My client put this hip izakaya on my radar and I am grateful. Shinji Mizutani was an architect in New York City and after designing restaurants for others decided to design his own place and changed careers to restaurateur at two restaurants. After about 25 years in New York City he returned to Japan and…

Food Sake Tokyo | A chef's guide to the best food in Tokyo.

17.05.2025

Oak Door – Food Sake Tokyo

Oak Door at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi is a fabulous spot to meet friends for wine and good food. The weather this day was perfect for sitting outdoors. Appetizers are perfect for sharing. Caesar salad, Hokkaido scallops, Kagawa white asparagus with smoked salmon, an an amazing creamy burrata and tomato salad with fried…

Food Sake Tokyo | A chef's guide to the best food in Tokyo.

05.06.2025

Tsukiji The Dashi Stand – Food Sake Tokyo

Super cool spot at Tsukiji Market specializing in dashi. The Dashi Stand serves cups of umami-rich dashi. Dashi is our basic stock that is used for many dishes. Most of all I make it almost daily for miso soup. The same dashi can be used for simmering vegetables, noodles, and so much more. Anko (her…

Food Sake Tokyo | A chef's guide to the best food in Tokyo.

09.06.2025

Kaisen Uoriki – Food Sake Tokyo

Isaki sashimi Kaisen Uoriki @uoriki1930 is a seafood izakaya 🏮 at @tobu_ikebukuro department store. Seasonal seafood dishes including isaki sashimi, hamo eel, and sushi. Popular side dishes for pairing with #sake and #shochu like Satsuma age fish cakes, dashimaki tamago, and menchi katsu made from tuna. We booked a koshitsu private room so it would…

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