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Good Hong Kong-style dim sum is served all day long in this conveniently located shop attached to Shinjuku Station. You can choose from a fair assortment of dim sum favorites - xiao long bao, spicy xiao long bao, well-stuffed shrimp dumplings and very crispy spring rolls. Okayu porridge, fried rice and noodle dishes are provided for your carbohydrate needs.
A la carte items include a....
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Deux Mil serves solid, modern French cuisine in a pretty dining room. The atmosphere is quiet but not stuffy. And sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for, whether you're having a low-key family celebration or just a Saturday-afternoon splurge after a long week.
Prices are very reasonable for the high quality of the food and the upscale setting. Prix-fixe dinners start at....
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Despite the name, one of the things we like best about this gorgeously appointed bar is its relaxed atmosphere. (The name comes from its location on the top floor of a boutique hotel called The Lively.) There are comfortable sofas to stretch out on and a couple of tables out on the mini-terrace overlooking Tokyo Tower, with well-selected jazz playing in the background and an attentive....
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