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Jangara Ramen |
Price:
¥1000. Beer & sake ¥500 |
| 2
minutes from Harajuku Station, a loyal clientele means
long peak-time queues. But the bowls of steaming Japanese
noodles are definitely worth waiting for. Friendly staff
serve the standard Jangara or richer Bonchan with meat,
egg and fish added according to choice. Jazz music and
individual artwork add to the colourful ambience. |
Shanzel Building No. 2 1F/2F, 1–13–21 Jingumae,
Shibuya-ku
Tel: (03) 3404 5405.
Web site: www.jangara.co.jp
(Japanese only) |
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| MealMUJI |
Price:
¥1200. Wine: ¥400 |
| Across
the train tracks from the Tokyo International Forum,
this bright, large café extends the MUJI lifestyle
brand to food. Specialising in organic, preservative-free
ingredients, the freshly baked breads and 25 deli choices,
such as curries, seasonal salads, and grilled fish,
attract a relaxed, youthful crowd. |
3–8–3
Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tel: (03) 5208 8241. |
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| Moti |
Price:
¥3000. Wine: ¥2000 |
| Situated
in the Roppongi nightlife district, Moti has been serving
Tokyoites with authentic Indian food for twenty years.
Vegetable curries such as channa masala and palak panir
offer a haven for vegetarians, while meat eaters will
enjoy dishes such as Punjabi chicken tikka and mutton
kofta. Mughal-style arches and murals provide an exotic
feel to the decor. Lunch specials cost only ¥900.
Moti has a branch in Akasaka as well. |
Roppongi
Hama Building 3F, 6–2–35 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tel: (03) 3479 1939.
Web site: www.tokyo.to/moti
Branch:
Kinpa Building 3F, 2–14–31 Akasaka, Minato-ku
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| Phothai
Down Under |
Price:
¥3500. Wine: ¥2500 |
| This
vibrant, down-to-earth Thai restaurant is a superb place
to fill up before hitting the Roppongi nightspots. The
large menu covers all the favourites, from tomyam noodles
to beef coconut curry, also a selection of Australian
wines, beers and, somewhat bizarrely, steaks. The delicious
lunch buffet (weekdays only) is a favourite with local
office workers and excellent value at ¥1000. |
Roppongi Five
Plaza Building 2F, 5–18–21 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tel: (03) 3505 1504. Fax: (03) 3443 7258. |
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| Tengu |
Price:
¥1500. Wine: ¥1000 |
| This
inexpensive and lively chain of Japanese-style pubs
(izakaya) is popular with office workers and students.
It offers a wide variety of snack foods, such as yakitori
grilled chicken and sashimi fish, plus Japanese versions
of salads and pizza, washed down with practically priced
beer and sake. Guests can order as little or as much
as they desire from the picture menu, and the most branches
are easily recognised from the red, long-nosed demon
mask emblem. |
Ginza Roku-chome
Branch, 6–13–3 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Tel: (03) 3248 2588.
Web site: www.teng.co.jp
(Japanese only) |
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