Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan｜Mizunotori (previously GEM by moto)

I haven’t been much of a sake person, but I realize that it’s likely because I haven’t tried ones that match my preferences, so I decided to go somewhere that the staff could provide guidance. This was definitely the place if you want to try sake! They first gave a pair of sakes that we tried with food, and based on what we did and did not like, they brought out two more that were really excellent. We will be seeking out a bottle of our favorite. The food is also outstanding. If you like the flavor of crab or lobster dipped in butter, try the crab butter brûlée. It was not what I was expecting, but it was phenomenal.

I spontaneously made a reservation here for an early dinner upon our arrival in Tokyo, and it unexpectedly became one of our favorite spots during our visit to the city. Mizunotori is a stylish and modern local restaurant, but securing a table in advance is a must due to its extremely limited seating capacity of about fifteen people. If you're fortunate enough to secure a seat, the food and sake is worthwhile. Despite a considerable language barrier between English and Japanese, the staff went to great lengths to communicate with us and patiently explained the ingredients in each dish. Their warm hospitality was some of the friendliest we’ve witnessed in the city. The menu consists of small plates available à la carte, and with the sake pairings, we found ourselves staying late and ordering more dishes. If you're seeking an authentic Tokyo small business experience while immersing yourself in the local culture with exceptional food, this spot is an absolute must-visit.

Every food that came out of the restaurant was absolutely amazing! We had such great time with the staff there who were all so generous to us! We just ordered all the recommendations Hanako san gave us but our favourite dishes were shoulder loin, chicken broth, tomato broth somen, sautéd beef and potato. But to be very honest, you won’t be disappointed with any food they serve you. Their sakes were also amazing. The whole experience at this place was worth every yen and we would definitely recommend everyone to visit!!! Thank you so much for the amazing service and food once again. We especially thank Hanako san who allowed to have wonderful experience!