There are several good reasons why Bistro Marx is one of Tokyo¡¯s hottest new openings of the year: The excellent cooking and high quality ingredients; the spacious dining room and comforting absence of table cloths; plus the fact it¡¯s under the imprimatur of one of France¡¯s finest chefs. But when all is said and done, it boils down to one factor: Location, location, location.
Not only does Bistro Marx occupy pride of place on the seventh floor of Tokyo¡¯s newest landmark building, the impressive Ginza Place, which opened in late September, it has a view to kill for. It sits right over the busy Ginza Crossing ¡ª the very heart of the city¡¯s most enduringly fashionable district ¡ª looking across at the iconic Seiko clock tower and prewar architecture of the Wako luxury department store.
Best of all, it boasts an open-air (but covered) terrace area with tables for 20, and they¡¯re not just reserved for meal times. In the afternoon you can saunter in for a genteel al fresco teatime. It also stays open as a bar into the wee hours, offering romantic (if breezy) cocktails above the Ginza rooftops.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.