A counter-style kappo restaurant created with the heartfelt desire for you to enjoy a relaxed and unpretentious time with friends.
Nihon Ryori Kurogi
日本料理 くろぎ
TOKYO
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Japanese Cuisine
4 toques
The culmination of Japanese cuisine in Tokyo. The true flavors of Japan at Kurogi.
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Gault & Millau
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Haral / Muslim-Friendly
- Gluten-Free
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Located in Hamamatsucho in Tokyo, Kurogi is a highly-renowned Japanese cuisine establishment run by Chef Jun Kurogi.
Dinner reservations are filled almost exclusively with regulars and booked up to an entire year in advance, due to the popularity of the restaurant. In order to provide more people with a chance to experience their amazing cuisine, Kurogi has recently began offer lunch.
The restaurant was awarded its Michelin star in 2011 and 2012, and also received 4 toques from Gault Millau, both which are testaments to Kurogi’s quality and reputation.
Chef Jun Kurogi is from Miyazaki prefecture and both his parents where chefs who inspired him to pursue a culinary career.
He accompanied his parents on fishing trips, his interest in ingredients grew stronger, eventually leading him down the path of a chef.
During his apprenticeship, he was influenced by Kenichiro Nishi, the late master of the legendary Japanese restaurant “Kyomi,” often called the “god of Japanese cuisine.” Nishi’s words, “Location doesn’t matter—if you make something delicious, people will come,” have stayed with Kurogi throughout his career.
Kurogi’s cooking approach is centered on showcasing the live experience by presenting raw ingredients to customers before transforming them into dishes. He values the chef’s ability to manipulate time, knowing when to use fresh ingredients and when to let them age for enhanced flavor. This meticulous approach, with attention to each ingredient’s unique characteristics, is what he believes makes a dish truly exceptional.
Kurogi emphasizes that cooking reflects a chef’s feelings and motivation, and that human connections are crucial in creating a meal. Tokyo, as a hub for diverse ingredients, is a fusion of regional cuisines. For Kurogi, presenting dishes in Tokyo is a way to convey the essence of local cuisines, which he believes contributes to the preservation of Japanese food culture.
While a course at Kurogi can cost up to 100,000 yen, the restaurant provides personalized dishes tailored to individual preferences, accommodating vegetarians, vegans, and those with gluten-free dietary requirements. Kurogi’s cooking seeks to maximize the potential of each ingredient, offering a unique taste of Japan that he believes the world can be proud of.
Address | 1-7-10 Shibakoen, Minatoku, Tokyo |
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Business hours | Lunch: (Tue to Sat) 12:00 to 14:30 Dinner: (Mon to Sat) 17:00 to 23:00 |
Closed | Lunch on Mondays・Sundays・Holidays |
Directions | 2 minute walk from A6 Exit of Daimon Station of Toei Ōedo Line or North Exit of Hamamatsu Station of JR Line. |
Price | From ¥121,000 |
Seating | 10 counter seats 2 Private Rooms: 1 room seats from 2 to 8 guests and the other seats from 4 to 12 guests. |
Smoking | Smoking room available. |
Children | Resevations with children are required to be seated in a private room. ¥12,100 Lunch course for children available (for those 16 years old and under) Baby food for infants are allowed to be brought in. |
Wi-Fi | None |
Language | English and Chinese |
Parking | None |
Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Beach sandals, athletic wear such as sweatpants, T-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, and short pants are not permitted. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. |
Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
Concierge Service Fee | 10% |
1-7-10 Shibakoen, Minatoku, Tokyo
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