ROPPONGI: German Snack Bar EX.... so cozy, so delicous and friendly German owner but not so friendly to my wallet :(

Asked my former German boss from CLSA what his favorite German restaurant was in Tokyo and he immediately said EX.  I wanted to hit up Bernds German Restaurant but it was closed for the Obon summer holidays:  http://www.berndsbar.biz/

The shop was a tiny space with counter only seating in a J shape.  I made a reservation for 6:30 and when I arrived it was a full house.  Of the 10 diners half were German.  As soon as you sit the nice Germany owner will hand you a cold glass of Bitburger beer.

There are no menu's and no prices... the little Japanese elderly waiter will verbally tell you what's available.  This night about 5 choices.

My friend and I both went for 1/2 sizes as we noticed the other diners had full portions and absolutely massive!  I couldn't believe the amount of meat they serve here.  We got the meatloaf and a very tender block of pork... almost soft like pulled-pork.  Veggies were all super tender and the meat melty good.

The other diners were having tiny shots of some German alcohol.  So for us... 1 small beer, 1 apple juice and 2 half size dinners for JPY 10,500yen.  It was very expensive for what little we ordered but I assume if you take the entire experience into account and if you miss speaking German this might be well worth it.  But for me it will be my last visit as I'll head to Bernds for my next German craving.

Restaurant: German Snack Bar EX

EX Website: http://www.ex-tokyo.com/

Tabelog: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13013719/

Address J: 東京都港区六本木7-6-11 ヴェルデ六本木 101
Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 7-6-11
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/wLwMt

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SHINJUKU: Beer and Cafe BERG... hidden gem at Food Pocket in Shinjuku Station "Lumine East"

We were in Shinjuku for the TOPSHOP opening reception but wanted to be fashionably late.  So where to grab a light drink/meal in Shinjuku?  I'm not one to randomly enter a restaurant because I'd rather spend the same money on something tasty.  Checked the trusty Foodie Website and we came across BERG that had a great ranking of 3.69.

Took a peek inside and noticed quite a few smokers...hmmm... wasn't in the mood to smell like a chimney before the party.  But our choices were few and pressed for time.

System is you pay for your food first then take it to a table much like a cafeteria.  The food started at only a few hundred yen... so so reasonable.  And draft beer was only 300yen.

They sold beer tickets.  3000yen for 10 and get one extra.

Small non-smoking section?  Great!

3 beers and 5 plates of food for about 3,000yen.  Everything was excellent for the price.

We are going to have to try the White Sausages next time.

This is the perfect place to start off the evening or even to hit up after a long days work.  Staff was extremely friendly and food was so reasonable.  Here are some photo's of the Food and Interior and Exterior.  I'd highly recommend giving this place a try if you are ever in Shinjuku.

SHOP: BEER and CAFE BERG

Website: http://www.berg.jp/

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13004332/

Address J: 東京都新宿区新宿3-38-1 ルミネエスト新宿 ＳＨＵＮ／ＫＡＮ Ｂ１Ｆ

Address E:  Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku 3-38-1.  Lumine East Department Store B1F.

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