TOKi

Tucked away in a corner of a showroom highlighting the attractions of Nara Prefecture, TOKi is supervised by akordu, a Nara restaurant that interprets the ingredients of the ancient capital through the lens of modern Spanish cuisine. TOKi thus serves as a link connecting Nara, Tokyo and Spain. The menu is pleated like an accordion, suggesting an old folding-book, and filled with poetic dish names to stoke the imagination. This is light, creative fare; a magic lantern casting images of the scenery and seasons of Japan.

A Unique Location

• TOKi is situated in a showroom that highlights the attractions of Nara Prefecture, creating a unique ambiance that connects the cultural heritage of Nara with modern dining in Tokyo.

Accordion-Style Menu

• The menu is designed to resemble an accordion, suggesting an old folding-book, and features poetic dish names that enhance the dining experience by stimulating the imagination.

Fusion of Cultures

• The restaurant is supervised by akordu, a Nara restaurant, and interprets traditional Japanese ingredients through the lens of modern Spanish cuisine, creating a distinctive culinary fusion.

Signature Ingredients

• Duck meat: A standout specialty at TOKi, with specialty duck dishes that have received high ratings. The restaurant emphasizes using high-quality duck meat and crafts it into creative Spanish-Japanese fusion preparations that showcase its richness and texture; the chefs’ meticulous preparation highlights the ingredient as central to TOKi’s culinary story.
• Chestnuts: Another ingredient singled out for high praise; chestnuts appear in signature dishes and are celebrated for their flavor, reflecting TOKi’s focus on carefully prepared, standout ingredients that complement the fusion concept.
• Nara Prefecture ingredients: TOKi sources ingredients mainly from Nara Prefecture, underscoring a commitment to regional produce. The restaurant’s position above a Nara-based shop reinforces access to Nara-brand ingredients and the emphasis on regional sourcing in its menu.