Nim's serves legit New York-style pizzas, with a thin, crisp crust that's pleasantly crunchy around the edges. Toppings are ample, with tempting choices like Italian sausage, pepperoni-jalapeno, mushroom-spinach, and lemon-honey (made with four cheeses). There are even a couple of Sicilian varieties, such as their original "vodka" pizza made with creamy tomato-vodka sauce, fresh.... [Continue reading]

There's something for everyone at the new Swan & Lion in Nakameguro. Recently relocated from its Ichigaya take-out-only shop, the new place offers drinks on the terrace, quick bites at the counter, or a private party in the high-ceilinged VIP room. On a recent visit, we were joined by a hipster in one of those air-conditioned construction workers' vests, tech bros, ladies enjoying a.... [Continue reading]

You've got to love a restaurant called Unlimited Dumplings! The shop specializes in tetsunabe gyoza - crisply fried bite-size dumplings that are prepared in an iron skillet - and it's a convenient place to try out this famous Fukuoka dish. The ones here are very garlicky, with a bit of diced cabbage to add some extra crunch. Sui-gyoza - soup dumplings - are another specialty of the.... [Continue reading]