Matsukawa
Japanese Kaiseki · Tokyo · Chef Tadayoshi Matsukawa
Ranked among the top globally by La Liste, Matsukawa in Tokyo is led by chef Tadayoshi Matsukawa. The invitation-only establishment serves seasonal Japanese kaiseki with daily market ingredients. Meals are presented at a six-seat counter, featuring dishes such as binchotan-grilled Ise-ebi spiny lobster.
Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
- Three Michelin Stars
- #1 World - Score 99.5
- 5 Toques
Menu
Tasting Menu
- Dinner Omakase (45000) — Chef Tadayoshi Matsukawa's full kaiseki omakase. 10-14 courses featuring the finest seasonal ingredients. Menu changes daily. Cash only. Invitation required.
- Dinner (food only) (80000)
- Lunch Omakase (60000) — Daytime kaiseki experience with similar attention to detail as dinner.
Dishes
- Ōmi Beef with Matsutake — Ōmi wagyu paired with matsutake mushroom — the pinnacle autumn course at Matsukawa in Akasaka, Chef Tadayoshi Matsukawa's invitation-only kaiseki ranked #1 on Tabelog with Gold status. Dinner from ¥80,000.
- Gohan with Shirasu, Nori, Ikura — Rice with whitebait, nori, and salmon roe.
- Sakurayu Cherry Blossom Tea — Opening beverage - preserved cherry blossom in hot water.
- Sea Bream from Awaji — Sea bream (tai) sourced from Awaji Island — the waters between Awaji and the mainland produce fish prized for their firm texture, shaped by the strong tidal currents of the Naruto Strait.
- Matsutake season premium (45000)
- Ise-ebi Spiny Lobster — Binchotan charcoal-grilled spiny lobster.
- Handmade Soba — House-made soba noodles.
- Surumeika no Kimo Rui-be — Squid liver preparation - delicate frozen technique.
- Wild Hamo Pike Conger — Wild pike conger with delicate bone-cut technique.
- Fugu Shirako with Uni — Puffer fish milt with sea urchin.
Cocktails
- Green Tea — Complimentary green tea.
- Hojicha — Roasted green tea.
- Genmaicha — Brown rice green tea.
The Experience
An intimate room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.
- Atmosphere: Intimate
- Format: Tasting menu
- Setting: Chef's counter
Phone: +81 3-6277-7371
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