US Style Steakhouse in Tokyo
Jan 7, 2023, 1:09 am
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Experience has taught me to automatically say "no mayo" with every Western-style item I order in Japan, even if there’s no logical reason to believe that the item I'm ordering would have mayo added to it.
Jan 9, 2023, 1:58 am
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Isn't Outback pretty much like TGIF with different signage ?
Forgot about this place opposite the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. .Seems to be a hybrid of sorts. Only been there for brunch....
https://37steakhouse.com/roppongi-location
Forgot about this place opposite the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. .Seems to be a hybrid of sorts. Only been there for brunch....
https://37steakhouse.com/roppongi-location
Jan 9, 2023, 2:01 am
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Also, I have been to darn near every pizza place in Tokyo and I can say without a doubt that the Pizza Bar at the Mandarin Oriental in Nihonbashi beats Savoy, PST, Freys, Da Isa, and all the other popular places. It’s truly exceptional. Honestly I can’t get enough of that place. It’s one of the few places in the world I “highly recommend”. If you haven’t tried it, give it a go and let me know what you think via DM. And no I don’t work there lol.
Jan 9, 2023, 2:11 am
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Barely passable but agree.
Also, I have been to darn near every pizza place in Tokyo and I can say without a doubt that the Pizza Bar at the Mandarin Oriental in Nihonbashi beats Savoy, PST, Freys, Da Isa, and all the other popular places. It’s truly exceptional. Honestly I can’t get enough of that place. It’s one of the few places in the world I “highly recommend”. If you haven’t tried it, give it a go and let me know what you think via DM. And no I don’t work there lol.
Also, I have been to darn near every pizza place in Tokyo and I can say without a doubt that the Pizza Bar at the Mandarin Oriental in Nihonbashi beats Savoy, PST, Freys, Da Isa, and all the other popular places. It’s truly exceptional. Honestly I can’t get enough of that place. It’s one of the few places in the world I “highly recommend”. If you haven’t tried it, give it a go and let me know what you think via DM. And no I don’t work there lol.
edit: called and will give it a try later this month
Last edited by pesos; Jan 9, 2023 at 2:18 am
Jan 9, 2023, 5:49 am
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Jan 9, 2023, 4:16 pm
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Barely passable but agree.
Also, I have been to darn near every pizza place in Tokyo and I can say without a doubt that the Pizza Bar at the Mandarin Oriental in Nihonbashi beats Savoy, PST, Freys, Da Isa, and all the other popular places. It’s truly exceptional. Honestly I can’t get enough of that place. It’s one of the few places in the world I “highly recommend”. If you haven’t tried it, give it a go and let me know what you think via DM. And no I don’t work there lol.
Also, I have been to darn near every pizza place in Tokyo and I can say without a doubt that the Pizza Bar at the Mandarin Oriental in Nihonbashi beats Savoy, PST, Freys, Da Isa, and all the other popular places. It’s truly exceptional. Honestly I can’t get enough of that place. It’s one of the few places in the world I “highly recommend”. If you haven’t tried it, give it a go and let me know what you think via DM. And no I don’t work there lol.
Jan 12, 2023, 8:14 am
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I made a day trip to Enoshima over a weekend. Looks like a family of expatriates was having a craving for a burger. 
No, I did not stop by at Kua'Aina for a burger so I cannot comment on the quality of the burger at Kua'Aina. It was a nice day at Enoshima.
P.S. Kau'Aina is right next to the Katase Enoshima station on Odakyu Line.
Katase Enoshima station on Odakyu Line.
No, I did not stop by at Kua'Aina for a burger so I cannot comment on the quality of the burger at Kua'Aina. It was a nice day at Enoshima.P.S. Kau'Aina is right next to the Katase Enoshima station on Odakyu Line.
Katase Enoshima station on Odakyu Line.
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Jan 12, 2023, 7:55 pm
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There are at least a couple of other Kua'Aina locations around Tokyo. I've not been to the location in Endoshima, but the others make a mighty fine burger. Unlike a lot of "Hawaii-style" things in Japan, this is a real small burger chain from Hawaii - I've been to a location in Oahu as well.
Jan 12, 2023, 9:22 pm
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There are at least a couple of other Kua'Aina locations around Tokyo. I've not been to the location in Endoshima, but the others make a mighty fine burger. Unlike a lot of "Hawaii-style" things in Japan, this is a real small burger chain from Hawaii - I've been to a location in Oahu as well.
https://www.kua-aina.com/shop#location
We've got a few here in Kansai and I can confirm that the burgers are quite good.
Jan 13, 2023, 7:05 pm
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From steak to burgers..............only on FT Japan.
Since the pumping of Kua'aina I did a quick google that it is part of the following organization.
https://www.four-seeds.co.jp/brand
I wonder how many of the restaurants people have eaten at without knowing they were part of the same company.
Since the pumping of Kua'aina I did a quick google that it is part of the following organization.
https://www.four-seeds.co.jp/brand
I wonder how many of the restaurants people have eaten at without knowing they were part of the same company.
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Jan 13, 2023, 10:18 pm
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Jan 16, 2023, 2:58 am
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Jan 16, 2023, 2:59 am
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Yup real PITA to get a reservation as a non hotel guest! But worth it every time! Met the head chef when I was there last week. Italian guy who started the restaurant. Very angry guy but was kind to customers. Not so much to the staff. Anyways best pizza ever!
Jan 16, 2023, 3:00 am
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Love the broccoli burger at this place. Not even kidding! Albeit more than one ketchup packet would be nice (they act like we are stealing candy from a baby when we ask for more) and their COVID restrictions are annoying to the EXTREME but the burger is good. Aldebaran still way better. For those readers who haven’t tried it yet - trust me. But it’s a nazi place. Reservations required. Must order off standard menu one day in advance. No customizations. No exceptions. Very annoying staff. But the best burger of my life.
