2021 Michelin Tokyo Japanese Restaurant : Yotsuya Uemura (1 star)

updated: July 17th, 2024

Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at Yotsuya Uemura, located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Indulge in high-quality dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

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    Overview


    Yotsuya Uemura is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located in Araki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
     It is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station.
     The restaurant has a counter seating area with 7 seats available.
    At Yotsuya Uemura, the head chef utilizes his 10 years of training to serve modest but high-quality traditional Japanese dishes.
     The restaurant offers relatively affordable prices without using expensive ingredients, while still providing elegant flavors that cater to a wide range of customers.
    Visitors praise Yotsuya Uemura as a "modest yet Michelin-starred counter-style 6-seat traditional Japanese restaurant.
    " The friendly atmosphere created by the head chef and the delightful pairing of delicious dishes with Japanese sake are highly regarded.
    Special dishes such as "Freshly Caught Conger Eel Sashimi" and "Red and Uni Eggplants" can also be enjoyed, adding a sense of exclusivity to the dining experience.
     Many visitors appreciate the cozy and hidden vibe of the restaurant.
    Chef Uemura is known for his exceptional skills and friendly personality, and his courses are generous in portion size.
     The restaurant's signature dish, delicious clay pot rice, receives high praise from customers.
    However, please note that credit cards are not accepted, and personal preferences may vary regarding the restroom's atmosphere.
     Nevertheless, Yotsuya Uemura provides a sufficient venue for enjoying traditional Japanese cuisine.
    Yotsuya Uemura offers an omakase (chef's choice) course featuring seasonal luxury ingredients, prepared personally by the head chef.
     Each dish is meticulously crafted, and customers rave about how the high-quality ingredients truly shine on the plate.
    In addition to the more innovative dishes, such as "Sea Cucumber Intestine and Yuba Steamed Dish" and "Sea Urchin Liver Nara Zuké-topped Mackerel Sushi," there are also skillfully prepared delicacies like "Snapping Turtle Soup" and "Grilled Eggplant Kaga Lotus Root Lily Root Dumplings.
    "Yotsuya Uemura is a popular traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant.
     We highly recommend visiting to indulge in the chef's handcrafted dishes.


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