Tokyo Weekender April 2017

[ PROMOTION ]
FINE DINING AT HOME
INTRODUCING TOKYO’S BEST GOURMET FOOD DELIVERY
SERVICE, NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH TOO
WEEKENDER
RECOMMENDS
Our top four choices for your
first fineDine delivery
TOM YAM
KUNG SOUP
¥1,480 from
Yum Yum Siam
Serving authentic
Thai food
at reasonable
prices, Yum Yum Siam never disappoints
when it comes to flavor. For a quick lunch
meal with a kick, go for their hot Tom Yam
Kung (spicy shrimp soup; also spelled Tom
Yum Goong).
STEAK
BURRITO
¥1,540 from
Frijoles
Craving
Mexican? This
burrito hits the
spot. Its soft flour tortilla is packed with
cilantro-lime rice, beans or fajita vegetables,
salsa, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and
juicy steak that’s been marinated in Frijoles’
special spicy adobo sauce.
Lately, we’ve seen more Tokyo food
delivery websites popping up, but
there are still very few that offer
service in English, and even fewer
featuring non-fast-food options. So what’s a
gourmand to do when you’re craving a bit of
top quality sushi, but hate to leave the comfort
of your sofa? Introducing fineDine, a food
delivery website boasting more than 350 (and
counting) of Tokyo’s best restaurants, and
now offering service in English too.
Starting out as a sushi delivery service in
Nagoya back in 2001, fineDine’s parent company,
Ride On Express, expanded into other
kinds of cuisine a decade ago. Now celebrating
10 years in the business, fineDine is more
relevant than ever, with modern lifestyles
making eating out a rarity, and eating well a
priority. The company is continuously adding
restaurants to its lineup, giving you plenty of
options to choose from including Japanese,
Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Western menus.
And just because they specialize in top-end
cuisine, doesn’t mean you won’t find burgers
and pizzas on offer – it just means you’ll be
NOW CELEBRATING 10
YEARS IN THE BUSINESS,
FINEDINE IS MORE
RELEVANT THAN EVER
able to enjoy the finer versions of these classic
takeout foods.
When asked what makes fineDine stand out
from other delivery services, the company’s Operations
Manager told Weekender, “We strive to
deliver dishes exactly as they would be served
at the restaurant: hot dishes are hot, cold dishes
are cold, noodles aren’t overcooked, pizzas are
perfectly crispy. We also guarantee delivery
within the estimated delivery time [provided
when ordering], and if this is not possible due
to traffic or adverse weather conditions, we’ll
contact the customer to notify them of the delay.
If the customer is not satisfied with the food
in any way, we always try our best to resolve
the situation either by redelivery or a refund.”
FineDine also caters for parties and events, so
should you require up to 50 meals, simply place
your order in advance to ensure timely delivery.
MEXICAN
BURGER
¥1,590 from
Burger Mania
Craving
Mexican
and a burger?
FineDine’s got you covered here, too.
Known for being one of Tokyo’s best burger
joints, Burger Mania offers a Mexican meal
that packs a spicy punch: look forward to
a juicy patty topped with chili beans, salsa,
and Cheddar cheese.
DELI HAM
& CHEESE
SANDWICH
¥1,480
from Honey
Baked Ham
What’s gourmet
about a sandwich? As the shop name says,
this ham is glazed with honey, and it’s also
smoked for over 20 hours with a secret
blend of hardwood chips. Enjoy it layered
with chunky cheese, served on a fresh roll,
with a side of mashed potato.
For more information and to place your
order, visit finedine.jp
18 | APRIL 2017 | TOKYO WEEKENDER