Tokyo Weekender - October 2017

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TRENDS
EXPLORE
JAPANESE
CUISINE AT
GINZA SIX
When any local or visitor
to Tokyo is asked
what they love most
about the city, more
often than not the cuisine makes it
to the top of the list. Plenty of tourists
come here purely for the food,
and chefs around the globe rave
about the quality of the ingredients.
But when time is short, how can you
manage to try out a wide variety
of Japanese cuisine? New luxury
department store GINZA SIX, which
opened its doors in April, has solved
this dilemma by launching an array
of restaurants and shops that pretty
much cover all bases. From yakiniku
and tempura to tea cocktails and
matcha parfaits, the shopping center
is a paradise for foodies. To help
you navigate your way around,
we've selected our top 10 restaurants
serving local dishes. And just in case
you're craving a bottle of red from
Bordeaux or a sweet pie from L.A.,
we've also rounded up five treats for
those with more cosmopolitan tastes.
GINZA GRAND PREMIUM FOOD HALL
To sample a variety of Japanese dishes in one place, head to the Ginza Grand Premium Food Hall on the
6th floor. Counter-seating shops with noren curtains serve cuisine from selected restaraunts and shops
from all over Japan. There are 10 eateries in total, including one tea salon known for its top quality tea.
HOKKAIDO UEDAGUMI
While you can find exceptionally fresh fish
pretty much anywhere in Japan, Hokkaido is
particularly known for its high quality seafood.
It's also known for a dish called kaisendon, a
seafood bowl that includes rice topped with
sashimi and other ingredients. You can sample
several varieties of this dish at Uedagumi,
which only serves fish from Shibetsu, a city in
Hokkaido that's known for its excellent salmon,
scallops, trout and shellfish. You're in good hands
with regards to the sushi chef too – Katsuharu
Takano earned his stripes at Ginza Kyubey, often
considered one of Tokyo's top sushi restaurants.
TSUKIJI BAR WITH UORIKI
If you choose just one of the 10 eateries
at Ginza Grand Premium Food
Hall, we recommend Tsukiji Bar with
Uoriki, where you can enjoy a classic
ceviche created by renowned pioneer
of molecular gastronomy Chikara
Yamada. The menu is designed to be
enjoyed with a glass of champagne.
Also, on the last Friday of every
month from 3pm to 9pm, they
host a Japanese sake-tasting event
where you can sample renowned
sake brands from around the
country.
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