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the Family Mart; book ahead on weekends.
(
3405-2585;
www.teyandei.com
;
5-9-17
Roppongi, Minato-ku; skewers ¥150-1600;
6pm-5am;
Hibiya Line to Roppongi, exit 3;
)
Brasserie Paul Bocuse Le Musée
$$
FRENCH
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Dine on fine French food atop an inverted cone in the atrium of the National Art
terrine and pan-fried scallops with risotto - all suprisingly reasonable given the
location and the name on the marquee.
( 5770-8161;
www.paulbocuse.jp/eng/musee/in-
dex.html
; 3rd fl, National Art Center Tokyo, 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku; lunch/dinner set menu from
¥2000/3500;
11am-9pm Sat-Mon, Wed, Thu, to 10pm Fri;
Chiyoda Line to Nogizaka, exit 6;
)
15
Tofuya-Ukai
$$$
KAISEKI
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One of the city's most impressive restaurants, Tofuya-Ukai has only private rooms,
all of which overlook a beautiful, manicured garden. The
kaiseki
(Japanese haute
cuisine) courses feature delicate, handmade tofu served a variety of ways, but may
also include sashimi and grilled fish; considering the spread, it's excellent value.
Enquire when booking about vegetarian courses; reserve well in advance.
(
3436-1028;
www.ukai.co.jp
;
4-4-13 Shiba-kōen, Minato-ku; lunch/dinner set menu from ¥5500/8400;
11am-10pm;
Toei Ōedo Line to Akabanebashi, exit 8;
)
16
Kikunoi
$$$
KAISEKI
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This Kyoto-based, nationally famous
kaiseki
restaurant serves exquisitely pre-
pared seasonal dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious (which earned
Kikunoi two Michelin stars). Kikunoi's Chef Murata has also written a book in
English on
kaiseki
, and the staff helpfully use it to explain the dishes. Reserva-
tions necessary.
(
3568-6055;
http://kikunoi.jp
; 6-13-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku; lunch/dinner
