Creative Cuisine / Fusion Food Restaurants(138)
COURSE MENUMakiyaki Ginza Onodera
Wood-fired wagyu steaks take center stage here at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Ginza, flawlessly blending French and Japanese grilling technique.
COURSE MENUHOMMAGE
Chef Arai Noboru brings unpretentious French cuisine — and two Michelin Stars — back to his hometown of Asakusa, where he pays homage to his teachers and his suppliers by delighting guests with a no-frills approach.
COURSE MENUGinza CAVE
Unwind with wine and home-style fusion cooking here at this Ginza hideaway. Only 10 of the restaurant’s signature wagyu chateaubriand sandwich are made every day, with in-house baked bread so soft, it can be bitten through with only one’s lips.
COURSE MENUAzabu Asai
Located in one of Tokyo’s most glamorous districts, this 21-seater Nishi-Azabu establishment transforms ingredients sourced directly from head chef Taichi Asai’s hometown into a masterful mixture of French-tinged Kyoto culinary tradition.
COURSE MENUSushi Sugahisa
Chef Kan Masahiro brings his dual backgrounds as a chef in a Thai restaurant and a sushi chef together in his Toranomon Hills restaurant concept, fusing the two to make beautiful Thai-inspired sushi.
COURSE MENULa Luce (Kanazawa)
At this restaurant near the Kenrokuen Gardens, top-quality ingredients from France, Italy and the Kanazawa locality are expertly made into French-inspired Italian cuisine, served atop gorgeous artisanal Imari porcelain.
COURSE MENUAlternative
At this Shirokane restaurant, vegetables don’t play second fiddle, instead being put in the spotlight via Chef Saito Takayuki’s creative French-based cuisine. Menu highlights change seasonally, with sweetfish in the summer and asparagus in spring.
SEAT RESERVATIONnol
Step into the world of culinary innovation at nol, a Michelin award-winning French eatery that redefines gastronomy with each exquisitely crafted dish.
COURSE MENUYamagata San-Dan-Delo
Run by a Japanese chef who trained in northern Italy, Yamagata San-Dan-Delo marries the dishes and techniques of Italian cuisine with the bountiful vegetables and seafood of Yamagata prefecture.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyo-Suiran
Embark on a culinary journey that intertwines cultural heritage, creative cuisine, and the beauty of nature in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Traditional Kyoto cuisine and French gastronomy combine for an unforgettable dining experience.
COURSE MENURice and Circus Shibuya PARCO
This legendary restaurant opens in the trendy basement of Shibuya PARCO, serving up exotic meats like giant isopod, whole fried gecko, Kumano catfish sashimi and even salt-grilled bear.
SEAT RESERVATIONKuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu
Time, innovation, and flavor converge in an old soy sauce brewery that’s earned a Michelin Green Star. Kuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu is revitalizing taste buds while preserving a slice of Nara's history with every perfect dish.
SEAT RESERVATIONMetis Roppongi
Get acquainted with Roppongi’s fusion cuisine scene with Metis Roppongi, blending Japanese cuisine with French techniques in the spirit of “wakon-yosai”. Enjoy an original omakase course with unique twists on Japanese and French cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONVelrosier
This Kawaramachi restaurant has earned itself two Michelin stars with its eclectic approach to Chinese cuisine. Chef Iwasaki Yuji rigorously experiments with ingredient combinations to produce flavor profiles like no other.
SEAT RESERVATIONNent
Find respite from Osaka city life at Nent in Umeda. This Michelin-starred French restaurant constantly pushes the boundaries of tradition through delectable dishes and Japanese ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONCapi
Chopped wagyu kneaded into brioche and cauliflower mousse topped with caviar — Michelin-starred chef Ogawa Daiki is ushering in a new era of sophistication in Osaka's creative cuisine scene.
COURSE MENUAhora Aqui
Tucked beneath the eaves of Takaoka City’s historic Sano Family House, the head chef of Ahora Aqui leverages a wealth of experience accrued from overseas to breathe new life into Hokuriku delicacies.
COURSE MENUBel Sogno
Born in Miyazaki and trained in Italy, Chef Yuji Nakamoto writes a love letter to both through his fusion cuisine. Inventive dishes like matcha tiramisu and eel risotto not only showcase his skill, but the quality of the Miyazaki-sourced ingredients.
COURSE MENUCourage
Don’t let the psychedelic exterior of this Azabu-Juban establishment fool you: Courage’s strength is unpretentious, back-to-basics French cuisine at its finest, with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients.
COURSE MENURestaurant MARUJU
Previously the 100-year-old Maruju Pharmacy, this Meiji-era building in the center of Chichibu City has since been repurposed into a chic restaurant-hotel that serves up creative French cuisine.
COURSE MENUBistro BrainStorming
There’s no better match for Tottori Prefecture’s famous wagyu beef than some of the best whiskies from all over the world. The man behind this meeting, BrainStorming’s owner and head chef, cut his teeth at some of Japan’s most famous French eateries.
COURSE MENUAtami Miyu Honten
The youngest challenger to appear on Iron Chef Japan, celebrity chef Miyuki Igarashi uses her extensive knowledge of Chinese cuisine to craft Izu Peninsula ingredients into wildly original dishes, like her signature kuroge wagyu katsuobushi steak.
COURSE MENUMiavato
Iwate Prefecture’s famous beef takes center stage at this Tokyo cafe-turned-meat bistro, alongside other regional specialties and favorites from all around the world — including zucchini bread and charcoal-roasted coffee.
COURSE MENUModern Chinese Ryo
Indulge in luxurious Japanese-Chinese fusion dishes from the mind of chef Ryo Someya. Decadent dishes like black truffle fried rice risotto with Ezo abalone and Kesennuma blue shark fin are accompanied by a huge selection of vintage Shaoxing wine.
SEAT RESERVATIONG -WA Selection- (Tokyo Marriott Hotel)
Billed as authentic Japanese cuisine with a French twist, the Tokyo Marriott Hotel’s G ~WA Selection~ feels just as sophisticated as its name thanks to its stylish treatment of Japanese classics in a luxurious space.
COURSE MENUBlue Lily Steak House & Chinese Restaurant
Located amidst Ginza's flagship stores, Blue Lily dazzles with its dynamic fusion of East-meets-West and exciting spread of dim sums and premium wagyu steaks.
SEAT RESERVATIONMasala an Takumi
Nestled in a renovated traditional farmhouse in Nara, Masala an Takumi defies expectations as a Michelin-approved Indian fusion spot with its smart reinterpretations of spice blends and warm, home-bound hospitality.
COURSE MENUTOHAKU CHAKAN
Within the Tokyo National Museum, this 270-year-old heritage building has been transformed into a creative fusion teahouse, where one of Tokyo’s most influential chefs proves that originality still has a place among traditionalists.
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