Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2011

Tokyo’s newest shopping and dining complex is being billed as a place to “stimulate adults and produce a new Ginza.” Albore Ginza (2-4-18 Ginza, Chuo-ku) brings together well-known fashion shops, brands and salons, but gourmands will be most interested in the upper-floor eateries. Shari (www.shari-ginza.com) specializes in sushi rolls with offbeat ingredients like mango, avocado and organic vegetables, but keeps it real with fresh fish shipped in daily from Tsukiji. Nouka no Dai Dokoro (www.noukanodaidokoro.com) is an all-you-can eat restaurant featuring organic vegetables. The lunch buffet is ¥1,680, while dinner is ¥3,980. The opulent Ginza Roots Tokyo (http://loungeroots.com) serves as both a restaurant and “DJ lounge” with an Italian-focused menu. Course dinners are on offer for just ¥3,500-¥4,500. If you want to detox from all that overindulging, stop by Ginza Café Bistro (www.ginzacafewelltas.com), which features sandwiches, fresh vegetable and fruit juices, plus a full menu of health food in collaboration with the clinic next door.