Zipangu( Traditional Japanese, Cocktail Lounges, Sushi, Tempura, Teppanyaki / Hibachi, Chinese, Live Bars/Jazz Bars, Wine Bars / Akasaka )
Zipangu is stylish restaurant that belongs to Nadaman, one of the most revered traditional Japanese restaurants in the country. Their approach is to combine Western influences with Nadaman's cuisine to create contemporary Japanese food that pairs with wine.
I just had lunch there and I must say, it was a very pleasant experience.
This minimalistic restaurant is so subtle that I missed it the first time and walked right by it. Keep your eye out for the...
The atmosphere is very cozy inside, and the waitstaff is friendly and helpful (and had an english menu). We started with the fresh tofu, which was amazing (I've never had tofu that tasted so rich and ...
Traditional Japanese, Teishoku, Yoshoku ( Akasaka )
I was excited about Sake Kyoka, but I should have arrived earlier. I got there almost towards the end of lunch service -- at the point when I was the last customer and the kitchen staff would have com...
Traditional Japanese, Vegetarian & Healthy, Michelin ( Tameikesanno )
We returned back to the US after spending a few days in Tokyo, primarily to enjoy Kaiseki meals. We had the good fortune of dining at Daigo. The ambience, presentation, decor, service, food, etc is to...
Rokuhara doesn't have a lunch menu - you just sit down and the chef serves you what he's cooking that day. It doesn't vary as much as you'd think, though - it's always kariage, sort of a cross betwee...
Watching the head chef at Kakashika dismember a poisonous blowfish before me has been one of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had at a restaurant.
Kakashika is an fugu (blowfish) resta...
Traditional Japanese, Teishoku, Yoshoku ( Akasaka )
Yoshida is really easy to miss: it's located on the 3rd floor of what looks like a residential building in downtown Akasaka. Yoshida specializes in high quality fish - at lunch time you can order the ...
Asian Fusion, Traditional Japanese ( Tameikesanno )
The world that we live in is comprised of eight basic elements: firE, Light, watEr, huMan, timbEr, stoNe, aTmosphere, and Sounds. The owners of the fine dining establishment in Toranomon took one l...
A serene and quiet spot you will be surprised to find in Akasaka.
I was not overly impressed by the food, but it is still very good. The portion is satisfying. The lunch was 1,200 yen and more th...
Hagakure specializes in udon - messy but fun to slurp. After walking downstairs off of an Akasaka street, my friend and I were seated at a four person table later occupied by two more customers - pret...
Yagenbori is worth a look if you're interested in off beat culinary culture. They serve meals in a style called ochazuke, which basically means that you pour tea over your rice. While this sounds a li...
Expensive is the only way to describe Ogura. The oden for which they are famous is tasty, but nothing worth paying so much money for.
My image of oden is street-stall food that goes with beer or s...
You’ll find this restaurant in a place near Akasaka Station. In total, Kisala is organized into three separate parts. They have an area serving shochu and other Japanese liquors that go well with ...
Near Akasaka Station, you’ll find this restaurant that specializes in fish dishes, particularly tuna and whale. The restaurant is in a basement and their sign on the first floor isn’t very eye ca...
Anan's concept is serving healthy Japanese food in an izakaya setting. Dim lighting and atmosphere are meant to convey "Wa" harmony. Shoes are left at the door and all seats are "hori-gotatsu" - floo...
The Tokyo Michelin guide 2008 awarded Tatsumura one star, recognizing it as an excellent restaurant in its category. You can only order the chef's tasting menu, which includes hard-to-find ingredients...
Kikunoi belongs to a famous Kyoto restaurant that serves traditional Japanese food prepared with seasonal ingredients. Head chef Mr. Murata is a well-known figure in Japanese cooking and can often be ...
Juno Akasaka is most popular with the female crowd for their creative use of seafood. The atmosphere is bright, and their wine menu during dinner helps liven things up even more. At lunch time you can...
Motsufuku specializes in serving entrails prepared in hot pots or broiled. For the not-so-adventurous , there's plenty of other choice, such as salads, fish, tofu and Japanese snacks. This is a tradit...
