For two days only, on July 25 and 26, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari will host a special Japanese cuisine fair featuring Suzunari, a renowned restaurant from Shinjuku, Tokyo. Suzunari has earned a Michelin star for seven consecutive years and is famous for its exquisite seasonal dishes and refined techniques.
This limited-time event offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy Suzunari’s celebrated dishes without the usual difficulty of securing a reservation in Tokyo. The fair’s theme is “Summer Festival,” capturing the vibrant spirit of the season through elegant Japanese flavors. It’s an ideal experience for travelers seeking authentic, high-end Japanese cuisine in Chiba prefecture.
About the Suzunari Fair at Hotel New Otani Makuhari
The event takes place in the Japanese restaurant Senbazuru, located on the lobby floor of Hotel New Otani Makuhari. Chef Akihiko Murata, who trained for 13 years at the prestigious Nadaman restaurant and opened Suzunari in 2005, brings his signature dishes to this special summer event. His cuisine is known for its seasonal sensitivity and “wabi-sabi” aesthetic, which earned him a Michelin star from 2012 to 2018.
Highlights
- The course begins with a refreshing appetizer, Tomato Sesame Tofu, combining rich sesame tofu with the crisp acidity of carefully sieved tomato to awaken the appetite on a hot summer day.
- The signature dish, Steamed Egg Custard with Fresh Sea Urchin, Crab Roe, and Shark Fin Sauce, is a luxurious delicacy that has captivated guests for over 20 years. This dish is part of the ¥14,000 course.
- The meal concludes with Corn and Smoked Sweetfish Kamameshi, a fragrant rice dish reminiscent of summer festival food stalls, infused with seasonal corn and the deep flavor of smoked sweetfish, also included in the ¥14,000 course.
- On July 26, the “Day of the Ox” in midsummer, guests can add the Suzunari Special Mini Eel Rice Bowl to their meal for an additional ¥2,200 at dinner or ¥2,750 at lunch. This dish features tender, grilled eel with homemade sauce served over freshly cooked rice, enjoyed three ways: plain, with condiments, and with hot broth poured over.
- Chef Murata will also hold a live cooking demonstration and talk show on July 26 from 11:00 to 14:00, offering a unique chance to learn summer recipes and hear behind-the-scenes stories. The event fee is ¥11,000 per person, including recipes, the cooking demo, meal, and taxes.
This exclusive two-day event is a perfect opportunity to savor the refined tastes of a Michelin-starred chef and enjoy the essence of a Japanese summer festival through exquisite cuisine.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari & Hotel New Otani Makuhari — Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Suzunari Japanese Cuisine Fair – Summer Festival |
| Menu / items | Tomato Sesame Tofu; Steamed Egg Custard with Fresh Sea Urchin, Crab Roe, and Shark Fin Sauce; Corn and Smoked Sweetfish Kamameshi; Suzunari Special Mini Eel Rice Bowl (optional) |
| Location | Senbazuru Japanese Restaurant, Hotel New Otani Makuhari |
| Address | 2-120-3 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Period | July 25, 2026 (Sat) – July 26, 2026 (Sun) |
| Release date | July 3, 2026 |
| Price | Lunch course: ¥8,500 / ¥14,000 (tax included, service charge excluded); Dinner course: ¥14,000 (tax included, service charge excluded); Mini eel rice bowl option: +¥2,200 (dinner), +¥2,750 (lunch); Cooking demo & talk show: ¥11,000 (tax and service charge included) |
