Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2012
From pancakes to Texas-style smokehouse barbeque, here’s a taste of some of the menus we indulged in.
GABURIYA
Grapefruit cocktails and tuna skewers in this Yokohama izakaya.
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QUE SERA SERA
Whatever will be, will be to your liking in this Ginza hideaway.
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WHITE SMOKE
Follow your nose to niku heaven in Azabu.
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TAJ AKASAKA
Diving into Indian street food in Akasaka.
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PANDA
A bear’s den of delights on the Chuo line.
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CAFE SOUL TREE
Kick back garage-style in Futako Tamagawa.
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PEPA CAFE FOREST
Thai up your summer in Inokashira Park.
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TEMPURA BUONO
Fry-class food at salaryman prices in Nishi-Azabu.
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WARAYAKIYA
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Seriously succulent in Roppongi.
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WAKANUI
Tokyo’s meat renaissance continues.
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WOLF
Hot pot of champions in Toranomon.
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IVY PLACE
Dine and dally about in Daikanyama.
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