January 2019 Issue #25 January 2019 Issue #25 | Page 43

The woodsy restaurant plays laid back Nujabes-like beats, with intimate booths, a large communal table, and a seduc- tive faux-fire as its centrepiece. Rather than staying open all day, the restaurant breaks between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to prepare for an evening service, where they offer an extended dinner menu that’s not available at the original spot. On top of the many udon noodles, don buri, and homey curry options that To- kyo Grill is known for, they now also have some more extravagant dishes, like Negi Tanshio ($13). 43