Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Dave Perry: Food critics need to look beyond central Tokyo

In 2008 Michelin awarded a total of 191 of its coveted stars to Tokyo restaurants, confirming the status of Japan’s capital as a dining nirvana.

The city has consistently displaced the once mighty Paris as the culinary capital of the world ever since, racking up 331 stars in the recently released 2012 guide.

Critics, writers and bloggers have all played their part in maintaining the litany of praise.

English-language commentators should also broaden their horizons.

After all, Tokyo is really a collection of villages sharing a concrete veneer that, thankfully, has failed to completely obliterate the individual charms of myriad neighborhoods and the multitude of dining experiences they provide.

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