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Top Chef's Quest

FOOD 2024 15 minutes Episode(s): 6 english English
Come along with Shizuka Anderson as she visits some of Tokyo's Michelin-starred restaurants to unearth the various culinary experiences that can be found there. Watch the skilled master chefs use seasonal ingredients imaginatively and embody the spirit of hospitality to delight their patrons, making Japan's cuisine a true treasure.

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1.  Akasaka Kikunoi (Kaiseki Restaurant)
2. UDATSU SUSHI
3. Tempura Motoyoshi
4. Azabujuban Fukuda (Kaiseki Restaurant)
5. Kaiseki Komuro
6. Toriyoshi (Yakitori)

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