Dining

Dachibin - Metropolis Japan

Dachibin

The Koenji institution is nearly 30 and still going strong

Natsugi-An - Metropolis Japan

Natsugi-An

An elegant wine bar in Ginza welcomes high rollers

Hiasobi - Metropolis Japan

Hiasobi

A new teppanyaki restaurant looks West for inspiration

Toriromeo - Metropolis Japan

Toriromeo

Yakitori and wine are the perfect match at this tiny Yokohama bar

Philip Harper - Metropolis Japan

Philip Harper

The first non-Japanese master sake brewer is optimistic about the future of nihonshu

Yumiko Kano - Metropolis Japan

Yumiko Kano

Chef and owner of Nakaiseki Sen

Salon Tsukiakari - Metropolis Japan

Salon Tsukiakari

A lavish lounge awaits drinkers in an unlikely neighborhood

Nadine Waechter Moreno - Metropolis Japan

Nadine Waechter Moreno

The New York Grill & Bar’s new chef de cuisine rises to great heights

Bar Zazzle - Metropolis Japan

Bar Zazzle

The Bubble Era lives on—warts and all—at this Nishi-Azabu bar

Higankaku - Metropolis Japan

Higankaku

Taste is of the essence when choosing Chinese in Ginza

Alistair Douglas - Metropolis Japan

Alistair Douglas

An Australian fish seller makes a name for himself in Tsukiji

El Coyote - Metropolis Japan

El Coyote

Get a taste of the Old West in old Yokohama

Tharros - Metropolis Japan

Tharros

Enjoy authentic southern Italian food on the cheap in Shibuya

Hazelburn - Metropolis Japan

Hazelburn

Find a corner of Scotland in the heart of Shinjuku

The Hot Lists - Metropolis Japan

The Hot Lists

Drink deep at Tokyo’s top wine bars and restaurants

Dai-Chan - Metropolis Japan

Dai-Chan

Head out on the Tozai line to a classic neighborhood yakitori joint

Fangumu - Metropolis Japan

Fangumu

Enjoy yakiniku without the grease in Yurakucho

Edosada - Metropolis Japan

Edosada

It’s 100 years and counting for this Asakusa kamameshi eatery

Istanbul - Metropolis Japan

Istanbul

Enjoy quality Turkish food at this citywide chain

New Brews - Metropolis Japan

New Brews

Sake makers celebrate the start of 2009 with ginjo

Aquavit - Metropolis Japan

Aquavit

Chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces Scandinavian haute cuisine to Tokyo

Flavors of the year - Metropolis Japan

Flavors of the year

Metropolis staffers pick their favorite new restaurants of 2008

Tsunahachi - Metropolis Japan

Tsunahachi

The main branch of a popular tempura chain gets everything right

Year of the beer - Metropolis Japan

Year of the beer

Celebrating the highlights of 2008—plus a few brew-fueled countdown parties