"With a single marble table and speakeasy-style unmarked entrance, Ete may be Tokyo’s most exclusive eatery. Named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef in 2020, Shoji rose to fame on the back of her stunning, couture-inspired cakes—edible artworks based on patterns by Chanel and Louis Vuitton, painstakingly rendered in fresh fruit. But her savory creations deserve equal praise: Signature dishes include delicate tilefish with crispy scales in clam broth and tender slices of abalone layered over deep-fried bamboo shoot." - Melinda Joe
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