Japanese restaurants were rare when Shohei Takamatsu opened Royal Tokyo in 1973. And yet, with its wide menu and broad variety of dining options, it pleases every kind of diner, from novice to sushi-loving sophisticate.
Staff turnover is low.
Others have gone on to open other Japanese restaurants in the area, including Teppo and Tei Tei Robata Bar. Royal Tokyo seats 350, but it's broken into four areas. That leaves it to those who simply appreciate good food, and at Royal Tokyo it's impeccable. Everyone got a quick appetizer of shrimp, cooked quickly to a hot and crunchy finish. The sushi is good caliber, with relative rarities, such as clam, as well as basics, like tuna, salmon and yellowtail.