Paris and Tokyo Chefs Collaborate for Limited Summer Menu

Restaurant TOYO Paris has earned high acclaim as an unbookable French restaurant in Paris.

Owner-chef Toyomitsu Nakayama, after moving to France, draws on his experience at French and long-established Japanese restaurants in Paris to offer dishes that bring out the umami of ingredients and allow guests to fully savor seasonal produce.





A pairing of French and Japanese sensibilities, achieving a fusion and harmony of East and West. The charm lies in the cooking, which skillfully incorporates the Japanese sensibilities of his homeland and emphasizes bringing out the full potential of the ingredients. By minimizing the elements incorporated, guests can savor the fresh textures and aromas of the ingredients themselves.

In March 2018, "Restaurant TOYO Tokyo," the first Japanese outpost of Restaurant TOYO, opened. The Tokyo head chef is Yuya Omori, who trained under Chef Nakayama at the Paris main store.

Chef Omori, including his plating and meticulous attention to guests, carries on Chef Nakayama's culinary philosophy, creating French cuisine imbued with the "kokoro" (heart/spirit) of Japan.

At the restaurant entrance, similar to the Paris location, hangs a portrait of Chef Nakayama himself, drawn by the world-renowned designer Kenzo Takada, for whom Nakayama worked as a private chef for several years.



The interior features both counter and table seating. Born from a novel concept where guests can see the faces of the chefs and enjoy the cooking process, this is "counter French." The warm atmosphere, fostered by casual conversations between chefs and guests, elevates the dining experience into a luxurious moment. This comfortable ambiance is one of its charms.

This time, Chef Nakayama visits from Paris. A summer special menu, created in collaboration with Chef Omori, will be offered for a limited time. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner featuring fresh vegetables directly from both chefs' hometown of Kumamoto, and fresh fish sourced daily from Tsukiji.



During this period, guests can also enjoy a selection of glass wines carefully chosen by Restaurant TOYO Tokyo's sommelier, Kouta Narisawa. Wines such as Domaine Armand Rousseau and Morey-Saint-Denis are available, creating profound flavors in harmony with the cuisine.

Indulge in the ultimate French cuisine, a tapestry woven from authentic techniques honed in Paris and the delicate "kokoro" of Japan. Such luxury can be experienced at "Restaurant TOYO Tokyo." We invite you to visit and savor it for yourself.

Restaurant TOYO Tokyo
Hours: [Lunch] 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | [Dinner] 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Closed: Open daily
Seating: 8 counter seats, 14 table seats (all non-smoking)
Menu: [Lunch] from ¥5,000 | [Dinner] from ¥15,000
Location: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 3F
1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

L'esprit de TOYO Summer Special Menu
Period: Wednesday, August 1st - Friday, August 10th, 2018
Menu:
Lunch ¥15,000 (excl. tax)
Amuse-bouche, Appetizer, Fish Course, Meat Course, Rice Dish, Dessert (approx. 9 dishes total)

Dinner ¥25,000 + (tax and service charge)
Amuse-bouche, Appetizer, Fish Course, Meat Course, Rice Dish, Dessert (approx. 11 dishes total)
*Regular menu also available during the event period.