Tokyo Weekender - October 2017

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MIXOLOGY SALON
Founded by master mixologist Shuzo Nagumo,
Mixology Salon's speciality is the "teatail":
cocktails made with high quality Japanese
green tea leaves. First-timers should try the
Gyokuro Cocktail Course, which includes
three infusions of gyokuro (the highest quality
green tea in Japan) to allow you to experience
different flavor strengths. At the end, you get
to eat the remaining tea leaves with smoked
oyster soy sauce, and you'll also be treated
to homemade gyokuro vodka. Those who're
looking for an autumn seasonal offering
should go for the Pear and Taiwan Oolong
Cocktail.
THE GRAND GINZA
Occupying 1,500m² on the top floor
of GINZA SIX, this luxury space
features a lounge, restaurant, bar,
and teahouse all designed to stimulate
the six senses and let visitors
enjoy a sensual dining experience.
Be sure to stop by THE GRAND
VIP, which boasts extraordinarily
beautiful Japanese décor with a
contemporary touch – the folding
screen, for example, is handpainted
by kimono designer Jotaro Saito
– and an exquisite tea ceremony
room (reservations required via
www.grandginza.com/vip).
TEMPURA YAMANOUE GINZA
TEPPANYAKI 10 GINZA
One of the most-loved cuisines in
Japan, teppanyaki refers to food that is
cooked on an iron griddle. If you're in
the mood for an extravagant meal, go
for the lunch course at Teppanyaki 10
Ginza and enjoy specialties such as sea
urchin, wagyu steak, and abalone. For
autumn 2017, they're serving a limitededition
champagne cocktail featuring
ingredients such as orange, cinnamon
and cherry.
Even if this is your first time in Japan, you've most
likely already heard of, and tasted, tempura. But
don't underestimate the ability of Japanese chefs to
make everything taste – and look – better. At Tempura
Yamanoue Ginza, the Ai dinner course highlights the
senses of each season and the richness of Japanese
ingredients. The tempura batter is silky and light,
and you'll be treated to a performance by culinary
artisans to demonstrate the deep-frying process.
To top off the experience, your meal is served in
custom-made traditional Japanese lacquerware.
Private dining rooms are available.
GINZA SIX
Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Web: https://ginza6.tokyo
Restaurant opening hours: 11am-11:30pm
Store opening hours: 10:30am-8:30pm
(Subject to change for certain restaurants and stores)
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