Omotenashi BAR at Isetan

The glamorous Isetan department store’s depachika (basement food-floor) recently underwent a massive renovation, resulting in a gorgeous new array of food stands, chef’s counters and covetable ingredients. In addition to new outposts from celebrity chef Alain Ducasse and deluxe French cheese shop Marie-Anne Cantin, the floor now houses Omotenashi BAR, which serves nihonshu (the Japanese word for what Americans call sake) paired with small plates. The menu changes frequently and showcases dishes inspired by renowned Japanese restaurants.

We loved: Sake-friendly dishes based on specialties from Kitcho, a kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto.