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If you are in Kamiya-cho, and you want a quick authentic Japanese lunch, check out Furu. This popular lunch spot has 5 different types of fish lunch sets which change daily and never disappoint. It gets very crowded with all the salary-men and working women around the area but if you go there a little early, you’ll be sure to get a seat. Each of the sets cost 1000yen.

It’s directly outside of the Hibiya-line Kamiyacho Station Exit 3.

Address // 5-13-1, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3434-7856
Website // n/a

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{  Monjya Nishiki  }

Monjya Nishiki
Monjya Nishiki
Monjya Nishiki

My friend introduced me to this hole-in-the-wall Monjyayaki place in Tsukishima. Monjyayaki is a type of Japanese pan-fried batter with various ingredients. It is similar to Okonomiyaki but it is actually a specialty of the Kantō region and is made with a more liquid dough than Okonomiyaki.

Tsukishima is well-known as a competitive battleground for Monjyayaki. There are many nicer looking restaurants in the area but I fell in love with this particular restaurant’s Salmon Monjya. I keep coming back here because I crave for that specific monjya. I haven’t tried many of their other options but their most popular monjya is the Tarako-mochi monjya. We also tried their special which was a spinach monjya with onions, tomato, and cheese on top. It was good but not my fav. I am planning to try their most popular tarako mochi monjya next time :)

Address // 3-11-10, Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3534-8697
Website // n/a

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{  Sarashin  }

Sarashin
Sarashin

Jiyugaoka is known for their cute shops and cafes but if you want something more traditional I suggest you try Sarashin, a soba/udon restaurant that has been around for ages. The “nabeyaki udon” (1700yen) that came in a hot pot was perfect on a cold day. I’ve also tried the “Kaiware Ume Soba” (1100yen) that is served cold and it was pretty good but perhaps not enough food if you’re hungry. The restaurant has traditional tatami seating or table seating so it’s up to your preference.

Address // 1-29-4, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3717-1097
Website // n/a

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{  La Table de Joel Robuchon  }

La Table de Joel Robuchon
La Table de Joel Robuchon

I’ve been dying to try Robuchon’s restaurant in Ebisu because it’s one of only 11 three-star Michelin rated restaurants in Tokyo. Although I later realized the one I went to was La Table de Robuchon and the three-star rated restaurant was on the 2nd floor (called Joel Robuchon Restaurant)… oops

Anyhow, as soon as you arrive, you are greeted by this beautiful mansion and you instantly feel like you are walking into luxury. When we went, the restaurant was completely full with madames having lunch. The food and service were exquisite and it was definitely worth checking out. The attention to detail and presentation of every dish transformed the food into more of art pieces than dishes for eating. I definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try for a special occasion.

Address // Ebisu Garden Place, 1-13-1, Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-5424-1338
Website // www.robuchon.jp/ebisu/la_table.html

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{  French Kitchen @ The Grand Hyatt  }

French Kitchen @ The Grand Hyatt Tokyo
French Kitchen @ The Grand Hyatt Tokyo

It’s Japan Restaurant Week (January 27-February 19) here in Japan and we decided to try out a restaurant we’ve been wanting to check out for a while now. Japan Restaurant week happens only twice a year in Japan and it allows you to try out trendy restaurants for a reasonable price. If there’s a restaurant you’ve been wanting to try, check out their website and see if they are participating in restaurant week!

We checked out The French Kitchen inside of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Roppongi Hills and it was a great experience. The food was good, the service was great, the place is beautiful and we got to dine for a discounted price. What more can you ask for? :)

Address // 2F Grand Hyatt Hotel, 6-10-3, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-4333-8781
Website // French Kitchen Website

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