Tapas Molecular Bar
Japan
Tapas Molecular Bar presents a counter-style tasting experience at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, in Nihonbashi. Its approach centres on changing familiar foods through technique, exploring how flavour, texture and temperature can alter the way a dish is perceived. Guests encounter the preparations directly at the counter as the meal progresses. Chef Kento Ushikubo brings an art background and childhood experience in Canada to the restaurant's globally influenced omakase menu. Dishes dismantle and reconstruct recognisable ingredients, turning the sequence into an exploration of form as well as taste. A sommelier and bartender develop the accompanying drinks, connecting the beverage selection with the kitchen's individual creations.