Non-Japanese Food in Tokyo

All food in Tokyo is good because its fresh. But most non-Japanese food does not taste authentic. Stick to the Japanese cuisine to get the best of your experience!


CHINESE FOOD - For some reason, I was craving for XIAO LUNG PAO when we came upon this restaurant at Roponggi Hills. They had all sorts of dishes -- all was pretty good but not awesome. If you've had first class Chinese dining in Hong Kong, then stick to Japanese food in Japan.

ITALIAN FOOD - I have tried only two Italian restaurants that serve authentic Italian food, both with Italian chefs (obviously). One was in a rooftop in Shinjuku and one in an underground restaurant in Higashi-Ginza. Other than that, I would classify all other Italian dishes Ive tried in Tokyo as Japa-lian (hehe). Its got its own distinct flavor enough to be its own cuisine! Most Ive tried have the following ingredients: butter (tons and tons), garlic (pretty standard), clam based sauce (kinda like vongole but richer and creamier tasting), fungi mushrooms (those really tiny shrooms).... If you've eaten in UCC Manila, the pasta tastes something like that. Dont get me wrong, its not bad -- its just different.