01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set within an office building just away from the core bustle of Shinjuku, Gensai Ichijo presents Japanese seasonal dining defined by meticulous dashi broths and delicate preparations. Its tasteful Japanese-style interior incorporates private and semi-private rooms, making it a reliable address for celebratory gatherings, formal business dinners, or an upscale midday meal.
In the evening, multi-course kaiseki meals take center stage, tracing the rhythm of the seasons from appetizers to dessert. Following colorful starters and sashimi, the steamed oyster chawanmushi finished with a sea-lettuce starchy glaze is a standout hot dish, layering briny ocean fragrance over silky egg custard. Depending on the chosen course, diners may also encounter tender beef fillet steak, seasonal fried specialties, and deeply comforting clear soups, each dish bringing its own texture and aroma.
Lunchtime brings accessible set meals well suited to casual daytime pauses. In addition to a daily set with varied small dishes like simmered beef rib and tofu, braised Chinese cabbage, nagaimo yam noodles, and cucumber with mozuku seaweed in vinegar, there are balanced options like the seasonal vegetable and prawn tempura rice box. Multi-course lunch offerings such as the Utai and Kanade courses—complete with sashimi, tempura, dessert, and coffee—are also popular for unhurried midday get-togethers.
The drink selection complements the cuisine with well-regarded sake brands such as Koshinokanbai and Suehiro, alongside wine and draft Shirahonoka beer. Because seats are limited at both lunch and dinner, making a reservation in advance is recommended for a relaxed meal.
