Above-average curries and tandoori dishes, at good prices. [feedback]

Yotsuya 3-3, Stream Yotsuya 2F. (from Yotsuya 3-chome walk towards Yotsuya sta, take the second left; the shop is on the right a few doors in) Open 11am-3, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Excellent Spanish cooking, including a good variety of tapas dishes; the spicy lamb kebabs are especially recommended. Service is friendly, and the decor is casual and cheerful, with bright yellow tablecloths, bullfighting posters and Spanish music adding to the atmosphere. [feedback]

Yotsuya 3-3, Stream Yotsuya B1F. (from Yotsuya 3-chome walk towards Yotsuya sta, take the second left; the shop is on the right a few doors in) Open 5:30-10:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

Excellent traditional French cooking in a comfortable, smoke-free dining space reminiscent of a provincial French inn. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Wakaba 2-7, Video Focus Bldg 1F. Open noon-2, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

A popular spot for local Yotsuya diners, Aubergine offers a good assortment of European-style Japanese curries, including two-ingredient combination platters. The shrimp and chicken combo (Y1580) had a sweetish, rich sauce; ample portions of well-prepared chicken; plump, flavorful shrimps; mushrooms and a tiny quail egg. Curries come with excellent homemade cole slaw. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Yotsuya 3-1, Fukushima Bldg 2F. Open 11am-3, 5-9:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

Memorable charcoal-grilled yakitori for Y4,000 to Y8,000 per person (with drinks). They've got an interesting sake list, including multiple variations from Kubota and other small brewers. [feedback]

Funamachi 12. (on Gaien-Higashi-dori) Open 6pm-5am (Sat. to 11pm). Closed Sundays.

Innovative cuisine, friendly service, and the feel of a comfortable neighborhood bistro. The food menu promises adventure, with tastes ranging from sea urchin and ikura with green tea noodles to Louisiana shrimp. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Funamachi 8. Open 11am-2am daily.

First-rate, creative Italian cooking in a small and unpretentious dining room. The menu is ever-changing, but some favorite dishes have included cauliflower panna cotta topped with sea urchin; crayfish terrine with caviar; souffle-style lobster and leek in a lobster bisque; foie gras and quail stuffed with porcini mushrooms; and pasta with wild-boar ragu. Budget around Y7000 for dinner; wines start at Y3000. [feedback]

Tomihisacho 8-27. Open noon-2, 6-10pm (LO). Closed Mondays.

This second branch of Tokyo's Portuguese pioneer restaurant is far more upscale than the Shibuya original, with spacious, comfortable dining rooms (smoking and non) a bigger, more serious menu, and a sommelier. Recommendations include the rabbit stewed in red wine and the potato and dried cod croquettes. The wine list includes both "traditional" and "international" Portuguese wines, depending on your tastes (we prefer the latter). Budget Y6,000-10,000 for dinner, depending on your choice of drinks. There's live folk music some nights - call to check. [See branch review] [feedback]

Rokubancho 11-7, B1F. Open 11:30am-3, 6-10:30pm. Closed Sundays.

Known for their Thai ramen, they also serve everything from Thai sausage spaghetti to eggplant curry risotto. [feedback]

Yotsuya 1-5-25, Atre Yotsuya 2F. Open 7:30am-10:30pm (LO) daily.

A well-stocked sake specialty store; don't miss the refrigerated rooms down in the basement. There's also a stand-up bar in back with around a dozen sake by the glass along with simple, inexpensive bar food. [feedback]

Yotsuya 1-10. Open 9am-9pm. Closed Sundays.

A tiny neighborhood place with well-prepared French food. There are only 4 or 5 tables, split between two levels, so be sure to call ahead. [feedback]

Yotsuya 2-3-19. Open 11:45am-2, 5:45-9:15pm (LO). Closed Sundays and holidays.

"Bali Bali Bali Tanahlot!" proclaims their sign, and Tanahlot's menu competently covers the bases of Balinese cuisine and other Indonesian dishes - gado gado, tempeh stir-fries, spicy curries and so on. The shop is small but pleasantly decorated, with friendly staff and a relaxed air. [feedback]

Yotsuya 2-3-6. Open 11:30am-11pm (lunch to 2:30pm) daily.

Delicious hito-kuchi gyoza (bite-size dumplings), in flavors like shiso and garlic, plus rice dishes to finish off your meal. [feedback]

Yotsuya 1-5. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-10:55pm (LO) daily.

Probably best known in Tokyo for their popular Y6,600 "Champagne Brunch" on Sundays, featuring all the sparkling wine you can drink. (The bar/restaurant area is open later than the main dining room; last order is at 12:30am.) [feedback]

Kioicho 4-1, Hotel New Otani 4F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5pm-12:30am (LO) daily.

A bright and airy branch of this French-cafe landmark, located directly in front of the New Otani Hotel. There's a take-out bakery at the entrance, a big cafe area, a smaller dining room for proper French meals, and plenty of outdoor seating, heated in winter. Lunches in the dining room start at Y850; full-course dinners from Y3800. The cafe serves light snacks like quiche, omelettes, salade nicoise and steak frites. [feedback]

Kioicho 4-1, Shin-Kioicho Bldg. 1F. Open 10am-11pm daily.

Serious Southern Italian cooking for special occasions or weekend splurges. The food is simple but flawless, the service is friendly and professional, and the room is comfortably rustic. Dinner Y8,000-15,000 per person. [feedback]

Kojimachi 2-5-2. Open 11:45am-2:15, 5:45-10:15pm(LO). Closed Sundays.

A deluxe-level izakaya with great food and a wide sake selection, including 17 types from the Juuyondai brewery alone. The dining room is very spacious, but it can still get smoky as the evening wears on. [feedback]

Kojimachi 3-4. (above exit 3, Kojimachi station) Open 11:30am-1:30, 5:30-10:45pm (LO food). Closed Saturdays, Sundays.

The "black rabbit" is a lively after-work pub serving tasty Okinawan food and drink (especially their stir-fry dishes). Prices run around Y500-700 for small dishes. They also have branches in Hamamatsucho (Yamanekoya) and Okinawa. [See branch review] [feedback]

Kojimachi 4-8, B1F. Open 11am-2:30, 5:30-10pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

A huge menu, great food, a surprising variety of different breads, and extremely convenient hours. [feedback]

Nibancho 3-11. (Across from Nihon TV.) Open 24 hours a day.

This off-the-beaten-track shop on a Hanzomon side street serves some of Tokyo's better European-style Japanese curries. The mixed curry with chicken, pork and beef is especially recommended - the meats are tender and skillfully prepared, the sauce rich and spicy. Curries come with a good-size helping of boiled potatoes. The coffeeshop decor is nicer than average, although it can get smoky when crowded. [feedback]

Ichibancho 8-13. Open 11:30am-9pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

This very stylish "restaurant and library cafe" serves Greek- and Mediterranean-influenced French food, with an emphasis on seafood. In the daytime there's a nice view out over the greenery of the Imperial Palace grounds. Prix-fixe dinners from Y6000, lunch from Y1640. [feedback]

Kojimachi 1-4-2, One Four Two by Tojo 9F. Open 11:30am-2, 6-9pm (LO). Closed Sundays.