Reikasai Ginza

This Chinese restaurant in Tokyo has royal heritage in its blood. The concept for the original outlet in Beijing was for fine dining, based on recipes served by the founder to the royal family in the Qing Era, which ended in 1912. If you’ve ever wondered how the final royals of China ate, the answer is that they ate well. The menu at Reikasai Ginza features refined Chinese cuisine which focuses more on natural flavors than intense seasoning. This means delicious smoked meats, and more complex dishes like a soy milk and egg custard known as jade tofu, served with scallops and fava beans. The interior decor is styled around the scenery of Guilin City in southern China. It’s a predictably luxurious setting for such a meal, and a perfect place to spend an evening of fine dining (or a very affordable lunch).