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Where to Eat

Buri Trendy "standing bar." 1-14-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku; 011-81-3-3496-7744.

Daigo Beautifully plated Buddhist-style cuisine. 2-3-1 Atago, Minato-ku; 011-81-3-3431-0811.

Daiwa Sushi Fish-market sushi bar. Building 6, 5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku; 011-81-3-3547-6807.

Ginza Harutaka Exceptional sushi. Kawabata Bldg. 3F, 8-5-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku; 011-81-3-3573-1144.

Il Ghiottone Japanese-Italian. Tokia Tokyo Bldg., 1st Fl.; 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-Ku; 011-81-3-5220-2006.

Ivan Ramen Terrific new noodle shop. 3-24-7 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku; 011-81-3-6750-5540.

Katsukura Juicy tonkatsu pork. Roppongi Hills West Walk 5F, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku; 011- 81-3-5772-3321.

Maisen Tonkatsu Classic tonkatsu spot. 4-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku; 011-81-3-3470-0071.

Matsugen Ebisu Perfect soba noodles. Hagiwara Bldg., 1-3-1 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku; 011-81-3-3444-8666.

Monja Hazama Monjayaki (griddle cakes). 3-17-18 Nishinaka-Dori, Tsukishima; 011-81-3-3534-1279.

Patisserie Sadaharu Aoki Pastry shop by a rising star. Shinkokusai Bldg. 1F, 3-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku; 011-81-3-5293-2800.

Tofuya Ukai Decadent handmade tofu. 4-4-13 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku; 011-81-3-3436-1028.

Union Square Tokyo Spin-off of the famed New York City restaurant. Tokyo Midtown Galleria Garden Terrace, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku; 011-81-3-5413-7780.

Waketokuyama Star chef's stunning kappo menus. 5-1-5 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku; 011-81-3-5789-3838.

Yamariki Classic pub known for its pork stew. 2-18-8 Morishita, Koto-ku; 011-81-3-3633-1638.

Where to Stay

Mandarin Oriental Guest rooms and lounges have knockout views. Doubles from $500; mandarinoriental.com.

The Peninsula Glam new hotel near the posh Ginza shopping area. Doubles from $550; peninsula.com.

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