MAZ Tokyo is a fine dining destination in Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, that opened in July 2022. It is the first overseas project of Chef Virgilio Martínez (of Central in Lima) together with his Mater Iniciativa team, realized under the kitchen direction of Santiago Fernández. From the start, it has pursued not just food, but a vision: translating Peru’s extraordinary biodiversity and cultural heritage into a sensory and gastronomic experience in Japan.

The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, at 1-3 Kioicho in Tokyo. It is very well-situated—just about a 1-minute walk from Exit D of Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, and a short walk from Nagatacho Station.

With only about 20 seats, MAZ offers an intimate and contemplative setting. The design feels sophisticated and minimal but rich in detail, reflecting both Peruvian traditions and Japanese sensitivity to nature and seasons.

MAZ’s food is served via tasting courses (multi-course menus) that traverse Peru’s ecosystems: from the coast, through the Amazon, and into the high Andes. The menu changes seasonally and emphasizes altitude (“vertical gastronomy”)—each dish is linked to a specific ecosystem or elevation, extracting flavour from native Peruvian ingredients while often combining them with Japanese seasonal produce.

Some of the course options include the Vertical Gaze (nine courses), a vegetarian version with equal ambition, and pairing options (both wine/alcoholic and non-alcoholic) that are carefully designed to match the journey of flavours.

In December 2023, MAZ was awarded two Michelin stars—a rare and significant achievement, especially for a Latin American restaurant in Tokyo.

The restaurant’s hours are dinner only, generally from about 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and it is closed on Tuesdays. Reservations well in advance are required.

Pricing is very premium. Expect the full-course dinner experiences to run ¥30,000+ (excluding service or tax), with pairing options considerably increasing the total.