Dining
Salon Tsukiakari
A lavish lounge awaits drinkers in an unlikely neighborhood
Nadine Waechter Moreno
The New York Grill & Bar’s new chef de cuisine rises to great heights
Bar Zazzle
The Bubble Era lives on—warts and all—at this Nishi-Azabu bar
Higankaku
Taste is of the essence when choosing Chinese in Ginza
Alistair Douglas
An Australian fish seller makes a name for himself in Tsukiji
El Coyote
Get a taste of the Old West in old Yokohama
Tharros
Enjoy authentic southern Italian food on the cheap in Shibuya
Hazelburn
Find a corner of Scotland in the heart of Shinjuku
The Hot Lists
Drink deep at Tokyo’s top wine bars and restaurants
Dai-Chan
Head out on the Tozai line to a classic neighborhood yakitori joint
Fangumu
Enjoy yakiniku without the grease in Yurakucho
Edosada
It’s 100 years and counting for this Asakusa kamameshi eatery
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