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- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accessible parking
- Breakfast buffet
- Fine Dining Experience
Tapas Molecular Bar is a Michelin‑starred, ultra‑exclusive counter‑style restaurant located on the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, not Milan—but its imaginative culinary craft is extraordinary enough to merit attention:
Led by Chef Kento Ushikubo, an artist-turned-chef, the dining experience is conceived as an “art gallery of dishes“, each plate a creative exploration of taste, texture, and story. With just eight seats, guests enjoy an intimate omakase experience of approximately 13 courses, where familiar flavors are deconstructed and reimagined with modern techniques, including liquid nitrogen and 3D food printing.
Tapas Molecular Bar offers a theatrical, sensory-rich dining journey where science, art, and cuisine converge into something entirely unexpected and memorable, an intimate adventure in culinary storytelling rather than a traditional meal.
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Where is Tapas Molecular Bar located?
38th Floor, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Who is the head chef?
The experience is led by Chef Kento Ushikubo, known for his creative and theatrical approach to modern gastronomy using molecular techniques.
What type of cuisine is served?
Tapas Molecular Bar offers avant-garde, modernist cuisine, blending Japanese and international ingredients through molecular gastronomy. The experience is designed as a 13-course omakase-style tasting menu.
How many guests are allowed per seating?
The bar seats only eight guests per session, ensuring a highly personal and immersive experience.
What are the seating times?
There are two seatings per evening: First Seating: 18:00 – 20:00 Second Seating: 20:30 – 22:30 The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, the dress code is smart casual. Guests are asked not to wear baseball caps, flip-flops, sleeveless tops, or sportswear.
Are children allowed?
No. Only guests aged 12 and above are permitted to dine at Tapas Molecular Bar.
Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
Yes, the restaurant can accommodate some dietary restrictions with advanced notice at the time of reservation. However, due to the fixed nature of the experience, flexibility is limited.
How can I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made through the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo website