You know I couldn’t come to Japan and not visit the Alice in Wonderland themed restaurant. Last night we braved the rain and made our way to Ginza to experience Alice fantasy dining. Upon stepping off the elevator you are wrapped in pages of the book, and Alice or the Mad Hatter takes you to your seat where you are presented with a diorama box that pulls apart to reveal the menu. The cocktails are on the sweet side, but not as much as some Japanese drinks. The rose fizz I had was so tasty I had two, as was the kiwi concoction my husband had. For dinner, we went with the set course, which started with a phenomenal salad with the sweetest corn and best bite of lobster I’ve ever had. This was also served with a salmon cream topped with caviar, which may have been my favorite dish that evening. The rest of the meal was tasty, and items like the salmon in cream made up to look like the white rabbit were delightful, but this place is all about the ambience. Sitting in a teacup or amongst the queen’s hedges, ringing a tiny bell foe service, and having Alice pull out her cards to take your order. As surreal as the movie or books.

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