{"id":38959,"date":"2026-09-28T18:35:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/?post_type=recommended&#038;p=38959"},"modified":"2026-09-29T09:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T00:53:22","slug":"rafaels-first-%ef%bd%9e-the-debut-menu-from-the-oak-doors-new-chef-de-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"recommended","link":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/recommended\/oak-door\/rafaels-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Rafael\u2019s First: Experience the D\u00e9but Menu from The Oak Door\u2019s New Chef de Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting October 1, 2026<br>6:00 p.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Limited to 10 servings per day with a minimum of four guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Menu \/ Price&nbsp;(inc. tax \/ exc. service charge)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rafael\u2019s First<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rafael\u2019s First   JPY 18,700<br>With cocktail pairings&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JPY 20,900<\/h3>\n\n\n\n    <a class=\"recoBtn recoBtn--red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/en\/grand-hyatt-tokyo-oakdoor\/reserve?menu_lists=6aba736378e7e369d2caf734\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for reservations<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"recoSlider\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rafaels-First-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rafaels-First-2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rafaels-First-6.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rafaels-First-7.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Amuse<\/strong><br>Green plantain empanada, tiger prawns &amp; aji manaba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold Appetizer<\/strong><br>Rafa-style ceviche with chili and lime leche de tigre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warm Appetizer<\/strong><br>Pan-seared scallop, coconut achiote foam charred palmito, chicharr\u00f3n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dish Before the Main Course<\/strong><br>Braised wagyu tongue, salsa macha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Course<\/strong><br>Charcoal-grilled rump cap, young carrot, maitake mushroom, roasted chestnut, horseradish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dessert<\/strong><br>Banana-leaf quimbolito &amp; guava-yuzu sorbet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>COCKTAIL PAIRINGS<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our hotel sommelier has also created a selection of original South American-style cocktails, designed to complement the Andean-inspired steakhouse flavors of Chef Rafael\u2019s first menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"recoSlider\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rafaels-First-8.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rafaels-First-9.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raspberry Pisco Sour<\/strong><br>Crafted with raspberry-infused pisco, this modern twist on the Pisco Sour offers a harmonious balance of subtle sweetness, lime acidity and vibrant berry notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shishito Spicy Margarita<\/strong><br>Every element of this refreshing margarita offers an invigorating touch of spice, from jalape\u00f1o-infused tequila to grilled shishito pepper placed inside the glass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chef&#8217;s Message<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Oak-Door-Chef-Rafael-Carrera-640x427-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Oak Door Chef Rafael Carrera\" class=\"wp-image-38871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Oak-Door-Chef-Rafael-Carrera-640x427-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Oak-Door-Chef-Rafael-Carrera-640x427-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Rafael Carrera Barragan <\/strong><br><strong>Chef de Cuisine, The Oak Door<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Great steakhouse dining is about bringing people together. I am delighted to begin creating new memories for our guests at The Oak Door as we explore Japan\u2019s incredible produce, celebrate the diversity of steakhouse dining and build deep connections, with our food and with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"customRestaurantSec\">\n            <div class=\"customRestaurantSec__inner\">\n                <div class=\"customRestaurantSec__thumb\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-The-Oak-Door.jpg\" alt=\"\u30a2\u30a4\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30c1\u753b\u50cf\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"customRestaurantSec__body\">\n                    <div class=\"customRestaurantSec__head customRestaurantSec__head--oak-door-restaurant\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-content\/themes\/grandhyatt\/img\/logo-block-restaurant-oak-door-restaurant.webp\" alt=\"The Oak Door\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <dl class=\"customRestaurantSec__dl\">\n                        <div class=\"customRestaurantSec__dlCol\">\n                            <dt>Phone<\/dt>\n                            <dd>+81 3 4333 8784<\/dd>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"customRestaurantSec__dlCol\">\n                            <dt>Website<\/dt>\n                            <dd><a href=\"\/en\/restaurants\/oak-door-restaurant\/\">The Oak Door<\/a><\/dd>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"customRestaurantSec__dlCol\">\n                            <dt>Hours<\/dt>\n                            <dd>\n                                                                                                    <dl class=\"customRestaurantSec__opentime\">\n                                        <dt class=\"customRestaurantSec__opentime__label\"><\/dt>\n                                        <dd class=\"customRestaurantSec__opentime__value\"><\/dd>\n                                    <\/dl>\n                                                                <p>\n                                <span class=\"is-pc\">Lunch&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;11:30 a.m. &#8211; 2:30 p.m.<br \/>\r\n&emsp;&emsp;&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; (weekends and national holidays <br \/>\r\n&emsp;&emsp;&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; 11:30 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.)<br \/>\r\nAfternoon&ensp; 3:00 p.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<br \/>\r\nDinner&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;6:00 p.m. &#8211; 10:00 p.m.<br \/>\r\nBar&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; 11:30 a.m. &#8211; 11:30 p.m. <br \/>\r\n&emsp;&emsp;&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; (Fridays and Saturdays<br \/>\r\n&emsp;&emsp;&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; &#8211; 12:30 a.m.)<br \/>\r\n*Last order for food 10:30 p.m.<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"is-sp\">Lunch&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;11:30 a.m. &#8211; 2:30 p.m.<br \/>\r\n&emsp;&emsp;&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; (weekends and national holidays <br \/>\r\n&emsp;&emsp;&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; 11:30 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.)<br \/>\r\nAfternoon&ensp; 3:00 p.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<br \/>\r\nDinner&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;6:00 p.m. &#8211; 10:00 p.m.<br \/>\r\nBar&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; 11:30 a.m. &#8211; 11:30 p.m. <br \/>\r\n&emsp;&emsp;&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; (Fridays and Saturdays<br \/>\r\n&emsp;&emsp;&ensp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; &#8211; 12:30 a.m.)<br \/>\r\n*Last order for food 10:30 p.m.<br \/>\r\n<\/span>\n                                <\/p>\n                            <\/dd>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"customRestaurantSec__dlCol\">\n                            <dt>Address<\/dt>\n                            <dd>6th Floor Grand Hyatt Tokyo<br \/>\r\n6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 106-0032<\/dd>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/dl>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the start of a new era at The Oak Door with the very first dinner course from our new Chef de Cuisine, Rafael Carrera Barragan. Drawing on his Ecuadorian roots, Rafael\u2019s First combines The Oak Door\u2019s signature charcoal-grilled flavors with carefully selected Japanese ingredients and a South American twist.<\/p>\n<p>Discover Chef Rafael\u2019s unique take on iconic South American dishes like empanadas and ceviche, before diving into a dynamic steakhouse main: Amakusa wagyu rump cap served with chimichurri, roasted pumpkin seed salsa and fried cassava. Paired with original cocktails from our hotel sommelier, this course draws on all Chef Rafael\u2019s grill expertise in a captivating taste of the future of The Oak Door.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":38960,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"template":"","recommended_period":[],"recommend_category":[137,2],"scene_category":[13],"class_list":["post-38959","recommended","type-recommended","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","recommend_category-special","recommend_category-oak-door-restaurant","scene_category-dinner"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"1970-01-01 09:00:00","action":"","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","browser_timezone_offset":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recommended\/38959","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recommended"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/recommended"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"recommended_period","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recommended_period?post=38959"},{"taxonomy":"recommend_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recommend_category?post=38959"},{"taxonomy":"scene_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp\/en\/restaurants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/scene_category?post=38959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}