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Four amazing restaurants in Tokyo

Posted on February 14, 2014 | Leave a comment

TOKYO CITY GUIDE : RESTAURANTS / DINNER

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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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Tokyo, Japan: A walk and Shopping in Harajuku

Posted on February 11, 2014 | Leave a comment

TOKYO CITY GUIDE : DISTRICT / HARAJUKU

Takeshi-Dori,

the pedestrianized famous street of Harajuku, I‘m not a big fan for shopping. Cheap bazaar for teenagers and teens alduts. Each tribe has its own shop.

There are also H&M and cie… near the super famous La Forêt building: metro station, Meiji-Jingumae or Harajuku. Let’s go “crazy” and jump in this streets maze, to discover some interesting shops.

I liked Jack‘s Vintage Clothing

for some 50-60’s Rock‘n Roll vintage outfits, accessories and shoes for women and men. Really cool owner , also the leader of a Punk Rock band.

Have you ever tried a Japanese Punk Rock Karaoke? I DID! Kind of a blaze for my ears! But it was really fun too, Lol! For the complete adress of the shop: [email protected].

Stop at the next door in the very inspiring Nihon Manga Fetichist Shop: so what do you do after school or job? (pictures below).

Myself and I become a Manga babe.

A trashy suga babe inspired by Japanse cartoons, with fluorescent pink and green lens. It started here in Tokyo years ago, as a Pokemon acid princess. “Oups!” : metallic eyelash fluttering, I stood on my 50 cm lemon platform shoes.

When I got in the shop, they were shooting a flyer. Domo arigato gosaimasu to Aya, Coco and all the team. And if you are really sweet, maybe I will post a picture of me dressed up like a Manga doll, surrounded by all my supa supa cool Pokemon friends : )

Then let’s cross Meji Street

to reach the underground fashion designers side and head at my Beams favourite concept store (which is more a gallery and bookshop): TOKYO CULTuART by BEAMS.

Thank you Katsuhiro for the Beams shops guided tour! The toys for willing grown-up are extremely tempting!

I’m still a huge fan of the Transformer “Cyubu 01″ of Moderhythm (picture below) and colourful plastic mini bike monsters (pictures above), so great!

Informations

This post is not a shopping list, it is more to give you the different vibes of Harajuku. Metro sations: Meiji-Jingumae or Harajuku.

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