Tex-Mex cuisine and American-style craft beers make an excellent match, and we’re pleased to report that both the food and the drink at this flashy brewery-run restaurant are top-notch. The brewery is Shizuoka’s West Coast Brewing, known for their creative, experimental brews, with a heavy emphasis on American West Coast-style…
The chopped cheese sandwich is a New York City bodega classic, a hearty assemblage of ground beef, onions, peppers, American cheese, and adobo seasoning, all chopped and mixed on the grill, then served on a hero roll. It’s an outstanding sandwich, and it’s the main draw at this tiny take-out…
Curry no Mise Hachigatsu serves a typical range of chicken, pork, shrimp and hamburg steak curries, though they’re best known for their voluminous seasonal-vegetable curry. The roux is tasty and packs a decent amount of heat, but doesn’t overpower the distinctive flavors of the numerous vegetables. We recommend opting for…
Muy’s dramatically lit bar is an impressive sight, stretching half a city block and offering a stunning nighttime view. It’s a comfortable spot to drop in on for a full meal or just a round of drinks and snacks. The atmosphere is lively but not too noisy to impede conversation,…
The original branch of Napoli sta ca is deservedly famous for their stuffed-crust “Don Salvo” pizza in the shape of an eight-point star. This newer, slightly fancier outpost, located in the upscale Azabudai Hills shopping complex, offers an expanded menu of mains and appetizers to supplement your pizza. The most…
Named after an Australian World Barista Champion, this upscale coffeehouse chain serves long blacks, flat whites and other espresso beverages, with a choice of either single-origin beans or their own blends. There’s also a daily-special drip coffee, and some exotic premium varieties made from specially processed beans. Coffee beans are…
The British Shop in Shibuya carries imported foods and beverages from the UK – everything from biscuits and chocolates to Stilton cheese and canned beans. There are ciders from Aspall, Brothers and Sheppy’s, and botanically brewed ginger beer from Fentimans. The freezer case is stocked with Scottish smoked salmon and…
One of just a handful of Greek restaurants in the Tokyo area, Fili offers well-prepared Greek standards in a homey, Mediterranean-inspired setting. There’s a decent selection of Greek wines by the bottle or glass to go with your meal, and ouzo for the adventurous. The three-course dinner menu comes with…
Tokyo has many highly regarded pizza specialists, but Gonzo stands out among them for its warm, cozy atmosphere. The spacious dining area is lively without being raucous, and service is friendly and personable. The pizzas themselves are in Tokyo’s top tier, notable for their ample toppings and satisfyingly chewy, very…
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Tokyo Beer Paradise by Primus: Yaesu Tokyo Beer Paradise by Primus Yaesu: Belgian rest/beer bar Half a dozen taps here serve brews from Belgium’s Haacht Brewery – Super 8 IPA and Blanche, Tongerlo Blonde, Mystic Peach – as well as one or two guest beers. There’s also…
Located in an historic Art Deco building, this beloved Kobe roastery offers more than a dozen types of beans by the bag – mostly single origin but with a couple of blends and a couple of decaf options. If you want a coffee here, they’ve got the usual espresso beverages…
Located in the chaotic basement restaurant zone of Parco Department Store, this is a tourist-friendly branch of a highly rated spice curry shop in Ebisu. The tasty curries here are heavily seasoned but not too fiery, and attractively presented with colorful garnishes. We recommend the three-curry plate, which will give…
Craft Beer Base Branch: Umeda 1-chome Craft Beer Base Branch Umeda 1-chome: Beer bar Located in the lively basement bar zone of Hanshin department store, this compact outlet of importer-turned-brewer Craft Beer Base is equipped with ten taps, seven of which are devoted to their own brews.…
Bondy opened in 1973, and they’ve been serving the same crowd-pleasing, classic curry-rice dishes ever since. Over the past half century they’ve won numerous curry-world awards, including the very first Kanda Curry Grand Prix. The shop is quite popular but the line moves quickly, and they’re open all afternoon if…
Carvaan Beer Stop: Shibuya Carvaan Beer Stop Shibuya: Beer bar Located inside the Tokyu Foodshow basement food hall, the Carvaan Beer Stop standing bar is run by a Saitama-based craft brewery and Middle Eastern restaurant. One of the brewery’s goals is to recreate interesting historical beers from…
San Francisco-based Verve Coffee Roasters is the gourmet coffee destination in Yebisu Garden Place. You can choose from numerous single-origin pour-over coffees, a few espresso options, and cold brew and nitro brew when available. There are special seasonal blends, and they always have a “quick cup” option – convenient when…
Craft Burger Co. The excellent gourmet burgers here are made with domestic Japanese beef and premium topping ingredients, and come in three sizes – mini (shown in the photo), regular and double. They pour well-selected craft beers and cider from five taps, and there’s also a handful of canned…
