Splurge in Tokyo

4 places for Splurge in Tokyo, picked by creators — with what they said.

• Sushi Kadowaki — Condé Nast Traveler
  An omakase that adds innovation to a traditional style, sourcing directly from fishermen and specialty distributors rather than the market, serving fish rarely used elsewhere.
  Heads up: Since it's chef's omakase, there's no menu choice — you get only whatever seasonal ingredients the chef decides on that day.
• 큐베이 — 나의시선
  Raved that the ingredients are excellent and the shari is insane — every grain of rice practically dances alive in your mouth before melting together with the neta.
  Heads up: Reservations aren't easy, but if you show up around 11:30am for lunch and put your name down, you can get in almost walk-in style, and the lunch set is 2-3 times cheaper than dinner.
• 긴자 카츠카미 — 나의시선
  The counter-side pairing of freshly fried pieces served one or two at a time (eaten with capers on top) along with the chef's commentary is entertaining, and calls it the number one restaurant he's experienced in Japan.
  Heads up: The main branch is booked out two months in advance, so aim for the second location instead; for the finishing rice, recommends the curry rice over ochazuke.
• 焼肉つじむら 新宿本店 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the beef tongue was unbelievably chewy yet tender with perfectly balanced seasoning, and the course offered great variety and generous portions.
  Heads up: Last order is at 9:30pm and prices aren't cheap (about 10,000 yen per person).

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