439101 Fri Sep 07 11:52:44 -0700 2007 12 45 Japan 0 2920202 Hello, I would like to know which restaurants which are near or in the Mandarin Oriental are worth visiting while I am there. Thanks, Mark Fri Sep 07 11:52:44 -0700 2007 97267 mreid01 1 2928793 Tapas Molecular Bar in the hotel is well worth a visit, but you need to book in advance. Sant Pau Spanish restaurant nearby is also fantastic. (http://www.bento.com/rev/2265.html ) Mon Sep 10 18:28:22 -0700 2007 2920202 12676 Robb S 2 3235483 Be warned about the Tapas Molecular Bar, I took my little sister there for her bday last week and unbeknownst to us they had increased the price over 65% due to the Holiday season and a holiday menu. It was quite a shock when the bill came. They did respond to my complaint and have begun re-training the staff to properly inform everyone who makes reservations. Mon Dec 24 21:43:12 -0800 2007 2928793 101545 lost squirrel 1 3235562 I definitely recommend Tapas Molecular Bar. I went this weekend and the experience was fantastic, and stay tuned for a review with photos coming soon. The menu was changed last week and we were lucky to sample several new dishes. All in all it was 26 courses, but I got 27, hehe, for my birthday. Highlights included: butter poached lobster with vanilla pureed potatoes. sous vide foie gras that was then seared on one side. Foie gras "cappuccino", and my personal favorite, seared scallop with bacon cream, roasted asparagus and pumpkin sorbet. It was lots of fun, all around and the chefs really made an effort to make my birthday special, including singing happy birthday and giving me an egg, which when smashed, yielded a paper crane. I was instructed to unfold it and everyone had written a personal message, including "it's been molecular!" haha. Also we were sent home with goody bags, which is always fun. Tue Dec 25 00:16:56 -0800 2007 2920202 70838 taryn 2 3235902 Wow! Very interesting dishes. How much was the meal per person? Tue Dec 25 09:32:44 -0800 2007 3235562 10810 Charles Yu 3 3236331 Normally it is JPY 12,000 per person, but during the holiday season I believe the prices are 20,000 a person. There is a 7,500 wine pairing that is a good deal, although I would recommend just choosing your own glasses. Tue Dec 25 16:20:31 -0800 2007 3235902 101545 lost squirrel 1 3236406 Like everyone else, I had a great experience at the Tapa Molecular Bar. It was certainly one of the better "molecular" meals that I had, as I found most dishes to be interesting and actually tasted very good! Tue Dec 25 17:37:17 -0800 2007 2920202 54254 kobetobiko 1 4637339 Looks like I'll be staying at the Mandarin Oriental next week and I have never been to Tokyo. would love to go to an incredible sushi place..any rec's near the hotel? Thanks! Tue Apr 28 17:12:46 -0700 2009 2920202 97452 Beach Chick 2 4638088 Tenmatsu is a nice tempura shop near Nihonbashi bridge. The concierge can direct you there, and lunch is a bargain. Ask for a seat at the counter. www.tenmatsu.com/english/index.htm Also, don't miss the depachika at Mitsukoshi. A great Japanese restaurant a short walk from the hotel is Nihonbashi Yukari. Chef Kimio Nonaga was the 2002 Iron Chef champion and he is almost always behind the counter. www.nihonbashi-yukari.com/ If you like fruit, don't miss Sembikiya (in the same building as the Mandarin Oriental). Wed Apr 29 02:09:56 -0700 2009 4637339 11720 Yukari 3 4639901 Yukari.. どうもありがとう (Dōmo arigatō) Is the hotel close to NTV studios? Wed Apr 29 13:43:56 -0700 2009 4638088 97452 Beach Chick 4 4641135 I don't know the NTV studios... Wed Apr 29 20:28:00 -0700 2009 4639901 11720 Yukari 5 4641168 Nippon TV Studios..they have it all set up..thanks again Yukari! Wed Apr 29 20:46:04 -0700 2009 4641135 97452 Beach Chick 6 4641249 The NTV studios are in Shiodome. Not very close to the Mandarin Oriental. Wed Apr 29 21:29:55 -0700 2009 4641168 12676 Robb S