Tsuta, Michelin-starred Asian restaurant in Nishihara Shibuya, Japan
Tsuta is a specialized ramen restaurant in Nishihara that offers three distinct soup bases, including soy with black truffle and salt with white truffle flavoring. The restaurant works with fresh, quality ingredients and prepares each bowl carefully according to its own concept.
The restaurant opened in 2012 as a small venue with nine seats in Sugamo and made history in 2015 as the first ramen bar ever to receive a Michelin star. This recognition marked a turning point in how ramen was perceived as a cuisine globally.
The restaurant blends Japanese cooking methods with international ingredients to create distinct flavor combinations. Visitors notice the care in preparation and the selection of quality components.
The restaurant is located about a 5-minute walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station and requires advance reservations. Seats are released every Tuesday at 11 AM for the following week and fill up quickly.
The small venue operates entirely cashless and serves lunch only from 11 AM to 3 PM. Despite these constraints, it draws visitors from around the world who appreciate the handcrafted quality.
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