Nogizaka Shin

I had an incredible culinary experience at this restaurant's diner omakase course. The food was exquisite, featuring a diverse array of seasonal ingredients. The presentation was equally fantastic. Among my favorite dishes were the fugu and ika sashimi, the koubakogani and kamo wild duck, all showcasing remarkable texture and flavor, truly maximizing the potential of each ingredient. The desert, fermented tea ice cream with mandarin, was also unique and excellent, offered a delightful and unique balance of the bitterness from the ice cream and the sweetness of the fruit. The service and hospitality were impeccable. The chef, sommelier and sous chefs all communicated seamlessly in English, and each dish was explained in detail, enhancing the overall dining experience. Due to the backgrounds of the chef and sommelier, many ingredients were sourced from Tokushima, which added an authentic touch. Overall, the food was a true Japanese delight, and the sake pairing was equally exceptional.

We come to celebrate the finish of marathon race. Food is good, but the first several dish serves quite rush, seems trying to push to the same tempo with other guests. The kitchen behind the chef chat loudly, not feeling professional. Wine pairing is quite nice with modern style, but again. Quite feeling rushed. We order extra crab, mine is quite good, my wife’s seems over cooked. I would recommend no need to seat at the front bar table, most food was done by the kitchen, only decoration here. Table might feel more comfortable?

This Michelin star resturaunt was classic and sophisticated. The staff was friendly and welcoming , taking your coats in the beginning. It is a whole experience, having each dish explained to you in detail as it’s served as well as watching the chefs prepare in directly in front of you. Each dish was beautiful and carefully prepared and the chef seems proud of his work. They were kind and asked me multiple times in English if I was enjoying the meal. I got to enjoy the 11 course kaiseki set that was healthy and beautifully prepared with seasonal ingredients. I was given over 5 cups of tea to complement the meal. The menu changes monthly so this is just a taste of what they have to offer. A wonderful experience over all!

Such a magical experience! We enjoyed our Valentines date in the hands of chef Shinji and sommelier Aya. Their service was impeccable, the food was a Japanese delight, and the wine pairing was perfect. By far the best meal of our trip, we won’t forget this experience. ありがとう ございます

Excellent presentation in the food and the portions were generous. ...the wine list is most incredible....am going back ...again

Each dish, made with seasonal ingredients, was delicious. The private room was also wonderfully furnished, and we had a wonderful time. I will definitely come back.

An incredible experience from start to finish. The service was 5/5, the food was 5/5, the ambiance was 5/5. Highly recommended.

Food was mostly enjoyable with many unique combinations. The pairings of sake and wine were excellent. We started to get quite full the 7th course. The dishes were delightful although I was disappointed with the boar. Unfortunately the boar was nowhere to be seen and instead was predominantly gristle. Service was impeccable.

Simply an extraordinary experience! We sat at the counter where we watched the Chef/owner Shinji Ishida prepare each of our 12 courses delivered with a perfect wine pairing for each by co-owner Sommelier Yasuhide Tobita. We ate fresh local ingredients, including over a dozen different types of fish prepared with unique vegetables and sauces. The wines (and 1 sake) ranged from Burgundy, Greece, South Australia to local Japanese varietals. Even more than the food, wine and beauty of each course's presentation was the hospitality and kindness shown by the owners. Chef Ishida spoke limited English, but still presented personally in English each dish and a summary of the ingredients. Sommelier Tobita spoke good English and conversed with us throughout the evening, giving us background on not just the wines served, but on Japanese cuisine and dining customs. We felt very well cared for by these proprietors and believe this turned a very nice meal into an extraordinary experience.

This was the perfect experience. We got a reservation through our concierge at the RC and boy were we in for a treat. Chef Shinji Ishida prepared everything in front of us and you can tell why his restaurant received a Michelin star so quickly. His level of focus and his mastery really shined through throughout the course. The Kaiseki course was like nothing that I've ever tasted before. The flavours are familiar, but new at the same time. The service was superb. They welcomed us in like family, explained every dish, and chef Ishida even gave us a rice dish to go (he saw that I really enjoyed it). They hailed a cab for us and the chef walked us all the way to the cab and waved us goodbye. All in all, an unforgettable experience.

It is a fabulous restaurant where you can have the great dishes of seasonal Japanese kaiseki. Also they have many Sake and wine that matches the food and the sommelier will give you good recommendation. They will explain all the dishes in English!! The chef and the sommelier used to work at a Michelin 3 star Japanese restaurant so you can enjoy the great taste with good price. I will definitely come back!!