Food & Dining— Page 9

Dalian-born xiao long bao specialist bringing colourful flower-bud dumplings to Harajuku.

An introduction-only Italian hideaway in Jingumae, where a chef with no menu cooks whatever you request.

A neighbourhood eatery on Jingumae's quiet back streets, serving homestyle Japanese fare in a relaxed setting.

A soundproofed multi-purpose studio space for rent on the fourth floor in Jingumae.

A refined Harajuku kappo where Chef Sato crafts seasonal counter cuisine from rarest Japanese ingredients.

A tiny cocktail bar and micro-club in a renovated Harajuku house with a rooftop terrace.

A Korean street food cafe near Takeshita-dori serving cheese hot dogs and crispy fried chicken.

A convivial okonomiyaki spot in Jingumae where you can cook your own savoury pancakes at the table or let the chefs do the work.

A lively yakitori pub from the acclaimed Torishiki Ichimon group, serving charcoal-grilled skewers and hearty rice bowls in the heart of Harajuku.

A quirky Harajuku eatery serving mushroom-forward dishes in a compact, characterful setting on the ground floor.

Harajuku's oldest café, roasting coffee and baking waffles near Takeshita Street since the 1950s.

A boutique Japanese tea room where a tea barista brews seasonal sencha with sweets.