Sushi M: Shaking up the world of sushi through sake pairings
Ever since he was a young chef in his early 20s, Michimasa Nakamura has wanted to shake things up in the world of sushi. Although he cherished its craftsmanship and traditions, he felt constrained by the field's conservative way of thinking, especially in Japan, where ...
Narisawa: Celebrating 15 years of gastronomic genius
In the closing days of 2018, there was one celebration in particular that stood out. No ordinary bōnenkai (year-end) party, this was an event held to congratulate one of Tokyo's best-known chefs, Yoshihiro Narisawa, on the 15th anniversary of his eponymous restaurant.
Bees Bar by Narisawa: Restaurant’s side project is a more casual affair
After 15 years, chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's eponymous high-end restaurant in Aoyama needs no introduction or further plaudits, and nor does his innovative, superlative cuisine. But there was always one area that needed addressing: the lack of a bar inside his compact premises. Consider that handled. ...
Still eating, still writing: Robbie Swinnerton reflects on 20 years of Tokyo Food File
At 1,000 restaurants in, what keeps this insatiable food writer hungry?
A new generation of Japanese chefs comes to the fore at Asia's Best 50
Just as surely as spring brings blossom and fresh foliage, it also heralds the announcement of the annual Asia's 50 Best Restaurants rankings. And this year there was intense celebration by many of Japan's top chefs to match the festivities going on underneath the ...
Collaborative spirit emerges at Asia's top restaurant awards
Just about everyone loves stars, lists and rankings, when they relate to what and where we eat — and even more so when they're seasoned with a dash of national pride. And nowhere is this more evident than at the announcement ceremony for the ...
Narisawa in Tokyo retains second spot in Asian restaurant rankings
French restaurant Narisawa in Tokyo retained the second spot on the list of the top 50 restaurants in Asia for the third consecutive year. William Reed Business Media Ltd., the organizer of the ranking, announced this year's list Monday in Bangkok. Indian restaurant Gaggan in Bangkok ...
Japan-based restaurants rose in the ranks of the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, which was announced Monday evening in London. Restaurant Narisawa, overseen by chef Yoshihiro Narisawa in Tokyo's Minami-Aoyama district, placed eighth on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, up from last year's 14th ...
