A Craving for Japanese-Western Fusion

Lisa and I just binge-watched Le Grande Maison Tokyo, and it left us with an intense craving for Japanese-style French cuisine! If you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend it. This Japanese series stars Takuya Kimura as a disgraced yet determined chef on a mission to reclaim his Michelin-starred reputation.

The show captures the fiery passion, fierce rivalries, and high-stakes drama of running a top-tier French restaurant in Tokyo. Beyond the stunning food shots, we loved how it’s ultimately a feel-good story where even the villains find redemption. You’ll walk away feeling uplifted—and very, very hungry!

New Seasonal Menu at Terra Tokyo Italian

To satisfy our cravings, we booked a table at the Michelin-starred Terra Tokyo Italian. While it’s not Japanese-French like Le Grande Maison Tokyo, it’s close enough! Originally helmed by Chef Seita Nakahara, the restaurant now thrives under the leadership of his protégé, Chef Melvin Chou. Chef Melvin continues the tradition of blending fresh, seasonal Japanese ingredients with the timeless elegance of Italian cuisine, omakase-style.

They have recently introduced new seasonal menus, starting at $98++ for lunch and $128++ for di...