Crony

The name of this Tokyo French restaurant refers to a type of drinking buddy with whom you feel totally at ease, which is just how the staff at Crony want you to feel when you dine with them. The restaurant is owned by the former manager of Quintessence, one of Tokyo’s top French restaurants, and a young chef who trained in Copenhagen, San Francisco, and France. All of the staff are extremely qualified in their area of expertise, not least the sommelier, who previously manned the cellar at the Ritz Carlton Tokyo. The chef utilizes the breadth of his experience by incorporating some nordic flavors into his French dishes — a fact which this place apart from other French restaurants in town. Another Scandinavian touch is the furniture, made to order specially for Crony, which matches perfectly with the dark color palette of the interior. A la carte ordering is available, but the real draw is the incredible tasting menu, with a series of small plates perfectly portioned to provide satisfaction without dampening your anticipation of the following dishes.