Eating Out

Tokyo

Warayakiya Roppongi

A restaurant where you can enjoy food while watching “kakiyaki,” a cooking method that uses a pillar of fire.

Roppongi, Azabu / Izakaya

Yakiago Shio Ramen Takahashi, Shinjuku Main Store

Ramen in a Soup Made with the High-Class Ingredient “Yakiago”.

Shinjuku / Ramen

• 2 Oct 2020

  A Complete List of Best Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo!

  Tokyo is a “ramen arena”, where too many excellent ramen restaurants are concentrated. Dazzled by much choice, quite a few foreign tourists might be of two minds before entering a restaurant to consummate their tours. So, we select and categorize huge popular ramen restaurants and list their information here for your reference!

Tamahide Ichino

This is a sister restaurant to "Tamahide", the originator of chicken and egg on rice, with a line just to get in!

Oshiage / Japanese Cuisine

Toraya Akasaka Branch

The Akasaka branch of "Toraya," a venerable Japanese confectionery shop established in the late Muromachi period.

Akasaka / Cafés

Mihashi Ueno Main Store

An elegant sweets shop with a variety of traditional, Japanese-style deserts

Ueno / Cafés

World Beer Museum Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi Branch

A store which replicates foreign bar counters where you can enjoy beer from all over the world.

Oshiage / Wine Bars

Miyagawa-cho, Minamata, Tokyo Midtown

Enjoy the taste of a long-established Kyoto restaurant in Tokyo

Roppongi, Azabu / Japanese Cuisine

Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery & Cafe　

Cafe where you can watch the roastery and enjoy Oceanian espresso.

Kiyosumi Shirakawa / Cafés

Chanko Kirishima Ryogoku Flagship Shop

A “chankonabe” specialty shop using recipes straight from a sumo stable that has been covered on TV

Ryogoku / Hotpot Restaurants

• 21 Jun 2023

  A Beginner's Guide to Sumo: An Easy Breakdown of the Basics and all the Best of Sumo

  Sumo is the national sport of Japan that embodies the soul of Japanese traditions at its core. With its long-staying history, it’s a surprise that many still haven’t unlocked the full idea of what sumo is. However, just like other sports and martial arts, there’s an undeniable draw that’s sure to stir you. In this article you’ll see into the basic fundamentals of what sumo really is, its many draws, and so much more in a breakdown that even novice fans will love.

Kawachiya

Founded in 1779, 10 generations have kept the flavor of this venerable Shibamata Ryotei

Katsushika / Japanese Cuisine

• 30 Sep 2020

  Strolling the Old World of Tokyo: An One-Day Walking Tour through Shibamata.

  From city skyscrapers to the latest travel hubs, there are plenty of hot spots to visit in Tokyo. But for a real taste of history and classic Tokyo vibes, you won’t want to miss the chance to walk through the old-world “shitamachi” streets.

SEASCAPE TERRACE & DINING

You can get a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay and enjoy a wide variety of food in buffet style.

Odaiba / Western Restaurants

Yakinikutei Rokkasen Honten

Savor the finest cuts of Japanese Kuroge Wagyu beef with a view of Shinjuku.

Shinjuku / Meat Dishes

Coco’s Akihabara Branch

Happily serving delicious dishes with high-level restaurants service.

Akihabara / Family Restaurants

Daikanyama restaurant Chez Lui

Elegant, classical French cuisine at a restaurant in a single remodeled Japanese-style house

Ebisu, Meguro / Western Restaurants

Taimeshi Uozen Jiyugaoka

Enjoy tons of sea bream cuisine at this izakaya bar that serves things such as Uwajima taimeshi and sea bream sashimi

Jiyugaoka / Izakaya

Raika Shikunshiso

Enjoy traditional Chinese cuisine with a sense of the seasons

Ginza / Chinese Food

• 9 Jun 2019

  Lunch at Shikun Shisou Raika, a Shanghaiese Restuarant in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

  Hibiya is a neighborhood in Tokyo known for its cinemas and theaters. In March of 2018, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opened and I visited a Shanghaiese restaurant called Raika in this building. There are also Raika branches in Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen and Aoyama. All three locations are so popular that it's hard to get in without a reservation.

Brasserie Aux Amis Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi branch

A French restaurant where you can enjoy a wonderful view with your meal from the 30th floor.

Oshiage / Western Restaurants

cafe AALIYA

A Popular Café Located in Shinjuku 3-Chome, Famous Among Lovers of French Toast

Shinjuku / Cafés

Toyosu Ramen

The red signboard marks the spot! Your home for wallet-friendly, delicious ramen.

Odaiba / Ramen

Queen's Collection Chocolate Cafe DAIKANYAMA

A café for enjoying chocolate

Shibuya / Cafés

IVY PLACE

A restaurant that feels like a library in the forest.

Shibuya / Western Restaurants

Aomori Nebuta World Shinbashi Store

A lively izakaya packed with Aomori's charms, where dynamic "Nebuta" floats welcome you!

Shiodome and Shimbashi / Izakaya

• 28 Dec 2018

  A Tokyo Izakaya Inspired by Aomori’s Nebuta Matsuri has Opened!

  On December 27th of 2018, the izakaya “Aomori Nebuta World Shinbashi Store” opened. The restaurant is themed after the famous “Aomori Nebuta Matsuri,” a festival held in Aomori Prefecture, and the interior decorations beautifully capture the moving atmosphere of the festival!

Ginza Bairin Main Store

A Long-running Tonkatsu Specialty Restaurant in Ginza

Ginza / Japanese Cuisine

• 21 Feb 2019

  Famous Tonkatsu Restaurant in Tokyo, “Ginza Bairin Main Store”

  “Ginza Bairin” is a famous tonkatsu restaurant that was founded in 1927. One of the reasons for its popularity is that its founder, a former pharmacist, developed the original chuno sauce (the sauce used on pork katsu). I’ve been a big fan of this restaurant for many years now. This time, I’ll be introducing my recommended dishes that I enjoyed on this particular visit.

Third Generation Taimeiken

Enjoy the taste of a classic Western-style restaurant, tailored to your preferred style.

Nihonbashi / Western Restaurants

• 13 Jan 2019

  Head to one of Nihonbashi’s oldest restaurants, TAIMEIKEN, to try their traditional special omelet rice!

  Established way back in 1931, TAIMEIKEN is a western-style restaurant that has been able to maintain its popularity for over 80 years now. Naturally, I felt obligated to go and try their omuraisu to see what all the fuss what about.

NAGI Shinjuku Niboshi Golden-gai Honkan

Popular Niboshi Ramen by Nagi, a Wooden Tenement in Shinjuku Golden Gai.

Shinjuku / Ramen

• 23 Apr 2019

  Popular Niboshi Ramen by Nagi, a Wooden Tenement in Shinjuku Golden Gai

  If you walk a little down the alley behind the light-box of Shinjuku Golden Gai, you will find Nagi, the famous niboshi ramen restaurant. Its white lantern and sign hanging beside its entry are really eye-catching. The owner of Nagi has extensive experience of ramen as he used to be a manager of certain well-known ramen restaurant. After going through much practice and many trials, he chose to open his own restaurant in Shinjuku Golden Gai.