L'évo

If you’re partial to a multisensory, immersive dining experience, L’Évo provides just that. Eiji Taniguchi’s restaurant is at one with its surrounding landscape of Japan’s Toyama prefecture, encircled by the Tateyama mountains and Jinzu River. Here, an east-meets-west menu features dishes crafted from ultra-seasonal ingredients sourced from a network of trusted farmers, fishermen and brewers he’s built over the years. Taniguchi himself hunts local game and collects mountain vegetables which he uses in his regional cuisine. Beyond the food, the architecturally striking building, with a slanted roof and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the forest, deepen diners’ connection to the natural world. Request a table by the window if you can—you certainly won’t regret it.

Tatler Tip

Given the remote location and limited lighting on the road, we highly recommend staying overnight if you plan to have dinner there. With only three rooms available, it’s best to book in advance.