Crony is a French contemporary restaurant located at 1-20-3 Higashiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo[1].
It was promoted to two MICHELIN stars in 2022; after reopening it adopted a new concept, and received the MICHELIN Green Star for its sustainability-oriented approach.[2]
Overview
According to the MICHELIN inspectors, Crony occupies a detached, glass-walled building across from a park, and the dining room has a Scandinavian interior; the prix fixe menu begins with seasonal tea. The restaurant's name refers to "friends who will drink tea together always", pointing to the circle of guests, staff and food producers; the chef aims for food that is simple yet original.[1]
Chef Michihiro HARUTA says the restaurant avoids juvenile fish and endangered species to preserve marine resources, sources imperfect vegetables, and has created a speciality from sake lees that would otherwise go unused; its use of solar salt and honey also takes environmental cycles into account.[1]
Practical Information
- Address: 1-20-3 Higashiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0044
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 18:00-19:30, closed Sunday
- Price: ¥¥¥¥ (MICHELIN Guide listing)
- Phone: +81 3-6712-5085
- Website: https://www.fft-crony.jp/
- Facilities: good for groups