Die, die, must try! -- Eating outside Singapore

[jhm]

Park Hyatt Tokyo for the pastries and New York Grill on top. Expensive, but well worth it.

Sushi Dai at Tsukiji Fish Market (get there at 5:30am when the open or you'll be waiting quite a while).

Shisen at the Sheraton Miyako Hotel in Shinagawa for Chinese. The chef is the other dude in the picture with Iron Chef Chen.

Thanks for the recommendations, HUGE AL. Anything else for Japanese food (in particular, an izakaya (Japanese bar) serving beer, yakitori etc) ? I've been to Tokyo now a few times but have never been to Tsukiji (the 5:30am start puts me off somewhat! ). I will try to make it next time I'm there (4 nights this May).

One place which I visit every time I'm in Tokyo is:

Katsudon (a fried pork cutlet coated in breadcrumbs; mixed with egg and onions and put on top of a bowl of steamed white rice) - there's a place which specialises in this (the bill says "pork cutlet restaurant") inside the Keihin Hotel a minute's walk from Shinagawa station. I walked in by chance one lunch time and whilst the decor (and staff) are ancient, I saw that it was full of Japanese workers eating lunch and thought it had to be good. You can see the katsudon being prepared by one of the masters and it arrives moments later at your table. The best katsudon I've ever had!

[KeithMEL]

Updated with HUGE AL's recommendations in TYO and NYC. Thanks mate.

Now if you could tell us a bit more about your recommendations for NYC. [HINT: details about location, cuisine ]

Just to get in on the jjpb3 / KeithMEL action...some of my favs in NYC:

Bette
Da Silvano
Lucky Strike

[9V-JKL]

Sushi Dai at Tsukiji Fish Market (get there at 5:30am when the open or you'll be waiting quite a while).

I've been there and agree with the recommendation. Since then, I've not eaten any fresher sushi

[HUGE AL]

Tokyo

Park Hyatt Tokyo for the pastries and New York Grill on top. Expensive, but well worth it.

Sushi Dai at Tsukiji Fish Market (get there at 5:30am when the open or you'll be waiting quite a while).

Shisen at the Sheraton Miyako Hotel in Shinagawa for Chinese. The chef is the other dude in the picture with Iron Chef Chen.

Those are some top three that come to mind...

[kluau88]

Here I am in Tokyo and my BTC has worn off so I need to find some food. Low and behold no recommendations in Tokyo

Guess I'll have to go to Takashimaya and have some Fauchon

[jjpb3]

Thanks to KeithMEL for keeping this thread updated.

Work + age = no energy from me to keep up with SQTers' recommendations.

[KeithMEL]

JMO, but I'd suggest categorizing Uncle Julio's as "TexMex" rather than "Mexican." Also, Heaven on Seven would probably better be categorized as "Louisiana Style" rather than "Southern." Thanks.

Done.

That reminds me of the restos in NOLA that I'd forgotten to include -- Mr B's and Mother's. Deffo must-trys!

[cawhite]

Master List continued...

NORTH AMERICA

Chicago...Mexican
Uncle Julio's -- recommended by CGK; Pics
Southern
Heaven on Seven -- recommended by CGK...

JMO, but I'd suggest categorizing Uncle Julio's as "TexMex" rather than "Mexican." Also, Heaven on Seven would probably better be categorized as "Louisiana Style" rather than "Southern." Thanks.

[KeithMEL]

I'm a bit of a coffee nut in case you can't tell but I will be back with more!

Join the club!

[newflyer]

Can I butt in?

Perth, Western Australia

Coffee:

Epic, Outram Street, West Perth. Best coffee in Perth, period. Corey, the owner of Epic is meticulous and particular beyond belief. He has two Synessos and a multitide of Mazzers to make sure your coffee is ground and extracted to perfection. Take away doesn't cut it, you need to sit down, but they will accommodate you with the dedicated Synesso for takeaway if you're in a rush. You shouldn't miss their affogato with homemade vanilla bean icecream and I believe they have pistachio icecream too. Give a ristretto or three a go as well.

Velvet, King Street, Perth (just North of St Georges' Tce and just South of Hay Street, on your left heading North) Justin is the owner and he makes a damn good coffee. He also uses a Synesso and he is a really nice guy even though he supports the Freo Dockers. Good light lunches here too.

Velvet and Epic both use different custom blended Five Senses beans that are roasted in Rockingham south of Perth.

Tiger Tiger, Murray Street Mews, Perth. These guys have a funky vibe that makes me feel a bit uncool but they do a damn good coffee (local roasters Fiori supply their beans) Food is said to be good too but I haven't had it myself.

I'm a bit of a coffee nut in case you can't tell but I will be back with more!

[KeithMEL]

San Francisco

Two (SoMa, diagonally opposite the W) - Modern American

[KeithMEL]

New York City

Mesa Grill (5th and 15th) - Brunch
Bar Masa (Colombus Circle) - Japanese fusion (Thanks to HUGE AL for the tip! )

Would also like to second previous recommendations of Rocking Horse Cafe and La Bernadin!

[KeithMEL]

Las Vegas

Mon Ami Gabi (The Paris) - French; try the steak frites!

[KeithMEL]

Los Angeles

Ketchup (Sunset Blvd) - Pan American

I also echo StarG's suggestion of The Ivy. I'd just avoid the shellfish in future.

[KeithMEL]

I've updated my Melbourne entry (post 6):
- I've removed the Rockpool Bar and Grill. The quality of service and dining has decreased a fair bit and I can no longer recommend the restaurant. I've heard similarly negative comments about their sister restaurant in Sydney and have consequently removed it from my Sydney entry. QF probably should find alternative endorsements to Neil Perry.

- Added The European under list of coffee places. It is especially nice in summer!