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An ode is a lyric poem praising something special to one's heart. Our ode pays respect to the exquisite ingredients produced in Japan, the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship in tableware, and the wonderful traditions of French cuisine.
It creates a collage of all the elements, presenting Chef Yusuke Namai's sentiments and passion on the table and in every nook of our restaurant. Cuisine entwined with wine, service and setting, weaving a new story of creative gastronomy out of Tokyo. To every guest who visits us, we hope you enjoy this ODE to your heart's content. This is an ode to you. 23 seats consisting of 13 seats at the counter, 6 seats in a semi-private room and 4 seats in a private room
LUNCH Approximately 9 dishes will be served with seasonal ingredients.¥7,000* DINNER Approximately 13 dishes will be served with seasonal ingredients.¥15,000*
*excludes 10% sales tax and 10% service charge Visit Facebook here
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D&D INDULGENCE: A sleek stone-grey - and impressive - fit out that only seats 14 people. The prep station is in full view and chock full of the freshest ingredients that Chef/Owner Yuseke Namai uses to deliver a menu steeped in French tradition. The omakase menu is simple, elegant and outrageously delicious.
Described as “???ball” on the menu (yes they use 3 question marks), the signature dish is an iced lobster bisque ball with an explosion of flavour in your mouth!
Indescribable! The just-in-season young corn “dog” with corn chowder was also incredible as was the Japanese grilled pork with ume (a plum looking fruit that is actually related more to an apricot) topped with two tiny Szechuan peppercorns. It was an extremely well balanced dish. And the wine pairings were lovely: Blanc de Blanc Champagne, a Bandol (that uses varieties of Bourboulenc, Clairette and Ugni Blanc), a Burgundian Chardonnay and a 2008 Cote de Beaune Pinot Noir - just to name a few!
WOW FACTOR: Ode is the triple treat of people, place and produce. It was exceptional. With its one Michelin star and ranked 35th in Asia’s 50 best restaurants, we were wowed by the experience.
