A few years back, I was really struggling to find varied and filling salads in Tokyo. I would usually hit …
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Fromatique: authentic cheese fondue and raclette restaurant in Kagurazaka
If you live in Tokyo and love cheese as much as I do, life can get hard sometimes. Tokyo’s cheese …
Pizzeria Ciro: traditional Neapolitan pizzeria in Higashi-Nakano
There are tons of pizzerias in Tokyo, but quite ironically, there are only very few good ones. Even though I …
Rigoletto Short Hills: affordable and enjoyable Mediterranean cuisine in Nakameguro
For our anniversary, my boyfriend and I decided to explore Nakameguro. It is an area we rarely go to even …
Montée: hidden French Bistro in Nishi-waseda
Sometimes the best things happen to you when you are not looking for them. That is exactly how I felt …
Baiwan Jukairo: leveled up casual Chinese in Akasaka
Tomorrow is officially the first day of the Chinese lunar New Year and just the thought of it makes me …
Kit Kat Chocolatory: Premium Kit Kat at Miyashita Park in Shibuya
If you have ever set foot in the land of the rising sun, you cannot have missed the craze that …
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 …
Bistro Le Parisien: affordable French cuisine in Kagurazaka
French cuisine can be expensive in Japan, but if you know where to look, there are a few affordable and …
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 …
Maison de la Bourgogne: cuisine from Burgundy in Kagurazaka
Maison de La Bourgogne is a French restaurant located in one of Kagurazaka’s backstreets. As its name suggests, it specializes …
Delightful Afternoon Tea at Le Jardin in Hotel Chinzanso
What could be better than spending a Sunday afternoon in good company, sipping on comforting tea while enjoying savories and …
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 — …
Braceria Delizioso Italia: great Italian food in Ebisu
If you are craving Italian food other than pizza and pasta, Braceria Delizioso Italia is a great option. This Italian …
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 …