HIGASHI-YAMA Tokyo / Studio

Tucked away in a quiet Meguro residential pocket, HIGASHI-YAMA Tokyo / Studio is an absolute masterclass in modernized washoku. The space itself—a brilliantly renovated building with a stark, sophisticated minimalist aesthetic—sets a deeply intimate stage. Tokyo expats and visiting gourmands alike point to the open kitchen as the beating heart of the room, watching chefs execute every plate with intense shokunin focus. You come here for the chef’s tasting menu. Expect an impeccably crafted progression—from a sublime cut of wagyu to a surprisingly massive, perfectly sweet tamagoyaki. Midday diners are quick to highlight the 3,500-yen lunch set as one of the city's smartest deals, delivering a flawless appetizer platter and an unforgettable matcha dessert. A brilliant collision of traditional technique and contemporary design—worth every single yen.