As I announced in my previous post, I am leaving Tokyo for Vancouver soon. There is a billion places I …
Tempura Abe Ginza: unpretentious Michelin quality tempura
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Refined stone-grilled kaiseki at Mokushundo
Secluded in the luxuriant garden of hotel Chinzanso lies Mokushundo. This Showa era restaurant offers kaiseki cuisine grilled on lava …
Exquisite sushi with a view at Sushi Fukuju in Ginza
Looking for a sushi treat? Head to Sushi Fukuju in Ginza for a wonderful dinner and an incredible city view! …
Gokuatsuya: unexpected gem for ginger pork in Takadanobaba
Gokuatsuya is a casual restaurant in Takadanobaba that specializes in Japanese ginger pork dishes, also known as shogayaki. It is …
Izuei: small family-run eel restaurant in Takadanobaba
It is that time of the year again. Supermarket shelves are filling up with unagi (eel), and many restaurants — …
Iyoshi Cola: Japan’s first craft cola maker in Shimo-Ochiai
Who would have thought that Japan had its very own craft cola maker? Well it does, and his name is …
Yamaguchi: Michelin quality ramen in Waseda
I have learned over the years that the expression ‘do not judge a book by its cover’ is perfectly suited …
Teppanyaki 10: good low-end Teppanyaki in Ginza
Teppanyaki is worth trying at least once in a lifetime. It is truly a one-of-a kind experience to watch a …
Sanukiya: Japanese sweets along Kanda river
Japanese cuisine isn’t exactly famous for its desserts, but it does offer plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth. Anmitsu, for …