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abysse

French Seafood · Tokyo · 30 · Michelin One Star · Chef Kotaro Meguro

Awarded one Michelin star, chef Kotaro Meguro's Tokyo restaurant, Abysse, serves seafood-focused French cuisine centered on Japan's coastal bounty. The dimly lit dining room evokes ocean depths, where multi-course tasting menus pair seasonal fish with preparations such as kegani crab and foie gras.

Ebisuhills 1F, 1-30-12 Ebisunishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021, Tokyo

  • Michelin 1 Star (2016-2026)
  • World's 50 Best Restaurants Discovery (2020)

Menu

Pairing

  • Forest and Sea Pairing — Course that harmonizes seafood with foraged or seasonal terrestrial ingredients, embodying the sea-and-forest philosophy.

Dishes

  • striped jack accented with kelp and yuzu jelly, with pink pepper oil
  • potato blini adorned with sour cream, sautéed ground cherries, salmon roe, and salted egg yolk
  • Foie gras with kegani crab meat
  • boudin noir stuffed with squid
  • subtly sweet confit, perfectly balanced by the freshness of green tea and the crisp texture of mizunomi
  • Bouillabaisse-Inspired Course — Course inspired by the Marseille bouillabaisse tradition, reflecting Chef Meguro's training at Le Petit Nice Passedat.
  • Warm Seafood Appetizer — Warm preparation of seasonal fish or shellfish with refined sauce work.
  • Shellfish Course — Course featuring premium seasonal shellfish — langoustine, abalone, or scallop depending on availability.
  • Cold Seafood Appetizer — Seasonal raw or marinated fish preparation with French technique.

The Experience

Expect an intimate and minimalist atmosphere. The meal is structured around a tasting menu and a wine pairing.

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