Sushi Kanesaka

A blood red curtain with the restaurant’s logo emblazoned upon it covers the entranceway, behind which one of the city’s top chefs assumes his post behind the counter. There are three pillars which prop up the philosophy of service at Sushi Kanesaka, located inside Tokyo’s Palace Hotel: premium ingredients, attentive service, and skilled preparation. It may seem a simple approach, but the care with which they attend to all three aspects goes above the norm. The proprietors here compare sushi with the art of calligraphy: it’s easy to create the basic forms, but true skill and attention can bring out altogether more beautiful results. This means that the chefs pay attention to the temperature, moisture, and ripeness of the ingredients to ensure the best balances of flavor. Michelin Stars: 2021 - 2 Michelin stars