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After leaving Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, head towards the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya at exit A11, where you will find a restaurant on the 2nd floor. I tried the original instant smoked carpaccio of market-fresh, live-caught sea bream. The sea bream is finished with Thai yum sauce, smoked instantly to create a delicious carpaccio, perfect for smoked food lovers. The aroma when you open the lid is amazing. Finally, drizzle olive oil and yum sauce, top with nuts, coriander, sprinkle black pepper, and it's ready. This dish is a must-try as it is a signature menu item. I also tried the ham and seasonal fruit spring rolls. A delightful dish where ham is wrapped around vegetables and seasonal fruit like mango. The combination of salty ham and sweet fruit is perfect. You can enjoy it as is to savor the original flavors, or dip it in sweet chili, nam pla, tom yum mayonnaise, or tao tio ginger for added flavors. Personally, I prefer the tom yum mayonnaise the most. For those who like spicy food, tao tio ginger is recommended. It offers an Asian-style spiciness. I also had the curry scrambled soft-shell crab in an iron pot. This dish features crispy soft-shell crab, fluffy eggs, and coconut curry-flavored sauce. The Asian taste of coconut curry is mild and appealing, perfect for curry lovers. It is prepared right in front of you, so you can enjoy it piping hot. I tried the original rich coconut tom yum ramen as well. It includes shrimp, mushrooms, half-cooked egg, bean sprouts, coriander, and fragrant egg noodles in a rich tom yum soup. You can also enjoy the aroma of the flavored oil. Indeed, this Asian taste might become addictive. For dessert, I had the Illusion Mango & Vanilla Ice Cream made using liquid nitrogen. The staff uses liquid nitrogen at -196°C to make the ice cream right in front of you. It was a delight to watch the process of making ice cream as it is not something you see every day. For drinks, I chose the Tokyo IPA craft beer. It offers a fruity aroma, a strong bitterness, and a satisfying taste typical of Belgian IPAs. It may not appeal to everyone due to its bitterness, so it's best for those who enjoy bitter beers. Please decide whether to drink it based on whether you like bitterness or not. There are also other options like Spring Valley Abundant <496>, Spring Valley Summer Craft Ale <Fragrance> Jazz Berry. In addition to Tokyo IPA, I also tried Heartland beer. Heartland beer offers a refreshing bitterness of hops, a rich maltiness, and a smooth mouthfeel, providing a refreshing drinking experience. It's one of my favorite beers, and I often order it when it's on the menu as there are not many places that offer it. They offer a drink-all-you-can course for 90 minutes at 2700 yen. (Seating time is 120 minutes) For an additional 1700 yen, you can extend the craft beer all-you-can-drink for 60 minutes, or for an additional 1200 yen (including craft beer 1700 yen), you can extend it for 30 minutes. The order of all group members is required, and glass replacement is mandatory. I also had iced coffee after the meal. Enjoying the lingering taste while sipping iced coffee is a great way to end the meal. This restaurant is recommended for Asian cuisine lovers as well as craft beer enthusiasts. Among the many dining options at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, this is one of the recommended restaurants. They do not have a break between lunch and dinner hours, making it ideal for a late lunch. Note that the dinner menu starts from 5:00 pm.