Everybody but me loves Ichiran ramen. I found the portions small for the money and the taste nothing special.

Jiro's Ginza sushi place in Ginza supposedly does not accept non-Japanese customers unless they are accompanied by a native Japanese speaker who can translate.

I liked Kamon in the Imperial hotel for teppan-yaki steak.

Welcome to FT, chut! After a brief additional stay here, I'll move this to the Japan forum where it should garner additional answers.

RichardInSF, moderator, luxury hotels