Natsuko Shoji, chef-owner of private dining restaurant été, is one of the most exciting talents in Tokyo’s fine dining scene today.
Renowned for her poetic fusion of haute couture and gastronomy, Chef Natsuko Shoji is the visionary behind Étē — an ultra-exclusive six-seat restaurant hidden in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. With roots in French fine dining and a meteoric rise through Japan’s culinary elite, Shoji redefines luxury cuisine with bold creativity and meticulous artistry.
Her iconic mango rose cake and fashion-inspired tasting menus have earned global acclaim, including the title of Asia’s Best Female Chef 2022 by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and Asia’s Best Pastry Chef 2020.
