Category: Restaurant Reviews

Panda

A bear’s den of delights on the Chuo line

May 24, 2012 | No Comments | 11 views

Wolf

Hot pot of champions in Toranomon

Apr 25, 2012 | No Comments | 963 views

Maru-Ichi

The art of tonkatsu

Apr 13, 2012 | No Comments | 680 views

Gaburiya

Grapefruit cocktails and tuna skewers in this Yokohama izakaya

Mar 14, 2012 | No Comments | 1,312 views

Taj Akasaka

Diving into Indian street food in Akasaka

Mar 5, 2012 | No Comments | 1,094 views

Wakanui

Tokyo’s meat renaissance continues

Feb 17, 2012 | No Comments | 1,507 views

White Smoke

Follow your nose to niku heaven in Azabu

Feb 1, 2012 | 2 Comments | 2,455 views

Ivy Place

Dine and dally about in Daikanyama

Jan 18, 2012 | No Comments | 1,454 views

Que Sera Sera

Whatever will be, will be to your liking at this Ginza hideaway

Jan 4, 2012 | 2 Comments | 1,822 views

Making a Meal of 2011

Making a Meal of 2011

It’s been a good year for restaurant reviews...

Dec 15, 2011 | One Comment | 3,343 views

Izmir

A Turkish delight in Asagaya

Dec 2, 2011 | No Comments | 1,762 views

DevilCraft

Sinfully good pizza and an ever-changing list of microbrews

Nov 17, 2011 | One Comment | 2,792 views

Blindfold Banquet

Blindfold Banquet

Kurayami Shokudo offers you a pitch-dark dining experience

Oct 21, 2011 | One Comment | 2,001 views

Smokeless Smorgasbord

Smokeless Smorgasbord

Some Tokyo dining spots where the only thing that’s smoked is the salmon

Oct 7, 2011 | One Comment | 1,878 views

Ivanramen Plus

NY chef uses his noodle inventively with a Japanese favorite

Sep 22, 2011 | No Comments | 1,594 views

Keats

Enjoy the last of the summer wine in the backyard of this Yutenji eatery

Sep 8, 2011 | No Comments | 1,533 views

Az Finom

Traditional Hungarian cuisine gets a makeover

Aug 25, 2011 | No Comments | 2,574 views

Chinjuya

Go for a taste of the jungle in Noge

Aug 11, 2011 | No Comments | 2,790 views

10-Zen

Take healthy eating to the extreme at this kampo restaurant

Jul 28, 2011 | One Comment | 2,198 views

Minoya

A century-old Morishita eatery is big on baniku

Jul 15, 2011 | 2 Comments | 2,291 views

La Gallina

Gastronomica Italiana in Ogikubo

Jun 30, 2011 | No Comments | 1,543 views

Gekko Self Grill Paradise

Gekko Self Grill Paradise

Fresh air and grilled food on the banks of the Tamagawa

Jun 16, 2011 | No Comments | 2,345 views

Yutoku Soba

Architectural style and soba with substance

Jun 2, 2011 | No Comments | 2,692 views

Reims Yanagidate

Reims Yanagidate

Elegant French dining in a quiet corner of Aoyama

May 19, 2011 | No Comments | 1,802 views

Toritama

Brush up on avian anatomy at this specialist yakitori joint

May 6, 2011 | 3 Comments | 2,344 views

Enraku Mitaka Sou

Enraku Mitaka Sou

Simple but thoughtful cooking at this intimate washoku gem

Apr 21, 2011 | No Comments | 2,271 views

Kowloon Shinjuku

Kowloon Shinjuku

Sultry Chinese eatery in the Sanchome backstreets

Apr 14, 2011 | No Comments | 2,009 views

Bama Lohas Café

Bama Lohas Café

Ginza buzzes with a restaurant specializing in hemp cuisine

Apr 7, 2011 | No Comments | 2,423 views

Le Sample

Ebisu gets a taste of musically inspired French fare

Mar 17, 2011 | No Comments | 2,053 views

Vegetable Sushi Potager

Vegetable Sushi Potager

Who says you need fish to make sushi?

Mar 3, 2011 | No Comments | 2,781 views

LoyKratong Resort

LoyKratong Resort

Harajuku gets a taste of colonial cooking

Feb 24, 2011 | No Comments | 2,160 views

Cafe Noise

Ikebukuro’s hip new venue is quieter than you might expect

Feb 17, 2011 | No Comments | 2,003 views

Fatgroove

Heaping helpings of turducken in Aoyama

Feb 10, 2011 | No Comments | 2,124 views

Biscotti

Nicely done tapas on the cheap in Yoyogi-Uehara

Jan 27, 2011 | One Comment | 2,266 views

The Chef’s Table

The Chef’s Table

Enjoy your own private dining room in Azabu-Juban

Jan 20, 2011 | No Comments | 2,685 views

Tonchang

Pig out at Shin-Okubo’s twin pork palaces

Jan 13, 2011 | No Comments | 2,385 views

Chez Olivier

Exquisite French with a personal touch in Ichigaya

Jan 6, 2011 | No Comments | 2,266 views

Taijuen

Value yakiniku in Sangenjaya that tastes anything but cheap

Dec 16, 2010 | No Comments | 1,956 views

Nefertiti

Enjoy classy Arabian cooking in Nishi-Azabu

Dec 9, 2010 | 2 Comments | 2,283 views

Agawa

Simple fare is brilliantly executed at this Sangenjaya favorite

Dec 2, 2010 | No Comments | 1,442 views

Maa-san no Mise

Maa-san no Mise

Casual cooking from a longtime Chinatown favorite

Nov 25, 2010 | No Comments | 1,595 views

Mucho Mexicano

A touch of decadence in staid Marunouchi

Nov 18, 2010 | No Comments | 2,824 views

Mado Lounge

Sky-high dining atop the Mori Tower

Nov 4, 2010 | No Comments | 3,021 views

Akira

Unpretentious seafood in Sendagi

Oct 28, 2010 | No Comments | 1,885 views

Hortensia

Fans of French cuisine—rejoice!

Oct 21, 2010 | 2 Comments | 3,183 views

Marugoto Hokkaido

Marugoto Hokkaido

Get your fill of crab in Ginza

Oct 14, 2010 | No Comments | 2,744 views

Koya

Spicy noodles and delicious dim sum in Yokohama

Oct 7, 2010 | No Comments | 1,668 views

Fish House Oyster Bar

Fish House Oyster Bar

Enter a world of shellfish in Ebisu

Sep 30, 2010 | No Comments | 2,211 views

Rainbow Roll Sushi

Rainbow Roll Sushi

An old favorite gets a new twist in Azabu-Juban

Sep 23, 2010 | No Comments | 2,209 views

Wasurenbou

Get your fill of fowl in Kabukicho

Sep 16, 2010 | No Comments | 1,868 views

JamRock Cafe

Harajuku gets a taste of the real Jamaica

Sep 9, 2010 | No Comments | 2,280 views

Siam Thai Cuisine

Siam Thai Cuisine

Enjoy inexpensive, authentic Asian fare in Omotesando

Sep 2, 2010 | No Comments | 2,818 views

On the Corner

Shibuya’s newest diner is all about the coffee

Aug 26, 2010 | One Comment | 3,091 views

Konsai

Vegetables play a starring role at this Kagurazaka hideaway

Aug 19, 2010 | No Comments | 1,820 views

The Bund

Pull up a seat at this sunny Yokohama restaurant

Aug 12, 2010 | No Comments | 1,776 views

Monjirou

A Japanese grill plays to a full house in Sakuragaoka

Aug 5, 2010 | No Comments | 1,600 views

Nakajima

A star patissier branches out at the New Otani

Jul 29, 2010 | No Comments | 1,404 views

Xian

Low-cost eats in a high-end neighborhood

Jul 22, 2010 | No Comments | 2,761 views

Tapas Blanco

Casual, European-inspired dining in Sakuragicho

Jul 15, 2010 | No Comments | 1,756 views

Kappo R

Elegant dining—and excellent value—enliven this Ebisu restaurant

Jul 8, 2010 | No Comments | 2,188 views

Yamaneko-ken

Get a taste of the north at this casual noodle shop

Jul 1, 2010 | No Comments | 1,843 views

Tokyo Maguro Sakaba

Tokyo Maguro Sakaba

Get your maguro mojo working in Hatchobori

Jun 24, 2010 | No Comments | 2,170 views

bills

(Gourmet) breakfast is served

Jun 17, 2010 | No Comments | 2,413 views

Ginza Una

Enjoy creative, off-price Korean dining in Ginza

Jun 10, 2010 | No Comments | 1,749 views

Paprika.hu

Go beyond goulash at Tokyo’s newest Hungarian restaurant

Jun 3, 2010 | No Comments | 2,500 views

Casa Nostra

Pan-Mediterranean cuisine brings a touch of sunshine to Harajuku

May 27, 2010 | No Comments | 1,761 views

Petit Salé

Kick back in true French style at this casual Aoyama bistro

May 20, 2010 | No Comments | 2,371 views

Kushimonoya

Kick back at this no-frills Shinjuku grill

May 13, 2010 | No Comments | 2,211 views

Eggs’n Things

Eggs’n Things

Hawaii’s best breakfast gets a downgrade in Harajuku

May 6, 2010 | No Comments | 3,256 views

Itasoba Santouka

Itasoba Santouka

Soba, so good at this all-night Sangenjaya eatery

Apr 29, 2010 | No Comments | 2,083 views

Crystal Yacht Club

Crystal Yacht Club

Enjoy high-end French cuisine on the open water of Tokyo Bay

Apr 22, 2010 | No Comments | 3,305 views

Zagara

Authentic Italian flavors enliven this Kagurazaka osteria

Apr 15, 2010 | No Comments | 1,909 views

Uroko

Fish-lovers rejoice; vegetarians, beware

Apr 8, 2010 | No Comments | 2,806 views

Da Isa

Savor a slice of pizza perfection in Nakameguro

Apr 1, 2010 | One Comment | 5,173 views

Khyber

Tandoori cuisine to savor on the outskirts of Ginza

Mar 25, 2010 | No Comments | 2,612 views

Shonan Umimaru

This new Marunouchi restaurant offers a taste of oden - no matter what the season

Mar 18, 2010 | No Comments | 1,641 views

Planet 3rd

Cut loose at this eclectic Koenji café

Mar 11, 2010 | No Comments | 2,178 views

Mercer Café Terrace House

Mercer Café Terrace House

Sip a cappuccino in style at this open-air café/restaurant

Mar 4, 2010 | No Comments | 2,874 views

Trattoria I’ Bischero

Trattoria I’ Bischero

Hike out to Kiba for a true taste of Italy

Feb 25, 2010 | No Comments | 2,008 views

Chalet Swiss Mini

Chalet Swiss Mini

Melt into a rustic fondue in Nishi-Nippori

Feb 18, 2010 | No Comments | 2,833 views

Fireking Café

Have your cake and eat it at this choice Yoyogi-Uehara hangout

Feb 11, 2010 | No Comments | 2,305 views

Anpuku

Classic udon gets a gourmet twist in Ikebukuro

Feb 4, 2010 | No Comments | 1,886 views

Nechuya

Enjoy the bounty of Kyushu… in Shinagawa

Jan 28, 2010 | No Comments | 1,667 views

Narumi

Snuggle up for some inventive Japanese grub in Asagaya

Jan 21, 2010 | No Comments | 2,042 views

Lauderdale

Soul cooking from two continents is served up in Roppongi

Jan 14, 2010 | No Comments | 5,064 views

Saigon

Pan-Asian fare gets a funky twist in suburban Kamimachi

Jan 7, 2010 | No Comments | 4,497 views

Red Hopper

Get a taste of Korea—and Mexico, China, the American south…

Dec 24, 2009 | No Comments | 3,186 views

Abura Bozu x Ryoshimura

Abura Bozu x Ryoshimura

Head to Kamata for a collaboration made in (seafood) heaven

Dec 17, 2009 | No Comments | 1,907 views

Révérence

Scintillating French fare is on the menu in Hiroo

Dec 8, 2009 | No Comments | 1,721 views

Umibatake

Enjoy seafood and offbeat drinks at this Ikebukuro hideaway

Dec 3, 2009 | No Comments | 1,566 views

Tomato Garden

Get your lycopene fix at this trendy Shibuya eatery

Nov 26, 2009 | No Comments | 2,723 views

Faro

Enjoy Michelin-starred cooking at down-to-earth prices in Ginza

Nov 19, 2009 | One Comment | 3,305 views

Carthago

A Middle Eastern eatery that’s maturing gracefully in Nakano

Nov 12, 2009 | 2 Comments | 3,223 views

Elements

A veteran chef settles in to classy digs in Toranomon

Nov 5, 2009 | 2 Comments | 2,731 views

Bistro Khamsa

Soak up Mediterranean flavors on the Nakameguro riverside

Oct 29, 2009 | No Comments | 3,512 views

Addis

Run—don’t walk—to this comfort-food sanctuary on the Toyoko line

Oct 22, 2009 | 2 Comments | 5,934 views

Ashibina

Get that fresh-off-the-boat feeling again at this Okinawan eatery

Oct 15, 2009 | One Comment | 2,513 views

Tokyo Sundub

The Korean tofu hotpot boom lands in Tokyo

Oct 8, 2009 | No Comments | 2,366 views

Cosari

Organic Korean cooking is on the menu in Gaienmae

Oct 1, 2009 | No Comments | 2,729 views

Ushinokura

Enjoy yakiniku without the grease in Akasaka

Sep 24, 2009 | No Comments | 2,423 views

KaMu

Gutsy, emphatic Pied-Noir cuisine served up in style

Sep 17, 2009 | 2 Comments | 5,385 views

Tetsubirobi

Flaming food and a deep shochu list enliven this Jimbocho izakaya

Sep 10, 2009 | No Comments | 2,133 views

Kuuta

High-class food from the Japanese lower depths

Sep 3, 2009 | No Comments | 2,026 views

10 Zen

Finally, a place that both vegetarians and meat lovers can enjoy

Aug 28, 2009 | No Comments | 2,285 views

Ten Asa

Enjoy back-alley tempura in Ginza

Aug 21, 2009 | No Comments | 2,550 views

Manna

The scene is hot, but the food is not at this trendy new raw food restaurant in Yoyogi

Aug 14, 2009 | No Comments | 2,073 views

Yozakura Bijin

Stunning decor and comforting food highlight this Ikebukuro theme restaurant

Aug 7, 2009 | No Comments | 11,252 views

Tsuge

Yakitori gets a creative twist in an unexpected location

Jul 31, 2009 | No Comments | 1,408 views

Hanabusa

Enjoy traditional cooking—and service—at this Soto-Kanda hideaway

Jul 24, 2009 | No Comments | 1,510 views

En

This izakaya chain offers inventive food and a contemporary setting

Jul 17, 2009 | No Comments | 2,015 views

Soys Café

The apostrophe isn't all that's missing from this beautifying restaurant

Jul 10, 2009 | No Comments | 1,635 views

Brasserie Chennai

Brasserie Chennai

Creative South Indian cooking soothes the palate in Akasaka

Jul 3, 2009 | No Comments | 1,774 views

Rouben Gyoza Kan

Rouben Gyoza Kan

Enjoy dumplings to die for in Shinjuku

Jun 26, 2009 | No Comments | 2,304 views

Cookcoop Cafe

Enjoy a taste of home in Shinjuku’s trendy new shopping mecca

Jun 19, 2009 | No Comments | 1,440 views

Gindaco

Enjoy bite-size tastes of Kansai in Ginza

Jun 12, 2009 | No Comments | 1,649 views

Siam Thai Cuisine

Siam Thai Cuisine

Enjoy the flavors of Bangkok in an unlikely location

Jun 5, 2009 | 2 Comments | 4,097 views

Guido per Eataly

Guido per Eataly

This Italian transplant puts an unpretentious spin on fine dining

May 29, 2009 | No Comments | 1,695 views

Cafe Ano

Enjoy authentic Czech cooking in the heart of Tokyo

May 22, 2009 | No Comments | 2,444 views

Tamahide

Enjoy Japan’s finest breed of chicken, cooked just right in Ningyocho

May 15, 2009 | No Comments | 1,711 views

Pescaderia

Mission: find the best oysters in town. Mission status: accomplished

May 8, 2009 | No Comments | 1,415 views

Taiko Chaya

Premium sushi--and rock-paper-scissors competitions--enliven this Asakusabashi izakya

May 1, 2009 | No Comments | 1,897 views

Catooya

Burgers are the star of the show at this Kokubunji hideaway

Apr 24, 2009 | No Comments | 1,555 views

Gomaya

Enjoy classic izakaya fare-with a twist-in Shinjuku

Apr 17, 2009 | No Comments | 2,053 views

Chez Andre du Sacre Coeur

Chez Andre du Sacre Coeur

Enjoy casual Paris cooking on the streets of Ningyocho

Apr 9, 2009 | No Comments | 2,191 views

Dachibin

The Koenji institution is nearly 30 and still going strong

Apr 3, 2009 | No Comments | 1,435 views

Hiasobi

A new teppanyaki restaurant looks West for inspiration

Mar 27, 2009 | No Comments | 1,114 views

Hatea

Celebrity cookbook author Harumi Kurihara serves up "tea espresso" in Ebisu

Mar 19, 2009 | No Comments | 1,102 views

Higankaku

Taste is of the essence when choosing Chinese in Ginza

Mar 12, 2009 | No Comments | 851 views

Tharros

Enjoy authentic southern Italian food on the cheap in Shibuya

Mar 5, 2009 | No Comments | 1,464 views

Tokuzo

The ideal "Japanese dining experience" reveals itself—in Ikebukuro

Feb 26, 2009 | No Comments | 1,065 views

Dai-Chan

Head out on the Tozai line to a classic neighborhood yakitori joint

Feb 19, 2009 | No Comments | 1,076 views

Calcifer’s Grill

Calcifer’s Grill

Let the chef take the reins at this Italian retreat in Ginza

Feb 12, 2009 | No Comments | 1,158 views

Fangumu

Enjoy yakiniku without the grease in Yurakucho

Feb 5, 2009 | No Comments | 1,167 views

Edosada

It’s 100 years and counting for this Asakusa kamameshi eatery

Jan 29, 2009 | No Comments | 1,075 views

Istanbul

Enjoy quality Turkish food at this citywide chain

Jan 22, 2009 | No Comments | 1,301 views

Aquavit

Chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces Scandinavian haute cuisine to Tokyo

Jan 15, 2009 | No Comments | 1,374 views

Tsunahachi

The main branch of a popular tempura chain gets everything right

Jan 8, 2009 | No Comments | 1,647 views

Nakae

Sample horseflesh in all its forms at this old-style Minowa eatery

Dec 25, 2008 | No Comments | 1,233 views

Ehon no Kuni no Alice

Ehon no Kuni no Alice

Enjoy a winter wonderland in this new fantasy haven

Dec 18, 2008 | One Comment | 2,679 views

Mother Esta

Eat healthy and hearty at a relaxing bistro by the water

Dec 11, 2008 | No Comments | 2,153 views

Tatsukichi

Enjoy kushiage without the grease at this Shinjuku skewer specialist

Dec 4, 2008 | No Comments | 1,954 views

Ebisusan

An eatery with heart, literally

Nov 27, 2008 | No Comments | 1,086 views

Churari

Enjoy island-style dining in a casual Harajuku setting

Nov 13, 2008 | No Comments | 1,269 views

Gion Kahala

Vegetables are the star of the show at this new Nishi-Azabu grill

Nov 11, 2008 | No Comments | 1,109 views

Sonoko Café

Get a taste of all-natural cooking in a casual Ginza setting

Nov 6, 2008 | No Comments | 1,146 views

Nuun

This stylish vegetarian- friendly restaurant defies expectations

Oct 23, 2008 | No Comments | 1,307 views

M Café de Chaya

M Café de Chaya

It’s easy to eat your fill of veggies at this L.A.-inspired cafe

Oct 16, 2008 | No Comments | 1,203 views

Kagurazaka Stagione

Kagurazaka Stagione

Enjoy modern Italian in an elegant Japanese setting

Oct 9, 2008 | No Comments | 1,554 views

Peter

On its first anniversary, the Peninsula Tokyo’s flagship restaurant continues to dazzle

Oct 2, 2008 | No Comments | 1,441 views

Ivan Ramen

A foreigner in Setagaya makes ramen—to perfection

Sep 25, 2008 | No Comments | 1,647 views

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