Begin your epicurean journey at Tour d’Argent Tokyo with a fine glass of Tour d’Argent Tokyo 35th anniversary champagne at the elegant welcome lounge with interiors of beautiful portraits on the walls and a sense of high sophistication in the air. Thereafter enjoy viewing historic artifacts on display that tells the story of Tour d’Argent as you walk towards the dazzling main dining hall. On entering, be mesmerized with the gorgeous chandeliers as you are ushered promptly to your table.

No expense is spared to bring the ultimate dining experience for guests as can be seen in the premium crystal glasses and Christofle cutlery position perfectly on freshly pressed white table cloth. Enjoy home baked French rye bread and gourmet butter while enjoying the classical music playing softly in the background. Discover elevated French cuisine with flavours inspired by the many gastronomic journeys of chef Renaud Augier and world class personalised service from the well trained staff.

Foie Gras Et Pigeon Ramier is best enjoyed with a side of brioche toast. Layers of pressed marble style terrine is made using goose liver and pigeon encrusted in a delicious puff pastry. The saltiness level from the terrine is just nice and does not overpower the rest of the ingredients like chestnuts and pear. A sophisticated approach to French gastronomy that champions ingredient-driven cuisine and seasonality. Progressively marrying disparate cultures of both countries and Japanese influences in an exuberant expression.

The food menu is ever-changing depending on seasonality of ingredients and showcases the very best of classic dining. Homard Bleu is made using freshly flown blue Brittany lobster medallions with champagne sauce on a soft homard souffle.  The lobster flesh is delightfully tart well accompanied with oven cooked bacon and potatoes. Warmed baguette is also served along the way through the various courses alongside unprecedented hospitality in the most intimate of settings.

Various cooking techniques can be seen in the world famous Caneton, slow roasted duckling from France, smoked in cocotte or also known as Dutch oven with grape vines and stalks. The rich red wine and grape sauce showcase the chef’s skill in sauces like a master saucier. Fresh grapes completes this course that comes with a certificate with the actual duck number indicated, a tradition continued from the original restaurant in Paris. You would have notice that all dishes comes covered and opened table side, the way fine dining should be.

As one of Asia’s most exciting places to dine Tour d’Argent Tokyo ends every meal on a high, Chocolat Alpaco is a dessert served with salted caramel ice cream, chocolate ganache of Alpaco 66% from Equador, hazelnuts, grapefruit and lemon jelly. Have your sweet ending with a special soothing herbal tea made from lemon grass, lemon balm and spearmint with honey. Tour d’Argent Tokyo is truly a venue that celebrates people through the cuisine presented, nourishing both body and mind.

The wine menu features many labels that pay homage to some greats as well as boutique independent winemakers. A favourite choice of Savour BlackBookAsia magazine from this extensive list is the vintage 2015 Domaine Thierry Mortet from the region Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote de Nuits in France. Made with Pinot Noir grapes, full bodied and intense with a wonderful long finish. Beautiful on the nose packed with tannins. So good that you should forget the glass and purchase a bottle to go with your dégustation.

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ADDRESS:
4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-8578, Japan
PHONE: +81 3-3239-3111
WEBSITE: http://tourdargent.jp/en/

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