The story
Step off the streets of Ginza and into ETHICA, where Chef Masao Andres Matsunae Guzmán crafts an immersive dining experience that transcends the plate. This Michelin Recommended restaurant, recognized three years running, is the vision of a chef who honed his craft at the two-star MAZ and one-star Koho, building a philosophy that uses food as a language to tell stories of land, history, and memory.
The menu at ETHICA is not simply Mexican cuisine; it is a narrative of three great civilizations. In its second chapter, the restaurant layers the wisdom of the Inca onto the foundations of the ancient Maya and Aztec cultures. Each dish is described as a "time-traveling course," where opposing elements like earth and fire, water and light, are layered to create a grand culinary journey. The restaurant’s own words describe it as a “食の時空体験” (dining spatiotemporal experience), where each plate condenses fragments of time and space.
The signature ETHICA Collection course (¥19,800) presents this refined vision through traditional techniques and modern ingredients, offering a perspective far removed from common interpretations of Mexican food. For those with less time, a Short Course (¥9,800) is designed to be served within 90 minutes, maintaining a focus on lightness and satisfaction without heaviness. A vegetarian option is available for the signature course upon request.
The dining room itself sets the stage for this journey. A custom "regeneration resin table" crafted by artisans from Tsubame-Sanjo engages the senses from the moment you enter. The philosophy extends to ingredient sourcing as well, with a focus on sustainably sourced game, circular-minded producers, and creative methods to reduce food waste. Every element, from the spatial design to the thoughtful wine pairings, is orchestrated to make the hours spent here a memory that lingers.
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