03/11/2026
At Terroir Ai to Ibukuro, Chef Shinsaku Suzuki’s culinary expression is a homage to the seasonal shifts of Yamanashi’s terroir. Built upon a lifetime of disciplined craftsmanship, his approach merges traditional Japanese techniques with classical French sensibilities—transforming hyper-local, peak-season produce into emotionally resonant dishes.
This creation explores the full spectrum of local figs, celebrating three distinct varieties: black, red, and white. The red figs are transformed into a vibrant, velvety purée that anchors the plate. Black figs are seasoned simply with sea salt and kissed over open charcoal embers to concentrate their natural sugars and smoky aroma. To contrast the warm fruit, Chef Suzuki pairs it with a crisp tomato ice cream and a vibrant green oil infused with fig leaves. Salt-cured trout roe adds a pops of ocean salinity and savory complexity, while fresh, raw white figs are dressed over the top—adding an unadorned, pure texture to complete the harmony.
When a chef's disciplined mastery meets a deep reverence for the land, every element on the plate becomes a poetic bridge between nature and the diner.
山梨・八ヶ岳の四季に寄り添う「Terroir 愛と胃袋」の厨房から、鈴木信作シェフが魅せる果実の深遠な物語をお届けします。15歳から培ってきた日本料理の規律とフランス料理の技術が交差する彼のまなざしは、旬の食材が持つ豊かな個性を皿の上で鮮やかに昇華させます。
今回フォーカスを当てたのは、今まさに最高の瞬間を迎えた黒・赤・白という3種類のイチジク。鮮烈な赤イチジクはなめらかなピューレにしてソースに仕立て、黒イチジクは塩を軽くあてて炭火で炙ることで、濃厚な甘みとほのかな薫香を引き出しています。そこに合わせるのは、甘みを引き立てる涼やかなトマトのアイスクリームと、イチジクの葉から抽出した鮮やかなグリーンオイル。塩漬けにしたマスの卵が弾ける旨味と繊細な塩味で全体をキュッと引き締め、仕上げには生の白イチジクを飾