Trader Vic's Tokyo - General Tiki

FM fez monkey Tiki Socialite San Francisco Bay Area Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 205	FM fez monkey Posted posted on Mon, Mar 5, 2012 5:29 PM Last time I was in Tokyo I had an inadequate camera and lens which was very limiting. Equipped with better gear this time, I strove to take some pics that do this place justice. This is one of the nicer existing Trader Vic's in my opinion as it has kept the old-school feel. It reminds me a lot of the Munich location in that way. The first pic is a special setup in the foyer to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Tokyo's gift of 3,000 Sakura (Cherry Blossom) trees to Washington D.C. I have memories of when I used to attend the annual Cherry Blossom parade in D.C. back when I was in high school. Special menu items and brunches will be part of the commemoration. The secret party rooms. Okay, maybe not secret per se but I had never seen them before and they generally aren't visible when you walk in. I guess private is a better word. It's strawberry season in Japan and many establishments have strawberry-themed specials. Trader Vic's has this great strawberry mojito in an ice cone right now. The wife really enjoyed it. A number of photos that explore the elaborate decor. Note: every one of these was done hand-held without a flash. Sure, it's pricey eating here but it's hard to get this experience anywhere else and every other restaurant in the New Otani is just as expensive if not more. The crowd at this hotel is typically well-heeled and the parking garage reflects that as it is full of Mercedes, Porsches, and the occasional Bently or Ferrari. The beef they use, even for their burgers, is Japanese grade A4. This is above USDA Prime. So, you get what you pay for in the food department. fm

Last time I was in Tokyo I had an inadequate camera and lens which was very limiting. Equipped with better gear this time, I strove to take some pics that do this place justice. This is one of the nicer existing Trader Vic's in my opinion as it has kept the old-school feel. It reminds me a lot of the Munich location in that way.

The first pic is a special setup in the foyer to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Tokyo's gift of 3,000 Sakura (Cherry Blossom) trees to Washington D.C. I have memories of when I used to attend the annual Cherry Blossom parade in D.C. back when I was in high school. Special menu items and brunches will be part of the commemoration.

The secret party rooms. Okay, maybe not secret per se but I had never seen them before and they generally aren't visible when you walk in. I guess private is a better word.

It's strawberry season in Japan and many establishments have strawberry-themed specials. Trader Vic's has this great strawberry mojito in an ice cone right now. The wife really enjoyed it.

A number of photos that explore the elaborate decor. Note: every one of these was done hand-held without a flash.

Sure, it's pricey eating here but it's hard to get this experience anywhere else and every other restaurant in the New Otani is just as expensive if not more. The crowd at this hotel is typically well-heeled and the parking garage reflects that as it is full of Mercedes, Porsches, and the occasional Bently or Ferrari. The beef they use, even for their burgers, is Japanese grade A4. This is above USDA Prime. So, you get what you pay for in the food department.

Post #627738 by fez monkey on Mon, Mar 5, 2012 5:29 PM