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Casita Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Pacific Rim, Fusion-Crossover
Hours Daily 5-11:30pm (last order)
Address
5-51-8 Jingumae
Location La Porte Aoyama, 5th floor, Harajuku & Aoyama
Transportation Station: Omotesando (3 min.). Head toward Shibuya on Omotesando Dori; it will be on your right, buried in an unlikely looking building past the stoplight
Reservations Reservations required
Phone 03/5485-7353
Web site www.casita.jp
Prices Main dishes ¥2,900-¥5,500 ($24-$46/£12-£23); set dinners ¥8,400-¥12,600 ($70-$105/£35-£53)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

One of the reasons I'm a great fan of Casita's is that I feel truly pampered here. Who wouldn't, with a staff that proffers flashlights to the aged among us who have difficulty reading menus in dim lighting, stands ready to carry out every whim, and, on chilly nights, tucks us under electric blankets so that we can enjoy after-dinner drinks on the deck before we head over to the massage chairs? Casita aims to please, carving its own niche in Tokyo's fiercely competitive market by creating a tropical, resortlike atmosphere bolstered by great service and a year-round outdoor deck that's heated in winter and covered when it rains. Of course, none of that matters if the food falls short, but Casita turns out dishes that border on awesome, whether it's the Caesar salad with serious shavings of Parmesan, the caramelized foie gras with balsamic sauce, the grilled lobster, or the Japanese braised beef cheeks with pureed celery. Who wouldn't be a fan?

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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