Lengua de Gaudi

This a fantastic Spanish restaurant in Ginza. One of the best restaurants I have been to in the past couple of weeks. They serve primarily tapas, but the restaurant/bar has a fantastic atmosphere. Very laid back, very comfortable. They have an english menu (always a bonus) and some of the staff also speak perfect english. Here's a look at my meal:

• Sangria - Certainly not the best, but standard for Tokyo (which unfortunately doesn't say much)
• Shrimp in Garlic Oil - The shrimp were good, and dipping bread in the garlic oil was great! More bread please!
  
• Potatoes - These were standard fried potatoes with a sauce that had a bit of a kick to it. Pretty good.
• Gnocchi in a Blue Cheese Sauce - By far the best plate. The gnocchi came in this great blue cheese sauce with spinach and mushrooms. It was simply delightful. I pondered going back for dinner again tonight...

Overall, a good meal. Definitely would go back if I was going to be in town longer... hmm, maybe this weekend :)

Stay tuned for my not so rave review of the Oregon Bar and Grill.

Lengua de Gaudi - Ginza 5-9-5 - 5-11pm

Midori-zushi

Although slightly touristy, this restaurant has become one of my favorite sushi restaurants in Ginza. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and welcoming as the sushi chefs yell their greetings as you enter. My favorite seating is at the sushi counter where you can watch the sushi chefs at work. Next to each chef is a huge tub of rice. It's amazing to watch them produce order after order with such ease and the quality of the fish is outstanding. The tuna melts in your mouth. The downside Midori-zushi is there is often a wait to be seated. I've waited anywhere from 15-45 minutes, but once inside the meal is served rapidly and is reasonably priced. Last time, I talked to one of the sushi chefs on the way out - I'm excited to see if he remembers me upon my next visit!

Midori-zushi - Ginza 7-108; 11-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm - 03-5568-1212