Koshiba No Tsunokamizaka

Enter through the doors of this Shinjuku kaiseki restaurant and be greeted by the scent of warm dashi and Binchotan charcoal aromas. A little outside of the main madness of Shinjuku, this shop provides some welcome respite from the big city noise. Here diners can enjoy seasonal vegetables, meats, and seafood, charcoal-grilled into hearty traditional dishes. Their “hassun” dish — the centerpiece of any great Kyoto-style meal — is outstanding here: a platter of immaculately presented seasonal ingredients which sets a tone of freshness and vitality for the whole meal. The chef is a very attentive host, and he will make sure that each of the guests have had their fill of premium food and drink, so it’s rare that anyone ever leaves here unsatisfied.