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Hybrid Trattoria Cujorl
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Cujorl calls itself a "hybrid trattoria" that serves modern international cuisine with Japanese, American, and European influences. French and Italian wines are available.
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Reviewed by tokyo_terry_white January 28, 2010
Hybrid?
Cujorl is a good-to-excellent suburban trattoria that sells itself short with the "hybrid" tag. Chef always surprises with his imagination and creative use of high quality ingredients. The wine service (and suggestions) are always first class. While the location is difficult to impossible, there is a welcome and genuine desire to delight that keeps me coming back. Price represents true value for money.
These are not characteristics of a hybrid - which more often tends to mean the weaker elements dominate at the expense of the essential. Just think Prius ...
I will review Cujorl in a little more detail soon in Eating Out, but take my advice and try this little gem. You'll find it well worth the effort in getting there. My advice: Ask for one each of the specials of the day, and split these with a cooperative partner.
Reviewed by joe peters January 28, 2010
Let's Eat
Cujorl has taken the head of the list as our favorite place to have a nice dinner in Tokyo. The chef puts together a course that is nicely done portion wise while at the same time reaching just the right balance of flavors, textures, and quality.
The friendly sommelier knows his wine! If you bring a nice wine (corkage at 2,000 yen per bottle) he will be very happy to see it. Offer him a taste - he'll probably gladly accept - he does enjoy trying the wines we usually bring. In fact, one of the first bottles I every took to Cujorl still holds a "place of honor" on their display of "used" wine bottles.
We have never been disappointed with the food or the service. Both are top notch. The atmosphere is family friendly, yet intimate enough for a cozy dinner for 2 - or 12.
Bring a friend, or a group of friends, and give it a try. Trust me, you won't be sorry!
Reviewed by denbushi January 12, 2010
One of Shibuya's Best
A bit hard to find to very well worth it. Cujorl is one of my favorite Tokyo restaurants. I've been 3-4 time now and the food and wine are always excellent. Even with the change in head chef the quality of the food--fusion fare with an emphasis on Japanese ingredients--has remained consistently superior. The room is intimate and offers a full view of the modest kitchen. The wine list leans to Italian wines, many of which are affordably-priced and offer great value for money. If you've not yet been I would say now is the time to go!
