Must do in Tokyo!

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MARKETS
Tsukijis
Start with visiting the Fish Market Tsukijis. Open 05.00-12.00 Monday-Saturday. Be there early and eat sushi for breakfast. The area is also a perfect place to buy chef’s knifes and fresh wasabi. This is a life time experience.



Kappabashi Street
This is the second best area to find a chef’s knife. Kappabashi Street is a shopping street between Ueno and Asakusa where you will find specialized stores for dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils, stoves, signs, lanterns and more. There are also a few stores which sell plastic food samples, used by many restaurants in their show windows.




RESTAURANTS
Kakuryu
This is a restaurant in a very nice couples home. A fantastic house from the 50:ties. The food is fantastic! Very cousy and personal atmosphere, food served on grandmothers porcelain to beautiful tones of jazz! What else can you expect? This is one of my best food experiences ever.











XEX Tokyo Teppanyaki An
And this is the second best in Japan so far. Skybar/restaurant situated in a shoppingmall 13:th floor. Pianobar, teppanyakichefs serving the most fantastic dishes, transparent meatfridges, winecellars…and a outstandning view.

“XEX Tokyo” Opened on November 6, 2007, on the 13th floor of Daimaru Tokyo in Tokyo Station City. Spectacular views over the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station. “ XEX TOKYO” comprises Italian “ Salvatore Cuomo Bros.”, “ The BAR & Cafe” and “ Teppanyaki An ”. The city's growing population of urban hip is expected to gather here to take full advantage of the mature setting and undeniably chilled atmosphere.






Tofuya Ukai / Traditional Kaiseki
Close to Tokyo Tower, Course JPY8400 / 10500 / 12600 without tax and drinks. Michelin one star.







Yasaiya Mei / Japanese foods using fresh and unique vegetables
Within shopping complex Omotesandou Hills 3rd floor, Budget around JPY6,000. Very popular healthy-vegetable focused restaurant operated by Akira Watanabe.




Gompachi / Casual Japanese pubs with good variety of foods
Popular casual dining place locates center of Nishiazabu. Known for the place where U.S President Bush visited and have a dinner with Japanese Prime Minister and where Quentin Tarantino got the idea to Kill Bill.


PUBS
Golden Gai in Shinjuku
Small streets, small bars and a very personal and creative atmosphere.