me, but Nabenoism does it just right!!

Mari K.

Yelp

A way better than what the Michelin two stars are suggesting. A great fusion with Japanese and French. Watanabe-san has been the number two under late Joel Robouchon for many years and led the restaurants opening globally until he returned to Asakusa to open his own restaurants a few years ago.

Nabeno-Ism

"French establishment Nabeno-Ism in Taito-ku has been promoted to two stars." - Rachel Tan

"French establishment Nabeno-Ism in Taito-ku has been promoted to two stars." - Rachel Tan