Tucked away in a quiet alley in the busy Ginza area, Tempura Fukamachi is one of Tokyo’s best tempura restaurants. What it lacks in aesthetics, it makes up in spades with flavor.
[Shanghai] 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana
White truffle extravaganza from the “King of White Truffles”.
[Tokyo] Sushi Tokami 鮨とかみ
Despite a few hiccups during appetizers, my meal at Sushi Tokami was a solid one. The signature tuna hand roll was indeed spectacular. Chef Sato was very welcoming and quite chatty – in a good way – which is not so easy to find in Japan if you don’t speak Japanese.
[Tokyo] L’Effervescence
With his Japanese heritage and European training, Chef Namae manages to strike a balance between French flair and Japanese simplicity. His unassuming restaurant tucked in a quite alley in Nishi-Azabu pays homage to both the traditions and techniques of French cuisine, and the spirit of Japanese cuisine that allows the natural flavors of ingredients to speak for themselves.
[Tokyo] 25 Moments in Tokyo
5-day, 7 restaurants, 10 Michelin stars, as well as a number of cafés and shops. Here’s a quick look at all of them.
[Shanghai] T’ang Court at The Langham
The only three-star restaurant in Shanghai’s first Michelin Guide, T’ang Court presents some of the most precise and well-executed Cantonese cuisine in Shanghai – when done right.
[Shanghai] Shanghai’s First Michelin Guide is Here!
Ever since Michelin announced in May that Shanghai will get its first Michelin guide this fall, the Shanghai food scene has…
[Shanghai] Mr & Mrs Bund
Mr & Mrs Bund (Asia’s 50 Best No. 28) Add: Bund 18, 6/F, 18 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai…
[Shanghai] Ginza Onodera 鮨 銀座おのでら
Ginza Onodera 鮨 銀座おのでら Add: 3/F Bund 18, 18 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai 中山东一路18号，外滩18号3楼 Tel: +86 (21) 6333 9818 Website: onodera-group.com/en/…
[Shanghai] Liquid Laundry
Liquid Laundry Add: 2/F Kwah Centre, 1028 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai 淮海中路1028号，嘉华坊2楼 Tel: +86 (21) 6445 9589 Website: theliquidlaundry.com Hours: [lunch]…
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