Iizaka

Rather than dressing ingredients up with elaborate decoration, Iizaka lets their natural qualities come through. That is how visitors describe the restaurant’s French cooking. Several have noted the generous portions, even from the appetisers, and say the carefully judged cooking of both the meat and fish dishes made a lasting impression. The focus, they report, is on serving ingredients in portions that make them enjoyable to eat, rather than cutting them into small pieces or piling on decorative flourishes.

The fish course may feature French Brittany lobster or Dover sole. Visitors who have tried the lobster have commented on its freshness and precise cooking. For those who would rather make meat the centrepiece, some menus include wagyu beef fillet. Listed set-menu prices range from 6,500 to 25,000 yen, with options including a 9,000-yen menu featuring wagyu fillet, a 15,000-yen menu highlighting abalone, and a 18,000-yen menu offering a choice of lobster or Dover sole. One visitor also reported enjoying a lobster-and-caviar appetiser on the 18,000-yen menu. Check the menu and availability when booking.

There is a wide selection of wine to choose from, making it easy to find a bottle to accompany the set menu. With the portion size and centrepiece ingredient decided, the restaurant could suit an unhurried dinner over wine. Lunch is also served, and booking is recommended for a daytime visit. The dining room is described as quiet.