A cozy and intimate spot located in the bustling Shinagawa City, Trattoria Della Lanterna Magica does indeed weave magic with its unassuming dishes that are nevertheless perfectly executed and loaded with explosive flavors. Pertaining to Italian cuisine, the menu is decked with an array of options like deep fried squid, cured meats, sauteed veal, an assortment of pastas and risottos dressed in delectable toppings, and homemade Italian sausage among others. The decor is subtle yet attractive, accentuating the calming aura of this establishment which serves as a great spot for both a dinner date and a family night out. You can also tag along with friends and relish some delightfully cooked meals and tasteful wines.
When it comes to serving some incredibly flavorsome and tantalizing beef, Kobe Beef Ikuta does it better than most. Featuring a chic ambiance and an interior adorned in subtle yet appealing decor, this establishment procures the freshest of Kobe beef and garnishes it with delicious toppings to tantalize your taste-buds. Pair these with your pick of the savory appetizers to accompany the succulent delicacy packed with explosive flavors. The menu is a smorgasbord of culinary delights, including the popular shabu-shabu which contains crunchy veggies and the highest quality meat. Choose from an extensive beverage list decked with a variety of options as you sink your teeth into food cooked to perfection.
A quaint spot tucked away on a corner of Ebisu in Tokyo, Ristorante Massa incorporates all the elegance and fashion of a high-end restaurant albeit at reasonable prices. Featuring a charming interior with sleek wooden floors and stylish decor, the establishment is spearheaded by Kaori Kobe while the kitchen is helmed by Yohei Yoshida. Whipping up enticing and tantalizing Italian dishes cooked to perfection, the restaurant has been acquiring quite the acclaim for its attention to detail. With a calm atmosphere and soothing ambiance, Massa is carving a niche for itself in the city's Italian dining scene with sumptuous food and tasteful wine.
Organ Bar is a great place to go if one is into a softer and more soothing genre of music such as Jazz, Soul, Groove, Vintage Chill-out and even Hip-Hop. It's a little grunge type, space-movie themed club, usually catering to 20 somethings. The drinks here don't come cheap but they are strong and worth every yen. The ambiance is grunge, chic and very old school, and it's an amazing place to catch up with a few friends as it isn't as ear-piercingly loud as many nightclubs are. Enjoy some great live performances from some great bands and musicians as Organ always has interesting acts lined up. Check website for schedule of updated events and details. The club opens daily at 9p.
Tokyo's Cotton Club, an offshoot of the legendary Cotton Club in New York, hosts the creme de la creme of jazz talent - Martha Reeves, Lena Horne, Delfonics; these are just some of the huge names that have played to Cotton Club's crowd of passionate jazz fans. Tickets aren't cheap but tickets for the best rarely are; reservations are recommended. Opening times vary according to programming.
For great Techno/House music or French Hip Hop in Tokyo, Zubar is one of the best places to visit. Known for its Taiwanese food and reputed to have the best djs in japan this tiny bar is a popular haunts of music lovers.