Miwa - Hiroo - Teppanyaki

Miwa - Hiroo
June 2007

Hiroo Branch

5-2-3 Minami Azabu
Tel. 03-3558-1858

Nishi Azabu Branch
1-10-6 Azabu Juban

Tel. 03-5410-3838

Osaka Branch

Tel. 06-6532-2468

Best Dish - Yakisoba
Cost - we paid 5,000 each including a few beers
English Friendly - one waiter spoke English, menu is Japanese only
Atmosphere - fashionable
Food - Top quality ingredients
Service - Can be a little slow
Wine list - red and white only
Functions - yes, a large room downstairs at the Hiroo branch

Private Room - No
Non smoking areas - yes
Vegetarian Options - yes
Family Friendly - older kids only

Monsoon Cafe - Thai

Monsoon Cafe - Azabu Juban
January 2008

6F Festa Azabu Building
1-7-5 Azabu Juban
Tel. 03-5775-6900
Open 7 days 11:30am - 5:00am
http://www.monsoon-cafe.jp/en/casual/home/welcome

Also located in Chiba, Kanagawa, Osaka, Daikanyama, Ebisu, Ginza, Jiyugaoka, Minami Aoyama, Nishi Azabu, Odaiba and Shibuya. See the website for more details.

Best Dish - Vermicelli Salad
Cost - Dishes go up to 1,380 yen each
English Friendly - Yes
Atmosphere - Tacky interior but the outside deck is lovely if the weather is nice.
Food - Average
Service - Average
Wine list - A good selection of Champagne and cocktails but only house wine.
Private Functions - Yes
Non smoking areas - Yes
Vegetarian Options - Yes
Family Friendly - Yes

Din Tai Fung - Chinese

Dinfaifung - Chinese
January 2007







Address - Many see website for details.
http://www.dintaifung.com.tw/

This restaurants has 25 branches throughout Asia and USA, see the website for a list. We were lucky enough to dine in Taiwan. We waited over 30 minutes for our table, luckily it is not too cold outside in winter in Taipei. Being in Taipei and having this place recommended by several different people, my expectations were high. Unfortunately, most of the food came out well below my expectations. I have had better Sho Ron Po in many restaurants around he world and most other dishes were tasteless.

Best Dish - Beef Noodle Soup
Cost - 1,000 Taiwan Dollars for lunch for 2
English Friendly - Yes
Seats - This place is huge!
Atmosphere - Yum Cha
Food - Average
Service - I'll give them another go
Wine list - Beer at lunch
Non smoking areas - Yes