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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

Dishes

  • Shokuji — Rice Course — 食事 — Steamed rice with seasonal accompaniment, miso soup, pickles
  • 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

Cocktails

  • Japanese Craft Beer (1200) — Premium Japanese beer
  • Matcha and Wagashi — Whisked matcha with seasonal wagashi

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)

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.

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