If you are in the neighborhood, Randy, a bistro located near the U.S. Embassy, is a great lunch spot. The day I went the special was off the new Fall menu and included grilled mushroom curry that mirrored a huge bowl of French onion soup in terms of preparation and presentation. It was loaded with fresh mushrooms, rice, curry, and cheese. Also enjoyed the ‘Fall cabbage roll’, that was a lot like a ‘pig-in-a-blanket’. It contained a mix of pork, was wrapped in bacon, and covered in a mushroom based sauce. Prices for both entrees were right around ¥1200. They also have a great homemade ginger ale and ample outdoor seating.
LOCATION: It’s located just up the street from the US Embassy in downtown Tokyo at 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato, Roppongi, 1−3. (GPS 35.665935, 139.741403). Phone number: 03-3568-2888. Closest train station: Roppongi Itchome. Webpage: cafe-randy.jp. – Andrew Campbell, September 2013.
