Tokyo Michelin 2-Star Maz Review 2026: Unique Peruvian Fine Dining
Embark on a unique culinary adventure at Maz, Tokyo's Michelin 2-star Peruvian fine dining restaurant. Discover exquisite flavors and a truly special experience.
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Embark on a unique culinary adventure at Maz, Tokyo's Michelin 2-star Peruvian fine dining restaurant. Discover exquisite flavors and a truly special experience.


My Honest Review of Tokyo's 2-Star Michelin Restaurant: maz
| A 3-Day, 2-Night Birthday Getaway to Tokyo
When most people think of must-eat spots in Tokyo,
they usually think of sushi, kaiseki, tempura, or ramen.
But I wanted to try something a bit more unique and extraordinary this time,
Since sushi felt a bit too predictable,
I decided to visit maz, a 2-star Michelin
Peruvian restaurant right in the heart of Tokyo!

2. Location, Address, and How to Get There:
Japan 〒102-0094 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kioicho, 1−1-3 Tokyo Garden Terrace 3F
📍 Kioichō, 1−2 3F
Japan 〒102-0094 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kioichō, 1−2 Tokyo Garden Terrace 3F
3. Reservations
When booking a table at Tokyo's Michelin-starred maz,
you can choose from the following dinner seating times: 5:00 PM, 5:15 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:00 PM.
These are the slots available for booking.
4. Tokyo's 2-Star Michelin Restaurant
maz Menu & Course Pricing
The course options are:
Standard Course: 28,000 JPY (~$180)
Vegetarian Course: 28,000 JPY (~$180)
(plus tax and service charge)
Wine/Beverage Pairing: 17,000 JPY (~$110)
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: 12,500 JPY (~$80)
roughly.
Personally, I highly recommend opting for the beverage pairing—it made the experience so much better!
5. Course-by-Course Photos
6. How It Differs from Traditional Japanese Michelin Restaurants
7. Who I Highly Recommend This For
8. The Best Itinerary Route if You Add This to Your Tokyo Trip
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The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is actually located in the very same building (I think!).


To get to maz, the Peruvian restaurant nestled in Kioicho, Tokyo,
we made our way to Tokyo Garden Terrace.
Once you get out of the taxi, you'll see a sleek building
that looks like a luxury residence.
But wait, don't walk straight in through this entrance!

Turn left and head down, and you'll see this pathway. Keep walking
straight ahead, and you'll find a hub of stylish and upscale restaurants
gathered together.
If you're wondering where to go for an anniversary date in Tokyo,
where to have an elegant meal,
or looking for a classy dining spot,
I highly recommend checking out this Tokyo Garden Terrace area...

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Anyway, as you keep heading inside...

You can turn right to enter the building,
and right there, you'll spot
the 2-star Michelin restaurant, maz.
It doesn't have a giant "maz" sign on the outside,
but the staff was already outside waiting to greet guests.
You actually need a passcode to enter,
so the staff member has to open the door for you.
It gave off such a cool, exclusive vibe~~


As soon as you step inside,
you'll find ingredients sourced from Peru,
organized by their respective altitudes,
on display at the entrance,
and the experience begins with a brief and fascinating introduction.



This was my very first time trying Peruvian cuisine.
It felt like we were traveling through Peru's altitudes,
from the lowest lowlands to the highest peaks,
experiencing the country's diverse flavors along the way.
The menu was beautifully designed with that journey in mind!
Honestly, that giant fish bone (which looked like a pirarucu!) was the most memorable part.
While it originated as a famous restaurant in Peru,
this is their incredible Tokyo outpost!


Oh, right!
At Tokyo's Michelin-starred restaurant, maz,
you can choose whether
Japanese or English is more comfortable for you when booking.
(And since Spanish is spoken in Peru,
I bet Spanish is an option too!)


We went with English,
and since they serve a 9-course menu,
for every single course,
your cutlery is refreshed with a beautifully matching rest
tailored to the dish.

The spoon was absolutely beautiful,
and the cutlery rest underneath,
which looked like a mix of stone and mother-of-pearl, was so gorgeous too.
The spoon almost had the feel of a Peruvian Pirarucu bone.

Also, at Tokyo's Michelin-starred maz,
besides the cutlery,
they aligned everything with their theme of moving by altitude.
They even handed us a small square card that matched each altitude level
(using delicate tongs, like bread tongs...).
I thought it was just a piece of paper,
so when it accidentally fell on the floor, I just picked it up and put it back on the table.
But since even this artwork card is treated as part of the overall culinary concept,
the staff quickly rushed over and replaced it with a fresh one (using tongs, of course!).
The way they placed the cards
felt a bit like playing house as a kid,
yet deeply meaningful at the same time.
It was so much fun.


The first dishes that came out
were incredibly ocean-forward,
and they were absolutely delicious to my taste.
They had just the right amount of that briny, ocean aroma,
like a mix of butter + sea +...
Well, anyway, I loved it!
I always feel like the first bite sets the tone for the entire meal,
and these starters definitely nailed it.

The cutlery rest for this course was absolutely gorgeous too.
It was a ceramic piece,
so mystical and pretty.

If you only eat sushi when you visit Japan,
you'd miss out on seeing stunning ceramics like this.
By the way, that's not edible!
It's a display plate designed to evoke the essence of the ingredients.


The dishes that followed also had a wonderful coastal vibe.
Shrimp + what tasted like a crab reduction = pure heaven.
Steamed sweet potato (or was it eggplant?) + crab sauce (?) = this was incredibly delicious too,
and the crab shell display underneath was such a cool touch.
I wasn't exactly sure how it tied into Peru, but honestly,
it was bursting with rich seafood flavors and tasted amazing.
I guess that's the beauty of experiencing Peruvian cuisine reimagined with Japanese ingredients!


Up to this point, the wine pairings weren't overly bold,
but as the courses progressed, the wines developed incredibly distinct personalities.
The unique aromas were absolutely delightful.
To be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of sake.
I can't really tell them apart,
so
I don't really have a strong memory of the sakes I've tried in Japan...
...
But those mind-blowing wines served towards the end? Unforgettable...





This is a venison dish crafted from Japanese deer meat,
And a corn dish showcasing the legendary Peruvian corn
(It was honestly amazing how delicious simple corn and greens could taste!)
And the white thing in front looked like a stone? But I think it was actually made of potato...


In the middle of dining at Tokyo's Michelin-starred restaurant, maz...
When I said I needed to use the restroom,
they kindly handed me a little slip of paper with the door passcode on it to get back in.
It felt like some sort of secret base!
The restroom is located inside the building,
and it was incredibly spacious and clean.

That Peruvian pirarucu-like fish makes another appearance...
But we aren't eating the fish this time;
it's actually a spoon rest!



And no, the black octopus isn't edible either.
Looking back at these photos now,
everything really was so delicious!

Oh, and this wine at Tokyo's maz was absolutely divine!

I'm pretty sure these cutlery rests
were imported directly from Peru...



This is one of the main reasons why people highly recommend doing the wine pairing at Tokyo's Michelin-starred maz...
The wine...
I think it was a dessert wine (?)
Or maybe not? Either way, it was so unique and delicious that I'd love to have it again.

By the time we reached this point, we were almost at the end,
but when the desserts started coming out,
I was actually getting so full that it was getting a bit tough!
It was delicious,
but my stomach just couldn't handle too much sweetness anymore...

!

Oh my gosh, but this was so incredibly touching...
Even though this is a restaurant in Tokyo,
because they knew it was my birthday,
they wrote "Happy Birthday" on the cake plate
in Korean! (생일축하해요)
Cue the tears! 😭
(I heard they have one Korean staff member on their team.)
Thank you so much...
Anyway, it was an absolutely delicious experience.
If you've been to Tokyo so many times that you're running out of ideas for where and what to eat next,
or if you're looking to experience
something incredibly delicious in Tokyo that isn't just sushi or Kaiseki,
I highly recommend giving this place a try!
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It is located on the 3rd floor of Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho. After getting off the taxi, pass the residence building, turn left, and go straight. You will find the entrance inside the building on your right.
For dinner, you can choose from 5:00 PM, 5:15 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:00 PM. When making a reservation, you can select your preferred language between English and Japanese in advance.
Both the regular and vegetarian courses are 28,000 JPY, excluding tax. Additionally, the beverage pairing is available for 17,000 JPY, and the non-alcoholic pairing is 12,500 JPY.
The restaurant has a system where you must enter a passcode at the entrance to get in. Upon arrival, a staff member waiting outside will open the door for you, and when you go to the restroom, they will give you a piece of paper with the passcode on it.
It is designed with a theme that makes you feel like you are traveling from the low to high altitudes of Peru. With each course, a square piece of paper and cutlery matching the altitude theme are newly set on the table.

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