Ken and I slurped up some very homey ramen that really hit the spot after an exhausting morning at Tsukiji Market. The shop owner joked that the bamboo was from the same place Ken was from... Taiwan. Look for a red noren that says ramen in white Japanese lettering (ラーメン) hanging in the doorway. The faded red business signage reads Chinese food (中国料理) in Japanese. The owner says the gyoza is very good too.
天好 24
東京都 台東区 / Tokyo Metropolitan, Taito Ward
花川戸 1-15-7 / Hanakawado District, 1 Chome 15-7
We passed the Asahi Breweries Headquarters on the way to Tokyo Skytree, the tallest freestanding tower in the world. It was camouflaged against the gray sky and too pricey to travel up to the observation deck. We relaxed over some chocolate and macadamia ichigo wafflate on the entrance floor instead. The coffee is decent, and the chocolate beverages are milky and quite delightful.
100% Chocolate Cafe
東京都 墨田区 / Tokyo Metropolitan, Sumida Ward
押上 1-1-2 / Oshiage District, 1 Chome 1-2
東京スカイツリー / Tokyo Skytree
東京ソラマチ 4F / Tokyo Solamachi, 4th floor
A popular expat gathering hole serving Spanish-Italian influenced Japanese tapas helped us shield the hustle and bustle of Metropolitan Tokyo at bay. We ordered the hot spiced chicken, fries with anchovy butter, squid in black ink sauce, and quattro formaggio pizza, oysters, and more. The highlight was the octopus and ooba pasta with yuzu pepper. The shiso garnish helped keep the pasta light.
Rigoletto Bar and Grill
東京都 港区 / Tokyo Metropolitan, Minato Ward
六本木 6-10-1 / Roppongi District, 6 Chome 10-1
六本木ヒルズ ウェストウォーク 5F / Roppongi Hills, West Walk, 5th floor
Kristen has a knack for introducing some very aesthetically appealing treats. She ordered a gripping grape tart, and I selected a scrumptious summer peach tart. There are more than two dozen tarts, all of which center around an individual fruit or combination of fruits that are formed into various flowers and other intricately carved shapes.
Berry Café
東京都 中央区 / Tokyo Metropolitan, Chuo Ward
銀座 3-2-15 / Ginza District, 3 Chome 2-15
外堀通り / Sotobori-dori Street
ギンザ グラッセ 6F / Ginza Glasse, 6th floor
A true late night in the streets of Tokyo must include yakitori at an izakaya. Grilled chicken wings, skewers of extra crispy chicken skin and succulent meatballs are go-to favorites. What captured my attention, though, was the mentaiko omelette... salty orange fish roe rolled into sweet yellow tamago for the ultimate egg in egg action. Oh, and the beer here is only 380 yen in the wee hours of the night. Kanpai!
串焼ダイニング十兵衛 (Juubee Skewers Dining)
東京都 渋谷区 / Tokyo Metropolitan, Shibuya Ward
恵比寿南 1-23-5 / Ebisuminami District, 1 Chome 23-5
恵比寿 スカイウォーク出口 / Yebisu Skywalk exit
アメリカンブリッジ ビル 1F / American Bridge Building, 1st floor
We celebrated the final night in Tokyo with drinks... a foam topped Yebisu Stout at the top of the Westin overlooking Ebisu District seemed fitting. There is a scenic view of the Tokyo night scape just behind the bar.
コンパスローズ / The Compass Rose
東京都 目黒区 / Tokyo Metropolitan, Meguro Ward
三田 1-4-1 / Mita District, 1 Chome 4-1
恵比寿 ガーデンプレイス 内 / Yebisu Garden Place
ウェスティンホテル東京 22F / Westin Tokyo, 22nd floor
And that's about as much as my stomach can handle. It's time to pack, get some rest, and head to the airport first thing in the morning... Taiwan is next on the itinerary! Super big thanks to Ken, the Lee family, and Kristen for the utmost guidance and hospitality on this trip. Without you guys it would not have been as fun and gluttonous as it was. Arigato gozaimashita!
I'm going to finish up a few posts on some recent fooding in the States. Posts on my trip to Taiwan will start popping up in October, so stay tuned... until then, let's all get S.O.F.A.T.
ML - 20130625-30
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