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Aegaen The best Greek food in town. Gyros, moussaka, tzatziki served in a cozy taverna setting. Admire the original wood carvings of Nik, the owner. Five meters from the pedestrian bridge straddling Meiji dori. Oriental Bldg. B1, 3-18-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
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Agada Music Bar Middle Eastern restaurant-cum-happening-space with international up-and-comers in music, dance, multimedia performance and installations as well as regular jam sessions. Shibuya Property Bldg., 1F, 1-32-12 Higashi (3486-2827)

Gentlemen's Club Akasaka Lips Entrance 7,000 yen incl. 2 drinks. Mon, Wed, Sat 7,000 yen w/ free drink. 3-8-17 Akasaka (5570-4420)
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A.M.B. The original Asian pop music bar in Shinjuku. Toho Kaikan, B1, next to Shinjuku Koma Gekijo. For more info (3209-4871)

Angkor Wat Big, noisy and crowded, and with reason: Angkor Wat is working at the peak of its powers these days. Just say o-makase ("whatever you like") and they'll feed you to satiety for 3,000 yen or so a head. All-Cambodian staff. Juken Bldg., 1F, 1-38-13 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku (3370-3019)

Aoyama Club High-class membership sports club with restaurant serving authentic French food open to general public. 5,800 yen for dinner course & use of all the equipment. Reservations necessary. JBP Oval Bldg., 5-52-2 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku (3797-9500)

Apti French movie posters and pastis advertisements comprise the wrapping to something very hard to find beyond the borders of Franco proper: good French food at reasonable prices. 2,800 yen buys a three coarse dinner (1000 yen a lunch) of scrumptious bourgeois style dishes and tasty desserts. There's the fruits de mer quiche, beef in red wine sauce, and lamb cotelette-with touches like salmon tartare and a smidge of caviar on the side. Mouth-popping good. 11:30am-1:30pm & 6-10:30pm; closed Sat., Sun. & some Mon. 3-19-16 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku (3413-5133)

Arty Farty Youthful, sexy gay crowd juxtaposed with Santa-Fe-at-Christmas decor. Men only, but mixed on Sundays. 2-4-17 Shinjuku. (3356-5388)

Aurora Nordic Bar & Kitchen. North European Food & Vodka. No.12 Niikura Bldg. 6F, Roppongi. (5772-1588)
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Asena One of our favorite Turkish places. Recommended: Karisik meze mixed appetizer plate, imam bayildi eggplant, pide "pizza" and the superb iskender kebab, a sprawling open-faced kebab sandwich afloat in tomato sauce and yogurt. All-you-can-eat for 3,500 yen. Belly dance show every Fri. & Sat. 5-5-11 Akasaka, Minato-ku (3505-5282)

Asiz Aoyama Asiz Aoyama Bar/performance/exhibition space stirs with eclectic live sets, world music by CD and brow-raising art shows. Music at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30. Bar closes at 11 pm, however. First right off of Aoyama dori after Omote-Sando towards Gaienmae and then second left. 1,500 yen w/ 1 drink (3405-5156)

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Azabu Kyara-tei A cozy French restaurant with a friendly atmosphere. Only seats 20, so make reservations. Courses from 5,000 yen. Lunch sets from 2,000 yen. Noon-1:30pm & 6-10pm. Closed Sun. & hol. 4-2-12 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku (3409-5155)

Azabu Sanso Soma Lively but compact spot that hosts a range of events from live shows to DJ nights. Usually features classic rock, soul, jazz or funk music. Cover 800 yen, drinks from 700 yen. From Nishi Azabu crossing a block and a half up Roppongi dori towards Roppongi, on right.

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Bar Bee Around the corner from Kinsmen is the latest addition to Nichome's dives. Open since April, Bar Bee's mirrored walls and all-black decor create the illusion of space so necessary in the confines of most of these tiny bars. Manager Shara, who can speak some English, says that Bar Bee attracts a 50/50 mix of men and women. Shara chooses R&B or latin tunes for her customers, and says she wants to offer a laid-back atmosphere. With her relaxed, surfer-gal image, that doesn't seem like such a hard task. She says that couples and friends buzz to Bar Bee to hang out, chat, and just bee. Bar Bee accommodates about 15 (seated) plus some space for standing. The cover charge is 400 yen and includes a snack. Drinks start from 800 yen. Shinjuku 2-18-10 2F, 8 pm-4 am, closed Tues. (3352-2923)

Bar Drop Tokyo's hip nightlife starting to spread further out. This Kichijoji hang out features techno and house and Weds and UK indy guitar pop on Sats. Also look for the minimal/Chicago event EXQS ("excuse"). 1,500-2,000 yen w/ 1 drink. On Itsukaichi dori near Kichijoji station (0422-20-0737)
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Barbacoa Grill You can always tell if it's a good Brazilian joint when there are Brazilians dining there. Buffet style all-you-can-eat churrasco sets and a killer salad bar will have you Carnival dancing in no time. Evergreen Bldg., B1 Jingumae 4-3-24, Shibuya-ku, off Omotesando dori (3796-0571)
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Bar-O Breathe easy and drink hard on the outdoor terraces atop Vision Network in Omotesando. 3F, 5-17-6 Jingu-mae (3407-6845)

Bau Haus The '70s and '80s come alive at this Rock and Roll lounge. If you're lucky, you can catch the staff in a live jam session. Now in their new location, as good as ever . . . Reine Roppongi Bldg., 2F, 5-3-4 Roppongi (3746-0244)
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Beach Loft Cafe Soho-style artists' loft atmosphere with California cuisine and no coffee. Open until 4 am. Moriguchi Bldg., 1-15-1 Nishi Azabu (3478-6855)

Belgo Not from London, but a very European Beer Pub. Guinness & Hoegaarden on draught, and over 70 bottles of beer. On Tues: Belgian Nights, Hoegaarden 600 yen, on Thurs. Irish Nights, Guiness 700 yen. Opposite the Shibuya Police Sta. on Meiji-dori. B1F, 3-18-7 Shibuya (3409-4442)
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Bellini Pizza and Pasta Pizza Margherita (Yen 1,400), a true hand-crafted work of art, thin, crisp and lathered in Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. Or the Linguini alla Pescatora with shrimp, clams, squid, and octopus in a delicate tomato sauce (Yen 1,800). Open the menu, point, and let chef Yasuya Sukita take you into rapture. He may recommend the Pollo al Forno oven-baked chicken, for example, in a balsamic sauce with fresh organic ingredients - "Because we believe in good health and good taste." Open from 11:30am-11pm every day, tea time 2pm-5pm. Shuwa Roppongi Bldg. 1F, 3-14-12, Roppongi, Minato-ku (3470-5650)
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Bellini Trattoria We know. Deja vu. But wait. Unlike its Roppongi older brother, this trattoria member of the Bellini restaurant family is a little more private, a little more sophisticated, and a little smaller. Here you can peruse the Antipasto menu in an intimate setting, summon the waiter to order a crispy house Caesar salad followed by a generous portion of the Bengasine alle genovese (thick noodles in a homemade basil sauce) or the Involtini maiale con asparagi (tender pork wrapped around asparagus in a mustard sauce). Impress your date with your Berlitz-calibre mastery of Italian, but even if you speak this particular romance language, a few meals at the more "upscale Bellini" will have you speaking the lingo in no time. Open: 11:30am-11pm daily. Lunch last order at 3pm, dinner service from 5:30pm. 3-5-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku (Exit A9 at Ginza station) (3535-6010)
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Bernd's Bar
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Billy Barew's Beer BarA backstreet bar where loud pop music is the minus, good brews and an unforced cosmopolitan ambiance the plus. Recommended beers: Timmerman Gueze and Hoegaarden White. 1-17-10 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku (3209-0952)

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Bindi Delightful retro basement decor in the linoleum floor/yellowing acoustic tile ceiling mode. Delightful owners too. It's also one of the surprisingly few places in town where you can get a hot, southern-style palesevindaloo. 10:30am-2pm & 6-9:30pm. 7-10-10 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku (3409-7114)

Birdland
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Bobby's Bar
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Black Rose Cozy, but dark bar with a twist of S&M. Interior designed by Masami Matsui. Yamachu Kaumicho Bldg., 6F, 3-24-19 Nishi Azabu (3405-0991)

Blue Art Acid jazz and jungle. Sat.: B2: Raphael (U.F.O.), Yama (Jazz Bros.). On Koto dori. 6-2-9 Minami Aoyama (3797-1591)

Blue Nile This breathtaking African eatery pleases both aesthetically and with its culinary delights. After a meal of ostrich, crocodile or more familiar fare from this pan-African menu, enjoy the natural and herbal selection of teas from South Africa. Gate City Osaki, B1, 1-11-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku 141-0032 (3495-1335)
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Blue Note Tokyo
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Blues Alley Japan Chic, stylish restaurant/bar serving Mediterranean food. Live jazz performance every Thur. & Fri. Meguro Station Hotel, B1, 1-3-14 Meguro, Meguro-ku (5496-4381)

Brasserie Bernard Bernard's lunch on a fine day out on the lawn at the branch at L'institut Franco-Japonais de Tokyo makes Tokyo's most convincing argument for the Gallic way of life. 15 Ichigaya Funagawaramachi, Shinjuku-ku (3260-9639)

Brin de Muguet Traditional French cuisine prepared by Richard, chef/owner. Celebrate your birthday with your birth-year wine, and Richard will offer afree glass of champagne to each of your guests. Just 4 stops from Shinjuku Station. 5-14-4 Ogikubo, Suginami-ku (3220-5448)
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Buffet Restaurant Hapuna Tropical Hawaiian buffet restaurant. 6:30-10:30am, 11:30am-3pm & 6-10pm. Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Shin-kan, 1F, 4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku (3440-1111)

Bulldog Formerly the Drug Store. 4-2-4 Nishi Azabu (3409-8222)

B-Vibe Gay/mix bar. Young crowd, good music. Large window offers strategic position for people-watching. 500 yen cover charge. 1F Dai7 Tenka Bldg., 2-18-1 Shinjuku (3359-3633)

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Cafe Gallery Pax An art space for young exhibitors where you can spend hours chatting over a cup of coffee at the bar. Also DJ booth for multimedia shows. A short walk up the slope from the 109 Building in Dogenzaka. Open:1pm to 9pm. Every Sunday opening party with a new exhibition. Yubun Bldg. 5F, 2-16-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku (3780-3022)
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Cafe Daisy Danish-style healthy food and lovely garden terrace cafe. Lunch: Mon.-Sat., 11:30am-4pm for 1,000 yen. Tuborg 900 yen, coffee around 600 yen. 11:30am-11:30pm. Closed Sun. 7-3-22 Roppongi (5411-0253)

Cafe Maenam Cozy dining in Thai tropical style. Great place to bring a date. Great selection of cocktails too. A short walk from Roppongi crossing towards Shibuya. Open everday 11:30am to 4am. 1F, 2F Dear Nishi-Azabu Bldg., 3-1-20 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku (3404-4745) Click for more!

Cafe Ole ¡Size doesn’t matter! Enjoy life in true Spanish fashion as they do in Spain. It never rains when you meet bar master Miguel with your friends and brush up your Español right in the center of Kabukicho. Open Mon-Sat 8pm-5am. Dai 2 Metro Bldg., 2-38-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku (3200-2249)
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Canaan
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Cantina la Fiesta Authentic Mexican food, honest guacamole, with Tecate, Corona and rockin' salsa. Viva! Hanatsubaki Bldg., 2F, 3-15-23 Roppongi (3403-9751)
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Castillo
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Catalyst Airy club space mixes soul, club, R & B, funk and rare groove. Recent remodeling makes it feel even more spacious. Check out the smooth Latin dancers on Wed. as well as great reggae on Sundays (DJ Ziro). From Studio Alta go to Yaskuni dori, then cross into Kabukicho. On right past bank, 5th floor. 2,000 yen w/ 2 drinks. Dai 6 Star Bldg. 5F, 1-16-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku (3209-4102)

Cave Worth the one hour search for the front door. Energetic, enthusiastic young crowd. From 8 pm. Every Sat.: Message by DJ Kan Takagi. 2,000 yen w/ 1 drink (Fri. & Sat. & one day before hol., 3,000 yen). Near Tokyu Honten Dept. Store, go down side street behind the big Wendy's. M & I Bldg., B1 & B2, 34-6 Udagawacho (3780-0715)

Cay Chic Asian dining spot doubling as a live house. Spiral B1 5-6-23 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku (Tel. 3498-5790) Open: 6 pm - 1 am (Closed on Sundays & holidays)
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Cento Cose Authentic, yet reasonably-priced food prepared by Thai chefs. On the banks of Megurogawa River, modern decor in a sophisticated atmosphere. Nama-harumaki (raw spring roll) 850 yen, green curry with rice 1,200 yen. 6-11pm; closed Mon. Ikejiri-Ohashi Sta. (Tokyu Shin-Tamagawa Line) 2-1-5 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku (3715-5898)

Checkers A cozy brasserie. Recommended are pasta & pizza lunch buffet (from 1,300 yen) 11:30am-1:30pm and Dinner Buffet (from 4,200 yen), 6-10pm. Tokyo Hilton Hotel, 2F, 6-6-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (3344-5111)

Chez Figaro Charming French Ambiance and Delicious Cuisine. Chef-patron T. Iribe trained at Chez Maxim in Paris under Alex Humbert for six years. Lunch ¥2,500, Dinner ¥6,000, a la carte from ¥1,000 and up. (3400-8718)
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Chinese Kitchen Shokakuro
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China Rose DJ bar in Ebisu. Ajima Bldg., 1-12-5 Ebisu (3280-4436)

Chrome (formerly D-Zone) Small bar with friendly vibe and happy DJs in the trendy Las Chicas complex. 5-17-6 Jingu-mae (3407-6845)

Circuit - 70's Rock Bar The DJ will play your requests of ‘70s records. Food from ¥400, drinks from ¥500. No table charge, no music charge. 2F, 5-53-10 Nakano, Nakano-ku, on Showa Shindo Street (5380-6991)
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Club Acid Funky club on the outskirts of Shinjuku with torn-up mattress interior. Techno and live electronica a specialty. Look for upcoming events. Up Shinjuku-dori one block before Gyoenmae station on right, downstairs. A bargain at 2,000 yen w/ 1 drink. (3352-3338)

Club Asia Most important spot for techno, drum 'n bass, trip-hop and trance events (call for schedules). Internet is also available. 2,500 yen w/ 1 drink. Fri. & Sat., 10 pm-4 am. 1-8 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku (5458-5963)

Club Maruyama Small split-level basement dance hall, located in the love-hotel district. From 6 pm. B1, 7-9 Maruyamacho (5489-1600)

Club Mo Dance to house, drum'n bass, and trance. Formerly called FFD. Turn left off Dogenzaka, immediately left again, yup it's on the left, downstairs. 3,000 yen, w/ 1 drink. (3780-0508)

Club Way Slamming reggae and hip-hop club in the same building as Catalyst and Garam. One of the better places to huff to hip-hop in Kabukicho. 8 pm-5 am. 1,000 yen w/ 1 drink (ladies free on Wed.) Dai 6 Star Bldg. 8F, 1-16-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku (3203-0294)

Club X Soul, hip-hop, R&B in a heavy atmosphere. 1,000 yen w/ 1 drink. (5273-8444)
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Code Kabukicho's biggest club. The old Xenon disco has been reshaped into a house, garage Trance and drum 'n bass dance space, massive dance floor and comfy chill out room. Across from Liquid Room in Koma Gekijo, Kabukicho (3209-0702)

Colors Friendly neighborhood dive in Ebisu. Fri.: Neo-acoustic guitar. Sat.: Reggae. 8 pm-2 am; Fri. & Sat. until 4 am. From Ebisu Sta., turn right at Meiji-dori, then turn right at the first signal. B1, 1-15-6 Hiroo (3448-0317)

Coors Garden Court Indoor beer garden located just minutes from Daikanyama Station. Various beers and garlic dishes produced by Matsui Masami. Za House, 2F, 1-34-17 Ebisu Nishi (3461-9051)

Creole South American/Peruvian home-cooking. Noon-2pm & 5:30-11pm. Closed Sun. Villa Gloria, 2-31-7 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku (3423-2003)

Crew Reggae. "Solid Gold Reggae Night" on 2nd Thur. (8 pm) spins classic reggae and ska by DJs Jeff Young (from the U.K.) and Double H (from Jamaica). 2,000 yen, w/ 1 drink. 52 Togensha Bldg., 3F, 3-1-22 Nishi Azabu (3402-4661)

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Decameron Greek restaurant with a 20-year history of serving standard Greek fare mildly seasoned to suit local tastes. Wooden interior is relaxing. 5-11pm. Open daily. 1-21-2 Kabukicho (3200-2470)

Desperado Tokyo Rock cover bands recycle hits from the '70s and '80s. Take a drink at the no-cover bar space, or spring for 1,500 yen cover to see the live show. Between and after sets; DJ spins, sing-along drinking classics. Next to Lexington Queen. See ad. Elsa Bldg., B1, 3-13-12 Roppongi (3475-6969)

DJ Bar Rock West (formerly DJ Bar Inkstick) Every 1st Sat.: Free Soul Underground. From 10 pm. B1, 1-3-14 Nishi Shinjuku (3342-6742)

DMarket Mediterranean dishes in a retro and pop atmosphere with '30s American posters, neon, a Statue of Liberty and old jazz. Large portions. 6,000 yen course for two is sumptuous and reasonable. 11:30am-3pm & 5-10:45pm. Closed every 3rd Sun. Shinjuku Sky Bldg., B2, 1-18-8 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (3348-6556)

Doka-doka Low-lit, intimate alcoves with an assortment of tables and chairs ranging from upholstered and comfy to formal and elegant. Alcohol companion foods like oxtail in gravy and roast duck go with Western and Japanese potables for an evening of warm, regal unwinding. 6pm-2am; closed Sun. 4-20-14 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. (3406-1681)

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Dragon Hard-leather bar/meet market. Club kids are also welcome. Last Sun: special leather night. Video show & dark room. Clientele is predominantly male, but women o.k. No dress code. 1,000 yen incl. 1 drink. Closed Mon. B1 Accord Bldg., 2-12-4 Shinjuku (3341-0606)
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Enjoy House This comfortable, cute Ebisu club has a little dance floor and sofas for lounging. From the main exit of JR Ebisu turn right and go by the koban on your left. Go straight across the street and continue until you hit the five-way intersection. Veer slightly left across the intersection and it's 10 meters on the left, second floor. (5489-1591)

Eragu Recently opened blues restaurant/bar in Aoyama. Hachinokan Bldg., B1 & B2, 5-10-1 Minami Aoyama (3486-4918)

Espace Cabaret Club Tatou's lounge/club featuring fashion parades, percussion parties, costume parties, Thur. night spin, etc. 8 pm-4 am; closed Sun. Tatou, 2F, 7-6-2 Roppongi (5411-4433)

Eureka Restaurant This restaurant, located in the luxurious Imperial Hotel, claims to have been the first place where curry was introduced to the Japanese. Based on a recipe by Auguste Escoffier, it soon became the stample of hungry college students nationwide. The gourmet seafood and eggplant curry is recommended, but only the adventurous will try the banana curry. 1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku (3504-1111)

European Dining & Cafe Bar Kakinokizaka
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Family Restaurant/bar/club with Jamaican, African and Japanese food. Lunch: 11:30 am-2 pm; bar: 6 pm-5 am. Reggae & soul live on Fri. & Sat. Shimizu Bldg., B1, 1-10-2 Shibuya (3400-9182)

Farm Grill A full range of '90s American-style food-from standards such as steak, chili and baby back ribs to inventions like "Pasta Malibu" and rotisserie chicken. The selection of 93 wines is also appealing. All-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet ¥3,470 (¥1,740 for children) on Sun., 3-10pm (2 hr./ person) Reservations recommended. 11am-11pm. Ginza Nine Sango-kan, Bldg., 2F, 8-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku (5568-6156)

Fuji Karaoke Bar Wide selection of foreign songs and a diverse array of clientele. Cozy atmosphere. Gay/mix. 100yen/song. 7.30 pm-2.30 am; Fri. & Sat. 'til 4.30 am. B104, 2-12-16 Shinjuku (3354-2707)

Fummy's Grill Former manager of L.A.'s La Boheme serves California Cuisine Tokyo style in the form of lamb chops deep-fried in brik pastry, red snapper on a bed of crisp noodles, and special nori-enclosed flaky "shrimp cakes" all from behind an open sushi-like counter. Fun place. The lunch time menu is pared down but still worthwhile. Even if the name is a little fummy. 11:30-2am. 2-1-5 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku (3473-9629)

Funk Port Hip-hop, rap, R & B, and soul club in Kabukicho. Around the corner to the right from Catalyst/Garam building, 1,000 yen w/ 1 drink. (3232-3302)

Fura Something for everybody. Entertainment on four floors. Disco, bar, lounge, restaurant. Packs 2,000 people on weekends. Drinks are 500 yen. Admission 2,500 yen with two drink tickets during the week. Check it out. (5485-4011)

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Gamos also does a gay night every Saturday, plus various events during the week. Phone ahead for a detailed schedule. Shinjuku 2-11-10 B1 (3354-5519)
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Garam Reggae club with a surprisingly nice atmosphere, on 7th floor of the same building as Catalyst. Manager Kamal a sweet guy and good ragamuffin DJ. 1,000 yen w/ 1 drink. Dai 6 Star Bldg. 7F, 1-16-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (3285-8668)

GB Very busy and popular established bar. Men only. Business Hotel T Bldg., B1, 2-12-13 Shinjuku (3352-8972)

Gensai A no-nonsense izakaya fare eatery for connoisseurs of sakx and the fixings that go with. Sake from Hokkaido (Otokoyama) to Fukushima (Mai) are available along with sashimi, nimono, spare ribs, daikon dishes and a variety of kushi-yaki. 11:30am-2pm & 5-11pm; closed Sun. & Hol. 7-10-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (3371-7533)

Geoid/Flower Hard after-hours beats and every anthropological specimen you could ever fear. Open on Sat., 5am-noon. 2,000 yen (member); 3,000 yen (non-members), w/ 1 drink. Togensha Bldg., B1, 3-5-5 Nishi Azabu (3479-8161)

Gesshinkyo Seasonal roots, greens and wild mountain herbs punctuate the Zen-influenced vegetarian fare that's based more in the body-cleansing kaiseki tradition than fake meats and tofu hot-dogs. Elegant 10 course set meals of eggplants, gamadofu withwasabi, garden peas, pumpkin, mushrooms and tsukemono. But the house offers one selection each day for a set price of 10,000 yen. Drinks extra. 6-10pm. 4-24-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku (3796-6575)

Ghungroo A cozy Indian restaurant with a friendly atmosphere in an Aoyama back street near Spiral. Good value lunch sets and a comfortable, separate bar with a happy hour. 5-6-19 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku (3406-0464) Newly opened Shin-Urayasu branch (0473-90-6871)

Golden Gate
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Gozenbo Chinese fare combining dishes from the lesser known Yunnan region with more popular chuka comestibles. But all with an emphasis on healthy, light and organic/free-range whenever possible. Lots of dishes, such as the qiguo casserole, contain medicinal and health-inducing herbs to keep the body warm and pure. If you want MSG, you probably should bring your own. 11-12am. 6-8-15 Roppongi, Minato-ku (3470-2218)

Grass Smallish dive emphasizing hip-hop, reggae and house music. Cute Monday is hangout night for young ladies. 3-25-12 Jingu-mae (3497-0303)

Great Punjab Not a black tie, see-and-be-seen, spacious supper club kind of place. You go, you rub shoulders with real Indian people for a no-nonsense satisfying meal. Good food for a good price. They also have a fabulous lunch special on weekdays. 11:30am-2:30pm (open for special lunch), 5:30pm-5am (for all-night dining) 3F, 4-8-8 Roppongi, Minato-ku (3404-3166)
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Gu Takes a casual '60s approach to health food in classic Shimo decor, from the mismatched old wooden tables and chairs to the piles of rastafarian tracts by the door. Try the 980 yen genmai teishoku: a main dish like a curry, a couple of salad-like side dishes, brown rice and pickles. 2-26-8 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku (3485-2187)