Ghanaian restaurant next to Ibis Hotel. Friendly service, not big portions. Serves
African wine and beer.
•Roppongi Tohrikaku Bldg 3F, 7-14-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3478-4072. Open daily.
Queen Sheba ¥¥¥ Ethiopian cuisine. Try it for an exotic, African experience.
•Neoage Bldg B1, 1-3-1 Higashiyama, Shibuya-ku (Naka Meguro). Tel: 3794-1801. Dinner
only.
Rose de Sahara ¥¥¥ Good music and lively atmosphere. Reservations recommended.
•Tokyo Plaza Bldg 2F, 2-10-10 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3379-6427. 5-11pm.
CAJUN
Lahaina ¥-¥¥
Featuring cajun fare including gumbo and soft-shell crabs.
•6-7-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku (Harajuku, above Zest). Tel: 3400-7087.
LaFayette ¥¥ Small, friendly place. Hangout of English teachers and students in Machida.
•3-2-7 Hara Machida, Machida-shi. Tel: 0427- 22-8898.
Casa Monnon ¥¥ Tapas bar.
•2F, 4-2-10 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3499-2559.
CHINESE
Aoi ¥-¥¥¥
Hong Kong style, with dim sum all day. Lunch specials.Set courses and party room.
•5-9-1 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 3407-9727. Open 11:30am-3pm and 5-11pm Mon-Fri.
Weekends and holidays 11:30am-10pm.
Caravan SaraiPao ¥-¥¥¥ Mongolian style roofless yurt. Great ambience, but food not so great.
•Higashi Nakano 2-25-6, Nakano-ku. Tel: 3371-3750. Mon-Sat 6pm-12am; Sun and hols
6-11pm.
Tomitoku ¥ Yum-cha for lunch. Great Cantonese dinners.
•CIPlaza, 2-3-1 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 3497-3111. Yum-cha 2-5pm.
CONTINENTAL
Mikasa ¥¥¥
Continental and Italian cuisine.
•Arisugawa-West 1F, 5-14 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3448-8924.
Fisherman’s Grill ¥¥ The best view of the Rainbow Bridge from Sunset Beach Row in Daiba. Good for Sunday
lunch. Reservations a must.
•1-3-3 Odaiba, Minato-ku (Odaiba). Tel: 5531-5007. Weekdays 11am-3pm, 5-11pm, Sat
11am-3pm, Sun 11am-11pm.
Grand Blue ¥¥¥ Seafood a specialty.
•Aoba Roppongi Bldg, 3-16-33 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 5570-1570. 11am-11:30pm.
Escot' Bar & Grill ¥¥ Large, stylish dining areas on two floors. Wide range of menu choices including pizza,
pasta, burgers, etc.
•1-2F Oz City, 2-32-5 Jingumae, Shibuya. (Ten min. walk from Harajuku toward Shinjuku
on Meiji Dori.) Tel: 3423-7401. 12pm-4am every day.
Roselean ¥¥¥¥ Gourmet European food and a spectacular view.
•Shinjuku Center Bldg Annex, 1-25-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (West Shinjuku). Tel:
3344-5361. 11:30am-10:30pm.
DELIS
News Deli ¥
New York style deli foods.
•SJBldg, 1F 3-6-26 Kita-Aoyama. Tel: 3407-1715. 11am-11pm.
Soup Deli ¥ Delicious homemade foods. Turns into a shot bar in the evening.
•2-34 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 5226-0050. 8:30am-10pm or later.
Chef’s Table ¥ High-class food, freshly prepared to take away, although limited seating is available.
•1F Okubo Bldg, 3-20-6 Toranomon, Minato-ku. Tel: 5405-4471. Open 7am-9pm.
Carnival ¥ Good range of discounted imports and deli.
•Kichijoji Honcho 2-10-12, Musashino-shi. Tel: 0422-22-3303. Open 10:30am-9:30pm
daily.
ETHNIC MIX
Bombay CafE¥¥
Small relaxed restaurant, with unusual curry menu and fantastically potent cocktails.
Great value lunch from ¥780. Can get crowded in the evening. •Iida Bldg, 1F 1-8-4 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3404-9988. 11:30am-3:30pm,
6pm-5am. Fri and Sat to 7am.
Las Chicas ¥¥-¥¥¥ Vision Network's core experience. Modern, spacious dining complex with trendy relaxed
service. Tasty, pricy cakes. Bar and lounge areas.
•5-47-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku (Aoyama). Tel: 3407-6865. 10:30am-11pm daily.
Tokyo Salon ¥¥¥ Member's club above Las Chicas. Open to the general public until 5pm. Usually not
crowded. Excellent food. Friendly service. Vegetarian dishes widely available.
•5-47-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3407-6865. 10:30am-11pm daily.
Oasis ¥¥ Only two minutes from Roppongi crossing this popular grill has the laid-back
atmosphere of a neighborhood joint. Middle Eastern dips, gado-gado, Brazilian sausage,
babaganouche, beef satay. Leave room for caramelized bananas with cinnamon and ice cream.
•4-5-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 5411-2419. Tues~Sun dinner 6pm. Last order 11:30pm.
Late-night menu, drinks to 3am.
Ilja ¥¥ The best ethnic food in Yokohama, only three minutes from the station.
•1-10-18 Minami Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-311-6222. Open 5pm until
midnight.
Dusk Till Dawn ¥¥ Exciting selection of food from around the world and a choice of over 100 cocktails.
•2F Zonan Bldg, 3-13-8 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 5771-2258. Open 7 days 6pm-5am.
Ninnikuya SpicyCafe ¥~ Special ¥500 all you can eat and drink wine on Mon and Tue. Asian cuisine from ¥700.
Drinks from ¥350.
•Roppongi Plaza Bldg 5F, 3-12-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 5771-7500.
Kai Bar and CafE¥¥ European-style cafEwith a wide menu offering everything from spaghetti and fish
and chips to Thai green curry and quesidilla. Good food and good value.
•2-12-11 Ebisu, Meguro-ku. Tel: 3473-8090.
Fazenda ¥¥ ¥2800 all-you-can-eat buffet mixes Japanese, Chinese and European flavors. Great
value, but suffers slightly from ‘bulk-cooking’ syndrome.
•Fazenda Bldg, 5-9-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3572-3711.
Rellenos ¥¥¥ Classic dishes are reinvented in style at this modern American restaurant. ‘Best
Restaurant in Tokyo’ was our verdict back in May ‘98.
•B1 Taiyo Bldg, 4-22-7 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3400-7251.
Asian Kitchen ¥¥¥¥ A collection of favorites from around Asia.
•Shinjuku Bunka Bldg 3F, 3-13-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3354-0291. 5pm-midnight
Kitchen 5 ¥¥¥ Mediterranean and more. No fixed menu, just choose from daily selections.
•4-2-15 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3409-8835.
Cave Dining Bar ¥ Same group as Havana CafEand CafESecca so expect casual, good value and
food.
•B1 Leo Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 3585-3060. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm.
Ninniku-Ya ¥¥ Garlic restaurant. Lively and very popular so be prepared to wait.
•1-26-12 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3446-5887.
Mama’s CafE¥¥¥ Inspirational design. Children and families are encouraged to come and enjoy the
country home atmosphere. Good food and friendly staff.
•7-8-10 Minami Aoyama, Shibuya-ku. (Towards Shibuya from Nishi Azabu.) Tel:
3407-6774.
Musica Muchacho ¥¥¥ Popular American-style pizza restaurant.
•Meguro Bldg 2F, 1-3-28 Shimo Meguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 3779-0280.
Off 5th Ave ¥¥-¥¥¥ Japanese, French, Italian cuisines.
•5-4-5 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3280-5658.
FRENCH
Tatou Tokyo ¥¥¥¥¥
Located on the edge of Roppongi, upmarket but not ridiculously expensive live
entertainment restaurant offering French style cuisine, good wines and live music nightly.
Fri and Sat offersAmerican Supper Club style entertainment and atmosphere. Make
reservations.
•Tel: 5411-4433. 1F 6pm-12am, 2F 8pm-4am.
La Guinguette ¥ Real French food, imported cheese, good wine, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
•2-13-33, 2F Kamiozaki, Shinagawa-ku. Tel: 5423-5506.11am-midnight.
Maison de la Crêpe ¥¥-¥¥¥ Authentic galettes and crêpes in a cute setting, to be washed down in the real way,
with cider. Simple food in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere.
•B1 Taiyo Bldg, 3-8-5 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 5412-1268.
Kihachi ¥¥¥ French food for the Japanese palate.
•2-2-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 3567-6281.
Bistro de la CitE¥¥-¥¥¥ The grandfather of Tokyo's French bistros with all the quaintness, comfort and flavor
you'd expect.
•4-2-10 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3406-5475. 12-2pm, 6-10pm.
Brasserie Bernard ¥¥¥ Cozy and full of French customers.
•Kajiyama Bldg 7F, 7-14-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3405-7877. Lunch and dinner until
midnight.
Canard ¥¥¥ Small but tasty bistro. With prices this low, you had better call ahead.
•Sankocho Haimu B1, 5-17-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3200-0706.
Flo ¥¥-¥¥¥ Buffet and Ela carte menus in true brasserie style.
•4-3-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. (Behind McDonalds on Omotesando.) Tel: 5474-0611.
Aux Bacchanales ¥-¥¥¥ Large restaurant and cafEbrimming with French ambiance. CafEau lait and
funky French food.
•Palais France, 1-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. (Walk from JR Harajuku through Takeshita
Dori to Meiji Dori.) Tel: 5474-0076. Every day 10am-11pm.
Ile de France ¥¥¥-¥¥¥¥ Serving casual country cuisine for more than 20 years in Tokyo.
•Dai Han Bldg 2F, 3-6-23 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 5485-2931.
Un CafE¥¥ Behind the United Nations Univ. Open cafEarea; great for afternoon tea.
•Cosmos Aoyama Bldg B2, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku (Aoyama). Tel: 5469-0275. Lunch
11:30am-2:30pm. Dinner 5:30-10pm.
The House of 1999 ¥¥¥ Excellent.
•4-2-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3498-3001. 12-2pm, 6-11pm.
La Fête ¥¥¥ Regional French cuisine and friendly service in a large and stylish decor.
•3-5-28 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 5411-3931. Lunch 12-2pm, dinner 6-10:30pm.
GERMAN
Wunderbar ¥¥
South German food and famous beers. German management.
•4-7-29 K1 Bldg, 302 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku. Tel: 3448-1878. Mon-Fri
11:30am-2pm. Closed Sun and hols.
Club Kreisel ¥¥-¥¥¥ A smorgasbord of the best from the German/Austrian region. Fill out your Lederhosen
with sauerkraut and perfected Wienerschnitzel.
•OAG Haus 1F, 7-5-56 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 3583-9487.
HAWAIIAN
Ozyn's CafE¥
Small, Hawaiian-Japanese mom-n-pop American diner. Cheap, good burgers, pancakes and
sandwiches.
•1F Kozeni Bldg, 7-11-6, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 3406-0122. Tue-Fri 8am-10pm,
Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Sam Choy's ¥¥ Famous Hawaiian chef, Sam Choy, introduces regional Hawaiian cuisine. Delicious dishes
including Mahi Mahi and walnut cheesecake. Make reservations.
•Sunset Beach Restaurant Row, 1-3-3 Daiba, Minato-ku (Odaiba). Tel: 5531-5036.
11:30am-3pm, 5-11pm. Sat and Sun: 11am-11pm.
INDIAN
Maharaja ¥¥
Good quality Indian dining in an authentic ambience.
•Shinjuku: 5352-7858/9. Ikebukuro: 5992-7421. Yokohama: 045-316-3293. Ueno:
3835-0818. Ginza: 3572-7196. Makuhari: 043-297-0175/6. Nishi Shinjuku: 5323-4215. Hibiya:
3580-6423.
New Delhi ¥¥ Excellent dishes. Friendly and fun atmosphere.
•2F, 1-18-10 Miyano Bldg, Nishi Ikebukuro. Tel: 5951-0740. 11:30am-midnight.
Kumar ¥ Fine Indian dishes in a cosy, friendly atmosphere. Draft beer ¥100, snacks ¥300 at
Happy Hour.
•B1F, Higashi kan, Shin-Kokusai, Akasaka Bldg, 2-14-27 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel:
3586-9008. 11:30am-10pm.
Hunza Darbar ¥¥ Delicious, high quality and genuine Indian and Pakistani food at good price.
•3-4-14 Azabudai, Minato-ku. Tel: 3583-0577. Every day 11:30am-10:30pm.
Devi ¥ Unforgettable homestyle Indian cuisine by professional Indian chef.
•Via Harajuku B1, 1-15-1, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3478-8089. 11am-10pm every day.
What’s Happenin’! ¥ Indian and ethnic restaurant with live music and dance floor.
•Shinjuku Lee 3 Bldg 3F, Kabukicho 2-11-4, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3205-0660. Open 6pm-5am.
Shane Punjab ¥ Great and healthy food. Lunch from ¥800. Cosy environment.
•Mizuguchi Bldg. B1, 6-3-4 Nogata, Nakano-ku. Tel: 3223-5488.
Great Punjab ¥ Check out your favorite Indian dishes at rock bottom prices. Friendly counter service
alongside many Indian customers.
•4-11-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku. (Across the road from Hotel Ibis.) Tel: 3404-3166.
Bansuri ¥ Good Indian food and cocktails in a charming and casual atmosphere.
•B1 Sato Bldg, 2-13-3 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku. (Exit C5 Ikebukuro station, across from
Marui.) Tel: 5992-4487. Lunch: 11:30am-3pm, dinner: 5-10:30pm daily.
Malabar ¥ Stunningly good, cheap, authentic Indian food served in vibrant, homely surroundings.
•1-30 Banchi, Yamabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku. (Near Edogawabashi station.) Tel: 3235-6722.
11:30am-4:30pm, 5-10pm.
Ajanta ¥¥ A solid selection of south Indian and tandoori delicacies. Meat eaters and veggie
lovers alike will find a wide variety of dishes, breads and halal.
•Ebisu: Yebisu Garden Place Bldg, 39F, 4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Kojimachi: 3-11
Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 5420-7033. Open 24 hrs.
Bindi ¥¥ What it lacks in decor, it makes up ten-fold in taste. Excellent southern Indian-style
cooking to please the hardiest taste buds.
•B1, 7-10-10 Minami-Aoyama, MInato-ku. Tel: 3409-7114.
Ganga Palace ¥¥¥ Very classy decor. Lunch is great value. Becomes a curry jazz bar late at night.
•Wind Bldg B1, 7-4-8 Roppongi, Minato-ku (towards Nogizaka). Tel: 3796-4477.
Little India ¥ Masala tea, tandoori chicken, curries and nan. Very friendly staff.
•B1F Urban Bldg Sakasu 17, 1-1-6 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3354-7216. 11am-2:30pm,
5-10:30pm.
Raj Mahal ¥¥ Classy decor, great food, good service. Try the samosas for starters. House wine is
good and cheap.
•Roppongi: Urban Bldg 4F, 7-13-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 5411-2525/2526. Shibuya:
Jow Bldg 5F, 30-5 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3770-7677/7680. Shinjuku: Peace Bldg 5F,
3-34-11 Shinjuku. Tel: 5379-2525/2580. Last order 10:30pm.
Rajput ¥ Indian and Pakistani dining at good prices. Authentic Punjabi curries.
•Shoji Bldg 2F, 4-13-12 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3360-8372. 12-3pm,
5pm-midnight.
Raj Palace ¥¥ Part of the Raj Mahal group. Same good value, good food, and service.
•Hakuba Bldg 4F, 26-11 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3780-6531/6508. Last order
10:30pm.
Bengal ¥¥ A taste of Bangladeshi halal.
•Metro Plaza 2F, 1-6 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3498-0916.
ITALIAN
Ristorante L’Affresco ¥¥¥-¥¥¥¥
Manager Mr. Tricoli invites you to try the best of Venetian cuisine authentically
prepared by an Italian chef.
•B2 Hibiya Chanter Bldg, 1-2-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 3581-7421.
Coppia ¥¥ On Sun Road in Kichijoji. Casual Italian dining. Try their thin crust pizzas.
•Tel: 0422-22-4796.
Tuk Tuk ¥¥ Offers a variety of international cuisines at truly affordable prices.
•2-17-7 Kami Osaki, Meguro, Shinagawa-ku. Tel: 3491-9030. Lunch 12pm-2:30; dinner
6pm-12am.
Al Porto ¥¥¥ A Tokyo favorite eatery that captures the pulse of the big city.
•3-24-9 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3403-2916.
Basta Pasta ¥¥ Lively, inexpensive, good food. Mostly young customers.
•Face Bldg B1, 2-32-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku (below Oz CafE. Tel: 3478-3022.
Carmine ¥¥ Inexpensive, cozy and authentic. Try the set menus.
•1-19 Saikucho, Shinjuku-ku (near JR Ichigaya). Tel: 3260-5066.
Il Cardinale ¥¥¥ California style Italian.
•Roppongi Plaza Bldg 2F, 3-12-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3405-8725. Sundays and
holidays, dinner only.
Aladdin ¥¥¥¥ Pure casual Italian food.
•2F 3-2-6 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. (On Terebi Asahi Dori next to sister restaurant Ali
Baba.) Tel: 3401-8851. 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-10pm.
Il Boccalone ¥¥¥¥ Calm dining in Ebisu. Make a reservation.
•1-15-9 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3449-1430.
Antonio's Daikanyama Shop ¥¥ Good and simple food.
•29-9 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku (Daikanyama). Tel: 3464-6041. 12-2pm, 3:30-10pm. Sun
and holidays 12-3pm, 5:30-9:30pm.
Bruschetta Pix CaffE¥¥¥ New kid on the Italian block.
•Sunset Beach Restaurant Row, 1-3-3 Daiba, Minato-ku (Odaiba). Tel: 5531-0747.
Elio Locanda Italiana ¥¥¥ Southern Italian restaurant with great specials.
•Hanzomon House, 2-5-2 Kojimachi (Hanzomon station). Tel: 3239-6771.
Grif One ¥¥¥ A risotto "like mama's" distinguishes this affordable Italian trattoria.
•Yamaguchi Bldg 2F, 7-13-13 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 3498-2870. 5:30pm-1am.
I Piselli ¥¥¥¥ A real contender among Tokyo's trattoria.
•Nikko Palace, 5-2-40 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3442-9771.
Il Buttero ¥¥ While the main fare is fair, the risotto and pizza are choice.
•5-13-3 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3445-8624. Dinner only.
La Cuisine ¥¥ Once a great French bistro, now an Italian trattoria.
•6-2-31 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3405-2851. 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-9:30pm.
La Primavera ¥¥¥ Trattoria style. Great bread.
•Grand Maison, Azabujubankan 2F, 2-1-8 Azabu Juban, Minato-ku. Tel: 5443-1845.
La Trattoria ¥¥¥ Casual dining. Try the pizza.
•1F Shibuto Cinetower, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. (Across the street from 109.) Tel:
5489-0562. Lunch 12-2:30pm; dinner 6-10pm.
Il Cantuccio ¥¥-¥¥¥ Casual Italian trattoria featuring authentic southern Italian cuisine. Chef Angelo
introduces Italian mama's food. Friendly service, lively atmosphere. Reservations
recommended.
•2-19-13 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku (Shimokitazawa). Tel: 3414-0456. 5-10:30pm.
Rosso e Nero ¥¥ Recently relaunched Tokyo stalwart offers great pasta in light, airy surroundings.
•2A Kioicho Bldg, 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 3237-5889.
La Boheme Relaxed and airy. Try the smoked salmon salad and gorgonzola fetuccine.
•Daikanyama: Kinjoryokosha Bldg 1F/B1, 16-2 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel:
3476-4799. Harajuku: Jingubashi Bldg 2F, 6-7-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3400-3406.
Minami Aoyama: Kaneko Bldg, 7-11-4 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 3499-3377. Nishi Azabu:
Azabu Palace 2F, 2-25-18 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3407-1363. Ikejiri: Maison de Soleil
1F/B1, 1-9-11 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku. Tel: 5486-1021/2.
JAPANESE
Ieyasu Hon-Jin ¥¥-¥¥¥
Eat some of the best yakitori in Tokyo, and enjoy the company of one of the most
eccentric bar-owners in the city. His sake-pouring technique has to be seen to be
believed.
•1-30 Jimbocho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 3291-6228.
Bakaratei ¥¥ Warm and welcoming with plenty of yaki-everything to make you happy.
•3-4-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3442-2547. 5pm-1am.
Gintei ¥¥ A variety of Japanese favorites, from shabu-shabu to sukiyaki.
•24-8 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3462-2121. 11:30am-11pm.
Azabu Sabo ¥ Sweets only. Kaki-gori with full range of toppings.
•Hiroo Rokusachi Kan 2F, Minami Azabu 5-15-25, Minato-ku. Tel: 3449-8581. Open
11am-9:30pm daily.
Kushinobo Kushikatsu ¥ No menu but requests are ok—izakaya style.
•Brick Hiroo 2F, 5-15-22 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3440-6872. 11:30am-2pm,
5-10:30pm.
Minokichi of Kyoto ¥¥ The Season Kaiseki course is recommended.
•Roi Bldg B1, 5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku (Roppongi). Tel: 3404-0767.
President Chibo ¥¥¥ Teppanyaki and okonomiyaki.
•Seishido Bldg 6F, 7-14-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3478-7441. Dinner only. Mon-Sat
5pm-midnight.
MEXICAN
El Torito ¥-¥¥
Great value. Tasty starters, large portions. Lunch is great too.
•3F 5-1-3 Minami-Aoyama, Shibuya-ku (Omotesando crossing). Tel: 5466-7917. Odakyu
Southern Tower 1F, 2-2-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 5351-7074. Akasaka Mita Bldg 2F, 2-14-33
Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 3568-7063.
Zapata ¥¥¥ Pioneer of Tex-Mex in town.
•Ebina Bldg, B1F 6-18-10, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3499-5888. Open 7 days. Lunch:
11:45am-2pm; dinner 6-11pm.
Cantina La Fiesta ¥-¥¥ Tex-Mex at its best featuring a wide selection of Mexican dishes and tasty cocktails.
Reasonably priced, good value.
•3-15-23 Roppongi, 2F, Minato-ku. Tel: 3475-4412/32.
Zona Rosa ¥¥-¥¥¥ Mexican style taqueria. Wide range of tequilas.
•Ajima Bldg B1F, 1-12-5 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3440-3878.
Fonda de la Madrugada ¥¥-¥¥¥ The "Tavern of Midnight" offers a selection of authentic dishes in a Mexican
setting.
•Villa Bianca B1, 2-33-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 5410-6288. 5pm-5am.
Tex Mex ¥¥ Delicious Mexican food in large portions.
•1-30-14 Minami Tokiwadai, Itabashi-ku. Tel: 5966-2992. Open 7 days 6pm-12:30am.
La Jolla ¥¥ California style Mexican.
•5-16-3 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3442-1865. Jiyugaoka: Féerie des Fleurs, B1, 1-24-8
Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku. Tel: 5701-1737. 11am-2pm, 5-10pm.
Posada del Sol ¥¥ Brand new restaurant/bar in Meidai-mae, with spicy and juicy cuisine.
•2F 4-40-7 Akazutsumi, Setagaya-ku. Tel: 5300-9970. Open 7 days, 11:30-2am.
Havana CafE¥ Tex-Mex. Great food, great prices, casual atmosphere. Large menu, large portions.
•1F 4-12-2 AT Bldg, Roppongi. Tel: 3423-3500. 11:30am-5am, Sun to 11pm.
La Escondida ¥¥¥¥ Expensive but chock full of regional Mexican favorites. Lively house musicians.
•Okabe Bldg, 2-24-12 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3486-0330. Dinner only.
Zest ¥-¥¥ Margaritas and rich flavors in a cozy Tex-Mex basement. Go for nachos and burritos!
•Jingumae 6-7-18, Shibuya-ku. (Behind Kiddyland on Omotesando.) Tel: 3409-6268.
MIDDLE EAST
Ankara ¥¥
Authentic Turkish food.
•Social Dogenzaka B1, 1-14-9 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3780-1366. Lunch:11am-2pm;
Dinner 5pm-late. Open 7 days.
Jam-E-Jam ¥¥ Serving authentic Iranian food, using only fresh ingredients. Shish kebab, Chicken
Barbecue, and more. Great value lunch from ¥600.
•2-16-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 5458-1701. Lunch:12am-4pm. Open 12pm-11pm (2F),
12pm-3am (4F). No holidays.
Shamaim ¥¥ Spicy middle eastern dishes. Good music. Friendly atmosphere and plenty of vegetarian
options. Try the ¥2000 all you can eat deal!
•Seibu Ekoda station, South Exit. Tel: 3948-5333. Tue-Fri 5pm-midnight; Sat-Sun
noon-midnight.
Pamukkale ¥¥ Good Turkish fare. Belly dancers Sat.
•Dai 85 Tokyo Bldg, 3F 1-8-10 Kichijoji-honcho, Kichijoji. Tel: 0422-23-5660.
Gelik ¥¥ Great Turkish cuisine. Parties welcome.
•Ando Bldg, 2F, 4-9-30 Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 3404-9177. Lunch: 11am-2pm; dinner 5-11pm.
Al Ain ¥¥¥ Lebanese and a wide array of Arabian cuisine. Try “Shish Kabab” and Lebanese
“Mejje”. Belly dance show Fri and Sat.
•Stalk Tower Ohdori Koen Bldg B1, 2-17 Yayoi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Tel:
045-251-6199.
Asena ¥¥¥ Good food. Belly dancers Fri and Sat.
•50 Bldg, B1, 5-11-11 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 3505-5282.
Carthago ¥¥-¥¥¥ Turkish, Tunisian, Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine in North African setting. Great
merguez.
•3-34-3 Nakano, Nakano-ku. Tel: 3384-9324. Open 6-10pm. Closed Wed.
NORTH AMERICAN
Bagels and More Espresso Bar ¥
The flavor of New York, from ¥250 a pop. Great coffee, too.
•2F, Coxy 188 Bldg, 1-8-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3479-0978.
Down To Earth ¥-¥¥ Californian-style diner with heavy emphasis on vegetarian platters. Carnivores can
devour duck or burgers.
•2-5 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3461-5872.
Johnny Rockets ¥¥¥ American-style diner. Great shakes and chili fries.
•At Roppongi crossing. Tel: 3423-1955. Sun-Mon 11am-11pm, Thur 11-4am, Fri-Sat
11-6am.
Good Times ¥¥ San Francisco seafood, juicy Kansas steak and New York cheesecake.
•5-24-59 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku. (At Shinjuku station South Exit.) Tel: 3226-1701.
11am-9pm.
Navajo ¥¥¥ Good seafood, salads, lean meats, pasta, etc. Good value. Californian and New World
wines.
•Roppongi Bldg Annex, 4-11-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3470-1717. Lunch 11:30am-2pm
(Mon-Fri); Dinner 6pm-5am (Mon-Sat).
Farm Grill ¥¥ Sunday brunch buffet all-you-can-eat and drink. Popular, so be prepared to wait and to
overeat.
•Ginza 9 Sangokan Bldg 2F, 8-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 5568-6156.
Salty Box Grill ¥¥ Intimate casual Canadian-style restaurant with great service and hospitality. Real
Canadian breakfast served Sat and Sun.
•1-11-6 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3403-6631. Open daily. Mon-Fri: dinner 5pm-12am.
Brunch: Sat-Sun and national holidays 10:30am-3:30pm. Dinner: Sat 5-10:30pm; Sun and
national holidays 5-10pm.
JW's California Grill ¥¥¥ Cal-Asian cuisine and great seafood. Spectacular view of Tokyo Bay.
•Tokyo Big Sight 8F, 3-21-1 Ariake, Koto-ku (Odaiba). Tel: 5530-1221.
West ParkCafe ¥¥ Great outside terrace. Try the big plate of Californian style sandwiches and salad or
the rotisserie chicken.
•Park Yoyogiuehara 1F, 23-11 Motoyoyogi-cho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 5478-6065. Lunch
11:30am-3pm; dinner 5-10pm; weekend brunch 11:30am-5pm.
Koki’s ¥¥ Real American food in spacious environment.
•1F Yoshida Bldg, 2-10-6 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi. Tel: 0422-29-7799.
11:30am-11pm.
Roy’s Aoyama Bar & Grill ¥¥-¥¥¥ Culinary wizard Roy Yamaguchi’s fresh take on Euro-Asian-Pacific cuisine.
•1F Riviera Minami Aoyama Bldg, 3-3-3 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 5474-8181.
Spago ¥¥-¥¥¥ Modern Californian cuisine just behind, but a world away from, the Hard Rock
CafE
•5-7-8 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3423-4025.
Homeworks ¥¥-¥¥¥ Tasty charcoal-grilled burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries. Delivery service available.
•5-1-20 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3444-4510. 11am-9pm, until 6pm Sundays.
Baseball CafE¥ Strawberry shakes, waiters in baseball uniforms, tacos, pasta, jambalaya, steak,
burgers, pizza and apple pie. Very reasonably priced.
•Tokyo Dome, 1-3 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku (Korakuen). Tel: 3817-6262. 11am-10:30pm.
Ben's CafE¥ Delicious espresso and cappuccino. Only Lavazza coffee is used. Bagels with smoked
salmon, caprese and sweet goodies from Kyle's bakery.
•1-29-21 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3202-2445.
Bobby's Soul Food Ranch ¥¥ Pub restaurant. Serving tasty soul food including meatloaf, corn bread, fried chicken.
Live soul music.
•2F 3-2-13 Koenji-kita, Suginami-ku. Tel: 3336-5557. Every day 6pm-4am.
Fungo ¥-¥¥ Tokyo’s best organic sandwiches made to order in a real cafE
•Shibuya: 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Parco3 3F. Tel: 3477-8795. Mishuku: 1-40-10 Shinouma,
Setagaya-ku. Tel: 3795-1144. Shibuya: 10am-10pm. Mishuku: 11am-11pm.
Lunchan ¥¥ Californian, New York, New Orleans, and heartland American food, with the energy of
Asia. Excellent for Sunday brunch. Great value, large portions.
•Alive-Mitake 1F, 1-2-5 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku (Aoyama). Tel: 5466-1398. 11:30am-11pm,
last order 10:30pm.
Rock 'n' Roll Diner ¥¥ A ‘50s/’60s American diner in Shimokitazawa. Real American burgers and great
Tex-Mex dishes in heaping portions. DJ spins popular rock tunes.
•Big Ben Bldg, B1, 2 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku. Tel: 3411-6565.
Sweet Basil Terrace ¥¥¥ A very stylish Californian restaurant in the bay area with spectacular views from
every window.
•1-15-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku (Hamamatsucho). Tel: 3434-1877. 11:45am-11:30pm, Fri and
Sat to 4am.
Winds ¥¥-¥¥¥ Californian cuisine in beautiful surroundings. Worth wandering off your usual path for
a visit.
•1-7-4 Kanda Suragadai, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 3219-0633.
PUBS
The Tavern ¥-¥¥
English-style pub with authentic fittings serves up imported beer, fish and chips and
Cornish pasties.
•B1 Nishiguchi Bldg, 2-14 Minami Saiwacho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-322-9727.
The Irish House ¥¥¥ Great Guinness, friendly service, and superior food (heavy on potatoes) in an
authentic Irish setting.
•2F Daiishi Yoshikawa Bldg, 2-8-9 Shimbashi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3503-4494.
The Shamrock ¥ The best Irish pub in town.Every Wed live music. Cocktails Happy Hour ¥400, 5pm-7pm.
•Seishin Bldg. B1, 1-13-3, Nishi Shinjuku. Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3348-4609.
O’Carolans ¥-¥¥ The heart of Ireland in Tokyo. Happy Hour 5-7pm, from Sun to Thur.
•2-15-22 Jiyugaoka, a few minutes from the station. Tel: 3723-5533. Open 11am-11pm.
Belgo ¥ More than 70 kinds of beer. Good selection of Belgian beers. No cover charge.
•Shibuya-higashi 1 Gokan Bldg, B1F 3-18-7 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3409-4442.
Fiesta ¥-¥¥ Great drinking and eating spot. Free singing, over 5000 English songs.
•Taimei Bldg 5F, 3-11-6 Roppongi. Tel: 5410-3008. Open 7pm to 5am.
Copacabana ¥¥ Bar and dining with soulful live music, played by first class musicians. Enjoy real
Cuban cigars.
•B1F Zechsbaum, 3-9-5 Roppongi. Tel: 3470-0250. Open 6pm to 5am.
RUSSIAN
Volga
Tsarist interior. Eclectic music shows. Selection of caviars. Fabulous oysters.
•3-5-14 Shibakoen, Minato-ku. Tel: 3433-1766. Mon-Sat 6:30pm-3am, last order 2am.
SOUTH AMERICAN
Isadora ¥¥¥
Gourmet and home-style Chilean delights!
•Hainesu Ebisu, 1-3-13 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 5423-4987. 5-11pm, last order 10pm.
AcarajETropicana ¥¥ Funky Brazilian hang-out. Always lively and fun. •B1 Edge Bldg, 1-1-1 Nishi
Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3479-4690.
Salsa Sudada ¥¥ Bar restaurant with authentic “south of the border” food and Latin music.
All drinks ¥500 at Happy Hour.
•3F La Pallette Bldg, 7-13-8, Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 5474-8806. 11:30pm~5am.
Romina ¥¥ Food of the Andes with exceptional Peruvian hospitality.
•Central Yotsuya 2F, 1-7-27 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3226-6608.
El Mocambo ¥¥ Escape to Latin America.
•Chitose Bldg B2F, 1-4-38 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 5410-0468. Sun-Thu 6-12pm, Fri
6pm-4am, Sat 6pm-2am.
SOUTHEAST ASIAN
Potohar ¥¥
Good Malaysian, Indian and other foods.
•3-17-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3496-1177.
Monsoon ¥¥ An energetic venue for a sampling of tasty Southeast Asian favorites.
•Nishi Azabu: 2-10-1 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 5467-5221. Daikanyama: 15-4,
Hachiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 5489-3789.
Sunda ¥¥¥ Modern decor with Thai, Indonesian and other Asian cuisines. World music.
•Kamiyamacho 5-15, Shibuya. Tel: 3465-8858.
Bengawan Solo ¥¥ This Southeast Asian restaurant remains as tasty and fulfilling as when it opened 43
years ago.
•7-18-13 Roppongi, Minato-ku. (Between Roppongi and Nishi Azabu.) Tel: 3408-5698.
SPANISH
El Castellano ¥¥
Extremely popular restaurant on Aoyama Dori near Shibuya. Reservations are
recommended.
•Marusan Aoyama Bldg 2F, 2-9-11 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3407-7197. Dinner only,
6-11pm.
Alioli ¥¥ Tapas and a multitude of national dishes, including rotisserie chicken in the dining
room. Good wines.
•Goldagai Bldg, 1F, 2-42-1, Asagaya Minami, Suginami-ku (right beneath JR Asagaya).
Tel: 3330-6465. Every day 5:30-11pm except Wed.
Sabado Sabadete ¥¥ Your search for great paella is over. Try La Paella de Benito San, you'll understand.
•Genteel 2F, 5-3-2 Shirokane-dai, Minato-ku. Tel: 3445-9353.
Tesoro ¥¥¥-¥¥¥¥ Spanish bar and grill.
•5-51 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3407-0192. Open 11:30-4am.
Meson el Vasco ¥¥ Very good food, friendly Spanish staff. Great tapas. Nice wines.
•1-25-6 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku. (Very close to Hamamatsucho stn.) Tel: 3436-5720.
Mon-Sat, 5-11pm.
THAI
Phothai Down Under ¥¥
Mix of Aussie steak and lots of tasty Thai treats.
•Roppongi Five Plaza Bldg 2F, 5-18-21 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3505-1504.
Pink Lion ¥ Delicious cuisine, cooked by Thai chef.
•1F, 2-25-22, Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 3797-1959. Mon-Sat 11am-4am; Sun 4-11pm.
Ban-Thai ¥¥¥ A long–time Tokyo standard for Thai cuisine.
•Dai-Ichi Metro Bldg 3F, 1-23-14 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 3207-0068.
Erawan ¥¥¥ You pay a little more for great views over Tokyo. Very good food and service.
•Roi Bldg 13F, 5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 3404-5741.
Gold Leaf ¥¥¥ Good fare in the heart of Hiroo.
•Taisei Koki Bldg B1, 5-4-12 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 3447-1212.
Kabala ¥¥¥ Go for the interior: white dreamscape, pewter goblets, weird cutlery. Food is good
too. Try the chicken in pandan leaves.
•Pink Dragon Bldg B1, 1-23-23 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. (Between Shibuya and Harajuku.)
Tel: 3498-0699. 11am-2pm, 5-9:30pm.
Lemon Grass ¥¥-¥¥¥ Recently expanded and still very delicious Thai cuisine. Smoothest curry in town.
•5-1-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku (near Imperial Hotel). Tel: 3289-7154.
Maenam ¥¥ Good value. Good food. Service variable. Extensive but expensive drinks menu.
•75 Togen Bldg, 3-1-20 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. (Between Roppongi and Nishi Azabu.)
Tel: 3404-4745. Open daily until late.
VEGETARIAN
Nataraj ¥-¥¥
Gujarati and Punjabi curries in a range of hotness. Array of tofu choices.
•Ogikubo 5-29-22 2F, Suginami-ku. Tel: 3398-5108.
VIETNAMESE
Saigon Dep Lam ¥¥
Good food and an atmosphere to transport you to the streets of Saigon.
•Hanadorobo Bldg 3F, 4-28-16 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku (Harajuku). Tel: 3478-2540.
11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30-11pm.
AFRICAN
DELIS