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ing the bill. Or go for classics such as
sashimi moriawase
(mixed sashimi) and
tempura. There's a tasting set of three varieties of microbrewed sake (ask for
kiki-
sake-setto
). Reservations recommended.
(
3341-2497; 3-9-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku;
dishes ¥315-840;
5pm-7am;
Marunouchi Line to Shinjuku-sanchōme, exit C6)
10
Tsunahachi
$$
TEMPURA
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Tsunahachi has been expertly frying prawns and seasonal vegetables for nearly 90
years. The sets are served in courses so each dish comes piping hot. Sit at the
counter for the added pleasure of watching the chefs at work. Indigo
noren
(cur-
tains) mark the entrance.
(
3352-1012;
www.tunahachi.co.jp
;
3-31-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku;
sets ¥1995-3990;
11am-10pm;
JR Yamanote Line to Shinjuku, east exit;
)
Chaya Macrobiotics
$$
ORGANIC
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fusion of an unexpected sort: it's Japanese macrobiotics meets French. Think bur-
dock croquettes, lily bud gratin and soy crème brûlée.
( 3357-0014; 7F, Isetan Bldg,
3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku; lunch/dinner course from ¥2100/3675, mains from ¥1890;
11am-10pm;
Marunouchi Line to Shinjuku-sanchōme, exits B3, B4 & B5;
)
11
New York Grill
$$$
STEAK HOUSE
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Perched on the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt, this a date spot of the highest order.
The food is perfectly executed and the views are divine, but the prices are com-
mensurately steep. Lunch is more reasonably priced: the set course includes an
all-you-can-eat spread of entrees and desserts, plus a main dish. On weekends, a
glass of sparkling wine is included (bringing the bill to ¥6600); book ahead.
(
5322-1234;
http://tokyo.park.hyatt.com
;
52nd fl, 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku; lunch/dinner course from
¥5200/11,000, mains from ¥4800;
lunch & dinner;
Ōedo Line to Tochōmae, exit A4)
