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34 • SPECIaL advERTISIng SECTIOn tonkatsu» kimukATsu/GenkATsu We’ve all been there— you’re suffering from a painful tonkatsu craving, but the breaded-cutlet restaurants you know tend to be grease-filled junkyards for lone men and wastrels. So set your sights on Kimukatsu or Genkatsu—two delu xe establ ish ment s ser v ing up t he pillow y chunks of meat the way it should be done. Unlike your typical high-street lard palaces, these fine restaurants feature a smooth background of jazz and a dining-room atmosphere welcoming to men and women alike. Cutlets are prepared with selected pork loin meat. Nowhere can this be more fully appreciated than in the signature dish—the “mille-feuille” tonkatsu, with 25 layers of meaty goodness (Kimukatsu Zen; ¥1,950). You’d better forget about that gloopy bottled sauce that lesser establishments encourage you to squirt all over your katsu—a thinly veiled way to conceal shoddy materials. Kimukatsu and Genkatsu provide a specially made ponzu dipping sauce designed to make the flavors sing like a heavenly chorus. Stop in Thursday lunchtimes for the “Kimukatsu Assari Zen” lunch deal. The refreshing soumen noodles make it perfect for a hot summer’s day. Then, the 29th of every month is “meat day” in Japan (29 = niku = meat), when you can win some great coupons to ensure you return. Though once you’ve tasted the tonkatsu, you’re bound to be coming back anyway. • Kimikatsu: 4-9-5 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5420-2929. Open Mon- Thu & Sun 11am-11pm (LO 10pm), Fri-Sat & before hols 11am-11:30pm (LO 11pm). Nearest stn: Ebisu. • Genkatsu: 3F Ginza Act Bldg, 4-6-18 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Open daily 11:30am-11:30pm (LO 10pm). Nearest stn: Ginza. http://kimukatsu.com yakiniku» meushi Enjoy the elegant passing of the Japanese seasons via t he i nter ior desig n of Meush i, wh i le load i ng y o u r p a l a t e w i t h t h e highest-quality yakiniku at t he sa me t i me. T he ex per ience w i l l su rely change your perception of g r i l led Japa nese meat. Most people categorize the foodstuff as a cheap dining option—slightly better than street hawkers’ fare. Meushi’s goal is to change that perception. Everything about the restaurant drips luxury. From the four-seasons décor of vermillion, gold, and green to the waitresses bedecked in short kimono, everything at Meushi drips class, just like a sizzling chunk of meat drips succulent juices into the burning embers. Concealed lighting gives the place a sensual, relaxed feel, and the senses are massaged by the tasteful combination of modern Japan with the natural cycle and teaceremony motifs. If you are all thumbs—culinarily speaking—the charming and easygoing wait staff will happily cook your meat for you on your table’s personal grill. Both Japanese and Western-style tables are available, so choose what you like and settle in for the ride—made even smoother by English menus. If you needed any further incentive, simply tell the Meushi staff you read Metropolis for a special discount: a ¥7,000 full-course set for ¥5,000. 3F Hakuba Bldg, 26-11 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-6416-1091. Email: contact@meushi.jp. Open daily 6pm-midnight (LO 11:30pm). www.meushi.jp
italian» orGoGlio del cAsAlTA O r g o g l i o D e l C a s a l t a opened this year to bring a small corner of Tuscany to the sophisticated environs of Ebisu and Hiroo. Offering freshly made Italian cuisine in a gorgeously designed space, the environment at Orgoglio Del Casalta is set up to be a natural fit for foreign sentiments and tastes, complemented by the assistance of Italian staff who can also speak English. The entranceway is notable for its pretty Tuscan-style garden of greenery and creeping ivy, and the European-style bar where customers are encouraged to sip a drink and relax while waiting to be seated or waiting for company. What’s more, the bar is accessible with no charge or time limit. With reasonably priced drinks such as Campari and orange juice to flavor your experience, you might well end up staying there all night. The original restaurant Casalta opened in Siena, Tuscany, with this sister store opening back in springtime. The chef began his career at Sabitani, an Italian restaurant in Aoyama, before working as an apprentice for several years in Rome, Florence, Tuscany and Liguria—picking up local culinary tricks along the way. If you needed any further incentive to stroll up the street from Ebisu to this stylish Italian enclave, then bring along your copy of Metropolis for a 10% discount off meals at lunch or dinner. 1F Hiroo Bldg, 3-12-40 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel 03-6418-5896. Open dinner Tue-Sun 5:30-11pm (LO), lunch Sat-Sun 11:30am-2pm. Nearest stn: Ebisu or Hiroo. www.orgogliodelcasalta.com steak» ouTBAck sTeAkhouse ropponGi Outback is a gateway to adventurous meatde vou r i ng , w here you know that each dish served up is created w it h key principles in mind. First, “serious food.” The chefs at Outback use only the best quality, freshest and safest ingredients, everything is handmade, and they are always striving for unique and bold flavors. Second, “spirited drinks” that bring out those flavors; and third, “concentrated service” that puts customers first and gives them a warm, relaxed experience. And finally “no rules, just right”—that’s to say, whatever you feel like from your Outback experience is okay by them. As long as it involves delicious food, that is. Outback only uses superior quality beef produced in Australia or the US, seasoned with its original beef seasoning. Though the steaks are served with sauce on the side, it is recommended that you savor the taste without the sauce at first, to fully enjoy the rich meat. A special recommendation for those keen on trying out Outback is the NY Strip 300g from the regular menu. With a perfect lean-to-fat ratio, this is the kind of meat normally served up on a platter in the penthouse restaurant of a luxury hotel. Except for the price. The strip steak with two side dishes and the soup of the day or house salad/caesar salad will only set you back ¥3,240. Got to be worth a try. 2F Rocmon Bldg, 6-1-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5413-4870. Email: jn12@outbacksteakhouse.co.jp. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm (LO 2:30pm) & 5pm-midnight (LO 11pm). Sat-Sun 11:30am-midnight (LO 11pm). Nearest Stn: Roppongi. www.outbacksteakhouse.co.jp/en #962 • www.METROPOLIS.CO.JP • 35
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