Where to meet a friend that you haven’t seen in a long time? For a food writer you would think that it’s an easy decision. The challenge with Tokyo is that there is so much to choose from. The situation also determines the setting for the get together.  On this occasion it was with a…

Eat-in restaurants in department store basement food halls can offer cool dining options. I am most excited about Konga in the basement of Nihonbashi Takashimaya’s annex building. It is a short walk from Tokyo Station. The popular onigiri shop Konga has a big menu of fillings. My favorite is the unique Bolognese which is the…