Martinez Magazine #11

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du produit frais, sublimé (pas d’assaisonnement ou presque) : l’ivresse de l’excellence. La plupart des 300 000 restaurants tokyoïtes ont un point commun : ils cultivent un degré de spécialisation vertigineux. Ainsi, pour s’initier au soba, ces fines nouilles de blé noir, il faut aller chez Hosokawa. Les sushi se dégustent au Sushi Saito : les produits - poisson et riz - sont exceptionnels et la technique du « maître » du même acabit. Pour croustiller de plaisir ? Cap sur Ten-Ichi ; les meilleurs tempuras de la ville, c’est ici et nulle part ailleurs. Frits sans être gras, parfumés mais pas épicés, ils sont parfaits. De petites bouchées-bijoux. Là encore, la présentation est sans fausse note, dans des assiettes ou bols en céramique, verre, pierre, bois ou laque. Seule règle, ne pas oublier ses bonnes manières. Pas question de gesticuler avec ses baguettes ou de les pointer sur quelqu’un. Pour le reste, on a tous les droits, surtout celui de se régaler !

trainers to match their hair, a lady dressed in head-tofoot Vuitton, and another in a kimono pass within seconds of each other. It is a real open air fashion show. The street is a hive of activity where the hyperactive inhabitants bustle day and night. Luckily, as Tokyo is a city of contradictions, there is always a peaceful park where you can get away from the frantic city streets. When the cherry trees blossom, the city takes on a magic feel.

Star wars

Where the world’s best chefs do battle! In 2013, Tokyo was once again flooded with macarons: 14 three star restaurants, or four more than Paris. But this should come as little surprise in a country passionate about fresh, pure products (with very little seasoning): the heady aroma of excellence. Most of Tokyo’s 300,000 restaurants have one thing in common: they are incredibly specialised. This means that to try soba, the fine buckwheat noodles, you have to go to Hosokawa. For sushi, head to Sushi Saito: the rice and fish are exceptional, as is the expertise of the “master”. Feel like something crispy? It has to be Ten-Ichi, where you can find the best tempura in the city bar none. Fried but not greasy, seasoned without being spicy: just perfect. A real delight for your taste buds. The presentation is impeccable, in ceramic, glass, stone, wood, or lacquer plates and bowls. Only one thing is essential: good manners. Don’t gesture with your chopsticks, not point them at anyone. Apart from that you can do what you like: especially help yourself!

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