MAZ

MAZ is a gastronomic restaurant in Tokyo designed by Virgilio Martínez, chef and director of Peru’s Central, along with his research organization, Mater Iniciativa. Situated on the third floor of Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, the elegant venue seats 20 guests, creating an intimate atmosphere that reflects the connection to earth and sea through its nature-inspired decor. The cuisine explores Peru’s diverse ecosystems and vertical landscapes from the Andes Mountains. Signature tasting menus include Vertical Gaze, which journeys through nine altitudes, and a vegetarian Vegetable Vertical Gaze course, both rooted in ecological and cultural knowledge. Innovative dishes showcase distillates and fermented foods developed with local communities, emphasizing biodiversity and cultural heritage. Virgilio Martínez leads the team, drawing on his experience with Central and MIL, his high-altitude research lab in Cusco. The restaurant pairs its tasting menus with curated wine selections and non-alcoholic nectars and infusions. MAZ holds two Michelin stars in the 2026 Tokyo Guide and ranks 28th in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026.