When Michelin published its first guide to Tokyo restaurants last month, Hamadaya was one of five Japanese restaurants that received the highest, three-star rating. Established in 1912, Hamadaya favors seasonal dishes served in tatami-mat rooms that overlook a Japanese garden. This style of traditional restaurant is known as a ryotei, which serves kaiseki, or haute cuisine, and rotates its menu weekly. Hamadaya is often the venue of choice among politicians, financiers, and corporate bigwigs. It's certainly not for everyone: A power lunch will set you back $135 per person.