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...
Pierre Gagnaire is one France's most accomplished chefs, with two of his restaurants earning three Michelin stars. His Tokyo restaurant is the first outside Europe.
If you see a large wooden bear drinking beer outside of a restaurant, doesn't it send some kind of clue that you're about to walk into a really tasty joint? There's just such a wooden bear waiting for...
Akasaka Rikyu has been so far the best restaurant I’ve been to in Akasaka Sacas. The food was tasty, it was competitively priced at lunch time and the service was clearly delivered by seasoned profe...
When you think Japan, if images of fighting samurais and stealthy ninjas come to mind, this might be the kind of place you’ll want to visit at least once. I was never into ninjas, so the appeal of n...
My impression of Vieille Vigne is that of a restaurant that plays it by the books. The service is impeccable, the food doesn’t stray far from classical French, and overall it offers a good experienc...
Ruth's Chris Steak House is a bizarre name, but it turns out that there was a lady named Ruth in New Orleans who after divorcing her husband in the 60's bought a steakhouse from a man called Chris. Al...
Luckily I work next to Nobu's Tokyo in Kamiyacho. So for a well-deserved lunch, Nobu's immediately pops into mind without much hesitation. Often each business quarter Nobu Matsuhisa is in town perso...
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...
Disclaimer: I have only tried the bar menu.
For reasons of cost and convenience, I have yet to try the main dining room. Normally dining alone, I prefer the bar and its limited menu for my "g...
I wasn’t all that impressed with sushi gokoro...it seemed like a place out of love with food; a restaurant that is there to squeeze a profit out of the masses in akasaka. That is all fine if the pro...
Matsuzaka's specialty is domestically-raised beef, which can be enjoyed in yakiniku, shabu-shabu or steak form. Located in a quiet spot off Hitotsuki street, the crowds are big for their lunch special...
Traditional Japanese, Vegetarian & Healthy, Michelin ( Tameikesanno )
Daigo is one of Tokyo's top shojin restaurants. The food is as complex as traditional kaiseki, but everything is vegetarian. A meal can last several hours, and include multiple courses that feature th...
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 ...
Established in 1935, this shabu-shabu restaurant has its original branch in Ginza. The interior is predominantly wood and has a pure-Japanese style, like an old Showa Era mansion with antiques and pa...
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...
This yakitori chain restaurant has more than 10 branches in the metropolitan area and offers authentic Hinai Jidori from Akita Prefecture. The Japanese-style interior boasts an open kitchen and both ...
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 ...
