You want to taste the most expensive products in the world Michelin-starred tasting menu? First, take off your shoes and sit on the floor.

Guests hoping to dine at Tokyo’s one-star Ginza Kitafuku will have to follow house rules before paying $2,130 per person for the restaurant’s most expensive meal, which consists entirely of a type of snow crab favored by the royal family. Japanese and so revered that it has its own flavor. own museum.

And even if you fancy yourself a shellfish ionado, you better not be the squeamish type.

At the elite seafood establishment located in the city’s shopping district, guests are treated to the sight of an expert chef carving up the best-in-class live animal right in front of them, just seconds before eating .

Although you’ll have to avert your eyes to avoid the sight of a flailing disembodied crab, there’s good news: Those who can’t handle the traditional seating style can request the six-top in a separate room, probably for less. -flexible strangers to feel more comfortable while enjoying the show.

A YouTuber called the dinner “by far one of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve ever had”, despite struggling with the price.

Diners on a budget can treat themselves to a red king crab meal for $258.

This cheaper dinner always comes with a show.

This extraordinary restaurant tops a new list established by the culinary publication Chef’s pencilwho looked into Michelin tasting menus around the world to choose the ten most expensive, period, in 2024.