Three Restaurants At Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Receive Prestigious Michelin Star (Japan)
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Three Restaurants At Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Receive Prestigious Michelin Star (Japan)
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Category: Asia Pacific - Japan - Exclusive experiences
- Gourmet restaurants
- Rewards - Gourmet restaurants
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-11-25
As Tokyo retains its position as the world’s leading gourmet destination with more Michelin stars than any other city, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has secured first place among 30 hotels ranked by order of comfort in Michelin Tokyo 2009. Mandarin Oriental is also the only hotel in the capital to have been awarded a total of three stars for its restaurants by the benchmark culinary guide.
At a press conference on 18 November, Michelin Guide Director Jean-Luc Naret revealed the breakdown of restaurants and hotels featured in the second edition of the Tokyo guide, slated for release at bookstores at the end of November. Mandarin Oriental’s luxury comfort ranking rose from last year’s second place to first, and its restaurants Signature (contemporary French), Sense (Cantonese) and Tapas Molecular Bar (innovative molecular cuisine) each received a single star: Signature for the second time. Inclusion in the guide, which adheres to an anonymous and rigorous selection process, is generally acknowledged to mean that a restaurant is not only one of the best in its country, but also one of the best worldwide. One-star status signifies ‘a very good restaurant in its category; a place offering cuisine prepared to a consistently high standard.’
In addition to its culinary excellence, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo received kudos for its spectacular views, high-quality service, and ‘refined interior and design concept.’ The 179 guest rooms and suites are cited for their ‘Japanese-inspired decorative adornments that add an air of elegance and tranquillity,’ while the hotel’s spa treatment rooms and suites are commended for their ‘high levels of comfort and relaxation.’ General Manager Christian Hassing comments, “We are proud of the recognition Michelin’s prestigious guide has bestowed on our hotel. As we begin our fourth year in Tokyo’s highly competitive market, we will continue to focus on the consistent delivery of Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service and quality.”
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s Michelin-Starred Culinary Delights High Above The City
– Signature (Chef de Cuisine: Olivier Rodriguez)
Located on the 37th floor of the 38-storey hotel tower, Signature serves creative French cuisine at lunch and dinner, with sweeping views of the Imperial Palace, the Otemachi financial district, Shinjuku skyscrapers, and Mt Fuji from its three dining areas. In addition to the seasonal menu of refined and delicately flavoured dishes, diners can enjoy the perfect wine to match their selection, with the assistance of Chef Sommelier Fumihiko Kamo.
– Sense (Chef de Cuisine: Kenichi Takase)
Also on the 37th floor, and commanding spectacular views eastward over Sumida River, Tokyo Bay and the distant hills of Boso Peninsula, Sense serves modern Cantonese cuisine for lunch and dinner daily, as well as a highly popular dim sum lunch on weekends and public holidays until 4pm. From the rarest shark’s fin to fine teas and aromatic liquors, Chef Takase personally sources authentic ingredients from Hong Kong.
– Tapas Molecular Bar (Chef de Cuisine: Jeff Ramsey)
With syringes and pipettes, Chef Ramsey demonstrates his cutting-edge and playful approach to flavour in two seatings for seven guests each evening. His degustation menu of 20 or more small, artfully presented dishes features such taste and texture sensations as al dente linguine fashioned from Parmesan cheese, and desserts flash-frozen in liquid nitrogen. The bar is located on the 38th floor within the Oriental Lounge, where diners can relax after the presentation and enjoy the breathtaking views.
From 20 December to 4 January, all restaurants will be serving festive menus for the holiday season.
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