{"id":1488,"date":"2021-02-02T06:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T06:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1488"},"modified":"2022-01-17T05:08:42","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T05:08:42","slug":"open-for-business-tokyos-gastronomic-delights","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/tcvb\/open-for-business-tokyos-gastronomic-delights\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re Open for Business: Tokyo\u2019s Gastronomic Delights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hero_BEN4417daigo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.31\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n    <div class=\"container wp-block-hero__campaign-icon-wrap\">\n      <img\n      data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyo_white_discover_logo-04-260x48.png      data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyo_white_discover_logo-04-260x48.png 1x, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyo_white_discover_logo-04-520x95.png 2x\"      alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__campaign-icon lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\">We\u2019re Open for Business: Tokyo\u2019s Gastronomic Delights<\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/tokyotokyo.jp\/?utm_source=cnn&#038;utm_medium=&#038;utm_campaign=JUL&#038;utm_content=JP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyo-logo-transparent-bg-02-02-300x99.png alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">As Tokyo prepares to open its doors again to international visitors, we decided to take a closer look at the city\u2019s dining and drinking scene, discovering what makes it such an alluring place to visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corporate travel across Asia Pacific has given business travelers more opportunities to use work trips as a jump-off point for exploration. Tokyo has scaled the ranks as a five-star &#8220;bleisure&#8221; destination with the right balance of quality infrastructure, business activity, and a dining and drinking experience like no other. Boasting more Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else, it\u2019s an enticing destination for gastronomes seeking&nbsp;culinary adventures and equally exciting for those searching delicious local eateries that don&#8217;t break the bank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>There are many convenient spots to grab a quick meal&nbsp;on the way back from&nbsp;meetings such as popular&nbsp;ramen stores, as well as several luxurious&nbsp;restaurants,&nbsp;where you can relax after a tough day. Add to that a diverse mix of&nbsp;local pubs (izakaya)&nbsp;and bars where you can enjoy a&nbsp;drink with locals, and you really have something for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"customize-your-ramen\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Customize your Ramen<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>No trip to Tokyo would be complete without sampling ramen. Japan\u2019s quintessential comfort dish can take days to prepare yet is often devoured in minutes. Walk around almost any corner of the city and you\u2019re likely to find a ramen restaurant \u2013 this is a popular choice for quick meals after a busy day. Ichiran, one of Tokyo&#8217;s most famous ramen restaurants, has removed all distractions, allowing customers to focus on their food.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--large \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-100x67.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran.jpg 1823w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-1247x831.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-826x551.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4582ichiran-260x173.jpg 260w\" width=\"1823\" height=\"1215\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>There are 19 Ichiran stores in the city with one of its most convenient locations being just a three-minute walk from Shinjuku station. Lines can be long but diners can use the waiting time to fill in the preferences sheet. 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diners who need assistance.&nbsp;Ichiran offers only one option: It has been perfecting the Tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen since it was founded over half a century ago in Fukuoka Prefecture.&nbsp;<br><br>Diners will be seated individually in a private, partitioned booth in Ichiran&#8217;s small and retro dining room. What happens next is a unique dining experience, almost a celebration of solitude. Within less than a minute of ordering, a piping hot bowl of ramen is delivered from behind a bamboo curtain by a mostly faceless server. This removes any distractions and diners can be fully immersed in the moment. The rich, silky Tonkotsu soup is simmered to perfection, wonderfully complementing the fresh noodles while the spicy red sauce and secret stock recipe add to its richness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-67x100.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-1247x1871.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-826x1239.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-520x780.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4635ichiran-260x390.jpg 260w\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think Tokyo caters to solo diners well, and that\u2019s particularly true of Ichiran,\u201d says Keiran Holland, a CEO from the United Kingdom who visits Japan on business regularly. \u201cIt\u2019s a high standard of ramen and is great for those seeking extra privacy to slurp and make a mess in peace.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"eat-like-a-monk\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><strong>Eat Like a Monk&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>In a city with well over 100,000 restaurants, there are a huge number of appetizing options that go beyond sushi and ramen, offering something a little bit different. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--large \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-100x67.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo.jpg 1823w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-1247x831.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-826x551.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4299daigo-260x173.jpg 260w\" width=\"1823\" height=\"1215\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Shojin Ryori, a traditional dining style of Buddhist monks in Japan, grew popular after it was introduced in the 13th century with the rise of Zen Buddhism. Meaning &#8220;devotion food&#8221;, Shojin Ryori is based around the principle of Ahimsa: non-violence against living things. As such, the menu is exclusively vegetarian, and often lacks animal products of all kinds, relying on seasonal vegetables instead.<br><br>Shojin Ryori has been elevated to a special experience in Daigo, a two-star Michelin restaurant located on the foot of Mount Atago. Just a short taxi ride from Roppongi, guests will be transported to tranquil Zen surroundings when they arrive. This peaceful idyll is just the right setting to calm oneself after a busy day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-related-content break-out\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n\n    \n          <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__grid wp-block-related-content__grid--large\">\n\n                  <article class=\"wp-block-related-content__item\">\n            <a\n            href=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-block-related-content__link\"\n            target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"            >\n\n                              <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__media\">\n                  <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4181daigo-1024x576.jpg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-related-content__image lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n              \n              \n            <\/a>\n          <\/article>\n                  <article class=\"wp-block-related-content__item\">\n            <a\n            href=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-block-related-content__link\"\n            target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"            >\n\n                              <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__media\">\n                  <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4145daigo-1024x682.jpg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-related-content__image lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n              \n              \n            <\/a>\n          <\/article>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<p>From the time guests are welcomed at the entrance, dining in Daigo is theatre. Depending on party size, guests are escorted into private, minimalist styled rooms. A view of the lush gardens while listening to the sounds of nature accompanies the multiple courses of a sensory meal.&nbsp;<br><br>There are three kaiseki set menus featuring fresh produce and vegetables prepared and presented in various creative ways. The simplicity of ingredients belies this complex cuisine, embracing the essence of every ingredient used. From noodles with grated yam to hot pot and tempura, the attention to detail that goes into every ingredient is remarkable as is the level of service, with every dish given a detailed explanation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-100x67.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo.jpg 1823w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-1247x831.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-826x551.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4339daigo-260x173.jpg 260w\" width=\"1823\" height=\"1215\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The options are limited when it comes to finding vegetarian cuisine in Japanese restaurants, so I really enjoyed Shojin food,&#8221; says former Tokyo resident Ingrid Dubreuil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It feels like more like a ceremony than a dinner, especially at a temple.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 id=\"a-drink-with-a-view\" class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><strong>A Drink with a View&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Tokyo\u2019s also known for its diverse nightlife, which can feel somewhat overwhelming, especially for a first-time visitor. While it can be fun discovering hidden gems behind nondescript doors, business travelers looking for a respite from a day of meetings can enjoy themselves at Stand T, a conveniently located bar inside the Shin-Marunouchi building right across from Tokyo station. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--large \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-100x67.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t.jpg 1823w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-1247x831.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-826x551.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN4121stand_t-260x173.jpg 260w\" width=\"1823\" height=\"1215\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Stand T is a sleek yet unassuming bar with a great view of the station\u2019s iconic red brick building that looks particularly beautiful when illuminated at night. The interior is stylish, with wooden finishing, providing a cozy and friendly atmosphere for visitors. Friendly staff are on hand to offer recommendations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-related-content break-out\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n\n    \n          <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__grid wp-block-related-content__grid--large\">\n\n                  <article class=\"wp-block-related-content__item\">\n            <a\n            href=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-block-related-content__link\"\n            target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"            >\n\n                              <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__media\">\n                  <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN3797stand_t-1024x682.jpg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-related-content__image lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n              \n              \n            <\/a>\n          <\/article>\n                  <article class=\"wp-block-related-content__item\">\n            <a\n            href=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-block-related-content__link\"\n            target=\"_self\"\n                        >\n\n                              <div class=\"wp-block-related-content__media\">\n                  <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BEN3780_2stand_t-1024x682.jpg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-related-content__image lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n              \n              \n            <\/a>\n          <\/article>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a wide selection of reasonably priced beverages&nbsp;and light dishes to choose from. Stand T is a great location for both groups and solo guests, especially on weekends when it can get lively. On weekdays it\u2019s more of a relaxing spot. 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