"Ristorante ASO" is a five-minute walk from Daikanyama Station in Tokyo. with its beautiful seasonal garden and yellow exterior walls, is an Italian restaurant by Hiramatsu Corporation, set in a classic Western-style building built in the early Showa period. Chef Taku Takashina's cuisine is classic modern Italian cuisine that incorporates the essence of French cuisine with traditional Italian and regional dishes. Based on Hiramatsu's philosophy that "Cooking is an art of the moment to present one's sensibility," Takashina says, "I aim to leave guests with a strong memory of what they have eaten.
This commitment is also evident in the procurement of ingredients. He meets and talks directly with producers to understand their feelings before making the most of the ingredients. In particular, he sources first-class Italian products, including porcini, white truffles, and prosciutto ham. In addition, "Cold Pasta with Caviar" and "Karasu Spaghetti" are the signature dishes of "ASO" brand restaurants, and have been loved for a long time as specialties. A wide selection of French and Italian wines are available, and for non-alcoholic drinks, "ASO's special tomato juice" made from Hokkaido tomatoes with high sugar content is available. The juice has an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity, and is the pride of the restaurant and has made many gourmets' mouths water.
The restaurant also actively holds events in which wine producers, talented musicians, and other guests are invited to enjoy the special menu. The restaurant is brightly lit at lunch time with sunlight streaming in through large windows, and has a main dining room on the first floor and private rooms on the second floor. The restaurant also has a party salon in the back of the main dining room, where diners can enjoy their meals in a relaxed and elegant setting that is hard to believe that it is in Tokyo. It is the perfect place for a dinner with family and friends, a date, a business meeting, an anniversary, or any other important occasion.
■Notice of renewal of the original safety standard 'Hiramatsu Standard'.(from 1 June 2023)
Following the lowering of new coronavirus infections to 'category 5 infectious diseases', the wearing of masks by employees will now be left to the discretion of the individual.
Hiramatsu Corporation will continue to place the highest priority on the 'safety and security' of our customers and welcome everyone in compliance with Hiramatsu's own safety standards, the Hiramatsu Standard, and we would be grateful for your understanding and cooperation.
More information can be found on the Hiramatsu Corporation official website.
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Access
A 5-minute walk from Daikanyama Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line)
