Les Chanterelles

The restaurant — located in the chic area at the southwest of Yoyogi Park — is named after a type of wild mushroom from France, so expect a host of wild mushrooms from Japan and the world to feature on the menu during autumn. Chief among the Japanese varieties are the premium matsutake, one of the most expensive varieties there is. Why the fungal fixation? Well, chef Yusuke Nakada’s training included a stint at a three Michelin star restaurant run by Regis Marcon, the world-renowned “king of mushrooms.” For 7 years afterwards, he honed his skills at a top end French restaurant in Harajuku — L’Artemis. His own French restaurant has only 16 seats that book up fast. The popularity reflects Nakada-san’s glowing reputation on the French food scene, and the sheer quality of his menu. Besides mushrooms, there’s also a heavy seafood focus, with fresh premium ingredients sourced every day. Michelin Stars: 2020 - 1 Michelin star 2021 - none