"Yakatabune" is a Japanese traditional boat. From on board, you can admire a view of the beautiful landscape of Tokyo. Booking is necessary before you join this cruise, so please make sure to check the cruise schedule. The cost varies depending on specific routes and choice of food options. All in all, a cruise on this boat is perfect for a special date. If you wish to learn more, please contact Harumiya.
Double Tall has some of the best coffees and espresso in town, plus a wide variety of flavored lattes and other steamed milk favorites. With fresh homemade cakes and desserts, as well as fresh bagels, Double Tall makes a popular stop among regulars. The variety of specialty goods even extends to a decent selection of popular Japanese micro brewed beers. While you are here for a morning cup of hot coffee, their latte foam art will surely make your day!
Heichinro is one of the oldest, most well known Cantonese restaurants in Chinatown. And with seven floors to choose from, it is also one of the largest. It is known as the granddaddy of Chinatown, and its popularity makes reservations a must. The first floor is famous for its immense variety of dim sum. As with all Chinatown's best dining spots, Heichinro's prices reflect the superb quality of both its food and its service. It has a great lunch menu, which is priced a bit more economically. Heichinro is situated about a block away from the Holiday Inn Yokohama, and is about a leisurely ten-minute walk from Ishikawacho Station.
A must for beer lovers, Bashamichi Taproom is one of several outlets for Baird Beer, a small brewery dedicated to making flavorsome beers using traditional malted barley, whole flower hops and soft Numazu water. The three-story Taproom has a long bar on the ground floor, a large room with bar and table seating on the second floor and a rooftop beer garden. The range of beers on tap include brown ale, pale ale, IPAs, a lager, a stout, and amber ale, as well as seasonal choices and a guest ale. The food menu offers authentic American style BBQ with beef, pork and chicken. There is also pizza, salad, macaroni cheese and Texas chili. A big-screen TV and regular music events help to create an inviting atmosphere. -AH
Like its sister pubs in Tokyo, The Tavern pub serves good, traditional pub food and a variety of English and Irish draft or bottled ales and beers to help it down. It has a cozy, British atmosphere, even when it is crowded. There is an extensive menu of British delights to choose from. Fish & chips, probably the best in town. Add a portion of mushy peas to it. Then choose the Shepherd's pie or the Cornish pasty if you prefer.The traditional Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding is another dish that you could order. Beers from England, Ireland and Even Australia you could find here. If you are interested in sports you could watch them at the bar while you relax with your drink.
Located on the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt, the New York Grill offers a spectacular American dining experience. With its floor-to-ceiling windows affords spectacular views of downtown Tokyo. Massive Italian paintings, vaulted ceilings and leather cushioned chairs add to the "wow-factor." Not to be outdone, the kitchen serves a spectacular continental menu with such dishes as steak tartar, grilled veal scallopini and plenty of seafood options as well. The wine list features only California vintages. Whether it is prix fixe or a la carte, the New York Grill serves American grilled delights to Tokyo with a side of elegance.
High style service and upscale French food characterize this elegant restaurant. The pumpkin mousse is La Banlieu's signature appetizer, served in a minuscule dish with a tiny spoon. Next look for Japanese daikon (long white radish) which might be incorporated into a foie gras salad for an appetizer. This would be followed by a bit of fish, then roast duck or lamb, and two portions of homemade desserts. Located in a three-floor house right on Honmoku-dori in the midst of a residential area is this dining oasis. The first floor is a plush reception area, the second floor has a capacity of 18 and the third floor seats a total of 30, but the best seats are in the conservatory area. Note the dinner plates from Masuda Art, a well-known Yokohama chinaware store.
Known to be busy during peak hours, Ikaruga is a local favorite dining spot in Tokyo. It serves wholesome ramen at prices that suit all pockets, making it a convenient dining space for office-goers. Located in Chiyoda-ku, the restaurant serves up flavorful bowls of piping hot ramen and soba that are local specialties. Be sure to arrive early in order to get a seat.
Headed by the talented Yuki Tanaka who is hailed for his expertise in the field of Japanese cuisine, Ise Sueyoshi features authentic Japanese food which never fails to amaze and fascinate patrons. The modest yet elegant diner serves dish after dish in quick succession; this method is known as Kaiseki. Known for procuring ingredients right from the picturesque coastal town of Ise, the restaurant is a cozy space which is made even friendlier as the chef delights in interacting with his visitors as he prepares to regale them with succulent and tastefully crafted dishes reflecting the tradition and flavor of Japan.
With a focus on authentic French cuisine paired with an impressive selection of wines, Comptoir Missago features a space saturated in soft lights and an elegance which is not restricted to the appearance of just the intimate interior. Serving a variety of French dishes that are cooked to perfection, the establishment prides itself on regaling guests with food that is not just delectable but is also aesthetically pleasing. Pick from an assortment of items like seasonal shellfish dressed in wild vegetable salad, sapphire collagen risotto, and white asparagus combined with sauteed foie gras among others. Complete with pleated curtains and upholstered chairs, Comptoir Missago is quickly rising among the ranks by providing not just a magnificent smorgasbord of delights to feast on, but also friendly and efficient service aimed at maximizing the comfort of the guests.
Tokyo is famous for its Kaiseki-oriented restaurants dotting the streets and attracting a multitude of avid foodies wishing to relish authentic Japanese fare. Kasumitei Matsubara is one such spot tucked away in Minato City. This establishment is famous for serving some absolutely delectable delicacies derived from traditional Japanese flavors and techniques. Focusing on small plates which you can savor slowly as you allow the aroma of the food to seep into your bones, the restaurant has been garnering rave reviews for its food cooked to perfection. The service is friendly and the staff is attentive, striving hard to ensure that your experience here is a memorable one.
With only two seatings of eight people per night, the word exclusive only begins to describe the experience at this unique restaurant. Located inside the highly-regarded Mandarin Oriental hotel in the Nihonbashi business district, Tapas Molecular Bar treats diners to a seasonal prix fixe menu of 20-30 small plates, each crafted with an exquisite level of detail and artistry. True to its name, the science of tasting is put on display here, where the chef employs such non-traditional implements as syringes and pipettes in the preparation of what is most certainly a meal as delicious as it is fascinating to witness. The dress code is described as "smart casual," so one need not go overboard with the dressing and just immerse themselves in the unique experience.