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+^ CLASSIC DINING
Washoku Souten
A quick walk down the stairs from the reception area
of The Prince Gallery lies the Washoku Souten
restaurant. The restaurant’s decor evokes ice, with its
frosted chandeliers and metallic geometric patterns
spread throughout, giving a feeling of freshness
much like the food it serves. Depending on your
mood, you can eat at the first-rate sushi bar or opt
for the delicately balanced eight-course meal offering
the finest of modern Japanese cuisine. Notable
dishes include the venue’s trademark braised and
fried pork and, in a wild combination, the Zensai,
consisting of wasabi mousse mixed with sea urchin
and consommé jelly.+^ MICHELIN STAR
Kagurazaka Ishikawa
As one of only 12 restaurants in the city to hold three
Michelin stars, this is Japanese cuisine at its most
inventive. Nestled in the centre of Shinjuku, the
restaurant’s minimalist interior is perfect for those
wanting a more intimate vibe. Named after its chef
and owner, the restaurant doesn’t have a fixed menu,
and the food changes daily, suiting those who want
the best but also like a little bit of adventure. Seafood
and seasonal vegetables have tended to dominate
the menu in the past, such as the Hokkaido sea
urchin and abalone. There is impeccable attention
to detail in every presentation, including rice that
tastes so good that many patrons leave with a doggy
bag of it at the end of the night.WHERE TO EAT
+^ MORI ART MUSEUM
Located on the 53rd floor of the Mori building in
Roppongi Hills in the Minato District, this institution
focuses more on temporary exhibitions of leading
contemporary artists, rather than curating a
permanent collection. Past artists featured include
Bill Viola, Takashi Murakami and Tim Burton of
Edward Scissorhands fame.+^ SAMURAI MUSEUM
If you have a couple of hours to kill, visit this ode to a
fascinating part of Japanese history and culture. The
tour guides bring the history of the samurai to life in
a way that engages and inspires even a disinterested
visitor. Offering tours in English and Japanese, the
museum also allows visitors to try on some armour
and the traditional kimono clothing, plus there’s a
10-minute samurai display that’s not to be missed.READ THIS
+^ TOKYO LUXE CITY GUIDE
Catering to the sophisticated traveller, the
Luxe guide exposes the best parts of the
city in a way that is bespoke, exclusive and
off the beaten track.
Don’t be put off by
its lean, 22-page
paperback format. For
the first-time visitor,
this guide is straight-to-
the-point and well
worth the investment.INDULGE | Travel