Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2012

Named after a 1973 Italian sex comedy, Sessomatto Avocado Bal (2F M Bldg., 1-13-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku; www.mado.in/s001.html) is the second haven for lovers of this versatile fruit. The Jingumae branch opened four years ago, bringing the obvious combo of avocado dishes and deep-house music to the masses. The new place is designed by artist Nobuyoshi Miwa, and offers opening priced drinks of Heineken and glasses of wine for just ¥300. Head down evenings (and lunchtimes, soon) to try treats like avo with wasabi (¥500), shrimp, tomato and avocado sauté (¥600), and spam and avocado risotto (¥1,000). Dogs welcome.