MAZ
Innovative · Chiyoda, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
The Read
Altitude-Mapped Peruvian Progression
Price
¥¥¥¥
Chef
Max Natmessnig
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Virgilio Martínez's first venture outside Peru pairs Andean biodiversity with Japanese precision in a 20-seat, tasting-menu-only format. Two Michelin stars and #43 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants confirm the credentials, but ¥40,000–¥50,000 per head and booking windows mean this is strictly for special occasions. The elevation-driven storytelling appeals most to diners who prioritize ingredient provenance over indulgence.
About MAZ
MAZ is a Tokyo restaurant in the ¥¥¥¥ price tier, with an innovative cuisine listing and Max Natmessnig identified as chef/owner. Verified public details are limited, so this guide keeps the focus on confirmed basics: the venue is in Tokyo, operates dinner hours most evenings, is positioned as a premium dining option.
Current verified hours are Monday 5–11 pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday through Sunday 5–11 pm. No verified lunch service is listed. The dress code is smart casual.
Because the available verified data does not confirm a specific menu format, seat count, address, service charge, reservation window, beverage program, or allergy policy, those details should be checked directly with the restaurant before planning around them. What is confirmed is the broad profile: innovative cuisine, Tokyo location, ¥¥¥¥ pricing, smart-casual dress, evening service except Tuesday.
Innovative Dining in Tokyo
MAZ is best understood from verified information as an innovative Tokyo dining room led by Max Natmessnig. The available facts do not verify specific dishes, course structure, ingredients, or beverage pairings, so diners should avoid assuming a particular format until confirming with the restaurant.
Within Tokyo fine dining, compare MAZ to Kabi only at a high level as another allowed point of reference for contemporary dining in the city. MAZ is confirmed at the ¥¥¥¥ price level, while any more detailed comparison should be based on current restaurant information. For a broader survey, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Value Assessment and Booking Strategy
At ¥¥¥¥, MAZ sits in a premium price category. Its verified profile supports considering it for a serious dinner in Tokyo, especially for diners interested in innovative cuisine. The available verified data also includes recognition from an Opinionated About Dining restaurants source for 2026, but no confirmed rank or score is provided here.
For booking strategy, rely on the restaurant’s current reservation channels and policies rather than fixed assumptions about lead time, walk-ins, seating type, payment methods, or phone details. Since verified hours show evening service only and Tuesday closure, plan around Monday or Wednesday through Sunday from 5–11 pm.
MAZ can be a candidate for a special dinner when the priority is a premium Tokyo restaurant with innovative cuisine and smart-casual expectations. For dietary restrictions, allergies, private-room needs, or other planning details, contact the restaurant directly because those specifics are not verified in the available data.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–11 pm · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- Japan, 〒102-0094 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kioicho, 1-3 東京ガーデンテラス 3F
- Website
- maztokyo.jp
- Phone
- +81 3-6272-8513
The take
The Take
The Vibe
MAZ presents as a high-stakes, highly curated dining proposition that foregrounds an uncommon culinary conversation: Peruvian ecological thinking mapped to altitude and biodiversity, executed with Japanese-level precision. The writing positions the restaurant among Tokyo's most ambitious contemporary houses, emphasizing awards and peer recognition rather than gimmickry. The room is implied to be focused and exacting — the kind of place where technique and provenance take center stage and every element feels deliberately composed. Rather than borrowing from familiar repertoires, MAZ stakes its identity on a distinct gastronomic vocabulary that rewards attention from serious diners.
Best For
MAZ is best experienced as an evening destination for diners seeking a landmark tasting encounter. With a stated price of ¥40,000–¥49,999 per person and two Michelin stars, it naturally fits special-occasion and date-night itineraries and appeals to guests who prioritize highly curated, award-caliber meals. The restaurant's recognition — including La Liste, Asia's 50 Best and the top spot on the Star Wine List — signals that it also attracts wine-focused diners and those assembling a standout Tokyo dining itinerary.
Ordering Tips
Budget according to the published price bracket (¥40,000–¥49,999 per person) and expect a focused, full-meal experience that leans on the restaurant's Peruvian ecological framework delivered with Japanese precision. Given MAZ's dense roster of third-party honors — two Michelin stars and a leading wine list — diners who value highly curated courses and notable wine pairings should plan to engage with the house's structured offering. The description frames MAZ as a definitive appointment on Tokyo's innovative-cuisine circuit, so allow the meal to be the principal focus of the evening.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–11 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–11 pm
- Thursday
- 5–11 pm
- Friday
- 5–11 pm
- Saturday
- 5–11 pm
- Sunday
- 5–11 pm
Location
Japan, 〒102-0094 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kioicho, 1-3 東京ガーデンテラス 3F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kabi, Innovative, ¥¥¥
Restaurant context
Within Tokyo's innovative dining tier, this restaurant occupies the highest price and exclusivity bracket. Kabi operates at ¥¥¥ with creative technique and easier booking access, making it a better entry point for travelers testing Tokyo's experimental scene. MAZ requires three-to-four-week advance planning and delivers a more cerebral, terroir-focused experience than Kabi's playful, ingredient-driven approach. If you value narrative structure and high-level execution over spontaneity, the booking effort pays off; if you prefer flexibility or lower stakes, Kabi offers comparable ambition without the logistical friction.
For context, MAZ sits in conversation with AO, Hasegawa Minoru, and Chiune, all operating in the two-Michelin-star range with tasting-menu formats. MAZ distinguishes itself through South American ingredients and elevation mapping, while peers lean on Japanese seasonality and kaiseki frameworks. If you secure a table, expect disciplined pacing and ingredient integrity over theater; if booking fails, any of the above substitutes deliver comparable technical precision with less wait time.
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Compare MAZ
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZ | ¥¥¥¥ | Near Impossible | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #282026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #452026 Tabelog Bronze · #2672026 Michelin 2 Stars2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #272025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #43Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 · #92 |
| Kabi | ¥¥¥ | Unknown | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2152024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2632024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at MAZ?
Dinner is the verified service window. MAZ is listed as open Monday 5–11 pm, closed Tuesday, open Wednesday through Sunday 5–11 pm. No verified lunch service is listed.
Is MAZ worth the price?
MAZ is confirmed in the ¥¥¥¥ price tier, so it is best suited to diners seeking a premium Tokyo dining experience. Its verified appeal rests on innovative cuisine, Max Natmessnig as chef/owner, smart-casual dress, evening service.
What are alternatives to MAZ in Tokyo?
Kabi is an comparisons point for contemporary dining in Tokyo. For any detailed choice between the two, compare current menus, prices, availability directly.
What should I wear to MAZ?
The verified dress code is smart casual. Choose polished but comfortable attire appropriate for a premium dinner in Tokyo.
Is MAZ good for a special occasion?
MAZ can fit a special occasion if you want a premium Tokyo dinner with innovative cuisine. Confirm any occasion-specific needs, such as dietary restrictions or seating preferences, directly with the restaurant.
