Zeshin

Walk through the building’s front gate and descend the stairs to the underground level, and a space spreads out before you. To greet you are the head chef and proprietor, who together share all the joys and sorrows of running a restaurant. The kaiseki meal, which follows Japan’s old calendar, lavishly expresses the season in its flavours. The dining-ware, collected by both, brilliantly accentuates the cuisine. If you’d like to chat with the head chef as you dine, ask for a seat at the counter. Private rooms, with ceremonial décor based on the old calendar, are a treat.

• Prawn Stuffed with Cream Cheese: A rare kaiseki dish that blends traditional Japanese seafood with Western cream cheese, defying classic kaiseki conventions.
• Mackerel with Roasted Rice Embedded in Skin: The chef dots mackerel skin with roasted rice, creating an unconventional texture and flavor profile not typical in standard kaiseki.
• Basement Tatami Room with Ceremonial Décor: The restaurant is accessed via a nondescript office building, leading to a hidden, wabi-sabi-inspired basement space featuring tatami rooms and ceremonial décor based on the old Japanese calendar—a stark contrast to its urban surroundings.

• Fresh Fish: Zeshin emphasizes the use of the freshest seasonal fish, such as conger eel in summer and tilefish in winter, highlighting the restaurant's commitment to seasonal ingredients.
• Prawns with Cream Cheese: Prawns are stuffed with cream cheese, offering a unique twist on traditional kaiseki dishes.
• Mackerel with Roasted Rice: Mackerel is dotted with roasted rice embedded into its skin, showcasing creative use of ingredients.

Tasting Menu / Course Menu

• Lunch Course: US$69.68 - US$104.53 per person
• Dinner Course: US$139.37 - US$209.06 per person
• Dinner (yen pricing): ¥20,000 - ¥29,999 per person

Signature Dishes

• Prawn stuffed with cream cheese
• Mackerel with roasted rice embedded in skin

Note: Specific per-dish prices are not provided in the sources; only course pricing is listed. Michelin Guide price level: ¥¥¥.