La Taperia (Spain)

Genuine Spanish wine and cuisine from a genuine Spanish owner-chef. The menu includes Iberian ham, jamón serrano and a wide variety of cheese dishes, as well as the requisite paella and a plethora of tapas.

B1F Stream Yotsuya, 3-3 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3353-8003. Nearest stn: Yotsuya Sanchome. www.la-taperia.com

Tasquinha Caravela (Portugal)

Specializing in cataplana, or Portuguese seafood stew, this subterranean Ginza-area restaurant also offers a wide selection of Portuguese wines.

B1F Shinbo Bldg, 6-13-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3248-3308. Nearest stn: Higashiginza. http://meturl.com/3d

Antonio’s (Italy)

Serving Tokyo since 1944, Antonio’s deli offers Italian food totally free of chemicals or preservatives, while the restaurant offers an ample selection of Italian wine.

Minami-Aoyama: 1F Minami-Aoyama HY Bldg, 7-3-6 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 03−3797−0388. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Yokohama: 28F Yokohama Sky Bldg, 2-19-12 Takashima, Nishi-ku. Tel: 045-442-0688. Nearest stn: Yokohama. www.antonios.co.jp

Sparta (Greece)

Founded by a Greek sailor in 1953, Sparta claims to be the oldest Greek restaurant in Japan, offering a fine selection of Greek and international beers and wines.

3-7 Yoshida-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-253-1645. Nearest stn: Kannai. www.sparta.jp

Sungari (Russia)

Sungari East and West offer different seasonal courses, currently including marinated salmon with crêpe, beef stroganoff, borscht and Russian-style veal. An à la carte menu is also available at both locations.

Shinjuku East: B1 Chiyoda Bldg, 2-45-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3209-4937. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. Shinjuku West: B1 Subaru Bldg, 1-7-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3343-5047. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.sungari.jp

B & Loin (USA)

American “slow food”-style BBQ. Each brisket cut is dry rubbed with an original blend of spices, then slow-cooked at low temperature. Then enjoy your meal with a selection of American microbrews.

1F Dogenzaka Pia, 1-22-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3461-1475. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.bandloin.com

Chiles Mexican Grill (Mexico)

Family recipes, home-cooked food and the Latin spirit promise the closest thing to real Mexican cooking in Japan.

1-8-24 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-6434-9693. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.chiles-grill.com

Bacana Ginza (Brazil)

Dig into 13 different kinds of meat at this Brazilian churrasco (barbecue) restaurant. Be sure to save some space for the all-you-can-eat salad and dessert bar, plus cachaça sugarcane liquor and fresh fruit juice.

B1 No. 7 Central Bldg, 8-8-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-6228-5627. Nearest stn: Ginza. http://bacana-ginza.jimdo.com

La Casa de Eduardo (Chile)

The only Chilean restaurant in Tokyo, it offers home cooking from Chile and Spain. Chow down on traditional cazuela (Chilean nabe), empanada Chilena (stuffed bread pastry), bife a lo pobre (beef with fried egg and French fries) and more.

2-21-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 080-4345-2056. Nearest stn: Akasaka. http://edojapon.wordpress.com

El Caminito (Argentina)

Argentine home cooking presented by the former chef to the Argentine embassy in Japan. Going strong since 1998, the menu includes chorizo sausages and empanada pastries stuffed with beef, onion, olives and eggs—and, um, a veal schnitzel.

1-12-11 Higashi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3582-9380. Nearest stn: Akabanebashi. http://elcaminito.jp

Punto Punta (Colombia)

A homestyle Latin bar offering Colombian soul food, including Andes potatoes, empanada stuffed pastries, arepa flatbread and bandeja paisa—an ample platter with red beans, pork, egg, chorizo sausage and avocado.

1F Chayasaka T&K Bldg, 2-13-14 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5704-6280. Nearest stn: Ebisu. http://meturl.com/3h