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This well-known establishment has become something of a tourist landmark in Roppongi, probably because of its delicious yakitori cuisine and reasonable prices. Yakitori is the Japanese version of the barbecue, with chicken, beef, pork, or fish kebabs grilled over oak coals, served with large bowls of crudité vegetables like crisp raw cabbage, carrots, and courgettes. Nanbantei offers bargain lunch menus and specialities like namban-yaki (grilled beef dipped in hot miso) and asapura-maki (green asparagus wrapped in thinly sliced pork). Open for dinner only, Monday to Saturday, with the last order at 10.30pm.

Food Type :Japanese

Address :4-5-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku

Decidedly opulent, the lavish La Tour D'Argent, like its famous sister in Paris, sets the standard for French haute cuisine. The high standard of the food and décor is only matched by the prices in this celebrated establishment situated in the New Otani Hotel. The house speciality is the duck, specially flown in daily from Brittany in France. Other highlights on the menu are pigeon and fricassee of lobster. It is all prepared by chefs trained at the Paris restaurant and an impressive wine list accompanies the outstanding menu, which changes seasonally. Closed Mondays. Dinner only. Reservations essential and dress code is jacket and tie.

Food Type :French

Address :New Otani Hotel, 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku

Website :https://tourdargent.com/en/tour-dargent-tokyo/

Good old English steak and kidney pie in the heart of Japan? Charles Dickens himself would feel at home in Tokyo's British pub which serves up a variety of ales and a down-to-earth atmosphere helped along with wooden beams, sprung floors, hand-painted pub signs, and dried hops. It also offers live music every night of the week. The menu is reasonably priced and consists of several traditional British favourites such as cottage pie, accompanied by heaps of potatoes, and vegetables. Closed Mondays.

Food Type :British

Address :4th Floor, Roob 6 Building, 1-13-3 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku

Website :www.whatthedickens.jp

The twin restaurants of La Granata and Granata Moderna are situated in the basement of the Tokyo Broadcasting Systems building, but the Italian cuisine on offer is top level. La Granata offers a traditional ambience with check tablecloths and brickwork, while Granata Moderna is elegantly modern with mirrors and stained glass. Both offer delicious pasta specialities.

Food Type :Italian

Address :TBS Garden building, basement, 5-1-3 Akasaka

It is worth waiting in line to sample the fare at Tokyo's most renowned tonkatsu (deep fried pork) outlet. Waiters take orders while patrons queue for a spot at the well-worn Formica-topped tables, watching the hustle and bustle of the dozens of busy cooks in action. The reward is delectable treats like hirekatsu (fillet of lean pork) reishoki, or rosukatsu (loin cut), crunchy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth tender on the inside, or perhaps a tasty kushikatsu (skewered meat with onions). Tonki is closed Tuesdays and the third Monday of every month.

Food Type :Japanese

Address :1-1-2 Shimo-Meguro, Meguro-ku

Roti serves some of Tokyo's most authentic American grill and rotisserie cuisine. The ambience is relaxed and causal, the waitstaff friendly and helpful, and the food delicious. Many expats frequent this eatery due to its wide selection of beers and old favourites such as the deluxe blue cheese burger, char-grilled steaks, and sticky Shanghai style pork ribs and the classic Mexican tortillas and jalapeno cheese dip. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Booking recommended.

Food Type :American

Address :Piramide Building, 1F, 6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku

Website :roti.jp