Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2013

Graceland might be in Memphis, Tennessee, but Elvis Bar (4-2-2 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6434-1479. www.elvis-bar.com) rattles and rolls in Nishi-Azabu. Instead of Las Vegas, it overlooks the neon of Gaien Higashi Dori. The dark-wood-embued open space boasts a pool table and darts machine center stage. On the wall hang posters of Presley and other all-American stars. Shake your hips from 6-8pm for one-coin drinks—with a welcome shot if you print a coupon from their website. The King would be happy with the chicken, pizza, and sausages, though his collection of multicolored pills has been replaced by sheesha. There’s a belly-dance show every Friday—naturally.