Chic champignon at the Okura Courtesy of the Hotel Okura

Hotel Okura
In the fall, Japan goes mushroom mad and the Hotel Okura’s Camelia Corner will join the fungal fray with its mushroom fair, which runs until the end of October. The healthy menu plays on the current boom for champignon based on their high levels of Vitamins B1, B2 and D. Dishes include Italian style marinated mushrooms (¥1500), mushroom mouse in a port sauce (¥1900) and entrees such as sautéed chicken with mushroom gratin and Madera sauce (¥2100) and Fish of the day with maitake sauce (2800).
Open: 11am-10pm daily. Camelia Corner, Hotel Okura 1F Annex, 2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, tel: 03-3224-6731. Nearest stn: Toranomon

Aoyuzu
In a labyrinth of moodily lit rooms beneath the streets of Ebisu, this swank new eaterie offers Ebisu residents a taste of the high-life. An eclectic menu that draws on French, Italian, Japanese and Chinese influences and surprisingly manages to execute each cuisine with flair and authenticity. Relax among the roses and tropical fish with sushi rolls, spring rolls and rolled prosciutto and a yuzu monogatari (gin, ginger ale and fresh yuzu).
Open: 5pm-4am. B1 Daikoku Bldg. 1-8-14 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, tel: 03-3449-5075. Nearest stn: Ebisu

Shichimi-dori
From its original restaurant perched over Inokashira park, this Kichijoji-favorite has spread its wings to bring its uniquely seasoned signature chicken wings and fresh izakaya fare to most of the city. Now the chain moves into Shibuya with momoyaki (grilled chicken thighs). Course menus start at ¥3000 and a la carte dishes are centered on yakitori and fresh tofu.
Open: 5pm-12am daily. B1 Sekaido Bldg. Dogenzaka 2-10-10, tel: 03-5784-3373. Nearest stn: Shibuya