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.

Phone: +81 3-6277-7371

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