- Restaurant Details -
As the name suggests, the foundation of this Asakusa-based restaurant is gratitude, reverence, and respect. Whether it is for the masters 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 table, Chef Arai is filled with 'hommage'—the French word for 'gratitude'—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 caught the attention of the Michelin Guide: he earned his first star in 2012 and his second in 2018, which landed his already popular restaurant on the covers of major national food publications.
However, Chef Arai has always stayed true to his roots. After all, it is his commitment to humility and gratitude that has brought him to where he is today, and this remains the cornerstone of his cooking. His minimalist, Japanese-influenced French cuisine strips dishes down to their essential elements, distilling the essence of the ingredients into 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
2018 - 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 for diners, 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 diners 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 meet these requests.
Menu Content:
Welcome snacks, 6 courses (subject to change based on ingredient availability), dessert
Capture the unconstrained creative spirit of a two-Michelin-starred chef. Chef Arai invites you to leave the entire meal content to him, determined by his creativity of the day and the freshest seasonal ingredients. This is a highly popular premium option. Please inform the restaurant of any dietary restrictions for diners, 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 content to him, determined by his creativity of the day and the freshest seasonal ingredients. This is a highly popular premium option. Please inform the restaurant of any dietary restrictions for diners, 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