Kutan
Japanese · Tokyo · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Kotaro Nakashima
Awarded two Michelin stars, Kutan in Tokyo is a Japanese restaurant led by chef Kotaro Nakashima. He presents a modern interpretation of kaiseki dining that breaks from convention by serving fried items first. A signature dish features caviar packed over vinegared rice and squid inside a carved green yuzu fruit.
Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
- Two Stars
Menu
Tasting Menu
- Independent since (2018)
- Kutan Omakase (50820) — Kappo omakase dinner. Chef Kotaro Nakajima. Shin-Tomicho, Chuo-ku. Tax and service included.
- Dinner Omakase Course (25000)
- Reservation fee (Omakase.in) (390)
- (via Omakase.in, incl. tax & service) (50820)
- Kutan Premium Omakase (50820) — Premium seasonal omakase course (¥52,000 incl. tax)
Dishes
- Sakizuke — Opening Appetizer — 先付 — Seasonal opening bite by Chef Kotaro Nakajima
- Nimono — Simmered Dish — 煮物 — Gently simmered seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu Beef Course — Premium wagyu prepared with Nakajima's signature technique
- Sunomono — Vinegared Dish — 酢の物 — Seasonal vinegared preparation
- Takiawase — Simmered Vegetables — 炊き合わせ — Seasonal vegetables simmered separately then composed
- Hassun — Seasonal Platter — 八寸 — Artistic seasonal arrangement of land and sea
- Owan — Clear Soup — 椀物 — Dashi-based clear soup with seasonal garnish
- Mukōzuke — Seasonal Sashimi — 向付 — Fresh sashimi selection, chef surprises with unconventional course order
- Yakimono — Charcoal-Grilled Fish — 焼物 — Charcoal-grilled seasonal fish
- Agemono — Tempura — 揚物 — Light tempura of seasonal vegetables and seafood
Cocktails
- Japanese Craft Beer (1200) — Premium Japanese beer
- Matcha and Wagashi — Whisked matcha with seasonal wagashi
The Experience
Built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around an omakase experience and a tasting menu. A good fit for celebrations.
- Occasion: Celebration
- Format: Omakase, Tasting menu
- Setting: Chef's counter
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