Tanimoto

In a pocket of Shinjuku known for its small, high-quality eateries lies Tanimoto, a traditional kaiseki restaurant which bases its approach on the formal procedures of Japanese tea ceremony. The owner, Seiji Tanimoto, is a huge fan of military history, and also holds a fascination for the formality and elegance of traditional Japanese culture. It was this fascination that eventually led to his career in the culinary arts. As you can imagine, this means his menus are bursting with a sense of tradition and history. His seasonal dishes cycle month after month, but always feature outstanding soups which match ingredients such as white fish with rich, flavorful broths. The meal reaches its climax with a cup of matcha green tea, presented according to the rules of tea ceremony which Tanimoto-san holds so dear. This is a fitting end to an authentic and elegant kaiseki meal.