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unveiled in harder times, the luxury and exclusivity that such developments project
seem out of step with today's lingering economic malaise. It didn't help that Lehman
Brothers had an office in Roppongi Hills.
Still, there is no doubt that Roppongi Hills turned the neighbourhood around: once
known primarily for its sleazy nightlife, Roppongi now attracts families who come for
the cinema, museum and shops. Ten years on, Roppongi Hills remains a popular date
spot for young professionals, and made a perfectly ordinary pastime out of knocking
back drinks - in a suit and tie or heels - at the mall.
Eating
10 Tsurutontan $
NOODLES
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Huge bowls of udon (thick wheat noodles) are the speciality at this popular all-
night joint. Go for simple (topped with seaweed or pickled plum), exotic ( udon
carbonara ) or filling ( tsuruton zanmai : topped with fried tofu, tempura and
beef). Look for the samples out front. ( 3-14-12 Roppongi, Minato-ku; udon ¥680-1800;
11am-8am;
Hibiya Line to Roppongi, exit 5;
)
11 Kyō Hayashi-ya $
SWEETS
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Decadent parfaits, with layers of matcha jelly, anko (sweet red bean paste) and
fresh cream are served along with pots of earthy tea at this elegant teahouse inside
Tokyo Midtown. ( ; www.kyo-hayashiya.com/midtown.html ; Basement fl, Galleria, Tokyo Midtown,
9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku; dessert ¥560-1260;
11am-9pm;
Ōedo Line to Roppongi, exit 8;
)
Tokyo Curry Lab $
CURRY
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