Tag: Tokyo

Throughout Tokyo I found that there are so many wonderful places to eat. I have already written about a few great experiences that were more sit down, fine dining style restaurants. What was just as delicious were the small local places that I found just walking around. Xvin – Shiodome There was a wonderful Chinese restaurant that was near my hotel. I love Chinese dim sum for breakfast and Xvin offered that. Plus the view out of their window was amazing.      Sumidagawa Bar – Asakusa This was a neighborhood bar that I walked by after visiting the Sensoji…

For lunch in Japan there are so many different choices if you want sushi. I decided to try Hina Sushi that was inside a large shopping mall that I was visiting.      While their menu was huge, I wanted to keep it simple for lunch. I simply ordered a sushi lunch platter. It was chef’s choice of an assortment of sushi and rolls. It was perfect because I got to try different fish I normally would not order. The rolls had salmon roe on them that added a unique flavor. I recommend exploring sushi by allowing the chef to…

Toraji is a Korean BBQ in the lively area of Tokyo called Shinjuku. The restaurant, with its modern décor, offered different meal options for large groups to an intimate dinner for two. What makes Korean BBQ so fun is that you actually get to cook the food yourself on hot coals in the center of the table. They have to pay attention or you can burn yourself. There was an assortment of meats that were chosen for the table. The shrimp and prawns were my favorite. Freshly grilled and dipped in their ginger sauce was the best. I also ventured…

I experienced one of the most unique dinners while in Tokyo. It was recommended to me to try the Ninja restaurant because it is a really popular place. There are only around 22 tables so you need to make sure that you make a reservation in advance. The weekends are usually the hardest time to get a table, so if you can visit during the week that would be best. I was really excited for this dinner. It’s a multi course meal that I needed to place an order for when I made the reservation. Luckily the subway station was…