Kagurazaka Ishikawa
Kaiseki · Tokyo · 5-chōme · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Hideki Ishikawa
Three Michelin star kaiseki restaurant in Kagurazaka, Tokyo, helmed by Chef Hideki Ishikawa. Located behind the historic Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple, the restaurant has redefined Tokyo fine dining since 2003 with its philosophy of mui-shizen — serving cuisine that is true to nature. Ishikawa has held three Michelin stars consecutively since the first Michelin Guide Tokyo was published in 2008.
5-37 Kagurazaka, 1F Takamura Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825, Tokyo
- Michelin 3 Stars (since 2008, consecutive)
- Tabelog Award 2026 Silver
- Tabelog Japanese Cuisine Tokyo 100 (2025)
- Tabelog Rating 4.40 (Excellent)
- Tokyo Mentor Chef Award 2022 (Chef Ishikawa)
Menu
Dishes
- Abalone Course — Premium abalone prepared to highlight its tender texture and oceanic sweetness, a highlight of the kaiseki progression.
- Seasonal Sashimi Selection — Carefully selected seasonal fish served as sashimi, reflecting the finest available catch. Presentations vary with the seasons.
- Horsehead Snapper (Amadai) — Buttery horsehead snapper prepared to showcase its delicate, rich flavor. One of Ishikawa's celebrated fish preparations.
- Hokkaido Sea Urchin — Fresh Hokkaido uni presented with seasonal accompaniments, showcasing the pure flavor of Japan's finest sea urchin.
- Clay Pot Rice (Takikomi Gohan) — Ishikawa's celebrated closing savory course — seasonal rice cooked in a clay pot (donabe) with premium ingredients. Considered a showstopper of the meal.
- Ice Cream Dessert — House-made ice cream in seasonal flavor, served as part of the dessert progression.
- Soft-Shell Turtle Croquette — Ishikawa's most iconic dish. Soft-shell turtle fried between two wafers of lotus root, with gelatinous turtle meat creating a symphony of textures alongside crunchy lotus root, meaty shiitake mushrooms, soft ginkgo nuts, and mitsuba greens.
- Direct / Gnavi Price (42900)
- Seasonal Fruit — Fresh seasonal fruit of impeccable quality, served as a light pre-dessert.
- Miso Soup — House-prepared miso soup served alongside the rice course.
Tasting Menu
- Kaiseki Omakase Course (48400) — Multi-course kaiseki omakase that transforms seasonally. Chef Ishikawa's meditation on seasonality ensures no two visits replicate the same culinary journey. Approximately 9-10 courses.
- Omakase course ¥48,400 (tax included) (42900)
- Omakase / Kaiseki Dinner Course (52800)
- Gnavi (omakase course) (42900)
- Foodle / Tabelog (45000)
- 10-Course Dinner Kaiseki Menu (55000)
Cocktails
- Tasting menu from ~ (370)
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