Author of "Tokyo Beyond Sushi" (IBC Publishing) and "What's What in Japanese Restaurants" (Kodansha International). Editor of Bento.com restaurant guide and CraftBeerBarsJapan.com beer-bar guide.
...to book well in advance. I had some excellent chicken a few weeks ago at Kokekokko in Nishi-Shinjuku: http://bento.com/rev/1977.html They have good shamo, nice chicken sashimi and excellent chicken wings -...