Best Dishes at EWIG
Foie Gras Terrine – Sacher Torte Style
Signature DishesThe signature dish reimagines Austria's beloved Sachertorte dessert using foie gras terrine. The presentation and technique reference the famous pastry, but the ingredient swap creates something entirely new. Reviewers praise the extraordinary fusion and the chef's creativity in bridging Austrian tradition with modern plating.
Fried Young Sweetfish
MainsA classic Austrian preparation applied to fresh Japanese sweetfish. The frying technique results in a crispy exterior while the fish inside remains delicate. Reviews consistently highlight this as a moment where Chef Kanno's Austrian training and Japanese ingredients align perfectly.
About EWIG
EWIG (meaning 'eternal' in German) opened recently in Minami-Aoyama and earned one star in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026. Chef Shinji Kanno is the only Japanese chef trained at a three-star Austrian restaurant. His menu fuses authentic Austrian techniques with modern sensibility and Japanese seafood and local ingredients. The restaurant offers signature and tasting menus with a curated selection of approximately 50 Austrian wines.
Top 2 dishes at EWIG:
- Foie Gras Terrine – Sacher Torte Style – 93% recommended(Signature)
- Fried Young Sweetfish – 88% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Austrian
- Price Range:
- ¥¥¥¥
- Phone:
- +81 3-6804-5942
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Monday:
- 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Located 540 meters from Gaiemmae Station. The restaurant is on the second floor of Oriental Minami-Aoyama building with distinctive oval windows.
Two options: Signature Menu (approximately 11 dishes, ¥33,000) and EWIG Menu (approximately 10 dishes, ¥18,000). Wine pairings available for both.
Chef Kanno personally handles much of the cooking and plating. Dinner service lasts 3.5-4 hours due to his hands-on approach—plan accordingly.
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