Hayari Sausage Restaurant, Ebisu

It’s been pretty wet and miserable of late and when the weather turns inclement my thoughts turn to food. And not just any food but...

By Cheryl White
May 29, 2015 | Food & Drink

Taste of Tokyo 2015

Mark your calendars for a food and drink event that is not to be missed. Taste of Tokyo aims to present the very finest foods,...

By The Savvy Team
May 27, 2015 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Going Paleo in Japan

With many celebrities, professional athletes and health food gurus advocating its benefits, the Paleo Diet is something you've probably heard a lot about recently....

By Luisa Heenan
May 12, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Max Brenner, Hiroo: A Chocolate Lover’s Haven

When the first Max Brenner chocolate bars opened in Tokyo last year, there was, predictably, much fanfare and long lines of people waiting for their...

By Mia Moranza
May 4, 2015 | Food & Drink

Get Your Cute Fix at One of Tokyo’s Rabbit Cafes

If you are not a cat person but would still like the chance to cuddle with a furry friend, do not despair. In 2011 (the...

By Camille Perry
April 27, 2015 | Food & Drink

Magnolia Bakery Pop-Up Shop in Shibuya

If you have a penchant for sugary baked goods in pastel colors and find yourself in the Shibuya area over the next couple of weeks,...

By The Savvy Team
April 23, 2015 | Food & Drink

English Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

When I was living in London, indulging in afternoon tea at one of the city's top hotels was almost like a rite of passage; something...

By Kelly Wetherille
April 21, 2015 | Food & Drink

Recipe: Niku Jaga

A quintessential staple of Japanese home cooking, this braised meat and potato dish is both easy to prepare and satisfying. Often called the national dish...

By Mariko Nakamura
April 20, 2015 | Food & Drink

The Rusty Trombone Wine Bar, Jingumae

The concept of this new wine bar could not be more simple. Its proprietor, Andrew Stevens, serves wine. Just wine. No beer, no fancy cocktails,...

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
April 17, 2015 | Food & Drink

A Sophisticated Cuppa at Hatou, Shibuya

It is a rare and wonderful thing for one’s IQ to jump ten points simply by entering an establishment, but this is certainly the impression...

By Jessamine McHugh
April 13, 2015 | Food & Drink

Recipe: Carrot Cake Cross Buns

From chocolate eggs and big gourmet lunches to hot cross buns and even more chocolate eggs, the popular foods of Easter time can be very...

By Luisa Heenan
March 30, 2015 | Food & Drink