This is a starter pack for exploration. Tokyo has over 160,000 restaurants — nearly seven times more than New York (23,000) and 20 times more than Toronto (8,000). Here are some I like. Enjoy!
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Sushi
Espresso Coffee
Sushi
梅丘 寿司の美登利 [¥] Locations lineup early
Sushi no Midori ☀️ 🔗
Quality value sushi chain.
海玄(シーゲン) [¥] Tsukiji (築地) lineup early
Seagen 🐟🐟 🔗 📷
Bluefin tuna lovers only.
銀座まる伊寿司 [¥¥] Ginza (銀座) lineup early
Ginza Sushi Marui 🐟
マグロマート [¥] Nakano (中野) reserve
Maguro Mart 🐟🐟
Bluefin tuna lovers only.
開花屋バイザシー [¥¥] Shibuya (渋谷)
Kaikaya by the Sea 🐟
Otoro comes with fresh wasabi that you grind yourself
寿司大 [¥¥] Toyosu (豊洲) line up 4:30am
Sushi Dai 🐟🐟
Omakase at amazing value (¥5,000). But there’s a cost: line up at 4:30am. First trains won’t arrive early enough. At 5:00am, get your timeslot for 6-8am seating. Enjoy the fish auction (but check the calendar), then eat! If arriving after 6:30am, best to visit other restaurants. Check other reviews for this adventure.
大和寿司 [¥¥] Toyosu (豊洲)
Daiwa Sushi 🐟🐟
If Sushi Dai (above) is too much to ask, try this place across the street. Similar experience at a good value.
Yakiniku
Noodles
Hanayama Udon [¥] Ginza, Nihonbashi, Haneda
五代目 花山うどん
Flat-udon noodles. Haneda shop typically has no lineup.
Other
Espresso Coffee
Japan is not known for espresso coffee, but it’s changing. Wherever you are in Tokyo, click this list to see nearby shops that can satisfy your espresso needs.
[¥] Reference Price is Cafe Latte カフェラテ
Glitch Coffee & Roasters [¥1,000]
Ginza, Jinbocho ☕☕ 🔗 📷
Offers a wide selection of high-quality single origin coffee.
Little Darling Coffee Roasters [¥570]
Aoyama ☕☕ 🔗
COFFEE VALLEY [¥580]
Ikebukuro ☕ 🔗
ROAR COFFEE [¥580]
Hachobori, Ginza ☕ 🔗
Porta Coffee Stand [¥580]
Koenji ☕
INCredible COFFEE [¥550]
Koenji ☕ 📷
WOODBERRY COFFEE [¥600]
Yoga, Daikanyama, Shibuya ☕ 🔗 📷
Gakugei-Daigaku, Ogikubo
ONIBUS COFFEE [¥630]
Jiyugaoka, Yakumo, Shibuya ☕ 🔗 📷
Nakameguro, Dogenzaka
STREAMER COFFEE COMPANY [¥700]
Lots of Locations ☀️ 🔗 📷
ROASTERY by NOZY COFFEE [¥630]
Omotesando ☀️ 🔗 📷
cois espresso club [¥700]
Shinjuku ☀️ 📷
KOFFEE MAMEYA [¥800] - Filter Only
Omotesando ☕☕ 🔗 📷
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa ☕☕☕ (reservation only 🔗)
Bars
TOKYO Whisky Library (Aoyama): 1200 kinds of whisky
Bar Centifolia (Azabujuban): Fancy cocktails at a fancy price
STOCK PICKERS (Ginza): Finance-themed bar
Record Bar Analog (Shibuya): Pick a vinyl and enjoy a drink
A10 Bar (Ebisu)