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Four amazing restaurants in Tokyo

Posted on February 14, 2014 | Leave a comment

TOKYO CITY GUIDE : RESTAURANTS / DINNER

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Keyakizaka

is one of the Grand Hyatt Tokyo‘s restaurants. This innovative Teppanyaki (literally “grilled on iron sheet”) features fresh seasonal meats, seafood and vegetables. The cuisine is a meeting between Japan and the world. I’m not a gourmet, but I can recognize an amazing quality of food. The cooking respects the original flavours of ingredients. Everything is light and tasteful, so perfect, including the dishes presentation. The atmosphere of the Keyakizaka is chic and laid back, with a cosmopolite young crowd. More: HERE.

DISTRICT: ROPPONGI HILLS

Kozue

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I was invited for a dinner at the 40th floor restaurant of the Park Hyatt Tokyo (yes, the famous hotel of “Lost in Translation”!), Kozue. I really enjoyed the delicious Japanese cooking and the fantastic view of Fuji San and Tokyo! Could you imagine eating in front of  Fuji San? This is an outstanding culinary experience. I also had a huge crush for the superb earthenware plates and dishes created by craftsmen throughout Japan. Beautiful dinner. More: HERE. 

DISTRICT: SHINJUKU 

Design Festa Gallery & Café 

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Two friends brought me in this crazy space (very organized too): the Design Festa Gallery & Café. This gallery building looks like an arty squatt with a café-restaurant. Exciting paintings on walls. Uplifting vibe, we felt so comfortable. The speciality: Okonomiyake that you cook on the hotplate in the center of tables. Well to be honest, I‘ve never liked Okonomiyake (lol), especially the Japanese mayonnaise. But I have to post a video showing how to cook it, because everybody loves Okonomiyake and I’m sure you will!

DISTRICT: HARAJUKU

Small Alley Near JR Shibuya Station

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As recommended by the insider, Dan Ushikubo, I went to “a very small alley near the main exit of the JR Shibuya station, where salary men drink sake and have dinner after work. Less famous, but very local”. I had a dinner with a westerner friend, expat in Tokyo, in a tiny restaurant: great experience! The food was okay (lots of tofu). Go there for the local vibe! More: HERE.

DISTRICT: SHIBUYA

Itadakimasu: bon appetit!

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2014, tous droits réservés.

I was a guest of the Grand Hyatt Tokyo and Park Hyatt Tokyo. Do I need to mention that all my opinions are mine? Yes they are!

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Quatre restaurants à Tokyo

Posted on February 14, 2014 | Leave a comment

TOKYO CITY GUIDE : RESTAURANTS / DINER

Tokyo-Japan-Restaurant-Keyakizaka-Grand Hyatt Tokyo-1-Photo Mademoiselle Le K-copyright 2014

Keyakizaka

est un des restaurants du Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Novateur Teppanyaki (littéralemet : « grillé sur une plaque de fer ») qui propose des viandes, poissons et légumes de saison, extra frais. Cuisine légère et goûteuse, comme une rencontre entre Japon et le monde. Je ne suis pas un gourmet, mais je suis capable de reconnaître quand la qualité des ingrédients est exceptionnelle. Présentation soignée des plats. L’ambiance du Keyakizaka est chic et relaxe, avec une clientèle jeune et cosmopolite. Plus: ICI.

QUARTIER: ROPPONGI HILLS

Kozue

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J’ai été invitée au restaurant Kozue, situé au quarantième étage du Park Hyatt Tokyo (oui, le fameux hôtel du cultissime “Lost in Translation”!). J’ai beaucoup aimé l’excellente cuisine japonaise aux ingrédients de saison et la superbe vue sur Fuji San et Tokyo! Vous imaginez : manger face au Mont Fuji, une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle! Gros coup de coeur pour les superbes plats et assiettes en céramique, créés par des artisans de tout le Japon. Merveilleux dîner. Plus: ICI. 

QUARTIER: SHINJUKU 

Design Festa Gallery & Café 

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Deux amis m’ont emmené dans un espace un peu fou (néanmoins très organisé): le Design Festa Gallery & Café. Bâtiment galerie, aux allures de faux squatt hype, comprenant un café-restaurant. Décor enthousiasmant et ambiance euphorisante : on s‘y sent vraiment bien. La spécialité : l’Okonomiyake, à cuire soi-même sur la pierre chaude au centre des tables. Honnêtement, je n’ai jamais aimé, surtout la mayonnaise japonaise. Je posterai bientôt une vidéo sur l’art de préparer cette omelette un peu roborative, tout le monde aime l’Okonomiyake.

QUARTIER: HARAJUKU

Small Alley Near JR Shibuya Station

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Sur la recommandation d’un tokyoïte, Dan Ushikubo, je suis allée dans la “petite ruelle près de la sortie de la gare JR Shibuya, où les salary men boivent du saké et dînent après le travail. Moins connu, mais très local”. J’ai dîné avec un ami expat, dans un petit restaurant: une grande expérience! La nourriture était correcte, beaucoup (trop) de tofu. Allez-y pour l’ambiance très locale! Plus: ICI.

QUARTIER: SHIBUYA

Itadakimasu: bon appétit!

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2014, tous droits réservés.

J’ai été invitée par le Grand Hyatt Tokyo et Park Hyatt Tokyo. Ai-je besoin d’ajouter que toutes mes opinions sont les miennes? Oui ce sont les miennes!

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Esplanade Zagreb: The Oleander Terrace and Le Bistro Esplanade

Posted on August 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Great surprise on my way to breakfast

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at the Esplanade Zagreb: the huge terrace of the chic Oleander Terrace. Discrete mixture of tourists and businessmen. Some shrubs, umbrellas and a lot of space. I dreamed it for a long time! Nothing’s better for the mood: the sun, some fresh or dried fruits and especially a  blue blue sky, yes! 8 a.m. and already this incredible brightness: meaning galvanized me!

After an endless bad winter and the worst spring, I have an overwhelming need to see the sun, be in the sun (in the shade, LOL!) and “Get Lucky” (Daft punk!) The night before, I didn’t pay attention to the exterior architecture of the hotel and its surroundings. Impressive facade (pictures 4 & 5), the charm of the roaring twenties, revised and corrected (the hotel was renovated in 2004).

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Le Bistro Esplanade

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Art deco decoration in The Bistro Esplanade, where I dined late last night (pictures 6,7,8, 9 & 10). The service is attentive and the food, light and really tasty, blending French and Croatian flavors. I also appreciated the fact that I could isolate myself quietly. After more than 24 hours without sleep, I was happy not to have to cross the town for dinner (my Tokyo syndrome!).

Soon, I have an appointment with Dora, my insder guide for a tour of a few hours in the old town. This is a great option if you have very little time and a natural predisposition to get lost! Really! And I’m not the type to be satisfied with the classic tourist circuit. I’m more interested in taking the pulse of the city (suspens!). Needless to say I enjoy every minute on the terrace, where I could spend hours and hours to plan my day (LOL!). Lazy girl!

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Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés. 

Informations

www.visitcroatia.be,   Zagreb Tourist Board, www.zagrebtalks.com 

Discover my whole trip in the CROATIA page and follow me in TWITTER. ENJOY! I was hosted by the Office National Croate du Tourisme and of course all my opinions are mine.

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