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Restaurants in Tokyo for Foodie Visitors

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Tonkatsu Kurogane

Fantastic Tonkatsu dishes and yet reasonably priced. What a restaurant. A bit far from central Tokyo but it's absolutely worth the train ride. Period. My rating: 5.0 Tonkatsu KuroganeTabelog | More photos | 03-6459-6416 Address: 6-19-16 Mi…

Torisoba Soruto

Great salt-chicken-stock soup Ramen, probably one of the best salt Ramen I've ever had. You may not have an opportunity to come around this area but if you do, make sure to drop by. Their Gyoza is pretty good too. My rating: 5.0 Torisoba S…

Salmon&Trout

Very interesting French restaurant, particularly its name! Refreshing combinations of ingredients, texture, and scent. Fun to experience each dish, although not everything tastes great. It seems like they want to be on the offense in terms…

TonkatsuDaimon Aoki

Unbelievably tender, flavorful Tonkatsu. I place this restaurant in Top 3 for Tonkatsu in my life and will probably be so for the rest of my life. Not much else to say. You just have to give it a try and will understand what I'm saying. Aw…

Ichiran

Seemingly, Ichiran became more popular for non-Japanese customers in Japan in the past several years. In general, western people tend to like Tonkotsu ramen (a.k.a. Hakata ramen) more than the other major flavors (fish-stock soy-sauce, mis…

Tsukiji Tutto Bene

A quality Italian restaurant located in the Tsukiji area. You'd probably visit Tsukiji for its fish market and may have some Sushi there in the early morning, so I'd recommend you come here for lunch for a chage. Both their pizzas and past…

Menya Shichisai

Fantastic soy-sauce-based soup Ramen, particularly the noodles being so tasty. Roasted pork that comes with the Ramen is tender and flavorful too. One of the best Ramen in Tokyo. My rating: 5.0 Menya Shichisai Tabelog | 03-5566-9355 | 2-13…

Kagawaichifuku

Photos above from Tabelog Fantastic Udon restaurant, could be placed in TOP 5 in Tokyo! If you like Udon in general, you've got to try this one, though their soup stock has a strong "Niboshi" flavor in it, which you might not be a huge fan…

Sumibiyakiniku Nakahara

Used to be well known as "SumibiyakiShichirin", pretty famous for Yakiniku lovers in this domain. The quality of their beef is surely good but a bit pricy for its quality. You might still not get full by spending 10,000 JPY so should expec…

Ranjatai

One of the top Yakitori restaurants I've ever been to, considering its quality for the price! I actually wasn't expecting it to be that qood, so I was totally wrong! Recommend the course menu for the first time and see how you like it. Add…

Agetsuki

Well known high quality Tonkatsu restaurant in the area. LIke it a lot. The only downside is that it literally takes 30-40 minutes to be served after your order gets placed. So you need to be patient inside the restaurant as well as outsid…

KyobashiMatsuwa

There's only one menu for lunch - Deep-fried fish (horse mackerel) combo. Hot and crunchy outside and so fluffy inside. Definitely worth a shot. It gets pretty crowded during lunch time so make sure to get there 10-20 minutes before they a…

Mikasa

This could be the best Yakisoba place throughout the country. They have two kinds of flavors - #1) sweet&sour sauce, and #2) salt and lemon - I personally like #2 much better and it's my favorite Yakisoba in life! One reservation would be …

Taniya

Quality Udon restaurant located in the east part of Tokyo. Good option for lunch/dinner when you are in the area. Recommend you have cold Udon for the first time (Not Udon in a hot soup). Always crowded but no reservation is needed. Rather…

Den

Sophisticated dishes served by waitresses in Japanese traditional clothing. Private rooms available. Hidden, quality Japanese restaurant. Appropriate for important dinner occasions. Will be a memorable experience for travelers too, althoug…

MARUICHI BAGEL

Photo by rhubarb THE best bagel I've ever had in Japan and I think it's likely it'll continue to be my best bagel in the country for the rest of my life. I find it pretty odd that we have world-class ultra quality bakeries in Japan but the…

MERCER CAFE Series

MERCER CAFE EBISU MERCER CAFE TERRACE HOUSE1-26-16 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 4th floor, 5-50-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-3446-1551 03-5467-2551 18:00-28:00 11:30-17:00, 17:00-24:00 MERCER CAFE DANRO MERCER BRUNCH1-16-12 Ebisuminami, Sh…

DEVIL CRAFT

Could be the ONLY pizza place that serves authentic Chicago style pizza in Tokyo, 3 branches available now. Pretty popular among non-Japanese (American) residents in Tokyo for their pizza. They also have a long list of different craft beer…

Gyukatsu Motomura

Very popular "Gyukatsu" (beef cutlet) restaurant that now runs 6 branches in Tokyo (as of October 2016). Note that Shibuya branches are always very crowded and you should expect to wait for an hour or so, I'd suggest you get there 30-60 mi…

IkinariSteak

Used to be "Pepper Lunch" but the company replaced most of the PL branches with "IkinariSteak" in Japan, which is now much better quality at a higher pricing. Over 100 branches in Japan as of September 2016. You should be able to find one …

MUNCH'S BURGER SHACK

Exraordinary hamburger place with all the otherdishes being great. Location isn't convenient but one of the best hamburger places in Tokyo, speaking of the quality. Cozy space inside. Nothing around this place but worth a short trip just f…

Sanuki Udon HANAMARU

Photo: https://www.hanamaruudon.com/ Set this as your benchmark for Udon if you haven't been exposed to real Japanese Udon before. Surprisingly cheap and yet good quality. Many different kinds of Udon dishes availabe. Tempura, too. So many…

Red Rock

Photos by bottan Popular roasted beef bowl restaurant that has 2 branches in Tokyo: this one in Harajuku and the other in Takadanobaba. The Harajuku branch seems less crowded and you sometimes don't even need to wait in a line. Pretty good…

Oniyanma

Great Udon place, 3 branchs available in Tokyo including this one. Simple and sophisticated. Should add a topping of deep-fried chicken (or even more). One of the best Udon places in Tokyo and yet not too crowded. Open from early morning t…

Mantensushi

Photo form website Photos from Tabelog A great 'cost and benefit' Sushi restraurant, 2 branches available in Tokyo. Absolutely no complaints about the quality for this pricing. Come here *after* going to Midori sushi a few times, you'd kno…

MINATOYA

Very unique Soba. Always crowded and closed on weekends, so you have to go there on a weekday and should expect to wait in the line whenever you go. The soup for dipping the noodles has a strong, distinct flavor. Shockingly salty for the f…

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Photos above from Tabelog Gonpach seems very popular for visitors from overseas, especially this branch in Nishi-Azabu as it can accommodate a lot, and is well-known for being filmed for the movie "Kill Bill" back then. Typical traditional…

SHAMAIM

Photo: http://www.shamaimtokyo.com/ Tasty and reasonable. Fun atmosphere. The best Israeli reastaurant in Tokyo, although located not located in central Tokyo. Good place for friends or colleagues to get together and have fun. My rating: 4…

Midori

Photo: http://www.sushinomidori.co.jp/index.html Super famous for non-Japanese travelers now and has 8 branches. This one in Shibuya should be in top 3 for being crowded all the time. Should expect to wait 30+ minutes no matter when you go…