Dining
Istanbul
Enjoy quality Turkish food at this citywide chain
New Brews
Sake makers celebrate the start of 2009 with ginjo
Aquavit
Chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces Scandinavian haute cuisine to Tokyo
Flavors of the year
Metropolis staffers pick their favorite new restaurants of 2008
Tsunahachi
The main branch of a popular tempura chain gets everything right
Year of the beer
Celebrating the highlights of 2008—plus a few brew-fueled countdown parties
Nakae
Sample horseflesh in all its forms at this old-style Minowa eatery
Ehon no Kuni no Alice
Enjoy a winter wonderland in this new fantasy haven
Mother Esta
Eat healthy and hearty at a relaxing bistro by the water
Tatsukichi
Enjoy kushiage without the grease at this Shinjuku skewer specialist
Ebisusan
An eatery with heart, literally
Churari
Enjoy island-style dining in a casual Harajuku setting
Gion Kahala
Vegetables are the star of the show at this new Nishi-Azabu grill
Nuun
This stylish vegetarian- friendly restaurant defies expectations
Kagurazaka Stagione
Enjoy modern Italian in an elegant Japanese setting
Peter
On its first anniversary, the Peninsula Tokyo’s flagship restaurant continues to dazzle
Ivan Ramen
A foreigner in Setagaya makes ramen—to perfection
Cha-coo-la
It’s easy being green at this organic café
Otofu Bijin
Celebrate tofu in all its glory in Yoyogi
Tamai
Munch on sea eel straight from Tokyo Bay at this classic Nihombashi eatery
Serendip
Go slow at this well-hidden jewel in Shibuya
Shilingol
Feast on Mongolian lamb—and culture—at this Sengoku eatery
Sano
Enjoy exquisite washoku in the heart of Ginza
Life
Slow down and drink up at this Italian restaurant steps from Yoyogi Park
Silverado
A new Ginza restaurant offers California cuisine in all its glory
SCHOOL FOOD
A new Akasaka restaurant proves Korean students know how to eat
Keke
There’s no need to restrain yourself at this healthy Japanese-style buffet
57
Tokyo gets a true taste of New York City—finally
La Fiesta
Get your fix of Mexican fare at the new branch of an old favorite
Lugdunum
This down-home restaurant in Kagurazaka is the real French deal
Hemp Restaurant Asa
Enjoy the pleasures of hemp—not that way—at this health-conscious Shimokita eatery
Aureole
Have a pleasant meal away from it all—in Shinjuku—at this open-air Italian bistro
Radio Bar
Class is the name of the game at this refined Omotesando eatery
Maman Terrace Aoyama
Eating healthy is no sacrifice at this trendy macrobiotic eatery