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Akasaka KikunoivsTenichi Ginza Honten
Both establishments are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Kikunoi is the choice of most reviewers compared to Tenichi Ginza Honten. Kikunoi comes in at #9 in Tokyo with praise from 4 sources such as Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Michelin Guide.
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
Tenichi Ginza Honten
Concierge
Frommer's
Gayot
DK Eyewitness Time Out
6-6-5 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061
From $9/night
Concierge "When the Japanese want tempura, they go to a restaurant that serves nothing but."
Frommer's "In this restaurant, located on Namiki Dori, in the heart of Ginza's nightlife, you can sit at a counter and watch the chef prepare your meal." Full review
Gayot15.0
"A tempura dinner here will give you a whole new appreciation." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the finest tempura (vegetables and seafood) restaurants in the city, Ten-Ichi’s flagship outlet in Ginza has a plush traditional feel and offers impeccable service."
Time Out "Top-quality tempura, served direct from the wok to your plate, is one of the finest delicacies in Japan’s cuisine." Full review
