NISEKO
TOKYO
ABOUT
BRING THE EXPERIENCE TO YOUR GETAWAY
Experience the best of Niseko’s culinary scene without leaving your accommodations
81’s private catering service returns for the 2024 Niseko Winter Season, offering a luxuriously intimate gourmet affair, delivered directly to your getaway.
Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a celebration with friends, our chefs craft a bespoke dining experience that will perfectly complement your Niseko stay.
Enjoy a world-class meal prepared with the freshest local ingredients in the privacy and comfort of your own setting, where your getaway becomes the ideal backdrop for an unforgettable dining occasion.
FROM PLANNING TO PERFECTION
Let us handle all the details
Before your seamless experience begins, we’ll consult with you to discuss your preferences.
On the day of your reservation, our team will arrive at your accommodations to set up, cook, serve, and take care of all clean-up.
You’ll be left with nothing but a flawlless dining experience.
We pride ourselves on using the freshest seasonal ingredients, sourced locally from trusted producers in the Niseko area.
By working closely with the local community and supporting its producers, we ensure that every dish is vibrant, flavorful, and an authentic representation the region.
We understand the importance of privacy in intimate settings.
Our team quietly and efficiently manages every aspect of the experience, so you can focus on enjoying your evening. The 81 team consists of highly trained chefs and servers committed to delivering impeccable service.
From the moment we enter your space until the last dish is cleared, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and care.
For bespoke menu packages, we are delighted to custom tailor them to accommodate any special requests.
TOKYO SPRING 2025
More Than a Restaurant
COMING SOON
Our mission is to nourish the mind and soul, not only to simply feed the body. COMING SOON
A dining experience that inspires reflection and sparks conversations, leaving you contemplating and elated long after the meal is over.
We cook not just for the table, but for the heart and the spirit.
Welcome to
AN EXPERIENCE CRAFTED BY
TAKESHI NAGASHIMA
PACO LA MONICA
SOY LOUIE
ALESSIO GORNI
PACO LA MONICA
SOY LOUIE
ALESSIO GORNI
OUR VALUES
Innovation and tradition are inseparable
—tradition is innovation perfected through time
At 81, we embody this balance through cuisine shaped by eclectic and esoteric influences from global art, culture, and music, while remaining deeply rooted in Washoku, the Japanese philosophy of harmony.
Every ingredient deserves profound respect. Our cuisine is built on sustainability, meticulous research, and cultivating meaningful relationships with the people behind our ingredients—farmers, fishermen, hunters, and foragers. To honor their life’s work, we personally connect with each of them to ensure every detail meets the highest standards before it reaches your plate.
Like an artist’s evolving work, our menu flows with the seasons, inspiring a heightened sensitivity to the delicate interplay between fantasy and reality. Here, food transforms into a vivid expression of what it means to be alive.
Every ingredient deserves profound respect. Our cuisine is built on sustainability, meticulous research, and cultivating meaningful relationships with the people behind our ingredients—farmers, fishermen, hunters, and foragers. To honor their life’s work, we personally connect with each of them to ensure every detail meets the highest standards before it reaches your plate.
Like an artist’s evolving work, our menu flows with the seasons, inspiring a heightened sensitivity to the delicate interplay between fantasy and reality. Here, food transforms into a vivid expression of what it means to be alive.
CULINARY EXCELLENCE
A Legacy of World-Class Cuisine
Our team of internationally renowned chefs brings expertise honed in Michelin-starred kitchens and groundbreaking restaurants around the world. Combining technical precision, artistic innovation, and profound respect for ingredients, we deliver a dining experience that redefines luxury.
Founder Takeshi Nagashima, a Michelin-starred chef whose career was shaped by his time at the legendary three-star El Bulli in Spain, leads 81, a visionary and multifaceted culinary powerhouse. Since establishing 81 in 2012 and earning a Michelin star shortly after, he has launched Acorn in Niseko, 81 Diner & Grocery, and 81 Lab. Through collaborations with iconic festivals and luxury brands like Veuve Clicquot, Takeshi sets the platinum standard in gastronomy, seamlessly blending tradition and innovation to craft unforgettable dining experiences.
Executive Chef Paco La Monica, whose career spans some of the world's most renowned restaurants, including Noma in Copenhagen, Gaggan in Bangkok, and KOKS in the Faroe Islands, brings unmatched versatility and artistry to every dish. From Italian heritage cuisine to Japanese kaiseki, his creations reflect a world of culinary traditions
Every creation is a testament to our chefs’ passion and dedication, transforming meals into vivid expressions of mastery and creativity.
81 History | Takeshi Nagashima
2012 – Established 81 in Ikebukuro
2013 – Earned Michelin star
2014 – Asia Tour: Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong
2015 – Relocated to Nishi-Azabu
2016 – Collaborated with outdoor festival TAICOCLUB
2017 – Executive Chef for Ultra Music Festival Japan (VVIP)
2018 – Launched Acorn restaurant in Niseko
2019 – Executive Chef for Veuve Clicquot outdoor special event in Niseko
2020 – Created elevated at-home dining solutions during the pandemic.
2021 – Launched 81 Diner & Grocery
2022 – Established 81 Niseko Winter Season Private Catering
2023 – Established 81 Lab and returned for 81 Niseko Winter Season Private Catering
2024 – Elevated Niseko Winter Season Private In-home Dining Experience
2025 – 81 Tokyo returns
2012 – Established 81 in Ikebukuro
2013 – Earned Michelin star
2014 – Asia Tour: Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong
2015 – Relocated to Nishi-Azabu
2016 – Collaborated with outdoor festival TAICOCLUB
2017 – Executive Chef for Ultra Music Festival Japan (VVIP)
2018 – Launched Acorn restaurant in Niseko
2019 – Executive Chef for Veuve Clicquot outdoor special event in Niseko
2020 – Created elevated at-home dining solutions during the pandemic.
2021 – Launched 81 Diner & Grocery
2022 – Established 81 Niseko Winter Season Private Catering
2023 – Established 81 Lab and returned for 81 Niseko Winter Season Private Catering
2024 – Elevated Niseko Winter Season Private In-home Dining Experience
2025 – 81 Tokyo returns
PRIVATE EVENTS
We bring the elevated culinary experience to you
From corporate events, team-building retreats, and grand celebrations, our team brings exclusive cuisine to your venue, creating a custom dining journey tailored to your vision. From meticulously crafted dishes to personalized menus, we deliver the highest level of service and elegance in every detail.