• Natsuko Shoji, head chef of Été, has been named Asia's best female chef in 2022. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
    Natsuko Shoji, head chef of Été, has been named Asia's best female chef in 2022. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
  • A close up of a pear-flavored dessert served at Été. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
    A close up of a pear-flavored dessert served at Été. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
  • The exclusive six-seat table at Été is a hard reservation to get. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
    The exclusive six-seat table at Été is a hard reservation to get. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
  • A beautiful mango dessert on offer at Été. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
    A beautiful mango dessert on offer at Été. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
  • The subdued entrance to Natsuko Shoji's Tokyo restaurant, Été. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
    The subdued entrance to Natsuko Shoji's Tokyo restaurant, Été. | COURTESY OF ÉTÉ
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Natsuko Shoji was named Asia’s best female chef on Wednesday for this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards.

It’s easy to understand why. At her hyper-exclusive six-seater restaurant, Été, Shoji transcends the world of fine-dining, creating elaborate 10-course meals that draw inspiration from the worlds of fashion and art.

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