Local Food
Food, activities and places to unlock the best of Tokyo's gastronomy
Traditional dishes, sweets & drinks you should taste
Yakitori
Skewered food
Yakitori is the bar style food in Japan. Chunks of meat, from chicken, beef, pork, amongst the common. Then the most uncommon to eat (for foreigners) the inners and other parts …
(More)Yakitori is the bar style food in Japan. Chunks of meat, from chicken, beef, pork, amongst the common. Then the most uncommon to eat (for foreigners) the inners and other parts from pork or beef.
Ramen
Noodles
Ramen noodles, served in a hot bowl of soup cooked with pork chops and vegetables. That's the basic, but there are as many options as ingredients to cook.
Sushi
Rice with raw fish
Probably the most famous dish from Japan. It consists of rolls, mostly, with rice, fish, vegetables and algae. If you want a real experience, head to the fish market and eat …
(More)Probably the most famous dish from Japan. It consists of rolls, mostly, with rice, fish, vegetables and algae. If you want a real experience, head to the fish market and eat in any of the local restaurants where a sushi master prepares the food in front of your eyes.
Melon Pan
Sweets
The best Melon pan of Tokyo is sold in a little shop near Sensoji shrine named Kagetsudo.
Shabu Shabu - Sukiyaki
For meat lovers
The Japanese hot pot. Good option for small groups. A hot pot in the middle of the table, where you can pour vegetables and the main ingredient, meat. Depending on …
(More)The Japanese hot pot. Good option for small groups. A hot pot in the middle of the table, where you can pour vegetables and the main ingredient, meat. Depending on the broth (soy, dashi,...) it has a different flavor.
Unagidon
Grilled eel
In Asakusa you can find a few shops offering Unagidon, one of the best districts to try this gourmet delicacy and boost your stamina.
Yakiniku
Grilled meat
There are several restaurants in all Tokyo, but more in the ententainment areas like Shibuya or Shinjuku. Many of these places are all-you-can-eat for 90 minute limit time. Good experience to …
(More)There are several restaurants in all Tokyo, but more in the ententainment areas like Shibuya or Shinjuku. Many of these places are all-you-can-eat for 90 minute limit time. Good experience to cook your own food on the table.
Bars & Restaurants
Bars & Restaurants
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