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If you are looking for Neapolitan-style pizza in a peaceful piazza in the center of Tokyo then Gino Sorbillo is the place for you. The outdoor seating looks out over a quiet square with verdant trees and colorful sculptures, with no traffic. Best of all, the square is covered by a glass canopy jutting out from the third story, so it stays dry even in the rainy season.
The menu offers a....
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La Peche serves solid country-style French fare, with hearty main dishes like bouillabaisse, duck a l'orange, lamb chops with merguez sausage, and beef bourguignon. Starters range from escargot and steamed mussels to foie gras terrine and capellini with uni and truffles.
At lunchtime you can enjoy an excellent (and very filling) chicken leg confit - served on a bed of white beans....
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GohGan is a collaboration between two very talented, award-winning chefs, with innovative cuisine that combines French and Indian cooking techniques and seasonings. The kitchen turns out artfully presented little gems, with a smartly constructed prix-fixe menu (Y7,000) that's an excellent introduction for a first visit.
Our early-summer menu began with a surprising treat in the form....
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