Lin Chen

I’ve dined at some of the top restaurants in the world, and Ise Sueyoshi is in my top 3. I was thoroughly impressed with everything – quality of ingredients, storytelling aspect of each producer and ingredient, interaction with Chef Yuuki Tanaka, each dish’s presentation, price, and overall experience. When I travel and book fine dining restaurants, I usually look for producer / farm to table restaurants as I feel that’s the best way to experience the local culture and food. I came here alone and my hotel helped me book the restaurant. There are 5 seats only, so I feel very lucky to have been able to experience Ise Sueyoshi! I had a 8pm slot - I typically do not like to eat dinner past 7pm, but I did not feel heavy after the meal. I was full, but not overstuffed. Everything tasted exquisite and very high quality. I loved the use of edible unique wild plants and the various flavors. All my 5 senses were tantalized!

I wish I got to do the sake pairing! I am soon trying to conceive, thus avoiding alcohol for now. I’m trying to convince my husband for us to come to Japan together for our babymoon so he can try Yuuki’s creations! I’d come back for sure and have already told friends who are visiting Tokyo this year to make a reservation asap.