January 2013 - Page 2 of 2

RyuGin (Tokyo, Japan) (2)

RyuGin Side Roppongi Bldg, 1st Floor 7-17-24 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Dining date: 11/20/12 My first meal at RyuGin was one of the best meals in 2012. Towards the end of that meal, I was told that they store the menus of all of the diners they seat so that they can ensure a unique…

Dining Out | Japan

Tempura Kondo (Tokyo, Japan)

Tempura Kondo Sakaguchi Building 9F 5-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Dining date: 11/7/12 Tempura is easy to find in America, and it’s something I really enjoyed eating as a kid (especially the shrimp). In Japan, tempura is taken to another level, with restaurants solely focused on the style. Diners sit around a bar while a…