Weekly Digest
🐓 CHICKEN CUTLETS: Borracho
Why: Home-style Western European style of cooking is combined with fresh Japanese ingredients, bringing together dishes like a mushroom and garlic spread, spare ribs and oyster gratin. This family-owned restaurant has been praised for its coziness and a perfect location for an intimate dinner. "I have been going there since a previous owner was running the place, and now that his son has taken over, it is still the best. I think the chicken cutlets here are the best in the world."
Where: 153-0044 Tokyo, Meguro City, Ohashi, 2 Chome−6−18
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🇨🇳 CHINESE FUSION: Eishin
Why: This Chinese fusion restaurant offers delicious spring onion soba in big portions. A simple and easy spot for lunch, it is one of the city's long-established Chinese restaurants. "This is a so-called Machi Chuuka, located in the shopping street of Azabu Juban. Paiko noodles – pork bone noodles – are super delicious. There are only neighborhood grandpas and grandmas who are regulars here."
Where: 2 Chome-2-7 Azabujuban, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0045, Japan
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🥘 WESTERN: Bowery Kitchen
Why: A fusion restaurant serving up Western comfort food, the selection ranges from oven-baked rice casseroles to pizza and pasta as well as breakfast pancakes and a wide selection of cakes for dessert. "This is a famous cafe in Komazawa, run by THE Uichi Yamamoto (restaurant producer). I often eat gorgonzola chicken here."
Where: 5 Chome-18-7 Komazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0012, Japan
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🥵 SPICY: Curry House Bombay
Why: People come here for their aromatic stews served with a side of rice and pickled veggies. This restaurant serves up Indian-inspired curries with naan and tandoor dishes. "I recommend this place when you want something spicy. I am going there there when I want to challenge my limits."
Where: 277-0005 Chiba, Kashiwa, 3 Chome−6−16
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🐷 KOREAN PORK BELLY: Hamonishokudo
Why: Located near Akasaka, this yakiniku izakaya that delivers Korean local cuisine complements organic Japanese ingredients that is taking Korean barbecue to the next level. "The Samgyeopsal (Korean pork belly) here is popular, but it does not upset my stomach. No matter how much you eat, my stomach never gets upset. And the ommas take care of all the work, so it's very easy to do and also cost-effective."
Where: 107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 3 Chome−11−14
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