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"【Check Point】 ■ Sushi that is very popular in Sapporo has moved to Ginza. ■ Course duration: 2 hours Sushi Ichiko, which has created numerous legends in Hokkaido, has relocated to Ginza. This was my 10th visit to the Sapporo location and my first to Ginza. It's a 2-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station. You enter a newly opened, luxurious buildi"

"This is what Edomae sushi is all about. While many new sushi restaurants have popped up recently, this one has been serving this style for over 10 years. There are no truffles or caviar, no Instagram-worthy dishes. The chef meticulously sources the highest quality ingredients, traveling all over Japan to find them. Just listening to him talk ab"

"I visited for my monthly lunch outing. The incredibly delicious matsutake rice was simply made with fresh shiitake mushrooms rubbed with salt and mixed into freshly cooked rice. I was able to enjoy a full autumn menu, including chilled steamed figs, a pot of Nagoya Cochin chicken and eight types of mushrooms sourced by the chef from Azumino. Even t"

"A renowned establishment in Ginza, serving delicious French regional cuisine and homemade bread! Bistro Nougat, born on a backstreet in Ginza's 6th district in January 2008, will capture your heart with its over 60 varieties of regional French dishes and daily-baked homemade bread. With a wine list curated from its sister establishment, Wine Bar"

"Fugu is a restaurant where the food is simply unbeatable! I admire their commitment to using only the finest ingredients. I enjoyed a variety of premium fruits at this establishment. The quality of the softshell turtle is truly remarkable. The mud-draining process is thorough, and there's no hint of any unpleasant odor. However, I suspect the softs"

"Is this the right place to use as a "second line" to "Uchiyama"? I visited for lunch, which starts at 12:00 pm. There are two courses, priced at ¥6,600 and ¥9,900 (both with 8 dishes), both including tax. I made a reservation for the ¥9,900 course a few days in advance and visited. I arrived at 11:45 am, but was told to wait a little longer, s"

"Despite its casual atmosphere, the restaurant serves high-quality, innovative Japanese cuisine. The space is quite small, so reservations are essential. The food and drinks are both incredibly delicious, and I've been there twice already. I definitely plan to visit again. The quality is excellent for the price, making it a fantastic choice for thos"

"Located near the Kabuki-za Theatre in Higashi-Ginza, this izakaya (Japanese pub) is dedicated to high-quality ingredients and sake. It strikes a perfect balance between a casual izakaya and a refined Japanese restaurant. While offering a more sophisticated atmosphere than a typical izakaya, it boasts exceptional cuisine at a significantly lower pri"

"This highly popular restaurant has been selected as one of the "Tabelog Izakaya 100 Best" restaurants. I made a reservation on Tabelog for the "Goku Nodoguro Course" (¥12,100) and visited on a weekday at 8:30 PM. The course included the following dishes: * Seasonal Appetizer * Fresh Fish 5-Piece Platter * Salt-Grilled Nodoguro * Famous Nodoguro Sa"

"This time, I visited 'Ginza Hirayama' located in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Since its establishment in 2011, they have been carefully selecting A5-rank Kuroge Wagyu fillet, prioritizing quality over origin. Among all the cuts, the fillet boasts the most delicate flavor, requiring meticulous attention to the grilling process. They slowly cook the meat o"

"This is a renowned restaurant where you can savor exquisite Chinese-style ramen that blends Japanese and French flavors. The only menu item is the Chinese-style ramen, but the broth is truly exceptional. The flavor of the broth is so remarkable that you won't feel the need for any additional seasoning. I had the Ravioli Gourmandises ramen, which"

"It's a small shop, so it's a bit cramped and orders take a while to arrive, so you end up drinking first. It would be great if they could list items that come out quickly on the menu. The nuts in the ham and cheese platter were really delicious, so I asked if I could order them even though they weren't on the menu, and they let me! The meat takes "

"I visited this restaurant for the first time around 9 pm after making a reservation. There are few places open after seeing a Kabuki performance, so I was relieved to find this one. It seemed a bit quiet, with only about 20-30% occupancy. This is one of several restaurants run by Nakamata, a shochu distillery in Ibusuki, known for its nodoguro (bla"

"I invited a foreign guest who loves Japanese food to this restaurant and we enjoyed the ¥8,800 (tax included) lunch course with 8 dishes. The ingredients were mainly seafood and vegetables, and the dishes were very delicate in flavor. Moreover, the patterns on the dishes and the plating were full of sentiment and kindness, warming my heart as I ate"

"It's located on the 5th floor of the Kabuki-za Tower. You can get there by elevator. I think it's a bit of a hidden gem. There's a shop where you can buy matcha and other teas, and a cafe beyond that. They had a lot of cute souvenirs too. I went there for dessert after a meal, so I'm not sure if they serve lunch or other meals, but the sweets and m"

"The steak, crafted with a fusion of carefully selected ingredients and masterful technique, is on another level. The chef's background is impressive as well. It's not cheap, but for this steak, it's a price well worth paying. The lunch steak course has a limited number of dishes. But the main course is a breathtaking plate. It's not about the num"

"Located about a 6-7 minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, this restaurant had a line of about 10 groups when I arrived around 1 pm on a weekend. After waiting for about 40 minutes, I was finally able to enter. This time, I ordered the Clam, Bonito, and Chicken Triple SOBA for 1400 yen. The light and clear soup was full of refined umami, and the n"

"I finally got to try the famous omurice I'd seen all over Instagram! 🍳 I'd heard there were long lines, but I was able to get in right away at 11:30 am on a weekday! However, there was a line forming when I left, so it's probably best to go at a time other than lunchtime on weekdays. The interior has a classic coffee shop vibe.☕️ They only accep"

"This time, I'd like to introduce "Homemade Noodles Ito Ginza Store" located in Ginza, Tokyo! ♪ Tabelog Score: ☆★☆★☆3.71☆★☆★☆ The main store is in Akabane💡 The flavors here are mainly divided into two choices. ① The ultimate niboshi (dried sardine) soup, straight up niboshi. ② A double soup blending Hinai-jidori chicken and niboshi. Ordering at"