Jiyugaoka's "Siamo noi" Wins Top "GOLD" Award in Exclusive Gourmet Guide 『TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT 2026』
Jiyugaoka's Italian restaurant "Siamo noi" has been awarded the top "GOLD" honor in the prestigious gourmet guide『TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT 2026』. Chef Yasuhiko Miyaki's philosophy and "Cucina Tokionese" concept were highly recognized by food connoisseurs including Takafumi Horie.
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TOKYO, JIYUGAOKA – "Siamo noi," an 8-seat counter Italian restaurant in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, operated by munchy-wunching Inc. and led by owner-chef Yasuhiko Miyaki, has been awarded the highest rank, "GOLD," in "TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT 2026," a gourmet guide where connoisseurs carefully select "truly delicious restaurants" 『TERIYAKI』.
■ What is 『TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT』, selected by uncompromising food critics?
『TERIYAKI』 is a curated gourmet guide that introduces only "truly delicious restaurants discovered on their own" by Japan's leading food connoisseurs, including Takafumi Horie. Among these, the "BEST RESTAURANT" is a prestigious annual award where "Teriyakists" (TERIYAKI critics) who visit numerous restaurants throughout the year decide the pinnacle of dining. The "GOLD" award, which Siamo noi received, is the highest honor bestowed only upon establishments that possess exceptional skill and a unique individuality that impresses even the most discerning gourmands.
■ Siamo noi's Commitment: The Reality of "Cucina Tokionese" as Seen in the Reviews
Upon receiving this award, TERIYAKI gave an extremely high evaluation, stating that "the decisive factor was that it most vividly embodied the reality of the keyword 'discovery.'" Chef Miyaki's thorough "philosophy," from ingredient selection to cooking, for the restaurant that restarted with a new name from its predecessor "MONDO," was a significant reason for the award.
【Main points of evaluation】
The consistent philosophy in dishes using Tanzawa water, wild vegetables picked by the chef himself, and homemade cheese, along with the skill demonstrated in just an 8-seat counter, were highly praised.
Following its recognition in the French gourmet guide『Gault & Millau 2026』 as "a pioneer opening up a new world of Italian cuisine," this award proves that our challenge of pursuing "Cucina Tokionese" holds solid value as recognized by experts.
■ Message from Owner-Chef: Yasuhiko Miyaki
"I am deeply honored to have received the GOLD award at TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT 2026. It is the greatest joy as a chef to have my 'philosophy in every dish'—which I deeply cherish, including Tanzawa water and self-picked wild vegetables—recognized. I will continue to engage with customers across the counter and deliver surprising, heartfelt dining experiences from Jiyugaoka."
■ Restaurant Overview
Name: Siamo noi
Location: 3-13-11 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3725-6292
Official website: https://www.siamonoi.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamonoi_jyugaoka
■ About munchy-wunching Inc.
Operates "Siamo noi" in Jiyugaoka, "falò" in Daikanyama (7 consecutive Bib Gourmand awards), "falò+" (Piu Falò) a fermented x charcoal Italian restaurant in Toranomon Hills, and "ma~ni" on the 3rd floor of Jiyugaoka Department Store, among others. The company provides cuisine that brings out the essence of ingredients and dining spaces rooted in each town.
Location: 3-13-11 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yasuhiko Miyaki
Official website: https://www.munchy-wunching.com/
【List of Operated Stores】
Siamo noi: https://siamonoi.jp
falò: https://m.falo-daikanyama.com
falò+: https://www.instagram.com/piu_falo.toranomon/
ma~ni: https://www.instagram.com/jiyugaoka_mani/
■ What is 『TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT』, selected by uncompromising food critics?
『TERIYAKI』 is a curated gourmet guide that introduces only "truly delicious restaurants discovered on their own" by Japan's leading food connoisseurs, including Takafumi Horie. Among these, the "BEST RESTAURANT" is a prestigious annual award where "Teriyakists" (TERIYAKI critics) who visit numerous restaurants throughout the year decide the pinnacle of dining. The "GOLD" award, which Siamo noi received, is the highest honor bestowed only upon establishments that possess exceptional skill and a unique individuality that impresses even the most discerning gourmands.
■ Siamo noi's Commitment: The Reality of "Cucina Tokionese" as Seen in the Reviews
Upon receiving this award, TERIYAKI gave an extremely high evaluation, stating that "the decisive factor was that it most vividly embodied the reality of the keyword 'discovery.'" Chef Miyaki's thorough "philosophy," from ingredient selection to cooking, for the restaurant that restarted with a new name from its predecessor "MONDO," was a significant reason for the award.
【Main points of evaluation】
The consistent philosophy in dishes using Tanzawa water, wild vegetables picked by the chef himself, and homemade cheese, along with the skill demonstrated in just an 8-seat counter, were highly praised.
Following its recognition in the French gourmet guide『Gault & Millau 2026』 as "a pioneer opening up a new world of Italian cuisine," this award proves that our challenge of pursuing "Cucina Tokionese" holds solid value as recognized by experts.
■ Message from Owner-Chef: Yasuhiko Miyaki
"I am deeply honored to have received the GOLD award at TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT 2026. It is the greatest joy as a chef to have my 'philosophy in every dish'—which I deeply cherish, including Tanzawa water and self-picked wild vegetables—recognized. I will continue to engage with customers across the counter and deliver surprising, heartfelt dining experiences from Jiyugaoka."
■ Restaurant Overview
Name: Siamo noi
Location: 3-13-11 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3725-6292
Official website: https://www.siamonoi.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamonoi_jyugaoka
■ About munchy-wunching Inc.
Operates "Siamo noi" in Jiyugaoka, "falò" in Daikanyama (7 consecutive Bib Gourmand awards), "falò+" (Piu Falò) a fermented x charcoal Italian restaurant in Toranomon Hills, and "ma~ni" on the 3rd floor of Jiyugaoka Department Store, among others. The company provides cuisine that brings out the essence of ingredients and dining spaces rooted in each town.
Location: 3-13-11 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Yasuhiko Miyaki
Official website: https://www.munchy-wunching.com/
【List of Operated Stores】
Siamo noi: https://siamonoi.jp
falò: https://m.falo-daikanyama.com
falò+: https://www.instagram.com/piu_falo.toranomon/
ma~ni: https://www.instagram.com/jiyugaoka_mani/