Post #787128 by Michelle66 on Fri, May 25, 2018 5:20 AM

I hadn't been to TVT for a few months, but ended up going with a small party of my coworkers last Sunday for the brunch.

It was a great time!

We had made reservations a couple of weeks early, so our table was located in the Tiki Room (the main dining room), right next to one of the two windows overlooking the New Otani's garden (it was a gorgeous afternoon, so the green trees outside the window really enhanced the atmosphere)..

The theme for May's brunch is Hawaii, so most of the dishes are tied to the island in some way. (June's theme is "Señor Pico", so I guess the menu will be heavy on Trader Vic's Mexican recipes.)

Traditional Trader Vic's appetizers are generally rotated for the brunch. This month, Crab Rangoons got the nod, which was why I was so eager to go. (The Señor Pico brunch looks to mean another trip in June.)

TVT has been promoting their line of fancy, gourmet hamburgers for some time. For the brunch, they had set up a cook at one of the stations grilling up mini hamburgers for the diners. They looked to be quite popular, as there was always a line of people waiting to get one of the little burgers. (There was also a full line of toppings, so you could create the exact type of burger you wanted.)

After eating my fill of tradtional dishes (not to mention a huge slice of the amazing Trader Vic's roast beef), I decided to have one of the mini hamburgers myself. (I made a simple cheeseburger, and just couldn't pass the Crab Rangoon tray without grabbing one more...)

One key aspect of the brunch is the all-you-can-drink sparking wine (which my coworkers took advantage of), but as someone who just doesn't like any sort of wine, I went the cocktail route. (They offer a price break on Mai Tais during the brunch.)

So, if you're coming to Tokyo, you really need to check out Trader Vic's holiday brunch. It's one of the best meals you'll ever have!

[ Edited by: Michelle66 2018-05-25 05:22 ]