Originally Posted by bhd87
Through different searchs on the internet and calls the hotel, I have about 7 restaurants which seems to be amazing and was wondering if anyone had been there and could tell me about it.
Aragawa (I know, very $!)
Mizubani
Gorio (Sister of Aragawa in Ginza)
Kikuyoshi
Kyudey
Gonpachi
Kyushu Jangara (Ramen noodles)
Thanks so much. Im leaving in about 3 weeks!
If you've never been to Tokyo, you cannot imagine how many restaurants that city has. It makes New York look underserved.
When it's mealtime in Tokyo, I tend to just start wandering the area, checking out the picture menus or plastic food displays and seeing what looks appealing at the moment. The food is always passable and sometimes excellent.
However, if you're interested in a more upscale experience, I'd suggest waiting till you're in Tokyo, going to one of the English-language bookstores, and buying one of the several restaurant guides available. Have your hotel call the places that look appealing to confirm that 1) they still exist, and 2) they can take your reservation, and 3) a meal there won't break the bank.
The Japan Times, Tokyo Journal, and other English-language publications also contain restaurant reviews.