London-based The World of Fine Wine has named the Tokyo American Club’s restaurant, CHOP Steakhouse, as having the world’s best medium-sized wine list, according to a press release issued 9 June.
The restaurant is the first in Japan—and one of 22 in Asia—to be awarded the publication’s three stars.
Three-star wine lists are judged to have exceptional breadth; a range of leading producers; a good mix of vintages, styles and prices; an extensive by-the-glass programme, with a wide selection of half bottles and larger formats; outstanding organisation; as well as originality, personality and vision.