Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013
Chiles Mexican Grill
Mexican dining
Festive feasts: Enjoy Chiles joyous holiday repast while you immerse yourself in their traditional Mexican Christmas spirit.
Holiday special events: All-you-can-eat Christmas Eve buffet (7-11pm) features turkey, roast chicken and Chiles once-a-year Christmas apple salad for ¥2,500. Includes one drink and ¥500 sparkling wine all night.
Spirit of Christmas: Christmas tree, lights, tinsel, garland and more will make Mexican dining festive
Yuletide deals: Until Jan 7 order oven-cooked turkey breast marinated in a special garlic-and-pepper adobo sauce. Dec 25 celebrate with a special roast chicken Christmas dinner
Our gift to Metropolis readers: Metropolis readers reserving dinner for four or more friends receive a free bottle of cava with their meal—because it’s time to make merry! (valid Dec 26-31)
Shop info: 1-8-24 Jingumae, Shibuya-u. Tel: 03-6434-9693. Open Mon 11am-4pm,Tue-Fri 11am-9pm,Sat 11am-10pm,Sun 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.chiles-grill.com
Frigos Repos
Belgian beer
Festive feasts: Special holiday beers, both in bottles and on tap, served for a limited time during the holidays.
Holiday special events: Customers who come in on New Year’s will all receive oshogatsu gifts.
Spirit of Christmas: A traditional Christmas theme inside with festive lights outside welcome the holiday season.
Yuletide deals: We are offering a special, limited Christmas menu. .
Our gift to Metropolis readers: Bring a copy of Metropolis and get your first draft beer for ¥500.
Shop info: B1F PCP Bldg, 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-5220-2272. Open daily 11am-11pm; (food L.O. 10pm; drink L.O. 10:30pm); lunch 11am-2pm weekdays 11am-4pm weekends.
Nearest stn: Tokyo
www.eurobeer.net/repos
Hobgoblin
British pub
Festive feasts: If you’re looking for a true British end-of-year experience then look no further than Hobgoblin, which has been serving the foreign community at three locations since 2000.
Holiday special events: New Year’s Eve countdown party with specials on champagne and no cover charge.
Spirit of Christmas: Christmas trees with all of the festive decorations and lights, just like back home!
Yuletide deals: Traditional British roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings either à la carte or buffet-style on Christmas Day.
Our gift to Metropolis readers: Mention Metropolis and get a glass of our homemade eggnog on Christmas day or a shot on New Year’s Eve.
Shop info: Shibuya: 3F Ichiban Bldg, 1-3-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-6415-4244. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Akasaka: B1 Tamondo Bldg, 2-13-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6229-2636. Nearest stn: Akasaka. Roppongi: 1F Aoba Bldg, 3-16-33 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3568-1280. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.hobgoblin.jp
Madosh! cafe
Avocado restaurant
Festive feasts: Eat healthy avocado and roast turkey dishes while enjoying a unique interior decorated by Tokyo artists.
Holiday special events: Two-hour party course for 30-40 people includes all-you-can-drink plus six food courses and a whole turkey—just ¥4,500 each.
Spirit of Christmas: Plenty of avocado green Christmas decorations for the holidays!
Yuletide deals: Try the avocado turkey burger (¥1,200) or roast turkey with avocado salsa (¥1,200) available in limited numbers over the holidays.
Shop info: Our gift to Metropolis readers: Bring this copy of Metropolis and receive a signature Belgian waffle free.
Shop info: 2F Jingumae 5-28-7, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3400-1188. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 11:30am-10pm. Nearest stn: Shibuya or Harajuku. www.mado.in
sun 2 diner
Californian grill
Festive feasts: Enjoy California home cooking without having to catch a flight. Californian-Mexican dishes include guacamole and chips, quesadillas, nachos, roast turkey and avocado wraps and original chicken burrito. Plus charcoal grill American rib-eye steaks or pork chops, jerk chicken, roast beef and famous hamburgers.
Yuletide deals: Whole roast chicken dinner with gravy for 2-3 people (¥2,300 ) throughout December. Please reserve three days in advance.
Our gift to Metropolis readers: Mention Metropolis and get your first 250ml craft beer for ¥400 (dinner only).
Shop info: 1F Ogawa Bldg, 2-43-11 Kami-Meguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-5724-3330. Open Mon-Fri 11am-3:30 pm & 5-11pm, Sat-Sun & hols 11am-11pm. Nearest stn: Nakameguro. http://sun2diner.com/
Dedesuke
Japanese izakaya
A large venue that seats up to 60 people in the horigogatsu style has special party courses available all December to get you in a festive mood!
This holiday season enjoy the special party plan with seasonal food course and all-you-can-drink for two hours—only ¥4,000
From Jan 4, one-10 litres taruzake (barrel) will be available free to diners while it lasts
Metropolis readers receive beef shabu-shabu for only ¥2,200 and half-priced charcoal grilled steak.
2F Daikoku Bldg, 1-8-14 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3444-5511. Open Mon-Fri 4pm-5am, Sun & hols 4-11pm. Nearest stn: Ebisu. www.dedesuke.com/ebisu
Seamus O’Hara
Irish pub
Festive feasts: Enjoy the Christmas turkey breast plate with all the trimmings from December 20-25 for just ¥2,000—groups of six or more can reserve a whole stuffed bird (one week advance)—and avail yourself of 90-minute all-you can-drink Irish beers, draft cider, sparkling wine and cocktails for just ¥2500. Or how about Xmas pudding with ice cream for only ¥500?
Holiday special events: Irish Christmas Night celebrations on Sunday, December 15 (4pm-midnight) feature live music, pub quizzes and an all day happy hour. Have a craic!
Spirit of Christmas: The atmosphere at Seamus O’Hara over the festive season is that of a true Irish countryside Christmas.
Our gift to Metropolis readers: Mention Metropolis when booking for dinner and receive 15 extra minutes of all-you-can-drink.
Shop info: B1F Matsuda Building, 3-12-3 Meguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-2760-6179. Open daily 6pm-2am (Dec 20-25 from 3pm) Nearest stn: Meguro. www.seamus-ohara.com
