favorite restaurants

Tried-and-true favorite restaurants in Tokyo! 
There are over 80,000 eateries in Tokyo to try, so get eatin'

burgers & shakes

Arms, Yoyogi Koen
Across from Yoyogi Koen parking lot. Consistenly ranked as the best burger in Tokyo. Take out available.
www.bento.com/rev/2461.html

comfort food

Ivy Place, Daikanyama

Check out this restaurant and the others by TY Harbor. Yummy goodness!!
www.tyharborbrewing.co.jp/ivy

izakaya, Yurakucho/Hibiya
Andy's
Lively izakaya under the tracks!
http://gmap.jp/shop-14542.html

izakaya, Shimokitazawa

Fun atmosphere & tasty dishes. Reservations recommended. From Shimokitazawa station, take the south exit. Walk with McDonalds on your left. At Mister Donut, turn right and then a quick left. First floor.
(across from the Heaven's Door bar).
03-3413-3785

italian

"Marios", Nishi Azabu
(10 min. walk from Nogizaka station, Chiyoda line or Hiroo Station exit 3, Hibiya line.)
http://eok.jp/restaurants-bars/fine-dining/italian/mario-i-sentieri

japanese cuisine

Gonpachi, Nishi Azabu, Shibuya and other locations
Popular with visitors and locals for its ambiance, plus tasty soba noodles, tempura, teppanyaki dishes, and much more! Check out more details, menu and locations & other Global Dining Restaurants here:
www.global-dining.com/restaurants/guide.cfm?c=gonpachi

mediterranean

Cicadas, Hiroo
A favorite place for lunch, dinner or for date night! Love that hummus & pita!
Check it out (and other great restaurants by TY Express) at
www.tyharborbrewing.co.jp/en/cicada

noodles

Man Riki Ya, Azabu Juban
A favorite casual noodle house. Famous for its gyoza, too. Go early to avoid any wait.
03-3452-5510 www.adhams.co.jp/manrikiya/
(Japanese web site; English menu).
English map: http://gmap.jp/shop-7393.html

pizza
Pizzakaya, Roppongi
California gourmet pizza + a movie=
fun.  www.pizzakaya.com/index_e.html

seafood
Kaikaya, Shibuya
www.kaikaya.com/

sandwiches & salads
West Park Cafe, Yoyogi Uehara
www.bento.com/rev/1391.html

shabu shabu & sukiyaki
Mo Mo Paradise, Shibuya
a 90-minute, all-you-can-eat at a SETO price. English menu. Reservations accepted. English map:
http://gmap.jp/shop-10861.html
More details: www.wondertable.com

Nabezo, Shimokitazawa 
All-you-can-eat shabu shabu or sukiyaki at a seto price & time.  www.wondertable.com. Shine Kitazawa Bldg 2-15-16, 03-3411-2941. South exit: walk past McDonalds (on left) almost to end, on right, in  basement.

sushi
Revolving sushi bar, Omotesando
A fun place to take visitors. Just grab a plate off the belt; prices depend on the color of the plate. Same side of street as Kiddyland, but further up the street.

steak & seafood
Beacon, Omotesando
Great for date night or a special celebration.  www.tyharborbrewing.co.jp/index_e.html

thai food
Amrita, Kichijoji
For more details, go to http://eok.jp/restaurants-bars/casual-dining/thai/amrita

Kaffir Lime, Omotesando
A favorite casual Thai restaurant. It is small, so reservations help. Diner's tip: buy a few different choices and share. Next to a famous gyoza restaurant. http://gmap.jp/shop-4735.html

tex mex
Zest cantina offers tex mex food in a very
energetic atmosphere. Various locations. www.globaldining.com/

Frijoles burritos and tacos, Azabu Juban
Casual Mexican cantina. For more information,
go to: www.frijoles.jp/top.html

yakitori (skewered chicken, veggies & more)
Fuku, Yoyogi Uehara
http://www.bento.com/rev/2420.html