- Restaurant Details -
As the name suggests, this restaurant in Asakusa is founded on gratitude, admiration, and respect. Whether it is for the mentors who helped him hone his craft, the suppliers who provide fresh ingredients to his kitchen every day, or most importantly, the guests who sit at his tables, Chef Arai is filled with 'hommage'—the French word for 'tribute'—for all of them.
After apprenticing in Tokyo and France, Asakusa-born Chef Arai opened HOMMAGE in his hometown at the age of 26. His rapid rise in the Japanese culinary world also caught the attention of the Michelin Guide: he earned his first star in 2012 and his second in 2018, landing his already popular restaurant on the covers of major national gourmet publications.
However, Chef Arai has always remained true to his roots. After all, it is his commitment to humility and gratitude that has brought him this far, and it remains the cornerstone of his cuisine. His simple, Japanese-influenced French cooking strips dishes down to their essential elements to extract the essence of the ingredients, which is what he calls 'the true beauty of taste.'
Simple, minimalist, and precise. Through these three principles, Chef Arai humbly invites guests from around the world to discover the essence of French cuisine through his perspective.
Michelin Guide:
2012 - One Michelin Star Restaurant
2017-2025 - One Michelin Star Restaurant
2026 - Two Michelin Star Restaurant
- Meal Content -
The standard lunch course at HOMMAGE offers a taste of Chef Arai's culinary style. Please inform the restaurant of any dietary restrictions, such as shellfish allergies or vegetarian requirements, at the time of booking, and the restaurant will do its best to accommodate them.
Menu Content:
Amuse-bouche, 4 courses (subject to change based on availability), dessert
Perfect for those who want to experience Chef Arai's style. Please inform the restaurant of any individual dietary restrictions, such as shellfish allergies or vegetarian requirements, at the time of booking. The restaurant will do its utmost to accommodate these requests.
Menu Content:
Welcome amuse-bouche, 6 seasonal chef's selections (number of dishes may vary based on ingredient availability), chef's special dessert
Capture the unconstrained creative spirit of a two-Michelin-starred chef. Chef Arai invites you to leave the entire meal to him, determined by his creative inspiration of the day and the freshest seasonal ingredients. This is a highly popular premium option. Please inform the restaurant of any dietary restrictions, such as shellfish allergies or vegetarian requirements, at the time of booking, and the restaurant will do its best to accommodate them.
Menu Content:
Determined by Chef Arai on the day
Capture the unconstrained creative spirit of a two-Michelin-starred chef. Chef Arai invites you to leave the entire meal to him, determined by his creative inspiration of the day and the freshest seasonal ingredients. This is a highly popular premium option. Please inform the restaurant of any dietary restrictions, such as shellfish allergies or vegetarian requirements, at the time of booking, and the restaurant will do its best to accommodate them.
Menu Content:
Determined by Chef Arai on the day