The smash burgers are good and meaty here, topped with a tangy cheese sauce and served with crunchy waffle fries and optional jalapenos. The menu also features a few different burritos (Baja fish, "smash beef", pulled pork corn), quesadillas, and Cobb and Caesar salads. Shakes come in vanilla, banana, berry, Nutella and peanut-butter flavors. The atmosphere is laid back, and the shop.... [Continue reading]

With its innovative juxtapositions of contrasting flavors and spices borrowed from different culinary cultures, Osaka-style "spice curry" pushes the boundaries of Japanese curry cuisine. Kyu Yamu Tetsudo embraces this tradition - their creative recipes make a strong impression, especially when experienced in multi-curry plates. They prepare four curries on any given day, and you can.... [Continue reading]

Located in the chaotic basement restaurant zone of Parco Department Store, this is a tourist-friendly branch of a highly rated spice curry shop in Ebisu. The tasty curries here are heavily seasoned but not too fiery, and attractively presented with colorful garnishes. We recommend the three-curry plate, which will give you a chance to try out a range of contrasting flavors. There are.... [Continue reading]

Filled with colorful mismatched sofas and comfortable chairs, this all-day cafe is a fun place to relax over a cup of coffee, a slice of pie or a burger. The smash burgers here are meaty and coarsely textured, served with sauteed onions, shoestring fries and optional toppings (including macaroni and cheese). Burritos and rice plates round out the menu. Hand-drip coffee is from the.... [Continue reading]

Located on a quiet back street between Jimbocho and Kanda, this Australian-style cafe is bright and airy, with double-height windows letting in plenty of light. They serve a typical assortment of hot and iced espresso drinks (lattes, long blacks) and filter coffee. The latter comes in your choice of three different single-origin beans, starting at around Y1,000. Architecturally.... [Continue reading]

Run by the highly regarded Ise Kadoya brewery in Mie Prefecture, this Marunouchi izakaya serves regional cuisine and craft sake from Mie as well as their own craft beers. Ten varieties of Ise Kadoya beer are available on tap. As with any good izakaya, the the food menu is designed to accompany drinks, and the grilled meats and fish here go especially well with both beer and sake. One.... [Continue reading]