ALTER EGO
Get a taste of Milan presented by Japan's master chef of Italian cookery.
Restaurant Details
Presenting Italian cuisine from Milan in a formal Japanese dining setting, ALTER EGO has made an impact not only in its neighborhood of Jimbocho in Tokyo, but all over Japan. This restaurant is owned by a famous and extremely successful chef, Yoju Tokuyoshi, who is the first-ever Japanese person to earn a Michelin star for his restaurant in Italy. It's little wonder then that his Japanese restaurant was also awarded a Michelin star.
Alter Ego's concept is based on "equilibrio," which means balance in Italian. This is applied to the balance of locally sourced ingredients in their dishes — particularly those from the chef's hometown Tottori. Just like in Milan, each dish in the course meal offered comes with a soup pairing, signifying harmony and unity between the two cultures.
No two visits will be the same. The full course at Alter Ego changes monthly, presenting guests with a different surprise every time. Decorated to echo the green walls and cedar balls of Tokuyoshi's restaurant in Milan, this restaurant is half a nod to the great success of the chef, and half to the sensitivity of the Japanese culture.
Michelin Guide:
2020-2023 - 1 Michelin Star
2024 - Michelin Selected
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ALTER EGO Address
Watanabe THS Building, 2-2-32 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo,105-0051, Japan
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Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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