Alter Ego
A trendy Jimbocho destination for high-concept Italian cuisine with a Japanese twist, featuring seasonal ingredients and an impressive wine list.
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Alter Ego
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A trendy Jimbocho destination for high-concept Italian cuisine with a Japanese twist, featuring seasonal ingredients and an impressive wine list.
"Amazing dining experience and would for sure come back."
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Wine Pairing Recommended
Enhance your meal with a wine pairing for a complete and exceptional dining experience.
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Cuisine
Italian
Price
$$$
Phone
+81 3-6380-9390
Address
2 Chome-2-32 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan
Website
alterego.tokyo/Highlights
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Innovative Italian-Japanese Fusion
Experience a unique culinary journey blending seasonal Japanese ingredients with high-concept Italian dishes, creating a memorable dining experience.
Signature Tajarin Pasta
Savor the delicate thinness of their signature tajarin pasta, a traditional dish from Piedmont, expertly crafted with a silky butter sauce.
Personalized Wagyu Experience
Enjoy an exceptional cut of Wagyu beef, with a unique personalized touch where you select your own knife for carving.
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Enhance your meal with a wine pairing for a complete and exceptional dining experience.
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Don't miss the signature tajarin pasta; consider other Italian dishes with a Japanese twist.
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Book in Advance
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Wine Pairing Recommended
Enhance your meal with a wine pairing for a complete and exceptional dining experience.
Explore the Menu
Don't miss the signature tajarin pasta; consider other Italian dishes with a Japanese twist.
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Alter Ego offers a highly praised fine dining experience with innovative Italian-Japanese fusion cuisine. Diners rave about the signature tajarin pasta, exceptional Wagyu, and attentive service, including the unique knife selection. While generally well-received, some find the pricing to be on the higher side, and occasionally, dishes may lack a punch of flavor for some palates.
"Amazing dining experience and would for sure come back. Made booking via TableCheck for 8pm but the restaurant was able to accommodate our early arrival. First floor is all counter-seat and we sat in a private room on the second floor.
We did a la carte for food and wine pairing (¥14,000 per person) for six glass of wines. It was well worth it and would highly recommend. Wines are mainly from Italy.
Loved the wine pairing for Prosciutto and Pear & Mozzarella. Essentially, every dish is nicely done with something to remember."
Danny Gao
"We had the course meal 15,000¥ pp and the food and service was amazing (not all pictures are featured below). We sat at the counter so the chefs were right in front of us however we did not get a view of the actual cooking. For the wagyu they let us choose our knife which was a lovely touch. They also had 5 options for dessert. It was a shame that they ran out of beer however it was an enjoyable night."
Hineira Maitland
"FANTASTIC! The Wagyu without a doubt was the best I have ever tasted and the desert. The white wine matched perfectly."
Jake Lennon
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Reservations are highly recommended and can be made in advance via TableCheck to secure your preferred seating.
Yes, Alter Ego offers excellent wine pairings, primarily featuring Italian wines, that complement the dishes beautifully.
The signature tajarin pasta is a highlight. Many also praise the Wagyu beef for its exceptional quality.
The restaurant has a fine dining atmosphere, so smart casual attire is generally recommended.
While initially offering omakase-style dinners, Alter Ego now offers casual à la carte dishes and wine.
Yes, a personalized touch at Alter Ego is the option to select your own knife when ordering the Wagyu.
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Located in Jimbocho, Alter Ego specialises in innovative Italian cuisine, featuring seasonal Japanese ingredients in their open counter kitchen. They initially offered omakase-style dinners, but they have adapted by offering casual a la carte dishes and wine since the pandemic. Make sure to order their signature tajarin (also known as tagliolini), a traditional thin pasta from the Italian region Piedmont, where chef Hidehito Hirayama previously trained.
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Located in Jimbocho, Alter Ego specialises in innovative Italian cuisine, featuring seasonal Japanese ingredients in their open counter kitchen. They initially offered omakase-style dinners, but they have adapted by offering casual a la carte dishes and wine since the pandemic. Make sure to order their signature tajarin (also known as tagliolini), a traditional thin pasta from the Italian region Piedmont, where chef Hidehito Hirayama previously trained.
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