Tokyo
TOKYO - BEST RESTAURANTS & HIPPEST NIGHT CLUBS
Introduction
Did you see Sophia Coppola's movie Lost in translation? That is Tokyo - a neon-lite fascinating and densely populated city; Tokyo was rated by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the most expensive (highest cost-of-living) city in the world for 14 years in a row. The city offers culinary highlights - orgasmic food "to die for". So its is not surprising that Tokyo's gastro scene is called "the land of the rising stars“ and the first ever Michelin guide to Tokyo's restaurants has awarded 191 stars in 2009. In comparison to other cities - London has 50, Paris has 98... And, don't forget to bring your best "socks", you need to be shoe-less in many restaurants.
Cool Restaurants
Have you found yourself googling the internet and got stuck in hundreds of restaurant recommendations?
You don`t need more - for a business trip, a romantic weekender or a holiday trip - just the best of each style - an INSIDER GUIDE REDUCED TO THE MAX!
With WORLD TOP 7 you can now eat like a local.
CICADA
European food
Address: Cicada, 5-2-40 Minami Azabu, Minato-Ku, Tokyo
Area: Roppongi
Web: http://www.cicada.co.jp
Phone: +81 3 5447 5522
Prices: Mains: ¥4'000 to ¥9,500
Great Mediterranean food, run by chef David Chiddo of "T.Y. Harbour Brewery"; good wine selection
ELIO LOCANDA
Italian
Address: Elio Locanda, 3-15-13 Minami Aoyama, MinatoKu, Tokyo
Area: Roppongi
Web: http://www.elio.co.jp
Phone: +81 3 5775 1012
Prices: Mains: ¥4'800 to ¥9,000
Authentic Italian eatery with party atmosphere; excellent meat and pasta
GONPACHI
Japanese
Address: Gonpachi, 1-13-11 Nishi Azabu, Minato-Ku, Tokyo
Area: Roppongi & Nishi Azabu
Web: http://www.gonpachi.jp/
Phone: +81 3 5771 0170
Prices: Mains: ¥960 to ¥2,200
Three floors Japanese style house right at the corner of Nishi Azuba crossing; great decor - think "Kill Bill"; this place is still rocking after all those years...
KYUBEI
Sublime sushi
Address: Kyubei, 8-7-6 Ginza, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo
Area: Ginza
Web: http://www.kyubey.jp/
Phone: +81 3 3238 0024
Prices: Mains: ¥900 to ¥3,000
Finest sushi in Japan; over 70-year-old-eatery and known as the inventor of "unkan-maki" (battleship wrap); wealthy local clientele; yes, this place is expensive!
NAGATACHO KUROSAWA RESTAURANT
A-list celebrity Shabu-Shabu
Address: 2-7-9 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku 100-0014, Tokyo, Japan
Area: Roppongi
Web: http://www.9638.net/eng/index.html
Phone: +81 3 3580 9638
Prices: Mains: ¥5,000 to ¥15,000
Are you looking for Hollywood glamour combined with great food in Tokyo? The big studio- and tv-bosses are all bringing their oversee A-list celebrity guests to one of the Kurosawa restaurants; Kurosawa himself is a world-renowned cinema director; The group owns four restaurants in Tokyo, and each one differs in terms of its ornate style; "NAGATACHO KURASAWA" is specialist in "Shabu-Shabu", the other three are: "TEPPANYAKI KUROSAWA", "KEYAKI KURASAWA and "UDON KURASAWA"; if you don't get a table try "SEKISHIN-TEI": Great lunch place located in a 400-year-old garden in the "New Otani Hotel"; teppanyaki style cooking right in front of you
NEW YORK GRILL
International
Address: 52/f Park Hyatt Hotel, 3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo
Area: Shinjuku
Web: http://www.parkhyatttokyo.com
Phone: +81 3 5323 3458
Prices: Mains: ¥4,800 to ¥9,000
Do you remember the film "Lost in translation" - this is it; amazing city views and original paintings in this iconic skyscraper restaurant; good brunch
SUSHI NO MIDORI
Bonsai restaurant (15 seats) at the "Tsukiji fish market"; stand in line at 7 am (yes, in the morning) after watching the famous tuna auctions; freshest sushi possible
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.