Delicious Modern Greek Food at The Apollo, Ginza

After falling in love with Greek food during a family trip around the Mediterranean several years ago, I have been trying to find those same...

By Kelly Wetherille
April 4, 2016 | Food & Drink

Xvin, Shiodome: Chinese Dining To Impress

With plenty of superb restaurants to choose from in Tokyo, it’s a difficult task to find one that adds something new to the scene. Delicious...

By Alexandra Hongo
April 1, 2016 | Food & Drink

Five of Tokyo’s Cutest Character Cafes

Cute characters can be found pretty much anywhere around Japan and there's definitely no shortage of them making their way onto our plates in dishes...

By Mary Imura
March 7, 2016 | Food & Drink

Tantanmen Gomaru: Ramen for Women

Up until a few years ago, ramen—the high-calorie, late-night noodle bowl or quick lunch choice mostly favored by Japan's salarymen—would not normally be associated with...

By Alexandra Hongo
February 26, 2016 | Food & Drink

Daikanyama’s Mottainai Farm Radice Tackles Japan’s Food Waste

[THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED] Japan is often admired for its exquisite presentation of food, which is achieved with a notoriously meticulous perfectionism and style. Whether it’s...

By Alexandra Hongo
February 12, 2016 | Food & Drink

Bombay Bazar, Daikanyama: Not Just Organic Curry

Like many Tokyo areas, the hip and trendy Daikanyama neighborhood—located between Ebisu and Shibuya—is a hotspot not only for shopping, but also for eclectic cafes...

By Linda Haberberger
February 1, 2016 | Food & Drink

L’Occitane Cafe, Shibuya: An Organic Treat for the Senses

Standing at the scramble crosswalk outside Shibuya station, it's easy to feel at the center of the earth, as thousands of people pass you by...

By Bonnie Waycott
January 25, 2016 | Food & Drink

French Style Dining at Brasserie Le Duc, Roppongi

Located in the heart of Roppongi just next to Roppongi Hills, Brasserie Le Duc is hard to miss. Its concept is informal yet elegant and...

By Bonnie Waycott
January 18, 2016 | Food & Drink

Veg Out in Eat More Greens, Azabu Juban

For vegans or vegetarians, the prospect of finding anything to eat in Tokyo can be daunting, considering Japan is a country where vegetarianism is still...

By Bonnie Waycott
January 11, 2016 | Food & Drink

Escape the Shibuya Crowds at Royal Garden Cafe

On the second floor of the Hotel Unizo near Shibuya's Tokyu Hands is a stylish, spacious establishment that's sure to satisfy vegans, vegetarians and meat...

By Bonnie Waycott
January 4, 2016 | Food & Drink

Tokyo’s Top Five Cafes for Book Lovers

Sometimes nothing can replace the luxury of spending an afternoon in the company of a good book and a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Luckily,...

By Alexandra Hongo
December 28, 2015 | Food & Drink