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Hai Whan |
Price:
¥15,000. Wine: ¥6000 |
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in the exclusive Ginza district, Hai Whan offers progressive
Cantonese haute cuisine in beautiful surroundings reminiscent
of an imperial banquet hall. Seafood is the specialty
here and the chefs pride themselves on the freshness
of their ingredients, which vary seasonally from abalone
to lobster, sea bream or crab. Unique seasonings are
incorporated into many dishes and the Chinese-style
sashimi is a refreshing and delicious addition to the
menu. |
World
Town Building, 5–8–17 Ginza,
Chuo-ku
Tel: (03) 3573 0080. |
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| La
Tour d’Argent |
Price:
¥20,000. Wine: ¥9000 |
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Considered by many to provide the absolute finest French
dining in Japan, this Akasaka branch of the famous Parisian
restaurant offers classic cuisine in a dramatic setting
of period opulence. The wine list is contains a superb
selection. The exquisite and seasonally based menu usually
features carpaccio with caviar, roast pigeon with fresh
truffles or the restaurant’s renowned roast duckling. |
New
Otani Hotel, 4–1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku
Tel: (03) 3239 3111.
Fax: (03) 3221 2619. |
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| Nobu |
Price:
¥15,000. Wine: ¥6000 |
| Amid
the trendy decor of artworks, exposed brickwork and
huge pink rose emblems, the ‘New Japanese Cuisine’
of famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa has arrived in Tokyo’s
exclusive Aoyama district. Nobu’s skillful blending
of traditional Japanese ingredients with New World flavours
produces exquisite signature dishes such as black cod
with miso, squid in light garlic sauce and the excellent
‘new-style sashimi’. For a culinary adventure,
the omakase course (chef’s tasting menu) is highly
recommended. |
6–10–17
Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku
Tel: (03) 5467 0022. Fax: (03) 5467 0023. |
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| Spago |
Price:
¥7000. Wine: ¥4000 |
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Wolfgang Puck’s Spago is among the originators
of New American cuisine and the Tokyo branch will not
fail to please. The ambience is classic Californian
– airy and bright with a cheerful terrace of flowers.
In addition to the famous gourmet pizzas, creative entrées,
such as prime rib steak with jalapeño garlic
gravy sauce, are superb, as are the Californian wines. |
5–7–8
Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tel: (03) 3423 4025. Fax: (03) 3403 1726.
Email: spago@wdi.co.jp |
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| Takamura |
Price:
¥25,000 |
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Offering kaiseki (Japan’s haute cuisine and an
art form in itself), Takamura creates a traditional
Japanese dining experience not soon forgotten. Seated
in one of eight relaxing tatami rooms overlooking Japanese
gardens, guests are served a succession of intricately
prepared dishes, such as delicate slices of sashimi
or quails eggs, each item seasonal and beautifully displayed
on the finest of Japanese ceramics. Takamura is situated
on a wooded hill and appears to be a world away from
the bustling city below. Reservations are required. |
3–4–27 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tel: (03) 3585 6600. |
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