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NARISAWAvsAkasaka Kikunoi
Both restaurants are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Kikunoi scores marginally higher than NARISAWA. Kikunoi comes in at 84 with praise from 4 publications including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
NARISAWA
Travel + Leisure
The World's 50 Best Restaurants
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Michelin Guide
2-6-15 Minami, Aoyama, Tokyo 107-0062
From $106/night
Travel + Leisure "The brilliant fortysomething chef Yoshihiro Narisawa weds French finesse and Spanish avant-garde savvy with kaiseki aesthetics and a passion for local ingredients." Full review
The World's 50 Best Restaurants8.0
"Though this is a decidedly international restaurant, unique Japanese products are still the focal point." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The theme here is innovative mountain village cuisine that brings together nature conservation and gastronomy."
Condé Nast Traveler "What were your first impressions when you arrived? Two-Michelin-starred Narisawa was the first entry from Japan to make it into the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2009." Full review
Michelin Guide2 Stars
"Yoshihiro Narisawa draws out the charm of Japanese ingredients by paying homage to satoyama culture, a product of harmony between forest and people, and to food producers" Full review
Akasaka Kikunoi
Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Akasaka 6-13-8, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture
From $100/night
Time Out "When anyone mentions Kyoto cuisine, one of the first places most people think of is Kikunoi, a renowned and long-established Japanese restaurant." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Top-level traditional French restaurants would never think of confining themselves to recipes from a century ago, and there's no reason why kaiseki should eschew creative innovation." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Third-generation owner-chef Yoshihiro Murata reflects the seasons through exquisite dishes, prepared according to the restaurant’s long-held traditions."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The seasons are reflected in the exquisite dishes prepared according to the restaurant’s long-held traditions...these special touches are what make it feel like you’re in Kyoto without leaving Tokyo." Full review
Michelin Guide2 Stars
"The restaurant serves beautiful, refined Kyoto-style kaiseki. Yoshihiro Murata values the beloved old ceremonial events that make up the Japanese year, as well as the changes brought by the seasons" Full review
