La Fins

Referenced in the name itself, the guiding principle at the core of this Shinbashi French restaurant’s philosophy is finesse — in everything from the classic interior, to the presentation of the dishes, to the plates they’re served on. The owner is a self-taught chef who prides himself on taking everything back to the very beginning, and developing his own approaches from scratch. His perfectionism has achieved some very nice results. His roast beef with red wine sauce — the benchmarking classic which must be mastered by any serious student of French cuisine — is one of the best in town, presented with panache through the orange streaks of sauce painted onto the plate. For gastronomical classics presented at their very best, you’ll struggle to find a more reliable restaurant in Tokyo.