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Ryo Kawashima
Japanese
A counter kaiseki restaurant where the chef draws the first dashi right in front of you, which does more for anticipation than any menu description could. The kitchen and dining room are the same small space, so you watch every step from the charcoal grill's smoky moment to the quiet precision of a wanmono. The chef cooks everything himself and keeps the conversation easy, which gives the meal a personal, unhurried feeling rare at this level.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Gault&Millau 3 Toques
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
One number, weighted & current 82
How we score
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