If you’re looking for the perfect combination of the numbing sensation of Sichuan pepper and the spicy heat of chili peppers, tantanmen noodles (Japan’s popular ramen dish inspired by Chinese dan dan noodles) is the perfect meal for you! “175°DENO Tantanmen TOKYO,” a sub-branch of Hokkaido’s “175°DENO Tantanmen,” is a shop in Shinjuku that specializes in this spicy noodle dish….

If you’re visiting Asakusa, it’s highly recommended to try the tendon (tempura rice bowl) at “DAIKOKUYA TEMPURA!” Here, you can savor large shrimp tempura and fresh sashimi. The restaurant is located very close to the famous Sensō-ji Temple, making it a perfect spot to stop by after your visit. “海老天丼,” EBI-TENDON 2,400 JPY Enjoy the exquisite EBI-TENDON in a building…

An otherworldly experience awaits on the fourth floor of a multi-tenant building in Shinjuku at “NEO Shinjuku ATSUSHI.” NEO Shinjuku ATSUSHI’s interior NEO Shinjuku ATSUSHI’s dazzling interior: just like stepping into a cyberpunk universe As soon as the elevator doors open on the 4th floor, you’re greeted by an interior illuminated with vivid neon lights. Table seating is also available…

Tokyo is home to many yakiniku (grilled meat cuisine) restaurants. There are various types, from chain restaurants offering large quantities of meat at low prices to high-end establishments serving branded beef in luxurious settings. Hontosaya is a renowned yakiniku restaurant located in a back alley of Asakusa. They offer rare, high-grade beef at accessible prices! “Special Bone-in Karubi” with meat…

Unagi (freshwater eel), became popular and known as “the food of the people” during the Edo period in Japan. Although unagi has become expensive and is now perceived as a luxury ingredient, it remains beloved by a wide range of generations. “Unasho” in Akihabara is a restaurant where you can experience the depth of unagi cuisine. They offer various unagi…

Uni, or sea urchin, is a luxurious rich and creamy delicacy that has become quite emblematic of Japanese seafood cuisine. Tokyo is a fantastic area to sample all types of this briny yet sweet delight that has become popular internationally. This article aims to serve as a guide to six of the best restaurants in Tokyo to go to for…

“Bouya Horumonkan Uenorokuchōme” (hereafter referred to as “Bouya Horumonkan”), a yakiniku restaurant in Ueno, is so popular that most seats are filled as soon as it opens for business. Nearly half the customers visiting the restaurant are international tourists. The reason for its popularity is the high-quality wagyū beef available at reasonable prices, explaining why it’s almost always fully booked!…

Omurice (also known as “omelet rice” in English), is a must-try when visiting Japan. The dish that consists of a fluffy egg omelet wrapped around seasoned fried rice is just as visually pleasing as it is delicious! This article will serve as a guide on where to find six of the tastiest and most aesthetically charming omurice in Tokyo! Classic…

“Yarōramen Shibuya Center-gai Souhonten (referred to hereafter as “Yaro Ramen”)” located in Shibuya, is a ramen shop that never sleeps, operating 24 hours a day. The shop’s hearty ramen is known as “Yaro-style” and it is gaining recognition as a new genre of ramen! “豚野郎,” Tonkotsu Ramen with char siu pork 1,430 JPY (tax included) What is Yaro-style? The key…

The Kamakura area, with its old Japanese townscape and scattered temples and shrines, is bustling with tourists on both weekdays and holidays. Around Kamakura Station, there are many restaurants offering takeout services and specialty sweet shops perfect for souvenirs! Here are some must-visit stores when touring Kamakura! Hato Sable: Kamakura’s popular classic souvenir One of Kamakura’s most iconic sweets is…

Western-influenced Japanese cuisine, known as yōshoku, is gaining popularity internationally as a new taste of Japan. Representative dishes include hamburger steak, omurice (omelet rice), and Napolitan spaghetti (a type of ketchup-based spaghetti popular in Japan). “Sudacho Shokudo Akihabara UDX,” located in Akihabara, is a long-established yoshoku restaurant founded in 1924. Here you can enjoy the dishes of this famous establishment…

Located within the atré Ueno shopping and dining mall directly connected to JR Ueno Station, “Tonkyu Ueno” (referred to hereafter as “Tonkyu”) is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy high-quality tonkatsu at reasonable prices. From the brand of pork to the condiments and seasonings, everything is infused with Tonkyu’s passion. Savor the umami of rare black pork tonkatsu At…

Hamburger steaks, sometimes also called hamburg steaks (and known as hambāgu in Japanese), have become one of Japan’s hottest dishes among international travelers. Tokyo boasts so many restaurants offering these succulent patties made from ground meat and delicious seasonings, it can be hard to decide on one! This article will serve as guide on five of the best restaurants to…

Located right next to Ueno Station in Tokyo, the Ueno Marui department store houses a number of enticing restaurants. One of them, “yusoshi chano-ma Ueno,” offers a delightful selection of sweets made with distinctly Japanese ingredients such as matcha and kinako (roasted soybean flour). These visually appealing desserts are so beautiful, you’ll find it hard to stop taking photos! Two…

Hitori Yakiniku Gyuton is permanently closed. Tokyo boasts numerous restaurants catering to solo diners. A prime example of this would be yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat cuisine) restaurants with individual tables equipped with grills. Located just a short walk from Kanda Station and about a 10-minute walk from Akihabara Station, “Hitori Yakiniku Gyūton” offers a layout and menu that’s easy for…