Category: Restaurant Reviews

Hipsters beware in Omotesando

May 7, 2013 | No Comments | 816 views

Succulent sound in Ochanomizu

Apr 29, 2013 | No Comments | 1,046 views

Beefing up the Ebisu burger scene

Mar 27, 2013 | One Comment | 1,261 views

Garlic dining at its finest in Kagurazaka

Feb 26, 2013 | One Comment | 2,060 views

Regress to childhood at this treetop café—plus other quirky spots

Feb 15, 2013 | One Comment | 4,568 views

Good Times Tables

2012’s been a good year for eatin’

Dec 5, 2012 | One Comment | 3,131 views

Seariously succulent in Roppongi

Aug 18, 2012 | No Comments | 5,785 views

Fry-class food at salaryman prices in Nishi-Azabu

Aug 14, 2012 | No Comments | 2,342 views

Pepa Café Forest

Thai up your summer in Inokashira Park

Aug 1, 2012 | No Comments | 2,005 views

Kick back garage-style in Futako Tamagawa

Jul 5, 2012 | No Comments | 2,739 views

Selling like hotcakes in Harajuku

Jul 5, 2012 | No Comments | 2,447 views

A bear’s den of delights on the Chuo line

May 24, 2012 | No Comments | 2,734 views

Hot pot of champions in Toranomon

Apr 25, 2012 | No Comments | 2,117 views

The art of tonkatsu

Apr 13, 2012 | No Comments | 2,458 views

Grapefruit cocktails and tuna skewers in this Yokohama izakaya

Mar 14, 2012 | No Comments | 2,525 views

Diving into Indian street food in Akasaka

Mar 5, 2012 | One Comment | 2,423 views

Tokyo’s meat renaissance continues

Feb 17, 2012 | No Comments | 2,813 views

Follow your nose to niku heaven in Azabu

Feb 1, 2012 | 2 Comments | 4,368 views

Dine and dally about in Daikanyama

Jan 18, 2012 | No Comments | 2,933 views

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

Jan 4, 2012 | 2 Comments | 3,395 views

Making a Meal of 2011

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

Dec 15, 2011 | One Comment | 5,020 views

A Turkish delight in Asagaya

Dec 2, 2011 | No Comments | 3,107 views

Sinfully good pizza and an ever-changing list of microbrews

Nov 17, 2011 | 5 Comments | 4,311 views

Blindfold Banquet

Kurayami Shokudo offers you a pitch-dark dining experience

Oct 21, 2011 | One Comment | 2,972 views

Smokeless Smorgasbord

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

Oct 7, 2011 | One Comment | 2,681 views

NY chef uses his noodle inventively with a Japanese favorite

Sep 22, 2011 | No Comments | 2,401 views

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

Sep 8, 2011 | No Comments | 2,173 views

Traditional Hungarian cuisine gets a makeover

Aug 25, 2011 | No Comments | 3,909 views

Go for a taste of the jungle in Noge

Aug 11, 2011 | No Comments | 3,583 views

Take healthy eating to the extreme at this kampo restaurant

Jul 28, 2011 | One Comment | 2,953 views

A century-old Morishita eatery is big on baniku

Jul 15, 2011 | 2 Comments | 3,526 views

Gastronomica Italiana in Ogikubo

Jun 30, 2011 | No Comments | 2,241 views

Gekko Self Grill Paradise

Fresh air and grilled food on the banks of the Tamagawa

Jun 16, 2011 | No Comments | 3,188 views

Architectural style and soba with substance

Jun 2, 2011 | No Comments | 4,428 views

Reims Yanagidate

Elegant French dining in a quiet corner of Aoyama

May 19, 2011 | No Comments | 2,415 views

Brush up on avian anatomy at this specialist yakitori joint

May 6, 2011 | 3 Comments | 3,596 views

Enraku Mitaka Sou

Simple but thoughtful cooking at this intimate washoku gem

Apr 21, 2011 | No Comments | 3,040 views

Kowloon Shinjuku

Sultry Chinese eatery in the Sanchome backstreets

Apr 14, 2011 | No Comments | 2,703 views

Bama Lohas Café

Ginza buzzes with a restaurant specializing in hemp cuisine

Apr 7, 2011 | No Comments | 3,583 views

Ebisu gets a taste of musically inspired French fare

Mar 17, 2011 | No Comments | 2,713 views

Vegetable Sushi Potager

Who says you need fish to make sushi?

Mar 3, 2011 | No Comments | 3,807 views

LoyKratong Resort

Harajuku gets a taste of colonial cooking

Feb 24, 2011 | No Comments | 2,866 views

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

Feb 17, 2011 | No Comments | 2,712 views

Heaping helpings of turducken in Aoyama

Feb 10, 2011 | No Comments | 2,890 views

Nicely done tapas on the cheap in Yoyogi-Uehara

Jan 27, 2011 | One Comment | 3,094 views

The Chef’s Table

Enjoy your own private dining room in Azabu-Juban

Jan 20, 2011 | No Comments | 3,665 views

Pig out at Shin-Okubo’s twin pork palaces

Jan 13, 2011 | No Comments | 3,531 views

Exquisite French with a personal touch in Ichigaya

Jan 6, 2011 | No Comments | 2,964 views

Value yakiniku in Sangenjaya that tastes anything but cheap

Dec 16, 2010 | No Comments | 2,450 views

Enjoy classy Arabian cooking in Nishi-Azabu

Dec 9, 2010 | 3 Comments | 3,213 views

Simple fare is brilliantly executed at this Sangenjaya favorite

Dec 2, 2010 | No Comments | 1,845 views

Maa-san no Mise

Casual cooking from a longtime Chinatown favorite

Nov 25, 2010 | No Comments | 1,954 views

A touch of decadence in staid Marunouchi

Nov 18, 2010 | No Comments | 3,975 views

Sky-high dining atop the Mori Tower

Nov 4, 2010 | No Comments | 4,362 views

Unpretentious seafood in Sendagi

Oct 28, 2010 | No Comments | 2,363 views

Fans of French cuisine—rejoice!

Oct 21, 2010 | 2 Comments | 3,936 views

Marugoto Hokkaido

Get your fill of crab in Ginza

Oct 14, 2010 | One Comment | 3,802 views

Spicy noodles and delicious dim sum in Yokohama

Oct 7, 2010 | No Comments | 2,038 views

Fish House Oyster Bar

Enter a world of shellfish in Ebisu

Sep 30, 2010 | No Comments | 2,826 views

Rainbow Roll Sushi

An old favorite gets a new twist in Azabu-Juban

Sep 23, 2010 | No Comments | 2,870 views

Get your fill of fowl in Kabukicho

Sep 16, 2010 | No Comments | 2,346 views

Harajuku gets a taste of the real Jamaica

Sep 9, 2010 | No Comments | 2,877 views

Siam Thai Cuisine

Enjoy inexpensive, authentic Asian fare in Omotesando

Sep 2, 2010 | No Comments | 3,408 views

Shibuya’s newest diner is all about the coffee

Aug 26, 2010 | One Comment | 4,011 views

Vegetables play a starring role at this Kagurazaka hideaway

Aug 19, 2010 | No Comments | 2,483 views

Pull up a seat at this sunny Yokohama restaurant

Aug 12, 2010 | No Comments | 2,149 views

A Japanese grill plays to a full house in Sakuragaoka

Aug 5, 2010 | No Comments | 1,989 views

A star patissier branches out at the New Otani

Jul 29, 2010 | No Comments | 1,770 views

Low-cost eats in a high-end neighborhood

Jul 22, 2010 | No Comments | 3,428 views

Casual, European-inspired dining in Sakuragicho

Jul 15, 2010 | No Comments | 2,231 views

Elegant dining—and excellent value—enliven this Ebisu restaurant

Jul 8, 2010 | No Comments | 2,661 views

Get a taste of the north at this casual noodle shop

Jul 1, 2010 | No Comments | 2,211 views

Tokyo Maguro Sakaba

Get your maguro mojo working in Hatchobori

Jun 24, 2010 | No Comments | 2,806 views

(Gourmet) breakfast is served

Jun 17, 2010 | No Comments | 2,820 views

Enjoy creative, off-price Korean dining in Ginza

Jun 10, 2010 | No Comments | 2,127 views

Go beyond goulash at Tokyo’s newest Hungarian restaurant

Jun 3, 2010 | No Comments | 3,705 views

Pan-Mediterranean cuisine brings a touch of sunshine to Harajuku

May 27, 2010 | No Comments | 2,192 views

Kick back in true French style at this casual Aoyama bistro

May 20, 2010 | No Comments | 2,793 views

Kick back at this no-frills Shinjuku grill

May 13, 2010 | No Comments | 2,682 views

Eggs’n Things

Hawaii’s best breakfast gets a downgrade in Harajuku

May 6, 2010 | No Comments | 3,986 views

Itasoba Santouka

Soba, so good at this all-night Sangenjaya eatery

Apr 29, 2010 | No Comments | 2,615 views

Crystal Yacht Club

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

Apr 22, 2010 | No Comments | 3,986 views

Authentic Italian flavors enliven this Kagurazaka osteria

Apr 15, 2010 | No Comments | 2,276 views

Fish-lovers rejoice; vegetarians, beware

Apr 8, 2010 | No Comments | 3,355 views

Savor a slice of pizza perfection in Nakameguro

Apr 1, 2010 | One Comment | 7,297 views

Tandoori cuisine to savor on the outskirts of Ginza

Mar 25, 2010 | No Comments | 3,189 views

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

Mar 18, 2010 | No Comments | 2,021 views

Cut loose at this eclectic Koenji café

Mar 11, 2010 | No Comments | 2,640 views

Mercer Café Terrace House

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

Mar 4, 2010 | No Comments | 3,684 views

Trattoria I’ Bischero

Hike out to Kiba for a true taste of Italy

Feb 25, 2010 | No Comments | 2,462 views

Chalet Swiss Mini

Melt into a rustic fondue in Nishi-Nippori

Feb 18, 2010 | No Comments | 3,772 views

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

Feb 11, 2010 | No Comments | 3,213 views

Classic udon gets a gourmet twist in Ikebukuro

Feb 4, 2010 | No Comments | 2,380 views

Enjoy the bounty of Kyushu… in Shinagawa

Jan 28, 2010 | No Comments | 1,992 views

Snuggle up for some inventive Japanese grub in Asagaya

Jan 21, 2010 | No Comments | 2,376 views

Soul cooking from two continents is served up in Roppongi

Jan 14, 2010 | No Comments | 6,643 views

Pan-Asian fare gets a funky twist in suburban Kamimachi

Jan 7, 2010 | No Comments | 5,869 views

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

Dec 24, 2009 | No Comments | 3,546 views

Abura Bozu x Ryoshimura

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

Dec 17, 2009 | No Comments | 2,286 views

Scintillating French fare is on the menu in Hiroo

Dec 8, 2009 | No Comments | 2,006 views

Enjoy seafood and offbeat drinks at this Ikebukuro hideaway

Dec 3, 2009 | No Comments | 1,887 views

Get your lycopene fix at this trendy Shibuya eatery

Nov 26, 2009 | No Comments | 3,157 views

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

Nov 19, 2009 | One Comment | 4,238 views

A Middle Eastern eatery that’s maturing gracefully in Nakano

Nov 12, 2009 | 2 Comments | 3,891 views

A veteran chef settles in to classy digs in Toranomon

Nov 5, 2009 | 2 Comments | 3,198 views

Soak up Mediterranean flavors on the Nakameguro riverside

Oct 29, 2009 | No Comments | 4,177 views

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

Oct 22, 2009 | 2 Comments | 7,110 views

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

Oct 15, 2009 | One Comment | 3,014 views

The Korean tofu hotpot boom lands in Tokyo

Oct 8, 2009 | No Comments | 2,782 views

Organic Korean cooking is on the menu in Gaienmae

Oct 1, 2009 | No Comments | 3,193 views

Enjoy yakiniku without the grease in Akasaka

Sep 24, 2009 | No Comments | 2,885 views

Gutsy, emphatic Pied-Noir cuisine served up in style

Sep 17, 2009 | 2 Comments | 5,969 views

Flaming food and a deep shochu list enliven this Jimbocho izakaya

Sep 10, 2009 | No Comments | 2,417 views

High-class food from the Japanese lower depths

Sep 3, 2009 | No Comments | 2,319 views

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

Aug 28, 2009 | No Comments | 2,811 views

Enjoy back-alley tempura in Ginza

Aug 21, 2009 | No Comments | 3,374 views

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

Aug 14, 2009 | No Comments | 2,548 views

Stunning decor and comforting food highlight this Ikebukuro theme restaurant

Aug 7, 2009 | No Comments | 12,542 views

Yakitori gets a creative twist in an unexpected location

Jul 31, 2009 | No Comments | 1,673 views

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

Jul 24, 2009 | No Comments | 1,773 views

En

This izakaya chain offers inventive food and a contemporary setting

Jul 17, 2009 | No Comments | 2,331 views

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

Jul 10, 2009 | No Comments | 1,950 views

Brasserie Chennai

Creative South Indian cooking soothes the palate in Akasaka

Jul 3, 2009 | No Comments | 2,125 views

Rouben Gyoza Kan

Enjoy dumplings to die for in Shinjuku

Jun 26, 2009 | No Comments | 2,933 views

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

Jun 19, 2009 | No Comments | 1,736 views

Enjoy bite-size tastes of Kansai in Ginza

Jun 12, 2009 | No Comments | 2,058 views

Siam Thai Cuisine

Enjoy the flavors of Bangkok in an unlikely location

Jun 5, 2009 | 2 Comments | 4,654 views

Guido per Eataly

This Italian transplant puts an unpretentious spin on fine dining

May 29, 2009 | No Comments | 2,107 views

Enjoy authentic Czech cooking in the heart of Tokyo

May 22, 2009 | No Comments | 3,060 views

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

May 15, 2009 | No Comments | 2,117 views

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

May 8, 2009 | No Comments | 1,773 views

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

May 1, 2009 | No Comments | 2,435 views

Burgers are the star of the show at this Kokubunji hideaway

Apr 24, 2009 | No Comments | 1,987 views

Enjoy classic izakaya fare-with a twist-in Shinjuku

Apr 17, 2009 | No Comments | 2,637 views

Chez Andre du Sacre Coeur

Enjoy casual Paris cooking on the streets of Ningyocho

Apr 9, 2009 | No Comments | 2,699 views

The Koenji institution is nearly 30 and still going strong

Apr 3, 2009 | No Comments | 1,871 views

A new teppanyaki restaurant looks West for inspiration

Mar 27, 2009 | No Comments | 1,353 views

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

Mar 19, 2009 | No Comments | 1,432 views

Taste is of the essence when choosing Chinese in Ginza

Mar 12, 2009 | No Comments | 1,040 views

Enjoy authentic southern Italian food on the cheap in Shibuya

Mar 5, 2009 | No Comments | 1,948 views

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

Feb 26, 2009 | No Comments | 1,279 views

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

Feb 19, 2009 | No Comments | 1,391 views

Calcifer’s Grill

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

Feb 12, 2009 | No Comments | 1,480 views

Enjoy yakiniku without the grease in Yurakucho

Feb 5, 2009 | No Comments | 1,446 views

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

Jan 29, 2009 | No Comments | 1,452 views

Enjoy quality Turkish food at this citywide chain

Jan 22, 2009 | No Comments | 1,626 views

Chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces Scandinavian haute cuisine to Tokyo

Jan 15, 2009 | No Comments | 1,764 views

The main branch of a popular tempura chain gets everything right

Jan 8, 2009 | No Comments | 2,160 views

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

Dec 25, 2008 | No Comments | 1,562 views

Ehon no Kuni no Alice

Enjoy a winter wonderland in this new fantasy haven

Dec 18, 2008 | One Comment | 3,538 views

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