Ginza Gourmet: A Guide to 4 Off-The-Road, "Delicious Ginza" Restaurants

One step from the glittering main street. Slip into the space between buildings, and you will find a treasure trove of flavors. In this article, we focus only on the back alleys of Higashi-ginza to Ginza 8-chome, and "by the numbers" decipher four restaurants that only a connoisseur could find. Ginza is also known as a district where strolling through the back alleys behind the Kabuki-za Theater and along the small streets of Namiki-dori is fun.

Marker: Kabuki-za is directly connected to Higashi-ginza Station. It can be accessed almost without getting wet even in the rain and is a convenient starting point for a tour of the back alleys.

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What the article reveals

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Why Ginza's back alleys are "delicious" in 3 lines

1. By taking advantage of narrow properties off the main streets where rents are high, it is easy to achieve "good quality and affordability".

2. The small box directly conveys the individuality of the cooking process.

3. The space where one can shorten one's steps, such as historical side streets and small paths of Inari, creates the "pleasure of searching".

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A talented restaurant behind the Kabuki-za Theater in Higashi-ginza: Sunny Day Win (Tonkatsu)

Roast pork cutlet set meal is designed to satisfy "200g x 1,500 yen

• Thick cut loin of Japanese Fujitirok pork.200gThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

• With homemade tofu, rice and miso soup1,500 yenThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

Three-step temperature control creates "crispy batter and fluffy meat

• **At a low temperature of 120°C*** for a few minutes →.170°C for 2 min.Finishing →4 minutesRest and residual heat.

• The result: "The batter is light and crispy, the meat is soft and sweet, and the juices are juicy.

Finish with "dashi chazuke," a twice-delicious soup stock.

• Tonkatsu chazuke" with kelp and bonito broth. The Japanese cuisine chef's ideas shine through.

Store Information｜Haru-No-Katsu (Ginza, Higashi-Ginza)

• address (e.g. of house)3-14-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

• AccessHigashi-ginza station 3 min. walk

• phonePhone: 03-3543-1322

• Business HoursLunch 11:30-15:00 (L.O.14:30) / Dinner 17:00-21:00 (L.O.20:30)

• regular closing dayMonday and Tuesday

• seatApprox. 36 seats (counter, tatami room, private rooms available/non-smoking)

• paymentCard and PayPay support

• featureThe 200g loin cutlet set meal (1,500 yen) is the signature dish. Takeout available.

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Fine foods at a stand-up restaurant: Ginza Shimada (Japanese food stand)

Stand up and "season" in a jiffy!

• Tempura of ayu fishis crisp with Okinawan salt.

• Snow crab croquetteis scented with brown mushrooms and truffle oil.

• specialtysoba with dried mullet roeis a special soba noodle with mustard.fullThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

The concept is "good products at low prices.

• A warm counter where the owner in kimono welcomes you. The turnover and price feel that only a standing restaurant can offer.

Store Information｜Ginza Shimada

• address (e.g. of house)1F Takasaka Bldg., 8-2-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

• Access4 minutes walk from Shinbashi Station / 8 minutes walk from Ginza Station

• phonePhone: 03-3572-8972

• Business HoursMonday-Friday 16:00-22:30 (L.O. 21:45) / Saturday 16:00-22:00 (L.O. food 21:30)

• regular closing daySundays and holidays

• number of seats (in a theater, etc.)Seats: 14 (10 standing/ 4 seating) All non-smoking

• budgetAround 4,000 to 5,000 yen

• paymentCards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)

• featureA restaurant in the "kappo-style" where you can enjoy a drink standing up. You can enjoy the specialty "Karasumi Soba", snow crab croquettes, and other high quality ingredients at a reasonable price. ￥2,000

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The name "Hideout" is true: Le Fougeres (French bistro)

Enjoy choosing from 50 items, an amazing 380 yen per dish!

• Corn mousse (380 yen)
  　Tomato and sea urchin on top, plus tomato jelly. An appetizer that defies the common sense of Ginza price.

Confidence in the heat of the meat: Roasted pork loin on the bone

• Australian pork with crispy skin and juicy inside.

• 2 red wineslayered with a sauce made by boiling down the

Store Information｜Rouge

• address (e.g. of house)Ginza Takamoto Bldg. 1F, 8-2-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

• Phone numberPhone: 03-6252-4588

• AccessShinbashi station, 5 min. walk from Ginza exit

• Business HoursMonday-Friday 17:00-23:00 (L.O.22:00) / Saturday 15:00-23:00 (L.O.22:00)

• regular closing daySundays and holidays

• number of seats (in a theater, etc.)Approx. 42 seats (with counter and tables)

• Budget GuidelineDinner: around 5,000-6,000 yen

• featureA casual bistro offering more than 50 French home-style dishes. Enjoy authentic flavors at affordable prices, such as corn mousse and roasted pork loin on the bone.

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Duality is addictive: Small Wonderland (French)

Signature of the evening: Roasted Peach Meat of Ezo Deer

• Red wine x cacao x spicesSource for.

• The outside is savory and the inside is lean and concentrated.

Store Personality

• 13th yearA long-established bistro in

• The "duality" of the menu, which is completely different during the day than at night, is attracting more and more fans.

Store Information｜Small Wonderland

• address (e.g. of house)4-12-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

• Phone numberPhone: 03-3547-3805

• Access1 minute walk from Exit A7 of Higashi-Ginza Station

• Business HoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday-Friday 18:00-23:00 (L.O.O. 22:00)

• regular closing daySaturday and Sunday

• Number of seats/style27 seats (including 7 seats at the counter on the 1st floor and tables on the 2nd floor) / All seats non-smoking

• Budget GuidelineNight: 5,000-6,000 yen

• featureBistro: A hideaway bistro. A variety of dishes to match with wine. Private rooms for several people available.

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How to get around without making mistakes: back-alley "ladder" model (estimated 3 hours)

Start: Higashi-ginza (Kabuki-za) → Sunny day win.Pork cutlet 200gto share and light (30-40 minutes).
→ Move to Ginza 8-chome, at Ginza Shimadatempura of ayu fishandsoba with dried mullet roestanding and eating (20-30 minutes).
→ at the Rouge next door.Mousse (380 yen)+Red Wineone cup (of sake)(30-40 minutes)
→ If you have enough energy, you can spend the night.small wonderland

It is easy to get lost if you remember that the landmark route is from Kabuki-za to Namiki-dori and Mihara-koji.

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Practical tips for walking in back alleys (short FAQ)

What time of day to avoid the lines?

• Tonkatsu and ramen arejust after opening a store-ist (used after a noun indicating someone's occupation, pursuits, disposition, etc.)Late lunch at 2:00 p.m.is the target.

• eating at a (street) stallfast-talkingso it is easy to enter at the same time.

What about clothing and scent measures?

• French & Lamb BBQ ischange (break) of flavour (scent)and the outer garment is not hung over the back of the chair.hookTo.

Payment and Reservation Tips

• The little box in the alley isCash, Cards, QRare mixed. Check the notation at the entrance.

• Reservations are available atUp to the day beforeIf you can't make a reservation, you can't make a reservation.Candidate for 2nd and 3rd housesprepared.

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Summary: Ginza's back alleys are a "food adventure map" for adults.

Ginza's main street is glittering and glamorous, but once you step into an alley, the atmosphere changes. The name of the restaurant may appear on a map application, but there is an atmosphere that cannot be experienced unless you actually walk down that narrow street and pass through the curtain.

The sound of 200 grams of tonkatsu being fried, the buzz at the standing counter, the surprise of 380 yen French cuisine, a plate of venison flavored with red wine...these are the treasures of the back alleys. --The "experience" that cannot be conveyed by numbers or maps is the treasure of back alleys.

On your next walk in Ginza, turn off the main street and head for the smaller streets. With a map in hand, enjoy the "food adventures" that can only be had by seeking them out on your own feet.

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