CYCLE by Mauro Colagreco – A Culinary Ode to Nature in Tokyo

Walking into CYCLE feels like entering a living manifesto—where nature’s cycles and gastronomic innovation converge. Conceptualized by Mauro Colagreco of three‑Michelin‑starred Mirazur, this is his first venture in Japan, helmed on-site by chef Yuhei Miyamoto, a protege groomed through a deep apprenticeship in France . The space is sleek and minimal, with soaring ceilings and natural light, setting a stage that reflects the purity of its dishes . The tasting menus—ranging from the lighter Nature at ¥16,500 to the full Inspiration experience at ¥35,200—are structured around four elemental themes: Roots, Leaves, Flowers, and Fruits . Each course illustrates a part of nature’s lifecycle, drawing on biodynamic farming practices from both CYCLE’s organic garden and select Japanese producers . I remember a delicate serving of Kyoto carrot paired with sea urchin and a turmericy clementine glaze—a testament to how Japanese ingredients are reinterpreted through Colagreco’s modern‑European lens . The restaurant earned a Michelin star and a service award just weeks after opening, acknowledging both its culinary excellence and the warm welcome from GM Rie Yasui . Dining at CYCLE isn’t just a sequence of beautiful dishes—it’s a reminder of our place within nature’s cycles, expressed through zero‑waste techniques, local sourcing, and a narrative that starts in the soil and ends on the plate. If you seek a forward-thinking Japanese fine-dining experience steeped in seasonal awareness and ecological respect, CYCLE delivers a singular taste of circular gastronomy. #japanitinerary