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Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP done right in Tokyo
Obicà relaunches its original Roppongi Hills location in May 2018 at nearby Hollywood Beauty Plaza, complete with a new style and menu.
 
Starting in Rome back in 2004 when Naples-born founder Silvio Ursini opened the world's first...

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Fine Yakiniku Dining in Tokyo's Gourmet Capital
Kyoshotei follows in the footsteps of the Tottori-based Yonago original outlet by inviting guests to try their acclaimed 'Daisen Kuroushi' brand of wagyu beef.
 
This wagyu variant—that always performs well in the quinquennial Wagyu Oly...

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Spanish cuisine and craft cocktails in Hibiya
 
Lubina opened in March 2018 alongside the fanfare of Tokyo's new Midtown Hibiya in the Yurakucho area.
 
Combining a gorgeous modern classic interior with terraced seating overlooking Hibiya Park to the north-west, Lubina serves up cont...

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Japanese sake and specialities in Hiroo
A friend of mine, who has lived in Japan for many years, told me about a restaurant where I could enjoy Japanese sake – the popular Japanese drink which has seen a global resurgence in recent years.
Located along Meiji Street and opened in late...

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Soba taken to the next level
Specialising in soba and grilled skewers, Jinenjoan opened in Yokohama's Aobadai area in Feb 2018 promising to liven up the typical soba restaurant experience, turning it from an individual to a fun, relaxed group setting.
 
First up the soba here is made...

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Straw-grilled seafood and more in Akasaka
Opened in November 2017, Ryujinmaru specialises in all things warayaki. Straw-grilling is a traditional cooking technique originating from the Tosa region of Kochi prefecture and one of its star dishes, Katsuo no Tataki (seared bonito), is a ...

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New vegetarian menu available at classy restaurant
Nestled on the fifth floor of AO Building—a short walk from Tokyo's Omotesando Station—is TWO ROOMS Grill | Bar, an elegant restaurant offering lunch and dinner menus curated by the seasons.
 
In January, TWO ROOMS launched their fir...

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Mouth-watering sushi at Haneda Airport
 
Ariso Sushi is not the average sushi parlour you see on every corner in Japan. Located at Haneda Airport's International Terminal, this restaurant is perfect for people craving a final taste of delectable sushi before they leave Japan, or thos...

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Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside pork cutlets
One of Nagoya’s food specialities is miso katsu (pork cutlet with thick miso sauce). There are many shops in Nagoya, and one of the popular ones is Misokatsu Yabaton, which was first established in 1947.
What is special here is t...

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Enjoy 3-star Michelin sushi in Ginza, Tokyo
Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin 3-star sushi restaurant, is helmed by Jiro Ono, regarded as one of the greatest sushi masters ever. Located in Ginza, Tokyo, this 10-seater restaurant is usually fully booked, and has even served former U.S. Pre...

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