重よし at Go Harajuku

A refined Harajuku kappo where Chef Sato crafts seasonal counter cuisine from rarest Japanese ingredients.

重よし is a high-end Japanese kappo restaurant in Harajuku where the art of counter dining is taken to its most thoughtful extreme. The chef works on the principle of "mitsukuroi" - the active seeking-out of each season's most valuable ingredients, including rarities that never reach general circulation. Seated at the counter, each guest is engaged directly, and the chef will even adjust the day's menu to suit individual preferences and how you are feeling, building a relationship of trust over repeat visits. Seasoning is kept to a deliberate minimum so that the inherent aroma and sweetness of each ingredient can speak. Classic preparations draw quiet inspiration from French technique and regional Japanese cooking - a spring vegetable aspic, summer vegetables gently steamed, small fried iwashi anchovies dressed with nothing but their own freshness. Lunch runs from 12:00 to 13:30 and dinner from 17:30 to 22:00, with the restaurant closed on Sundays and some public holiday Mondays. With an average budget around 25,000 yen, it is a destination for those who regard a meal as a special occasion to be savoured. For diners who wish to experience the very essence of seasonal Japanese cuisine in an intimate, personal setting, 重よし is among Harajuku's most rewarding tables. Come with an open mind, return with your preferences known, and let the counter become a place of quiet culinary conversation.