Edition Koji Shimomura

This was a truly amazing lunch. Chef Koji served us 4 superb courses, each beautifully presented on the plate. I really recommend this restaurant. The oysters were my favourite for the main course, but the roast duck was also delicious, as was the John Dory vermicelli. The dessert was a bigger chocolate surprise, you really have to try it. The waiters were really attentive and explained the details of each dish clearly and fluently in English. This was a great meal and a great value lunch that deserves the title of a 2 Michelin star restaurant.

Edition Koji Shimomura is located at 3-1-11F Roppongi T-Cube Bldg. 106-0032, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The hotel we stayed in Tokyo was Hisakazu Okura, so we chose the nearby Michelin two-star restaurant Edition. The chef and founder, Hiroshi Shimomura, studied in France. After returning to Japan, he opened Edition and won two Michelin stars. He is very business-minded. He has cooperated with hotels in Thailand and Singapore for stationing tours. When he heard that we were from Taiwan, he also wanted to go to Taiwan. The prices are as follows, all in Japanese yen. Lunch is more affordable, with three price ranges of 6000/ 9000/ 13000. Dinner is: 13000/15000/20000. This time we tried the 6000 & 9000 set menus. EDITION is located in an office building, and the overall style is bright and simple.

They serve Japanese-style Western food, which sounds good. It is based on French cuisine, and the plating is Japanese-style. The ingredients are very fresh, especially the desserts, which have the essence of Japanese style and are not as sweet as French ones.

I always thought that when I came to Tokyo, I had to eat Japanese food, and Western food was out of the question! Until one day, I heard that French food in Tokyo is definitely worth a try, so I decided to come and taste it carefully! Since I chose to live in Roppongi this time, I chose this low-key two-star French restaurant. I made reservations on the official website in advance, which required credit card pre-authorization. It was a breeze compared to booking a sushi restaurant! The restaurant is in an office building, which is difficult to find. The name is not very eye-catching. The environment is quite simple, with only a few tables and chairs, and it is quite quiet! I booked a set meal on the official website in advance. It is recommended that first-time diners can choose the 10,000 yen set meal prepared for first-time visitors like me, which is very worthwhile! The waiter is a little old, but very temperamental. For people like me who don’t know a word of Japanese, I can only communicate in English. When I encounter words I don’t understand, the uncle will open the translation software to let you know. In short, he is very dedicated to let you understand what you are eating! The appetizers were very delicately presented, with bright colors, making people feel that the opening was such a gorgeous enjoyment! The appetizer was jelly oysters, fresh and juicy oysters with fresh and unique jelly, a touching moment never seen before! The foie gras was plump and delicate, and the happiness brought by eating such a portion of foie gras alone was really overwhelming! The main course was fish, but I forgot the variety of fish introduced by the waiter, ashamed! The most special thing was the crispy batter on the outside, which actually felt like tempura! The other main course was Spanish pork. It was said that it could taste like wagyu beef. Haha, it was indeed the case. The plump and elastic taste was indeed not inferior to wagyu beef! At this time, the waiter brought out Italian white truffles. Well, let's be extravagant and order one! The desserts after the meal were endless. After eating one dish, there was another one, and then there was another one... The refreshing lychee shaved ice just neutralized the feeling of fullness brought by the pork before! Ganache is mellow and slightly moist, full of aromatic and rich aroma! Pecans are wrapped in chocolate powder, and the nutty aroma is fragrant! It complements the last black tea! After the meal, I expressed my love for it. I didn’t expect the chef to take a photo with me. I was so happy that I didn’t know what to say! I have been practicing cooking in France for 8 years. I insist on not using basic French ingredients such as butter, but highlighting the taste of the food itself. I have to say that Tokyo is a place that surprises you everywhere! The French soul is permeated, but the Japanese spirit does not take over. Such a perfect match is played to the extreme here! Whether it is taste, presentation or cost-effectiveness, it is the most perfect! I didn’t bring a camera, and I only took pictures with my mobile phone throughout the whole process!

Edition Koji Shimomura Refreshing Japanese-style French cuisine Edition Koji Shimomura was a last-minute decision because it is a Michelin 2-star restaurant with good seats and affordable prices. Edition Koji Shimomura is a French restaurant, but I saw someone say it is a Japanese-style French restaurant. The strong Japanese flavor does not make this restaurant look out of place. Chef Koji Shimomura (Hiroshi Shimomura) returned from France and used the essence of French cooking to cook Japanese ingredients. The overall style of the restaurant is also a mixed form. The waiters are dressed in suits and the tables and chairs are Western-style but reveal the minimalist aesthetics of Japanese style. Koji Shimomura also advocates Japanese minimalism. His dishes are based on modern contempt. Cream and butter are rarely used, but lemon and lime appear frequently as seasonings. The restaurant is located on the first floor of an office building in Roppongi 1-chome. Exit 1 of the Roppongi 1-chome subway station and find the T-Cube Building. The restaurant is just one of the entrances. The waiters were very welcoming and reservations can be made on the official website, which is very convenient. The lunch I chose has a menu of Dessin Sketch, Tentatuon Temptation, Voyage Brigade and Découverte Discovery, with prices of 6,000 yen, 9,000 yen, 13,000 yen and 20,000 yen respectively. I chose Voyage Brigade, 10 dishes. Eating in Japan requires tax and service fees, plus drinks are also an expense, and the average per capita cost is about 20,000 yen. After entering the store, the waiter repeatedly confirmed if I had anything I didn't want to eat. It turned out to be their signature dish, oyster mousse. Many people don't eat oysters, but this is their most popular dish. In fact, I don't like oysters, but the oysters here are blanched in water, not so raw and cold, but paired with lemon jelly, it is really sour, and I didn't like this dish. The whole dining process is full of fun. The chef has a lot of creativity, such as seasonings that change color, cookies in purple corn kernels, and foam mousse in a mysterious container. After finishing the meal, I felt that the chef really likes sour food, and basically every dish has sour elements. I chatted with the chef before saying goodbye. He was very nice. He said he studied in France for eight years and worked in one-star, two-star and three-star restaurants. He asked me to send him photos after returning home. Friends who like fresh French food can try it.

I especially recommend the juice, which is freshly squeezed from purple corn. It is very sweet and delicious. It is a relatively innovative French meal. It is also quite convenient to make a reservation, so friends who want to come can make an order in advance.