Tabelog ratingEdiTion Koji Shimomura (エディション・コウジ シモムラ) offers a distinct vision of French cuisine, stripping away heavy butter and cream to focus on the clarity of prime Japanese ingredients. Chef Shimomura applies classical French technique to create a lighter, modern style that has won consistent acclaim. The restaurant is known for its quiet, stylish dining room in Roppongi.
Diners consistently praise the kitchen's precision, especially with seafood. A standout signature dish is the cold oyster served with a sea-water and citrus jelly, topped with roasted nori. Other highlights frequently mentioned include perfectly cooked fish like sawara and sea bass (hata), and a roasted duck praised for being juicy and flavorful. Inventive desserts, from strawberry variations to chestnut mont blanc, and well-regarded wine pairings round out the experience. The staff are often noted for their attentiveness and ability to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-related requests.
A minority of guests have reported issues. These include occasional lapses in service, with some non-Japanese visitors feeling less welcome. Several diners found certain sauces to be overly acidic or salty, and a few noted that long meal times, sometimes stretching to three hours, affected the experience.
For a special occasion, most reviewers find the restaurant offers good value. Lunch courses were recently reported between ¥14,300 and ¥22,000, while dinner menus like the 'Menu Découverte' cost around ¥20,000 and an 'Omakase' was noted at ¥33,000. Be aware that extras can add up; wine pairings often cost an additional ¥15,000–¥20,000, pushing final bills into the ¥30,000–¥35,000 per person range, which some found to be steep.
- Getting There: The restaurant is on the ground floor of the Roppongi T-Cube building. It's a 3-minute walk from Roppongi-itchome Station (direct passage) or under 10 minutes from Roppongi Station.
- Reservations: Bookings are recommended for the small dining room. Note the strict cancellation policy: changes made two days prior incur a 50% fee, while cancellations the day before or on the day of the reservation are charged 100% of the course price.
- Dietary Needs: Vegan, vegetarian, and allergy menus can be arranged. It is strongly recommended to communicate any requirements by email when booking.
- Dress Code: Smart casual. Men are asked to refrain from wearing shorts, t-shirts, or sandals.
- Children: Children aged 8 and older are welcome, provided they eat the same course as adults.
- Payment: Major credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Seating: The restaurant has 28 seats and private rooms for 2, 4, or 6 guests.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: Paid parking is available within the building.
