Tokyo Restaurants

  1. Marmara

    The tiny wooden shack that marks the entrance and dispenses dirt-cheap takeaway kebab is so small you might pass it by without remark. Once through the door, however, you'll see the stairs leading down to the spacious seating area where there's sometimes live music, but always solicitous staff and a dizzying choice of Turkish delights.

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  2. Shamaim

    A quick train ride from Ikebukuro will bring you to this Israeli-owned restaurant, which serves up an incredible all-you-can-eat feast that'll having you dreaming about a trip to the Middle East. Gorge yourself on pita, hummus, meat skewers, cucumber salads and rice pilaf, but be sure to save some room for a hot cup of mint tea, some syrupy baklava and the obligatory apple sheesha.

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