Japan
Tokyo
Precision as devotion, one plate at a time.
A note from the editor
Tokyo’s food scene is as unique and eclectic as the city itself. Its hidden gems, yakitori spots, whiskey bars, hole-in-the-wall izakayas, offer good vibes and better food, but often need insider knowledge to access. Formal venues require reservations well ahead, so use our “book weeks ahead” filter. I’ve put together this guide of local spots and insider tips for the best of Tokyo.
— Irene Koo, founder & editor
What's inside
Everything this guide covers
- Restaurants & establishments156
- Local food & drinks19
Sushi · Ramen · Omurice · Udon · Tonkatsu · Hambagu (Hamburg Steak) · Donburi · Soba · World-class Cocktails · Bento · Tempura · Takoyaki · Yakiniku · Shabu Shabu v. Sukiyaki · Oden · Okonomiyaki · Yakitori · Fugu 🐡 · Sake
- Scoop collections11
Japanese Convenience Stores · Quintessential Izakaya Experience · The Art of Yoshoku · Tokyo's Best Cocktail and Whisky Bars · Tokyo’s Craft Coffee Scene · Wagyu Wonderland · Tokyo’s Sweet Side · The Ultimate Omakase Experience · Japanese Delicacies under $20 · Tokyo Wine Bars · Dine Like a Royal: Kaiseki Experiences
- Eat-ineraries4
Indulgent Day in Glitzy Ginza · Day in the Heart of Modern Tokyo · Dine, Drink and Play in Roppongi Hills · Traditional Day in Old Tokyo
- Interactive mapIncluded
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3wood BAR
Tucked away in Asakusa, 3wood Bar is an unassuming whisky and rum bar. Look for the pale w…
A Happy Pancake Omotesando
(幸せのパンケーキ 表参道店) Famous for their fluffy, jiggly pancakes (aka Shiawase no pancakes), A Hap…
Akasaka Sushi Shino
(赤坂鮨しの) Tucked away on the third floor of a quiet building in Roppongi is Akasaka Sushi Sh…
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