Yorozu

This was such a disappointing dinner experience. I’m not sure why this place was awarded a Michelin star. The dinner started out okay with the chef explaining what each dish was and his aging process and how it was prepared but after the 4 dish, it seemed like he just kinda gave up, and handed us pi...eces of sushi without saying much for the rest of the meal. I recognize theres a bit of a language barrier, but in the beginning he was using an ipad to translate and show us what types of fish we were eating and then it just stopped. The food wasn’t terrible but not knowing what I was eating and how each piece was unique, it felt like a subpar omakase experience that was way overpriced. the entrance to the place was incredibly hard to find. As other reviews mention, its on the 2nd floor of a converted townhouse in a residential neighborhood, and theres no signs on the door of the building where you’re supposed to enter or how to even gain entry to the 2nd floor. All this to say, this place is not foreigner friendly and they should absolutely not use TableCheck for their booking reservation system to be so easily accessible because as a foreign traveler, that is all i used to book other dinners around Japan. Also the whole concept and spirit of a Michelin restaurant is not just in its high quality food but also its service and consideration to foreign travelers because the Michelin guide is rooted in providing valuable information and setting high expectations for travelers.

Visited May 2024

Akita Shirayama is an incredible young chef who is pushing modern boundaries of centuries old techniques. He’s a wonder to behold as he prepares your meal in front of you with precision, care and attention. A meal here isnt just one of the most incredible meals you can have in Tokyo, its also like t...aking a class in Japanese sushi. Although aged fish may sound daunting to foreigners, it was really delightful and nuanced in its flavors. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to take an adventurous look at what a young michellin starred chef is capable of doing with incredible passion for sushi and making his own mark and applying his own style. The wasabi demonstration will blow your mind. The rice… i could go on forever.

Visited September 2023

久しぶりに熟成鮨万に来た。1週間からひと月近く熟成させたとんでもなく手間暇かかった旨みが凝縮されたネタの数々。客前で赤酢と合わせながらシャリを切るのも素敵なパフォーマンス。その固めの赤シャリと熟成させたネタをベストバランスで握る素晴らしい15カン。 熟成の技術を語らせたら変態級の探究心MAXの若き大将が自分の時間と情熱を全て注ぎ込んだ鮨を握ってくれます。極めて満足度高いひとときになること間違い無いでしょう。 You can eat aging sushi with traditional, beautiful, good performance of sushi master Shiraya...ma-san. He always pour his all passion and all time to aging fishes. He has deep knowledge about aging fish, so many sushi master asks him about that. 6 sheets, reservation is needed. ¥30,000/person.

Visited November 2019