The full review of the excellent Kamikozawa-tei is up in the JT today here... but there are a few photos that never made it to print or the web site.
Basically, it's a wonderful mid-century (mid-20th century that is) little freestanding villa that has to be seen to be believed. Unfortunately, the original fixtures and fittings have been removed – it's too valuable to leave an original Le Corbusier chaise longue around the place I guess – but it's still a classic setting.
The food – shabu-shabu and other forms of beef – is good if not stellar. Mind you, we had the cheapest course, a ¥5,000 opening special, only offered through Feb.22. Service is not particularly polished but that kind of seemed appropriate. If you're not an architecture buff, it's probably not a can't-miss, must-go Tokyo dining experience.
But as I write, it's a one-of-a-kind place that is totally special for this city. And you need to know about it!
PS: The desert was simple but elegant, as I already posted...
Here's the map link...
