Which of these high-end restaurants?
Dec 31, 2009 | 8:12 pm
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Which of these high-end restaurants?
I spent a year in Tokyo in 2005 and am heading back for 24 hours in February. Needless to say I want to make the most of my time especially when it comes to food. I am staying at the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku (finally!) and don't want to travel too far from the hotel. Which of these options would you recommend or would you have any others?
Kakiden
Hotel de Mikuni
How is Kybei in Keio Plaza. I went to the one in the New Otani (or was it Okura) Hotel and thought it was very good.
One of my favourite restaurants in Japan is Daigo (shojin ryori). I don't believe that's anywhere near Shinjuku though. Any alternatives?
Any other options?
Many thanks!
Kakiden
Hotel de Mikuni
How is Kybei in Keio Plaza. I went to the one in the New Otani (or was it Okura) Hotel and thought it was very good.
One of my favourite restaurants in Japan is Daigo (shojin ryori). I don't believe that's anywhere near Shinjuku though. Any alternatives?
Any other options?
Many thanks!
Jan 1, 2010 | 1:38 am
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Daigo is in Atago, so not near Shinjuku.
Kyubei is fine, but if you have one dinner, that may not be where you spend it, although it is quite fine.
I see you have listed Hotel De Mikuni. If you want truly top-class French, not too far from the PHT, head to the Cuisine[s] Troisgros at the Hyatt Regency a short walk from the PHT. Most excellent.
Kyubei is fine, but if you have one dinner, that may not be where you spend it, although it is quite fine.
I see you have listed Hotel De Mikuni. If you want truly top-class French, not too far from the PHT, head to the Cuisine[s] Troisgros at the Hyatt Regency a short walk from the PHT. Most excellent.
Jan 2, 2010 | 4:45 am
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Instead of Kyubei, you might consider "Sushi Mizutani" which is also in Ginza.
With only about 10 seats, gives you a very personal experience with Mizutani-san.
My favorite Edo-style Sushi.
L'Htel de Mikuni had a nice japanese touch on the french cuisine, while not drifting towards "fusion" at all.
If you want something more casual, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Roppongi Hills (near GH Tokyo) does good food.
With only about 10 seats, gives you a very personal experience with Mizutani-san.
My favorite Edo-style Sushi.
L'Htel de Mikuni had a nice japanese touch on the french cuisine, while not drifting towards "fusion" at all.
If you want something more casual, L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Roppongi Hills (near GH Tokyo) does good food.
Jan 5, 2010 | 12:26 am
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I'll second the recommendation for Michel Troisgros at the Hyatt Regency, if you're in the mood for high-level modern French. I think lunch is quite a bit cheaper than dinner. And I would pick Kozue (the Japanese restaurant in the Park Hyatt) over Kakiden.
Tokyo doesn't really have a lot of options for shojin-ryori. Daigo is probably the best and the easiest to get to, even though it's not very close to Shinjuku.
Kyubei in the Keio Plaza might be your best bet for high-end sushi in that neighborhood; I can't think of any alternatives offhand. I've also heard good things about the Asahi Sushi on the 53rd floor of Opera City, which is pretty close to your hotel (http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g264803/ ).
Tokyo doesn't really have a lot of options for shojin-ryori. Daigo is probably the best and the easiest to get to, even though it's not very close to Shinjuku.
Kyubei in the Keio Plaza might be your best bet for high-end sushi in that neighborhood; I can't think of any alternatives offhand. I've also heard good things about the Asahi Sushi on the 53rd floor of Opera City, which is pretty close to your hotel (http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g264803/ ).
Jan 5, 2010 | 12:58 am
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I ate once at what I thought was just a tempura place at the top of Opera City, whose name unfortunately I cannot remember. We got a set meal and it included some nice sashimi as a starter. I don't think it was Asahi Sushi but it was a pleasant and tasty meal, I'd say upscale rather than luxury.
Opera City is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the PHT. Go down the driveway from the entrance to the hotel, at the street turn left, turn left again at the street just past the firehouse, walk one block, turn right, and walk to the next major street (about 300 m). Cross the street and you are at Opera City.
Opera City is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the PHT. Go down the driveway from the entrance to the hotel, at the street turn left, turn left again at the street just past the firehouse, walk one block, turn right, and walk to the next major street (about 300 m). Cross the street and you are at Opera City.
Jan 8, 2010 | 11:52 am
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Thanks for your recommendations. I agree Kozue is excellent. Have been there several times (my experience was the opposite - been to the PH for food many times, but never to stay!). So unless Kakiden is to be avoided, I'll probably try that instead (just for the sake of trying something new).
L'atelier de JR is indeed very good but a bit further, and I've been there already. Troisgros sounds excellent. I'll check it out straight away.
L'atelier de JR is indeed very good but a bit further, and I've been there already. Troisgros sounds excellent. I'll check it out straight away.
Jan 12, 2010 | 8:23 am
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What steakhouse would you all recommend for Tokyo? I'm thinking something on par with Ron in Osaka, if we can't get to Osaka on an upcoming trip.