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Hantei
Hantei specializes
in very delectable
kushi-age
, deep-fried
skewers of meat, fish,
and vegetables served
with small side dishes.
Items are served six
at a time, and the
menu is set, dispensing
with the need to
consult the English
menu
(see p87)
.
&
Kisso
Hantei restaurant interior
bed of shredded cabbage,
and miso soup. Cutlets can be
dipped in their own brand of
sauce. Alternatives to meat are
delicately fried shrimp and
oysters served with a dribble
of lemon. This Maisen branch
is located in a converted
bathhouse
(see p99)
.
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Ume no Hana
Kaiseki
, Japan's haute
cuisine, can be expensive. An
exquisitely prepared, multicourse
eating experience, it features
dishes prepared with fresh
ingredients, many of which are
seasonal. Kisso's mini-
kaiseki
lunch sets, served in beautifully
crafted lacquerware alongside
simple flower arrangements, are
a great affordable option.
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Map
D6 • B1, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
• 3582-4191 • Open 11am-2pm, 5:30-
9pm Mon-Sat • ¥-¥¥ (lunch), ¥¥¥ (dinner)
A meal at this traditionally-
styled tofu restaurant in Ginza
makes for a great lesson in
Japanese cuisine. The menu
offers dishes at a variety of
prices, including special
children's courses. Choose from
a vast array of tofu-based meals
or the highly recommended
kaiseki
courses
(see p78)
.
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Sasanoyuki
Many Tokyoites consider
Sasanoyuki to be the city's finest
tofu restaurant. It has an illustri-
ous history, with
connections to the
imperial family and
the high abbot at
Kanei-ji Temple during
the Edo period, when
the restaurant
opened. The atmos-
phere is relaxed and
the service unfussy
(see p87)
.
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see p71
