This Tokyo Mexican-food landmark has been here since 1976, serving better-than-average Mex and Tex-Mex standards at reasonable prices. Budget around Y3000 at dinnertime. [feedback]

Daikanyamacho 13-4. Open noon-10pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.

Gourmet dog biscuits, including six varieties of "bagel bones" and plenty more for your pooch. [feedback]

Sarugakucho 2-7-101. Open 10am-8pm daily.

A very spacious, relaxing place to while away some time. Wine and other drinks are relatively inexpensive, and there are plenty of light dishes to nibble on. Pets are allowed, and dog biscuits and water bowls are available. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Sarugakucho 2-11. Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.

This deluxe branch of the popular international grocery and liquor store sells imported cheeses and other gourmet foods along with a good selection of wines and sake. And they're open all night! [feedback]

Daikanyamacho 14-23. Open 24 hours a day.

This venture from the well-known Italian company De'Longhi offers reliable, traditional Italian cuisine in a spacious and gorgeously decorated dining room. Prices are less expensive than you might expect from the posh decor, and there are nice touches like three different olive oils to dip your bread in. Upstairs is a showroom where you can check out the latest espresso machine models, plus a "bruscetta bar" with terrace and indoor seating. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Sarugakucho 24-7, Daikanyama Plaza 1F/2F. Open 11:30am-2, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.

The first Korean restaurant from the Ken's Chanto/Daidaiya chain, with interesting, not-too-spicy Korean delicacies amid Daikanyama-stylish surroundings. [feedback]

Daikanyamacho 20-20. Open 5pm-midnight (LO) daily.

A beautifully decorated classic Chinese restaurant serving updated traditional Cantonese dishes like mango sweet and sour pork (with nice lean pork chunks balanced by the sweet mango) and excellent chili shrimp. Y1680 at lunchtime gets you two half-size portions from eight choices along with rice and dessert, or there are several noodle options at a similar price. [feedback]

Daikanyamacho 20-20, B2F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.

This relaxed cafe-bar is a perfect meeting spot, right in front of Daikanyama station. [feedback]

Daikanyamacho 19-14. Open 11am-11pm daily.

This hip little cafe serves tasty smoothies like chocolate-banana and chocolate-espresso (Y680 each), plus sandwiches (shrimp-avocado, Croque Monsieur, etc.). The soundtrack is Brazilian jazz and lounge, with MTV visuals onscreen in the non-smoking back room. [feedback]

Ebisu-Nishi 1-34-28. Open 10am-9pm (LO) daily.

Normandy-based regional cooking from chef Bernard Anquetil (formerly of the popular Brasserie Bernard in Roppongi). Full-course dinners Y6,000 - Y12,000, not including drinks. [feedback]

Sarugakucho 29-18, Hillside Terrace B1F. Open 11:30am-2, 6-10pm (LO) daily.

Lunch from Y3500, dinner from Y8000. [feedback]

Sarugakucho 29-3. Open noon-2, 6-10pm (LO). Closed Mondays.

This big, European-style cafe opens onto the street for enhanced people-watching, with lots of outdoor seating when the weather permits. The casual food menu includes pastas, sandwiches and desserts. Drinks include Italian wines, grappa and liqueurs. Set lunch from Y1600. [feedback]

Sarugakucho 29-3. Open 11am-midnight daily.

The traditional French food and ambience here has made it popular with French customers. Lunch from Y4000, dinner from Y8000. [feedback]

Hachiyamacho 13-13. Open 6-10pm (LO).

A casual bar-restaurant from the folks who brought us the original gourmet stand-bar, Buchi, and its French cousin, Bongout Noh. Drinks include wine by the glass and plenty of premium sake brands, and the food menu covers seafood, charcoal-grilled meats, tofu and vegetables, with dishes like foie gras and daikon miso dengaku (Y1400). [feedback]

Aobadai 1-27-12. Open 5pm-1am daily.

At first glance this elegant space looks like a typical cafe - artful ikebana arrangements on the eight small white tables, a small counter, and Bossa Nova music playing softly in the background. So it may come as a surprise to learn that they offer more than just good espresso - they also have excellent Kyushu-style udon noodles. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Higashiyama 1-11-15. Open 11:45am-2:30, 7pm-2am daily.

Tucked into a leafy lane along the Meguro River, Combine feels rather like a hidden gem. Reminiscent of a converted loft, the industrial concrete and aluminum interior is tempered by velveteen chairs that encourage lounging and a marvelous bookcase that dominates the west wall. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Naka-Meguro 1-10-23-103. Open noon-4am (food LO 2am) daily.

Herbs and vegetables are heavily featured at this casual cafe, with healthy-sounding dishes like asparagus mousse with shrimp; steamed cabbage with yuzu-orange sauce; roast chicken and baked salmon. In the afternoon you can enjoy good juices and smoothies, pastas and pizzas. [feedback]

Kami-Meguro 3-6-18. Open 11:30am-10:30pm (LO; 9:30 Sun) daily.

It's an early-sixties swinging bachelor pad, with charmingly kitsch decor and a nice collection of vinyl R&B spun on their old-fashioned record player. Drinks are reasonable, and there's a small food menu if you're in the mood for some grub, daddy-o. [feedback]

Kami-Meguro 3-6-12-102. Open 8pm-4am. Closed Sun, 1st and 3rd Mon.

The Tetsugen chain (of three branches) is known for their top-quality meats, including fresh lamb, horsemeat and premium wagyu. This branch specializes in Korean-style grilled meats, fired up over a charcoal-burning hibachi at your table and accompanied by Korean side dishes and sauces. Drinks include Korean shochu and various types of makkoli (milky-white unpasteurized Korean sake). The decor is pleasantly modern, with glass bricks, an all-white counter area and drop-down blinds between tables providing a bit of privacy. Budget around Y4000 with drinks. [feedback]

Kami-Meguro 3-5-21. (walk down Meguro Ginza Sanbangai 1 min, turn right just past the Family Mart; it's on the left, upstairs) Open 6pm-2am (LO; 10pm Sun) daily.

Excellent, authentic Sri Lankan cuisine prepared by native chefs at this friendly little neighborhood spot. The chef's special menu includes chicken live stew, fish curry and masala chicken. Budget around Y2500 for dinner, Y1000 for lunch. [feedback]

Kami-Meguro 2-7-8. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10:15pm (LO) daily.

A friendly, casual little spot with some of the better Mexican fare available in town. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Kami-Meguro 4-10-4. Open 6pm-2am. Closed Wednesdays.