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There are many Mo-Mo Paradise outlets across town. The one I visited was at Shinjuku, across the road from Isetan. It was located at a corner, on the 8th Level. I read about this restaurant on VT'er Achikochi's Tokyo pages. How did I get there? Well, we walked towards Shinjuku East, and towards Isetan. From there, using the print out from the website cited below, I was able to get a very kind lady (those that sell lottery tickets at street corners) to point us in the right direction. There is another Mo Mo Paradise located in the same or similar area. I stumbled upon it when wandering around the streets of Shinjuku during my visit in October 2006. The price was slightly different so in the end, I still went back to the one I had been to before. :-)
Syabu-syabu or sukiyaki. They are similar, but with different types of broth. Sukiyaki is beef and vegetables, and usually served with raw egg that you can throw on top, while syabu-syabu's main focus is on the thinly sliced raw beef that you cook yourself in a hot pot, with some vegetables. How to eat: Hot broth is placed in front of you in a large metal bowl. You get a bowl for each person. The staff will bring you plates of thinly sliced beef and a bowl of rice (refillable). You cook these slices of beef in the hot broth. Once you have finished one plate of beef, you can ask for another plate and continue to fill your tummy till you can't eat anymore. You serve the vegetables (which are raw-you have to cook them in the hot broth) and cold drinks yourself from a nearby pushcart. Now site, back, relax and enjoy! We had the lunch, all you can eat menu at 980 yen (about US$10) each. What a steal! For dinner, it costs twice as much. The only unusual thing that I encountered was that the drink that looked like cold tea, but tasted like chicory or coffee! ************** Update: Oct 2006 I brought my husband here & we had a friend with us. we ate a lot. Besides beef, we also tried the pork shabu shabu. They were both good but in the end, we still enjoyed the beef more. We also stuffed up on lots of vegetables, enoki mushrooms and slices of tofu. The bill came up to around 4500 Yen for the three of us. mmm oishi (delicious) & good value for money! Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: *there are several shops in the city*Website: http://www.wondertable.com/app/tenpo/gyotai
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| | | | Kouryu: Don't Miss The Japanese Noodles | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Japan is a country filled with ramen fans, ramen connoisseurs, and certifiable ramen maniacs. Just get yourself a bowl of the Japanese Local foods before your leave. Great experience. Basically this is operated by the vending machine. Before you take an order. Go to the vending machine and get yourself a proof of purchase. A guys will walk towards you and passing a menu. Don't worry, the menu is 'multi-platform' support :) English,Chinese,Korean and Japanese. Chose your taste and selecting the choices by ticking the option on the menu. For instant, the hardnest of noodles, the salty of the soup, and the optional side dishes. You may chose up to 4 out of 8. I had 1 for 750yen. If you are thinking you need to have an extra noodles, get yourself a 100yen or 200yen coin ready. Insert it to the vending machine infront of your table. A guy will serve you with the extra noodles.
My favourate dish for this restaurant is item no 1,2,5 and 7 listed in the menu. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Shinjuku
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| | | | Daidiaya: Elegance and Style-Part II | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Outstanding elegance. Creative food that is fun to eat and best of all, it's really delicious!. The presentation of the food was always interesting and fun. For example, some of the dishes require you to grill your own food, others involve breaking open pastry shells to get to the goodies inside. Even plain ole rice becomes exciting when presented in tidy present-like parcels made out of bamboo leaves! We visited the Daidaya in Shinjuku, but apparently at the Daidaya at Ginza, you can sit around a Zen sand garden, or in a heavily draped room, or at a 60-meter sushi bar.
Some menu items: Omakase: Japanese Full Course Dinner: Yen4,000 - 10,000 ala carte menu averagely: Y580 - 1,400 per entree or main course Wine: We had the Australian Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 vintage Y4,200 Adding it all up: Expect to pay Y5,000 to 10,000 per person Don't forget to make reservations! If you think this is expensive, it really isn't. Compare this with a bowl of ramen with pork slices at an ordinary noodle shop at Y1,500 or Y3,000 for set sushi lunch. Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Ginza Nine Building 1Directions: Ginza Nine Building 1, 2nd floor, 8-5 Saki Ginza-Nishi, Chuo-ku; telephone: 03-5537-3566; (Shimbashi - Ginza Line) Opens from 5pm-1.00 am daily Also at Asakasa and Yokohama.Website: www.chanto.com
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| | | | Daidiaya: Fine Dining at its Best! (Part I) | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Stepping out of the lift of the Shinjuku Nova building and into the restaurant, my senses were calmed and relaxed by the combination of soothing music, subdued lights, and hushed sounds that greeted us. The decor was expansive, modern, and elegant and makes you feel you are cool and beautiful. The food is similar. It is very modern, extremely creative, and beautifully presented. The menu calls it nouvelle cuisine japonaise. Best of all, apart from being fun to eat, it really tastes out of this world!
Service: was good, very attentive at all times, and although the staff did not always understand us, they did make an effort to get someone who could help us. Menu was in Japanese and English, with prices stated accordingly. Instead of having an appetizer, main course and desert each, to fully appreciate the extent of Daidaya's creativity and variety, I do recommend that you order a number of entrees, a couple of mains and share them. Don't forget to save some space for the deserts... which were so good, my tastebuds came alive with every bite. Favourite Dish: Do I really have to pick one? Everything was good, but here are some of my personal favourites: - Beef medalions that you grill yourself - Salad with Seared Pork Strips - Lightly seared tuna sashimi - California Rolls - Home-made Mango Ice Cream - Fresh Fig Cheesecake -Home-made Sesame Ice-Cream **caveat: sorry, I'm not sure of the exact names, but I am sure you'll know, when you taste them! Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Shinjuku 3-37-12, Shinjuku Nowa Bldg. 3FPhone: 03-5362-7173Directions: Dinner is about US$50-US$80 per person, including drinks, which is a good deal, when you consider that you're in TOKYO! Open from 5pm to 1 am daily Reservations are necessary as they attract a good crowd. JR Shinjuku-(East Exit I think)Website: www.chanto.com
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| | | | 7-11 and AM/PM Stores: 7-11 and AM/PM Stores | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
If you are traveling cheap, or are not quite sure yet what to make of the local cuisine, I would reccomend getting your feet wet at the good old local 7-11 or AM-PM stores. By now most people who have been to Tokyo are starting to cringe at the suggestion of this, because it really is not the best way to eat in Tokyo. But seriously, unlike most of the American convience store junk, these places have pretty decent stuff. When I lost my wallet in Tokyo, I lived in Consome Pringles and heated soups and Gyoza from 7-11. Plus you can get Japanese Pickles, which are a lot better than those you find in the US of A. You also get to experience the wonders of Japanese Junk Food! It is a wonder that these people aren't the size of...well, the size of me. Bananna Kit Kat bars and a tall cold Pocari Sweat make day so much better. But like I said, if you are looking for a way to break yourself into Japanese food, it is cheap, and pretty good, and a great way to sample.
I love the combination of Gyoza, Japanese Pickles, microwave rice (with seaweed) and a coke. All for under 6 bucks! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Any street cornerDirections: Like vending machines and McDonalds, convenience stores are on every corner.
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| | | | Ninja Akasaka: Meet a japanese Ninja | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
This restaurant is not that easy to find since the entrance is very hidden. As you enter you arrive in a dark room. The lady checking your reservation will then yell, a secret door slides open, and a Ninja will welcome you and take you to your table. The restaurant has different private rooms, sometimes with little waterfalls inside. The ways to the rooms seem like mazes - I got lost at least twice on my way to the bathroom... The food looks fancy and tastes good, but is not the cheapest option in town, either. However, a dinner at Ninja Akasaka is good fun, especially since the Ninja, who is in charge of your table, will have a special surprise for you during your dinner...
Our group decided to go for the course-menu, which was a pretty good deal and included several nice dishes. The dessert was special - an edible bonsai! Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 2-14-3 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-kuPhone: 03-5157-3936Directions: Akasaka Tokyu PlazaWebsite: http://www.ninja.tv/#
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