Tokyo Food Page

A long-established site put together by an experienced, Tokyo-based team, these pages are beautifully-designed and the site has much to interest foodies who do not live in Japan. The content is editorially-led, and presents information from the perspective of an interested foreigner. The easy menu strips are self-explanatory, and although the restaurant section can be very slow, the speed is generally good.



Special Features



Japanese Speciality Cuisine A fascinating series of articles on aspects of Japanese food, including cooking styles and ingredients. Dishes range from the familiar yakitori and miso soup to the more adventurous, like yuba, a staple of Kyoto temple cuisine, or sweet bean paste buns known as an pan. You will also find the Sake World Newsletter here.



The Culinary Explorer Photo-features of unusual food-related travel destinations: The Tokyo Food Photo Gallery includes entertaining restaurant signs and shots of a fish market, and the Sushi Multimedia page offers sushi colour swatches to help plan table decorations, and a collection of soundfiles enabling you to experience the sounds of a typical meal without leaving your screen.



Japanese Recipe Collection A concise selection of dishes from established food writers and local enthusiasts.



Eating and Drinking in Tokyo The restaurant guide to the city is very useful if you are planning a trip and know where you will be staying. It includes listings of a wide range of restaurants including Caribbean, French, and Italian, plus discerning reviews of Japanese culinary establishments. Search by cuisine or by area. There is also information on local food news, new restaurant openings and a shopping guide.



Other features



Pronunciation guide for Japanese words, maps, illustrated ramen noodle museum, and a What's New section highlighting additions to the site. There are links to bookstores, other restaurant guides, newsgroups, recipe sites, and other webpages onfood subjects such as chilies.