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4.8
Exceptional(169)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Nakano / Ogikubo / Honancho
Essence is a casual restaurant that serves French cuisine using seasonal ingredients. Chef Shiro Naito opened the restaurant in 2010 to provide dishes that celebrate the essence of each season. Essence is conveniently located next to Inokashira Park and Ghibli Museum. Its spacious dining area provides tables for guests and a private room for special occasions. The menu at Essence offers themed seasonal courses. The restaurant uses organic, pesticide-free vegetables from Yoko Farms, has its fish and shellfish delivered directly from Hakodate and uses chemical-free fertilizer from Tokorozawa to grow some of its own ingredients.

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  • Lesley
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Very expensive, but then its Kobe Steak. Spartan private cubicle each, excellent service. Ordered al la cart- 400g ribeye about$350……ordered nigiri , one rice, one fries , 3 glasses wine….. bill about$500 We felt the wine was a small amount, and the “veg “ that we paid extra for was absurdly small.. It was all about the experience of eating Kobe steak and we loved it as it was a very special occasion. 
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    神戸牛511Price: Very Expensive• Unspecified• Akasaka / Tameikesanno
    4.8
  • AdrianVIP
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I had a ten hour connection in Tokyo so I went into the city for sushi. Takaya was a terrific choice. Delicious fresh fish combined with a friendly relaxed attitude. I was a bit apprehensive about dining alone, but the chef made me feel welcome, and I had fun chatting with him. Tip: the seats at the far right side of the counter have a direct view of the chef preparing sushi, which was fascinating.
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    Sushi Takaya (Former Kutani)Price: Very Expensive• Sushi• Ginza
    4.8
  • Samantha
    London •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    My number one sushi experience in the whole world. Tremendous care and thought went into the preparation of every ingredient and the entire experience. I shan't share any spoilers here. Enjoy!
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    Sushi FUKUZUKAPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Kagurazaka / Iidabashi
    4.9
  • Sidney
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 23, 2024
    A very enjoyable and memorable experience with friends. The food was very good and the service was friendly and easy going. The full course menus are very filling. Value for the many was very good compared to many other major cities outside of Japan with the same type of food offering. I would recommend this place for small group gatherings.
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    開花屋Price: Expensive• Izakaya• Shibuya
    4.7
  • DavidK
    Tokyo Metropolitan Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 15, 2022
    Essence was so wonderful. The food was delicious, with unique tastes and flavors, the chef was very friendly and attentive, and (most importantly) my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I was really enjoying the bread rolls ... and as we were leaving the chef offered us a fresh loaf to take home! Just an all around great experience.
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    EssencePrice: Very Expensive• French• Nakano / Ogikubo / Honancho
    4.8

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