Kazuki’s

Colourful paper lanterns and a striking samurai mural enliven the main dining room of what, from the outside, looks like a colonial-era country pub. Inside, Kazuki Tsuya offers seasonally adjusted menus that meld Japanese aesthetics and French refinement into a felicitous gastro-fusion of East and West – a traditional Japanese restaurant this is not. Choose from two-, three-, four- or eight-course tasting menus at fixed prices. Simple ingredient-based descriptions do no justice to the creative inspiration and exquisite composition of every dish, some adorned with tiny leaves and flowers from the chef’s garden. Beef tataki is a beguilingly constructed, yuzu-flavoured variation on carpaccio. Velvety spanner crab omelette floats in a silky sauce americaine, topped with Avruga roe. Tenderly pink duck breast comes with a green chrysanthemum puree and crisp-fried foie gras. Vegetarian offerings are outstanding and desserts may have a delightful oriental twist. The service is exemplary.

And … Watch out for a planned adjoining food and artefacts shop.

THE LOW-DOWN
Vibe Charmingly serene.
Best bit A memorable experience.
Worst bit Chairs could be more comfy.