Guchokuni
Japanese · Tokyo · Michelin One Star · Chef Masato Otsuka
Awarded one Michelin star, Guchokuni in Tokyo is led by chef Masato Otsuka. The restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine anchored by ingredients from the chef's native Nagano prefecture. A key feature is Sarashina soba from Matsumoto paired with seasonal produce and finished with Shinshu miso soup.
3F, 6-21 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
- One Star
Menu
Tasting Menu
- Kappo Omakase Course (25000) — Full omakase course at Guchokuni, Michelin 1-star kappo. Chef Masato Otsuka creates seasonal Japanese cuisine.
Dishes
- Owan Soup Course — Signature soup with seasonal ingredients. Known for crab dumplings in dashi broth.
- Sashimi Assortment — Selection of seasonal sashimi.
- Hassun Seasonal Plate — Assorted seasonal small bites representing the season.
- Agemono Fried Course — Fried items coated with rice crackers, creating fragrant aroma.
- Tome-wan Miso Soup — Closing miso soup served with rice course.
- Tsukemono Pickles — House-made seasonal pickles.
- Mizugashi Seasonal Dessert — Seasonal fruit and sweets to close the meal.
- Sake Selection — Curated selection of premium sake.
- Sunomono Vinegared Course — Light vinegared seasonal dish as palate cleanser.
- Gohan Rice Course — Seasonal rice preparation with seasonal ingredients.
Cocktails
- Matcha — Ceremonial matcha served after dessert.
The Experience
An intimate room built around the chef's counter.
- Atmosphere: Intimate
- Setting: Chef's counter
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