The Ritz-Carlton Nikko Michelin star chef Kanji Kobayashi, who embodies garden gastronomy, supervises the West ern restaurant “Lake House” overlooking the nature of Oku-Nikko.

[The Ritz-Carlton Nikko] Michelin star chef Kanji Kobayashi, who embodies garden gastronomy, supervises the Western restaurant “Lake House” overlooking the nature of Oku-Nikko ​ Marriott International Japan Press release: October 1, 2024 [The Ritz-Carlton Nikko] Michelin star chef Kanji Kobayashi, who embodies garden gastronomy, supervises the Western restaurant “Lake House” overlooking the nature of Oku-Nikko. From October 1st, with the new concept of “Farm to Dining,” we will be rolling out a seasonal menu where you can enjoy the flavors of the season, featuring agricultural products such as vegetables grown in Tochigi Prefecture.
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Mr. Kanji Kobayashi, owner chef of “Villa Aida” who will newly supervise the Western restaurant “Lake House” at “The Ritz-Carlton Nikko” “The Ritz-Carlton Nikko” (Location: 2482 Chuguji, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, General Manager: Alexander Westwood McBride) is a Western restaurant “Lake House” overlooking the magnificent nature of Oku-Nikko, which has been awarded Michelin 2. “Villa Aida” (located in Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture) is active both domestically and internationally, having received double stars and green stars, and the highest rank in the “2024 We’re Smart Best Vegetable Restaurant Japan Top 10 Award”. We are pleased to announce that we have signed a contract with owner and chef Hiroshi Kobayashi. From October 1st (Tuesday), under the supervision of Mr. Kobayashi, we will begin offering seasonal menus featuring agricultural products, including vegetables grown in Tochigi Prefecture. Tochigi Prefecture is blessed with high-quality water resources, fertile land, and a mild climate, and is home to a thriving regional agriculture industry, yet there are many attractive ingredients that are not widely known. Since its opening, Nikko has focused on the rich ingredients grown in this area and has provided sophisticated cuisine to customers. On the other hand, Mr. Kobayashi, who is known as a pioneer of garden gastronomy, is the owner-chef of the restaurant “Villa Aida,” which is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year and is open to just one group per day. is growing. While dealing with ingredients every day, we capture the “seasonal vegetables” that are only available at that time, and offer our customers creative dishes that bring out the flavor of the ingredients to the fullest.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/1943/11305-1943-4fc666e644998647b382e8db3719fecd-2500×1667.jpg Soup from the menu provided
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/1943/11305-1943-0912fc710b2e1aa9bbea24e7c0b59366-2500×1667.jpg Main dish from the provided menu Sympathizing with this idea, “The Ritz-Carlton Nikko” entered into a consulting contract with Mr. Kobayashi for “Lake House.” “Lake House,” overlooking Lake Chuzenji, which praises the gentle waters of the lake, and Mt. Nantai, which towers over the mysterious lake that has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Scenic Views, is the hotel’s signature dining venue. Mr. Kobayashi has visited this area many times and has worked with the culinary team at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko to develop menus that allow you to enjoy Tochigi Prefecture’s proud seasonal ingredients to the fullest. From the “Farm to Table” restaurant that Mr. Kobayashi has been serving to one group of customers a day at Villa Aida, Oku-Nikko has created a new dining concept called “Farm to Table,” which serves food to even more customers. “Lake House” will be reborn as a restaurant where you can feel the local climate and focus on vegetables grown in Nikko and Tochigi prefectures. Comment from Kanji Kobayashi, the supervising chef of the Western restaurant “Lake House” We visited Nikko, met the producers, and deepened our understanding of the rich ingredients produced in Tochigi Prefecture, which are born from high-quality water resources and fertile land. When we think about “what is gastronomy?”, simply being delicious and beautiful is not enough. Together with the staff of The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, we will create dishes that are in harmony with nature, fundamentally conscious of sustainability, and enrich the natural environment and human activities. I would like to convey this message. The
Ritz-Carlton Nikko General Manager Alexander Westwood McBride Comments I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Hiroshi Kobayashi. His impressive background and cuisine will not only bring a new dimension to Lake House, but will also create an unparalleled gastronomic experience for our guests. Mr. Kobayashi’s strong commitment to sustainability and coexistence with nature is the perfect combination to enhance the ingredients grown by Tochigi’s great producers. Through Mr.
Kobayashi’s cuisine, the Ritz-Carlton, Nikko’s concepts of “nature,” “culture,” and “spirituality” will become a reality, leading to an experience that can only be found here. This time, in addition to the lunch and dinner courses, we will also be updating the wine list that complements the dishes supervised by Mr. Kobayashi. We have a full lineup of natural wines, mainly from Italy and Japan, that clearly express the characteristics of the terroir and vintage. In addition, the a la carte menu, including “Caprese with various tomatoes from Tochigi Prefecture”, and the takeout menu “Grab & Go” have also been renewed. We use plenty of lettuce, avocado, kale, and eggs from Tochigi Prefecture, and are named after the initials of the
ingredients, such as the “L・A・K・E Sandwich” and the “Tochigi Prefecture Sandwich.” You can enjoy Mr. Kobayashi’s special flavors such as “Pitivier made from local vegetables” while walking around the area or at home.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/1943/11305-1943-fd8f73fa3ea9341002ec7b7669ff1b57-3000×2001.jpg A la carte menu “Caprese with various tomatoes from Tochigi
Prefecture”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/1943/11305-1943-9fb7121a0e46e4b1b2a122487abae6da-3900×2601.jpg “L・A・K・E Sandwich” from the takeout menu “Grab & Go” Please look forward to the dining experience that can only be found here in Oku-Nikko, brought to you by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko and Mr. Kobayashi. Western restaurant “Lake House” Menu supervised by Kanji Kobayashi Overview [Sales price] ・Lunch course: 1 person 9,500 yen (4 dishes) / 14,000 yen (6 dishes) Set menu 5,000 yen (3 dishes) ・Dinner course: 24,000 yen per person (7 dishes) ・A la carte menu: “Caprese with various tomatoes from Tochigi Prefecture” 4,200 yen etc. ・Takeout menu “Grab & Go”: “L・A・K・E Sandwich” 1,800 yen “Pitivier of Tochigi Prefecture vegetables” 1,200 yen and more *All prices listed include tax and service charge [Business hours] ・Lunch 11:00-15:00 (14:00 L.O.)` ・Dinner 17:00-22:00(20:30 L.O.) ・Takeout menu “Grab & Go” 11:00-17:00 [Inquiries/Reservations] 0288-25-5776 (Direct line for The Ritz-Carlton Nikko restaurant reservations) Email:
rc.nikko.RestaurantReservation@ritzcarlton.com Online reservation: https://shorturl.at/oRSEr
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/1943/11305-1943-f33aecd928db2f04c01854110f5bf5b2-3000×2000.jpg “Villa Aida” Owner Chef Hiroshi Kobayashi Mr. Hiroshi Kobayashi Profile Born in Wakayama Prefecture. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary School, he worked for two years at the Italian restaurant “Alba” in Osaka, before moving to Italy at the age of 21. Trained at restaurants across Italy, including Tuscany and Campania. Afterwards, he worked as a chef in the pasta department at the then three-star restaurant “Don Alfonso 1890″ in Sorrento, Campania, before returning to Japan in 1998. In December of the same year, he opened “Villa Aida” in his hometown of Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture. We serve only one group of guests per day as a “garden gastronomy” restaurant that serves dishes made from vegetables and herbs harvested that day, as well as local seafood, poultry, and wild game. “villa aida” official website: http://villa-aida.jp/ Awards: Received highest prize at “2024 We’re Smart Best Vegetable Restaurant Japan Top 10 Award” Ranked 14th in “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” for 2 consecutive years in 2022 and 2023 Awarded 10th place in “2023 We’re Smart Best Vegetable Restaurant in the World” Received two stars and double Green Star in “Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka Wakayama 2022”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/1943/11305-1943-341520a18afe349b4ef3d73202aa614f-2000×1333.jpg Interior view of Western restaurant “Lake House” Western restaurant “Lake House” Based on the concept of “Farm to Dining,” we offer seasonal menus that feature Tochigi Prefecture ingredients and enjoy seasonal flavors in our dining rooms and terraces overlooking the magnificent nature of Oku-Nikko. Artworks inspired by the “boathouse” that stands on the lakeside brighten up the dining space. We also have a full lineup of take-out menus that will brighten up any dining scene in Oku-Nikko, from lunch to dinner, cafes, and bar time. Official website: https://lakehouse.ritzcarltonnikko.com/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/11305/1943/11305-1943-fb090b0ba2c69a882799e703e80b4706-1500×1124.jpg The Ritz-Carlton Nikko exterior About The Ritz-Carlton Nikko This is Tochigi Prefecture’s first luxury hotel, which opened in Nikko National Park, standing on the shores of scenic Lake Chuzenji and overlooking Mt. Nantai, which has been revered as a sacred mountain for mountain worship. In harmony with the untouched nature of Oku-Nikko, our 94 spacious guest rooms, including 10 suites, offer panoramic views of the changing seasons. Western and Japanese restaurants where you can enjoy unique ingredients from Tochigi Prefecture, a bar stocked with whiskey from all over the country, a soothing spa and fitness studio that sharpens your five senses, and the source of Yumoto Onsen, which has been loved by the locals since ancient times. We have hot spring facilities that will catch your eye. This hot spring initiative is the first of its kind for The
Ritz-Carlton brand, and provides guests with a uniquely Japanese experience. Nikko is a popular destination known for its rich nature, traditional culture, and eternal history, and is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikko Shrines and Temples. Kegon Falls, one of Japan’s top three waterfalls, is within walking distance from the hotel. We also offer a wide range of activities to discover unknown charms and experience nature, culture, and spirituality. Official website: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/jp/nikko Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritzcarltonnikko/