Special Awards Japan 2027Establishment

L'Effervescence

Shinobu Namae

Tokyo, Japan

Ethical & Sustainability Award

A chef, restaurateur or group who has implemented ethical, sustainable and supportive practices that have had an impact within their establishment or in their community.

Opened in 2010 in Nishi-Azabu, Shinobu Namae's restaurant pioneered sustainable gastronomy in Japan, naming its farmers and fishers on the menu, and holds three Michelin stars and a Green Star.

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