Choosing a Japanese restaurant in Moscow, you can not give preference to one institution. High competition in one of the most expensive cities in the world has led to the fact that at least 5 restaurants have been fighting for the title of best for several years. From this variety, everyone will be able to choose for themselves the one that will appeal to them.
Features
A real Japanese restaurant exists in Moscow, and fortunately, it is not alone. It is easy to verify the authenticity of the dish, as the cuisine of the Land of the Rising Sun has at least 3 distinctive features:
- no meat dishes, because in Japan since ancient times no cattle were bred;
- they have special varieties of rice, which is rather difficult to find in ordinary shops and supermarkets;
- most dishes are served raw or with minimal heat treatment.
These rules apply only to
classic cuisine, but due to the high demand for author's dishes, many chefs violate the list of ingredients and the technological process a little. This can not be considered disrespect or self-righteousness, because, in fact, such experiments sometimes give rise to real masterpieces, emphasize the individuality of the restaurant and expand the client base of the institution.
Making the right choice.
Walking around Moscow, you can see that restaurants and cafes are found on every corner and have long become one of the main entourage of the capital. They are decorated with bright and mouth-watering signs, luring customers, promising them a real feast.
Today, restaurants are divided into Asian and European. Each kitchen is divided into many varieties. One of the most visited today was just a Japanese restaurant. In Moscow, with a large number of such places, it is difficult to figure out where genuine food of the Land of the Rising Sun is served. A feature of the kitchen is a specific cooking technology. Japanese restaurant is a place where people come for new emotions and taste sensations.
And in order not to be disappointed in Japanese cuisine, you need to choose the right institution. Therefore, your attention is invited to a rating of Japanese restaurants in Moscow.
Top 5
Fifth place was given to the Tokyo restaurant. It is located in a convenient location on the corner of the Arbat, so finding it is not difficult. The halls are restrained in oriental style. According to visitors' reviews, the most delicious dishes from the menu are rice noodles and sushi.
Fourth place is occupied by the most fashionable Japanese restaurant in Moscow - "Megu". A distinctive feature of the institution is a large selection of sake and rare ingredients of dishes that are difficult to find not only in the capital, but in the world.
The third place belongs to the Yu-Me restaurant. It is located on Pokrovka and for 12 years has been pleasing its visitors with traditional cuisine prepared by the hands of a real professional, Takashi Nogami.
The silver of the rating is given to the Japanese restaurant in Moscow, reviews of which from the opening day to the present day are only positive. The institution has a beautiful and tender name "Sakura blossom." Chef Hiroki Arakawa has been demonstrating his skills for many years and surprises guests with a variety of Japanese dishes in line with modern trends in cooking, decoration and serving.
And finally, the first place is rightfully awarded to the Seiji establishment. Even the best Japanese restaurants in Moscow can not be compared with this temple (it is difficult to call it differently) of this traditional cuisine of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Dearest
The Saji restaurant was opened 12 years ago and the very next year after its opening it entered the list of the best gastronomic establishments in the world, according to Michelin experts - one of the most respected restaurant guides.
The professional staff of the best chefs was able in a short time to dispel the prevailing stereotypes, convince residents and guests of the capital that the cuisine of Japan is diverse and is not limited to rolls and sushi. Visitors to the restaurant come with pleasure to try new dishes that are popular in Japan but unknown in Russia.
The institution belongs to Seiji Kusano, who has been demonstrating to the world the gastronomic traditions of his homeland for more than thirty years. Today he owns several restaurants in Europe, but only Moscow is named after him.
Japanese restaurants in Moscow. Address List
The restaurant "To live well" (Prechinskaya embankment, 17) specializes not only in Japanese cuisine, but also in European. The menu has a large assortment of meat and children's dishes, as well as a good wine list.
The project "Fumisawa Sushi" (Petrovka, 5) belongs to the famous Arkady Novikov. A distinctive feature of the institution is the author's cuisine, as well as a specially designed menu for vegetarians.
"Sushido" is a restaurant located in one of the simplest but most cozy establishments in the capital. Located at 22 Litovsky Boulevard. According to visitors' reviews, good cocktails are served here.
These are not all Japanese restaurants in Moscow. The list can be continued for a long time, but there is one institution in Moscow that has become famous not only for its excellent cuisine, but also for the fact that a huge number of domestic and foreign celebrities attended its opening.
The most "starry"
On November 10 of last year, popular actor Robert De Niro visited the capital for the official opening of the Japanese restaurant Nobu. The discovery was really stellar. Philippe Kirkorov, Emin Agalarov, Tony Brexton, Rudkovskaya Yana, Andrey Malakhov, Glukoza, Igor Nikolaev, Sati Casanova and many others came to congratulate the owner.
Who knows, maybe soon the
Nobu restaurant will be able to take the palm from Seiji.