Located in the Kitano hotel, Hakubai offers authentic Japanese fare in a tranquil space. The menu features a myriad of traditionally prepared seafood dishes like chopped salted squid, vinegar-marinated jellyfish and fried, grilled or simmered flounder. For a special treat, call ahead and reserve a private room for the multi-course chef’s choice menu ($120 to $150), or, to savor a simpler meal, choose from the restaurant’s selection of sushi, sashimi and maki rolls, as well as udon and soba noodle dishes.

Hakubai Information:

• Japanese menu. Lunch, dinner. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Credit cards accepted.