Ginza Katana Bistro
Tokyo
Recensioner
We went on the first seating and even had a friend that didnt eat raw fish, the chef was very kind and asked him before and after every dish if he liked it ( he ate every course to our surprise and liked everything). The food is done infront of you and of a very high quality. You can easily chat with the chef and he is very fluent in english and a very nice person. Would recomend to everybody that i know!
Absolutely incredible omakase experience. The space is intimate with only 6 seats, which made the entire evening feel so personal and intentional. Chef Arijio was amazing, not only insanely talented, but genuinely fun to hang out with throughout the meal. Every course was thoughtful and beautifully prepared, and the fish was some of the freshest I’ve ever had. We loved learning about each type of fish, the aging and preparation process, and the ingredients behind every bite. You can tell so much care goes into the experience from start to finish. 10/10 would recommend and will absolutely be back again.
Overall, the experience was above average, and the quality of the ingredients was quite good. However, based on my previous omakase experiences and considering the price point, I would not consider this among the best. The main disappointment was the wagyu beef course. I specifically requested medium rare, but the beef was served closer to medium or even medium well. When I mentioned this to the chef, the initial explanation was that it could be due to the lighting, followed by a comment that the final torching might have affected the doneness. However, even before the torching step, it was already clear that the beef was not medium rare. What was more disappointing was not the mistake itself, but that there was no real acknowledgement or effort to address the issue afterward. Aside from that, the rest of the meal was enjoyable and the ingredients were generally of good quality.
Chef Aijiro is a true dedicated cook. The omasake experience was amazing and we enjoyed every bite. Also, we appreciated the fact, that the chef spoke really good English and he could explain every dish perfectly. Thanks a lot!
Come early! Lovely experience interacting w Chef and team. Food is great, atmosphere is cosy. Chef is very interactive and speaks fluent English. Must come again!
