Located just nearby Ueno Station is “Kinojiya.” Kinojiya is a restaurant where you can enjoy jūwari soba, which is soba made with 100% buckwheat flour noodles. During lunchtime, the popular restaurant is consistently crowded, and for good reason. At Kinojiya, you can enjoy authentic juwari soba for a reasonable price. The restaurant offers a variety of creative items on their…
Steak is enjoyed all over the world. At “GRALIC” in Tokyo’s cosmopolitan Roppongi neighborhood, the concept is “Awesome Japanese Style Steak,” offering an appealing take on this international favorite. Enjoy the signature “Gralic Steak” with Japanese-style sauces “Gralic Steak,” the restaurant’s signature dish, uses high-quality American beef for a steak that’s both tender and juicy. The aroma of garlic butter…
“TORAYA AN STAND” is a café specializing in the sweet bean paste known in Japanese as anko or an, and as of November 2023, it has four locations in Tokyo and Kanagawa. The café was created by the renowned traditional Japanese confectionery Toraya, and offers a smooth-textured “An Paste” made from Toraya’s signature sweet bean paste. At TORAYA AN STAND,…
In Japan, Western-style dishes known as yōshoku are just as popular as Japanese cuisine. Yoshoku essentially refers to a category of Japanese cuisine that is influenced by Western-cooking and recipes. One of the signature dishes of yoshoku is omelette-topped rice, known as omurice, and it’s started to attract more international visitors to the country with the appeal of a “new…
The Fuuki Seimenjo noodle company in Kumamoto, with a history of over 50 years, has been crafting over 30 varieties of noodles, including ramen and udon. While the company has continued its tradition of noodle-making since its establishment, it entered a new phase in its history when it opened a ramen shop in Kumamoto in 2021. Two years later, the…
Tsukiji Uogashi Maguro Ichidai ecute Ueno is permanently closed. Ueno is a thriving area of Tokyo and popular with tourists. “Tsukiji Uogashi Maguro Ichidai ecute Ueno” (hereinafter referred to as “Maguro Ichidai”) is a restaurant located right in Ueno Station. It offers sushi and bowls using tuna, making it a highly recommended place, especially for foreign visitors exploring Tokyo. Enjoy…
Situated in Roppongi, Tokyo, “#uni Seafood” is renowned for its seafood dishes, particularly those featuring uni (Japanese for “sea urchin”) and oysters, sourced directly from suppliers and offered at reasonable prices. Irresistibly rich! “Fresh Sea Urchin Cream Spaghetti” One of the restaurant’s signature dishes, the “Fresh Sea Urchin Cream Spaghetti,” is a striking pasta generously topped with sea urchin. “生ウニのクリームパスタ,”…
Opened in October 2023, “Aidaya,” a restaurant specializing in tsukemen, has quickly become a popular spot in Ueno drawing long lines of customers. Thanks to posts from overseas influencers, the number of visits from international tourists has also increased. Savor two different broths with your tsukemen Tsukemen is a style of ramen where the broth and noodles are served separately….
In June 2023, “ROPPONGI TSUNAGU,” a new ramen shop, opened for business in Tokyo’s bustling entertainment district of Roppongi. Since then, it has been gaining popularity for its ramen dishes, especially the ones with a seafood broth base. “はまぐりと魚介の塩らーめん（Wはまぐり）,” Shellfish and seafood ramen (double shellfish) 1,600 JPY (tax included) Packed with seafood umami! “Shellfish and seafood ramen” The signature dish…
A beloved Japanese sweet, ohagi is made with sticky mochi rice coated with sweet bean paste or kinako (roasted soybean flour). Although it’s a traditional dessert, it has been experiencing somewhat of a renaissance since around 2020. It is gaining popularity, especially among those who love sweets, and specialty stores have been popping up all over Japan. Located in Roppongi…
When traveling in Japan, one of the best treats a beer lover can enjoy is the cold, refreshing taste of one straight from the tap. Referred to as nama, meaning “fresh” in Japanese, a draft beer can be a rewarding finish to a long day of sightseeing or a tasty companion to any of the country’s many culinary delights. In…
Japanese cuisine, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, embodies Japan’s traditional food culture. Nestled in Roppongi Hills, “Kokappou Ohashi Roppongi” is a renowned Japanese restaurant. Here, they serve fluffy rice cooked in a broad-brimmed hagama pot alongside seasonal fish and meat dishes. “大沼牛と車麩のすき焼き鍋御膳,” Sukiyaki (Beef and Wheat gluten cake) and Rice Set 1,990 JPY (tax included) Kokappou Ohashi’s…
Shibuya, with its globally famous Scramble Crossing in front of the station, is one of Tokyo’s premier entertainment districts. Photo of Scramble Crossing in Shibuya Although strongly associated with fashion and youth culture, Shibuya’s charm extends beyond that. It’s an area teeming with a variety of eateries including restaurants, cafes, and bars. From quintessentially Japanese ramen to exquisite wagyū beef…
While the United States is known as the home of the hamburger, high-quality burgers can be found in Japan as well. GORI-GORI BURGER TAPROOM (hereunder referred to as “Gori-Gori Burger Taproom”), the self-proclaimed “best burger joint on the planet,” is located in Roppongi, Tokyo. The restaurant continues to captivate diners with its selection of delicious and distinctive burgers. Savoring a…
In Roppongi, Tokyo, you can fully immerse yourself in the Okinawan vibe at the tavern and restaurant “Okinawa Dining Ryūka Roppongi” (hereunder referred to as “Ryūka Roppongi”). Here, you can savor Okinawan dishes like Okinawa soba and gōyā chanpurū, an Okinawan stir fry dish made with bitter melon. Shisa, an Okinawan guardian deity Soup that soothes the soul! Homemade sōki…