The Verdict
Héritage by Kei Kobayashi is a modern French restaurant on the 45th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, in the Tokyo Midtown tower above Roppongi. It opened in January 2024 in the space that was previously Azure 45, carries the name of Kei Kobayashi, the first chef in Asia to hold three Michelin stars in France, and won one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026.
The cooking is classical French given a contemporary arrangement: a traditional pâté en croûte, a roast dovelet and a vacherin prepared in the old way but reworked for a modern table. Lunch runs 22,000 yen and dinner 33,000 yen, with the day-to-day kitchen led by head chef Teruki Murashima, who worked alongside Kobayashi at the previous Azure 45.
The Kitchen
The restaurant carries the name and philosophy of Kei Kobayashi, whose Paris dining room holds three Michelin stars, with the Tokyo kitchen run day to day by head chef Teruki Murashima. Signature plates honour French tradition, a pâté en croûte, a roast dovelet and a classic vacherin, given a modern arrangement. Lunch is 22,000 yen and dinner 33,000 yen.
The Room
The dining room sits on the 45th floor of the Ritz-Carlton at Tokyo Midtown, with floor-to-ceiling windows over Roppongi and the Tokyo skyline. It is a calm, polished hotel setting built for a measured pace, which suits a client dinner or a special pair far better than a large, noisy celebration.
Best for Impressing a Client
For a client dinner, Héritage offers a one-star French kitchen, a famous chef's name and a 45th-floor view that does much of the work for you. Book the dinner menu at 33,000 yen, arrive while the light is still on the skyline, and let the room and the cooking carry a measured, impressive evening.
Not For
Héritage by Kei Kobayashi is not for a budget meal, a casual walk-in or a guest hoping for Japanese cuisine. It is a prix-fixe modern French dining room inside a luxury hotel, so it does not suit a large party, a quick à la carte bite or anyone after sushi or kaiseki rather than French cooking.
Reservations
Héritage by Kei Kobayashi takes reservations online and books out for prime tables, so plan ahead. Lunch is 22,000 yen and dinner 33,000 yen, before drinks and service, on the 45th floor of the Ritz-Carlton at Tokyo Midtown. Smart dress with a jacket suits the room; the restaurant is a short walk from Roppongi Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Héritage by Kei Kobayashi worth it?
Héritage by Kei Kobayashi is worth it for a polished one-Michelin-star French dinner with a 45th-floor Tokyo view. The kitchen, run under Kei Kobayashi by head chef Teruki Murashima, cooks precise classical French, and the setting inside the Ritz-Carlton is calm and impressive. It is a special-occasion table rather than a budget or casual one.
Does Héritage by Kei Kobayashi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Héritage by Kei Kobayashi holds one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026. It opened in January 2024 on the 45th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, in the space formerly occupied by Azure 45. Kei Kobayashi separately holds three Michelin stars at his Paris restaurant.
How much does Héritage by Kei Kobayashi cost?
Héritage by Kei Kobayashi is prix fixe. Lunch is 22,000 yen and dinner 33,000 yen per person, before drinks, tax and service. Wine pairings and à la carte options add to the bill. It is a high-end occasion restaurant inside the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, so budget accordingly for a celebratory or client dinner.
What is Héritage by Kei Kobayashi known for?
It is known for classical French cooking given a modern arrangement, signatures include a traditional pâté en croûte, a roast dovelet and a vacherin, served with a sweeping view from the Ritz-Carlton's 45th floor in Roppongi. The restaurant carries the name of three-Michelin-star Paris chef Kei Kobayashi and opened in January 2024.
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