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Picked this place for my birthday dinner while we were in Tokyo. I wanted to go to one 2-3 Michelin place while in Japan, and one month in advance this was the only one that had reservations available. Turns out I didn’t need to book that far ahead because the place was empty, the only other person ...that was there had their hotel book the place based off their recommendation that day. This place is not in high demand to say the least. Before attending, I noticed there were some seriously mixed reviews which concerned me, but wrote the negative ones off as just entitled tourists. But honestly after going myself I can see how many of the negative reviews would have merit. Generally the staff came off as super pretentious and any complaints, piercing questions or even special requests don’t receive a particularly pleasant response (I didn’t interact much with the staff but was observing others that were). I agree with many of the reviews that the food is uninspired and the ingredients and pairings came off as completely random. There was only one dish that left an impression: the wagyu served with the onion sauce. Everything else was forgettable. Unlike other omakases I’ve had in Japan, there was no interaction whatsoever with the chef. In fact hardly any cooking happened at the counter. He came out once to slice the fish. Why have a dinner setting at a counter if all the cooking happens in the kitchen in the back? At the end of the meal, the staff took away my half-full drink as a means of telling me I had to go (they probably had more people coming in for the next seating). I get that they needed to prepare for the next seating, but that was extremely rude. Other omakases they told me politely that the meal was over. It’s odd that the least impressive, most problematic meal I had during a visit to Japan was at a 2 star Michelin place. I would recommend coming here. Plenty of better options.

September 2026に訪問

Sadly restaurant is a distant memory of it’s prior self. Probably the worst Michelin ever experienced. Not a single elevated flavor. We should have guessed things would go downhill after each course was announced with a flip chart. I am sure that at one time this restaurant was special, but tod...ay it is a terrible tourist trap. Michelin inspectors should visit and decide if they want their brand to be associated with this.

August 2025に訪問

Extremely creative omakase both in terms of flavor and presentation. While the flavors are pure and simple, there are layers of complexity. We had a private room and the service was attentive and wonderful. Expensive but worth it. Up with the best omakase we have experienced anywhere. Well deserves ...its Michelin stars.

March 2025に訪問

Don't go! I have never left a negative review for any business but felt it was necessary to tell other travelers to avoid this restaurant. This was not only the worst Michelin starred meal we've ever had, it was arguably one of the worst meals we had during our two week trip in Japan. For the price... (50k/yen/person) and with 2 stars, we expected this to be the exclamation point on what was otherwise an amazing experience in Japan. You are better going to any restaurant off the street where you will get better tasting food and a more authentic Japanese experience. The food was bland, not creative nor inventive and we were sad to have wasted an evening in Tokyo. I feel like I was scammed

January 2025に訪問

I loved the truly intimate tasting menu experience at Ginza Kojyu! I dined on some new proteins I had never experienced before. The people who worked there were so kind and made my trip and adventures in Tokyo that much more delightful. Even when I had questions that tested language barriers, they f...ound a way to communicate answers, satisfying not only my stomach but my curiosity as well. If you have the pleasure of being able to book a seat at their dinner Omakase tasting menu, you should do it! You will not regret the innovative culinary experience that will swim into your mouth.

May 2024に訪問