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WORD of MOUTH
What' new in Tokyo's dining scene

compiled by
Maki Nibayashi



Courtesy of the Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel
Staff and chefs from Singapore's renowned Raffles Hotel will be at The Imperial Hotel from July 20-31 to prepare an enticing selection of original Raffles and Singaporean dishes and cocktails. Chef Bharat Singh Negi from Raffles' celebrated Tiffin Room and Chef Charlie Chang Chan Weng of Raffles' popular Empire CafEwill produce a number of Singaporean favorites at The Imperial Viking restaurant and Restaurant Eureka, while authentic Singapore slings and million dollar cocktails will be served in The Imperial's Rendez-Vous Lounge and Bar and the Rainbow Lounge. The now ubiquitous Singapore sling originated in the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel in 1915, along with the original million dollar cocktail. Lunch is JY5000 per person (11:30am-2:30pm). Dinner will be JY7500 per person (5pm-9:30pm). At Eureka, two authentic Tiffin Room curries will be served daily from 11am to 11pm, at JY2500 each, as well as a complete Raffles dinner course, nightly from 5:30pm-11pm at JY3500 per person.
1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku (tel: 03-3504-1111). Nearest stn: Hibiya.

Tibet Tibet
With an interior reminiscent of a VIP's summer cottage in Southeast Asia, Tibet Tibet is kitted out with Buddha statues from Nepal and for some reason a DJ booth too. The culinary theme of this new eatery is equally eclectic and pan-Asian influenced with an emphasis on crepe dishes. Vegetable crepes with gapao (holy basil) are JY800, and Vietnamese Spring rolls made with crepes, rather than rice paper (JY700), are an interesting take on an Asian staple. Original cocktails and various beers from around the world are also available.
Open 7pm-3am, Nice Bldg 2F, 5-29-9 Yozawa, Setagaya-ku (tel: 03-5433-1565. Nearest stn: Shimokitazawa, south exit along Minamiguchi-dori.

Hilton Tokyo Bay
Hilton Tokyo Bay's French Restaurant, Ma Maison, is presenting a one-price, all-you-can-eat lunch menu July 1-Sep 30. The Merci Lunch offers diners as many a la carte items as they want from the Grand Menu for a true gourmet delight. Ma Maison's menu is inspired by the culinary talents of French chef Patrice Gabet and includes a fine selection of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. JY3300 per person weekdays and JY4100 on Sat, Sun and holidays. (Tea and coffee available for an additional JY200, lunch 11:30am-2:30pm).
1-8 Maihama, Urayasu-shi (tel: 047-355-5000). Nearest stn: JR Maihama stn, shuttle bus takes 10min.


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