Quintessence
French Contemporary · Tokyo · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Shuzo Kishida
Three-Michelin-star modern French restaurant by Chef Shuzo Kishida, held 3 stars for 19 consecutive years. Daily 13-course omakase with no printed menu — an intuitive response to seasonal ingredients. French techniques reconstructed with Japanese water, materials, and temperature. Intimate Shinagawa dining room.
5F, 6-7-4 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Tokyo
- Three Michelin Stars (18 consecutive years)
Menu
Wines
- Chassagne-Montrachet (4500) — Elegant white Burgundy with citrus and mineral character.
- Saint-Julien (4800) — Classic Bordeaux structure and elegance.
- Champagne Blanc de Blancs (4200) — 100% Chardonnay Champagne.
- Champagne Brut Reserve (3500) — House Champagne Brut selected by Chef Shuzo Kishida at Quintessence — three Michelin stars continuously since 2008, with a signature pairing approach integrating Champagne throughout the meal.
- Vintage Champagne (6000) — Single-vintage Champagne from Chef Shuzo Kishida's cellar — part of the ~¥80,000 Champagne pairing course that is a defining feature of the Quintessence experience.
- Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru (5000) — Premier cru white Burgundy with mineral elegance.
- Champagne Rosé (4500) — Pink Champagne with berry notes.
Tasting Menu
- Omakase Course (35000) — Daily 13-course omakase by Chef Shuzo Kishida. Modern French through Japanese sensibility. No printed menu — courses change daily based on seasonal ingredients.
Dishes
- Fresh Goat Milk Bavarois — Signature opening - Hokkaido goat's milk bavarois with Brittany sea salt and French olive oil.
- Shaved Foie Gras Terrine — Foie gras terrine shaved tableside with seasonal fruit accompaniment.
- Lily Bulb Preparations — Seasonal lily bulb preparation - regular feature on the menu.
- 16-Hour Braised Lamb Shoulder — Lamb shoulder slow-braised for 16 hours until fork-tender.
- Roasted Pigeon — French pigeon roasted with classic technique.
- お１人様 (37500)
- Baked Meringue with Olive Oil — Palate cleanser — baked meringue with quality olive oil
- お１人様 (35000)
- ※2026/7/14(火)より、お１人様 (37500)
- Dinner with Alcohol Pairing (8000)
Cocktails
- French Press Coffee — French press coffee to conclude the tasting menu at Quintessence.
Phone: +81 3-6277-0090
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