The recent visit to Ginza, was courtesy of a 'Jump On It' deal and at $49 for two people it was a winner. The deal included two courses: entree and main plus a small flask of sake.
On arriving my partner and I were greeted courteously and seated in a good spot (not stuck away in a corner as can sometimes happen with a special deal). A complimentary appetiser of soba noodles served with a very pleasant dressing arrived quickly and was demolished even faster, as was the Japanese beer - Asahi and a Suntory malt.
For entrees we chose deep fried tofu and chicken yaka tori: both were a generous serving, delicious and quite authentic, highlighting the Japanese talent for subtlety. These were accompanied by the warmed sake, which was quite acceptable and traditionally served.
The mains consisted of a generous tempura deluxe dish and udon noodle soup. Unfortunately, the tempura batter disappointed because of its heaviness but this was redeemed by the delicious soup that provided plenty of noodles and a variety of seafood, vegetables and mushrooms.
Despite having to attract attention for the alcohol bill at the conclusion of the meal (a distractor that we encounter frequently in other places as well) we will return to Ginza and plan to take friends with us next time.
Do yourself a favour if you like Japanese food that is not pretentious and quite authentic; give Ginza a go.
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