MAZ
Innovative · Chiyoda, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Altitude-Mapped Peruvian Progression
Price
$150–200per person
Chef
Yuya Nakamura
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
MAZ is a restaurant in Tokyo's Kioicho district.
About MAZ
MAZ is a Tokyo restaurant in the ¥¥¥¥ price tier, with an innovative cuisine listing and Yuya Nakamura identified as head chef. The venue is in Tokyo, operates dinner hours most evenings, and is a premium dining option.
Hours are Monday 5–11 pm, Tuesday closed, and Wednesday through Sunday 5–11 pm. The dress code is smart casual.
The restaurant’s menu format, seat count, address, service charge, reservation window, beverage program, and allergy policy should be checked directly with the restaurant before planning around them. MAZ serves innovative cuisine in Tokyo at the ¥¥¥¥ price level, with smart-casual dress and evening service except Tuesday.
Innovative Dining in Tokyo
MAZ is best understood as an innovative Tokyo dining room led by Max Natmessnig.
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. MAZ suits a serious dinner in Tokyo, especially for diners interested in innovative cuisine. The restaurant is also included in an Opinionated About Dining restaurants source for 2026, but no 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 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.
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
- Reservations
- Book on Omakase
- Website
- maztokyo.jp
- Phone
- +81 3-6272-8513
The take
The Take
The Vibe
MAZ is a high-stakes dining proposition that foregrounds 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, MAZ fits special-occasion and date-night itineraries and appeals to guests who prioritize 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 courses and notable wine pairings should engage with the house's structured offering. MAZ is a definitive appointment on Tokyo's innovative-cuisine circuit, so allow the meal to be the principal focus of the evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated earth-toned dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering an enchanting and immersive atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒102-0094 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kioicho, 1-3 東京ガーデンテラス 3F
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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at MAZ?
Dinner is the service window. MAZ is open Monday 5–11 pm, closed Tuesday, and open Wednesday through Sunday 5–11 pm.
Is MAZ worth the price?
MAZ is in the ¥¥¥¥ price tier and suits diners seeking a premium Tokyo dining experience. Its appeal rests on innovative cuisine, Yuya Nakamura as head chef, smart-casual dress, and 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, and availability directly.
What should I wear to MAZ?
The 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.
