Guidebook for Minato-ku
Essentials
The best grocery store in the area for foreigners, selling many familiar brands from North America and Europe, but also from other countries!
http://www.nissin-world-delicatessen.jp/
104 locals recommend
Tokyo
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiThe best grocery store in the area for foreigners, selling many familiar brands from North America and Europe, but also from other countries!
http://www.nissin-world-delicatessen.jp/
Pricey but technically the closest grocery store, catered to Japanese residents in the neighbourhood. Not a huge selection but good quality.
http://jin3.jp/kameiten2-2/super-naniwaya.htm
12 locals recommend
Super Naniwaya
3-chōme-9-5 AzabujūbanPricey but technically the closest grocery store, catered to Japanese residents in the neighbourhood. Not a huge selection but good quality.
http://jin3.jp/kameiten2-2/super-naniwaya.htm
Good size local Japanese grocery store for fresh produce, bakery, dairy, meats, wines/spirits etc. on 1st and 2nd floors. http://www.aeonmarket.co.jp/peacock_shop_info/east_azabu/azabu.html
10 locals recommend
ピーコックストア麻布十番店
2-chōme-2-9-2 AzabujūbanGood size local Japanese grocery store for fresh produce, bakery, dairy, meats, wines/spirits etc. on 1st and 2nd floors. http://www.aeonmarket.co.jp/peacock_shop_info/east_azabu/azabu.html
Food Scene
aka "The Kill Bill Restaurant" is a popular tourist spot for an old style Japanese Izakaya experience (more visual than culinary) but very reasonably priced. http://www.gonpachi.jp/sushi_nishiazabu/
72 locals recommend
Gonpachi Nishiazabu
1-chōme-13-11 Nishiazabuaka "The Kill Bill Restaurant" is a popular tourist spot for an old style Japanese Izakaya experience (more visual than culinary) but very reasonably priced. http://www.gonpachi.jp/sushi_nishiazabu/
Pricey but well worth the visual and culinary experience. Take in architectural history, Japanese custom and traditional food all in one full course. Lunch is the best deal. http://www.ukai.co.jp/
48 locals recommend
Tofu-ya UKAI
4-chōme-4-13 ShibakōenPricey but well worth the visual and culinary experience. Take in architectural history, Japanese custom and traditional food all in one full course. Lunch is the best deal. http://www.ukai.co.jp/
Everything Else
Convenience store for access to ATM, local courier, onigiri/snacks/drinks etc. 24/7
95 locals recommend
7-Eleven
2-chōme-1-3 KabukichōConvenience store for access to ATM, local courier, onigiri/snacks/drinks etc. 24/7
Sightseeing
Iconic commercial/residential complex complete with art museum, observation deck, movie theatre, adjacent Hyatt hotel, fancy jazz bars and shopping experience. http://www.roppongihills.com/
1209 locals recommend
Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiIconic commercial/residential complex complete with art museum, observation deck, movie theatre, adjacent Hyatt hotel, fancy jazz bars and shopping experience. http://www.roppongihills.com/