Est

Tokyo, Japan

Perched atop the glassy edifice of the Four Seasons Tokyo at Otemachi, elegant and contemporary French restaurant Est strives to reconstruct the concept of luxury through a lens of sustainability. French-born chef Guillaume Bracaval is all about transparency in his eco-conscious approach to fine dining – degustation menus offered at lunch and dinner are anchored to the rhythms of the changing seasons, with 95 per cent of ingredients sourced from Japan’s small-scale fishers, hunters, foragers and artisan producers. Furthermore, as a material representation of Chef Bracaval's ethos, the kitchen remains visible to diners through a glass wall. Entering via a peachily lit corridor, diners encounter a light, airy dining room. Dishes are delightfully presented: an artichoke and tofu dumpling arrives coddled under glittering balls of caviar, while slivers of pearly kurosoi rock fish are cloaked in a zangy green fennel and dill oil sauce. Desserts are heavenly creations: pastry chef Michele Abbatemarco makes use of aromatic ingredients and rich colours to craft glossy tarte tatins laid with three varieties of Nagano prefecture apples.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $159
• Lunch and dinner: Tues – Sun
• 81 3-6810-0655
• Visit Est's Website

Location

Otemachi One Tower, 1 Chome-2-1 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 1000-0004