Guchokuni
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/ Price RangeGuchokuni is a one-star Michelin restaurant that specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine with a creative twist. Chef Masato Otsuka emphasizes authenticity and quality in every dish, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, from soups to soba noodles, served in the kappo-style dining experience.
Tokyo
Japanese: Kaiseki
Guchokuni Description
Guchokuni is a one-star Michelin restaurant that pays homage to traditional Japanese cuisine while taking a creative approach. The name of the restaurant, which means 'simple honesty,' reflects chef Masato Otsuka's culinary commitment to authenticity and quality. Each dish is carefully prepared and plated with a focus on simplicity and seasonality, using ingredients sourced directly from local farms and small-batch producers.
The restaurant offers an extensive selection of dishes, ranging from soups to soba noodles, all served in the kappo-style dining experience. With only 12 seats available, the atmosphere is intimate and engaging, with the chef cutting and plating each dish for the guests. The menu evolves seasonally, ensuring that each visit to Guchokuni is a unique and memorable experience.
Reservations are highly recommended due to the limited number of seats available. Guchokuni's commitment to simple honesty and traditional Japanese cuisine make it a must-visit restaurant for foodies and anyone looking for an authentic and high-quality dining experience.
Nearby Stations
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Ushigome-kagurazaka Station
Iidabashi Station
Operating Hours
5PM onwards
Payment Methods
Cash, VISA, AMEX, Master Card, JCB, Diners Club
Restaurant Features
Upscale
Reservations Recommended
Locally sourced
Seasonal menu
Unique Dining Experience
Restaurant Highlights
Small-Batch Producers and Local Farms
At Guchokuni, authenticity shines through simplicity and seasonality. From soups to soba noodles, each dish is meticulously prepared and plated, with the chef personally crafting an unforgettable dining experience. With a seasonal menu that evolves regularly, every visit to Guchokuni promises a fresh and exciting culinary adventure.
Counter Seating
Guchokuni provides an intimate and engaging dining experience with just 12 seats available, making reservations highly recommended due to the limited seating capacity.
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Chef Masato Otsuka's focus on authenticity and quality is reflected in each carefully prepared dish, using locally sourced ingredients from small-batch producers. From soups to soba noodles, the extensive selection of dishes is served in a kappo-style dining experience, with the chef cutting and plating each dish for guests.