Yakumo Uezu
Japanese Kaiseki · Tokyo · 3 · Michelin One Star · Chef Chef Uezu
Awarded one MICHELIN Star, Yakumo Uezu in Tokyo serves seasonal Japanese kaiseki by Chef Naoki Uezu, who trained for 16 years at Kikunoi. Operating around a nine-seat cypress counter, the kitchen serves tasting menus featuring sashimi individually paired with distinct seasonings and beef marinated in Miyako miso.
1-3-9 Yakumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0023, Tokyo
- Michelin 1 Star (2026)
Menu
Dishes
- Owan — Dashi soup course.
- Takiawase — Simmered seasonal dish.
- Otsukuri — Sashimi seasoned individually, true to Chef Uezu's style.
- Hassun — Seasonal assorted plate.
- Sunomono — Vinegared seasonal dish.
- Beef Miyako Miso — Beef marinated in Miyako miso and brown sugar, reflecting the chef's Okinawan heritage.
- Yakimono First — First grilled course.
- Miso Soup — Closing miso soup.
- Yakimono Second — Second grilled course featuring different technique.
- Kamadaki Gohan — Rice cooked in a traditional kamado oven, the closing main course.
Cocktails
- Matcha — Closing matcha tea.
Tasting Menu
- Seasonal Kaiseki Course (21000) — Kyo-kaiseki course with eight-portion appetizers, two types of grilled dishes, and kamadaki rice.
The Experience
An intimate room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around an omakase experience and a tasting menu. A good fit for dining solo.
- Occasion: Solo
- Atmosphere: Intimate
- Format: Omakase, Tasting menu
- Setting: Chef's counter
Phone: +81 3-5726-9359
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