Food and Drink

Tokyo is one of the world's most exciting dining destinations. The city features a wide range of both local and regional Japanese cuisine in addition to all types of international fare. Its top restaurants have accrued more Michelin stars than both Paris and New York combined. But good food can be found at every price range from cheap hole-in-the-wall joints to expensive high-class restaurants with every budget in between.

Ninja Akasaka
  • Category: Traditional Japanese Cuisine
  • Location: Akasaka
  • Price: ¥¥¥
  • Opening Times: 5pm-11:30pm (Last entry 10pm)
  • NINJA AKASAKA is a ninja-themed entertainment restaurant in Tokyo. Private and communal rooms are arranged in a labrynth-like dining area, which replicates a hidden ninja village from the Edo era. Waterfalls, ponds and the cries of bell crickets create a thrilling ambiance. Experience the generosity of a ninja hideout that has attracted royalty, artists and VIP figures from around the world since 2001. Our dishes are crafted by chefs in varying fields, from Japanese sushi chefs to masters of French, Italian and Chinese cuisine, as well as pastry chefs. Fire, smoke and other surprises make our dining experience one-of-a-kind.
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Nabezo Shibuya Koen Dori
  • Category: All You Can Eat Hot pot
  • Location: Shibuya
  • Price: ¥¥
  • Opening Times: 17:00 - 23:00
  • Highly rated, reasonably priced all you can eat hot pot in the heart of Tokyo. Please come on an empty stomach!
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Ginza Kojyu
  • Category: Michelin Star Sushi
  • Location: Ginza
  • Price: ¥¥¥
  • Opening Times: Lunch 12:00 - 13:00 | Dinner 18:00 - 21:30
  • Since opening in 2003, the kaiseki restaurant Ginza Kojyu has exceeded all expectations with its fresh seasonal menu, 60 different wines, Shizuoka-brewed sake and shōchū. Savor the authentic Japanese flavors over multiple courses. The three-Michelin-starred venue is particularly small and is renowned for its value for money, so booking in advance is highly recommended.
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Torikizoku
  • Category: Yakitori/Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub)
  • Location: Many Locations - Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ueno...
  • Price: ¥
  • Opening Times: 17:00 - 05:00 Daily
  • Torikizoku, was established in Osaka and gradually expanded its restaurants nationwide. You won't have any trouble finding a Torikizoku in Tokyo either. Most major stations and other not-so-major ones have one within a short walking distance. The concept that made them famous is that they offer all kinds of yakitori (grilled chicken on skewers) at ONLY ¥298! They have a huge variety of menu items available, and people generally go there for a casual dinner and night out in an izakaya atmosphere.
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Sukiya
  • Category: Gyudon (Beef Bowl)
  • Location: Near all major stations
  • Price: ¥
  • Opening Times: 24/7
  • Look out for the big red bowl! You won't find much else better than this! You can easily get a decent size meal for as little as 500 yen at Sukiya! They serve up Japanese-style meals fast food style - perfect for people on the run or struggling to find time to cook at home. Locations all across Japan! If you've never heard of Sukiya, think fast food Japanese food. The interior is kind of set up like a cafeteria or sorts. They generally have both counter seating and table seating. At most places like these in Japan you usually yell "Sumimasen" (excuse me) out to the staff and they'll come and take your order. At the table seating here, some stores offer a call button to save your embarrassment.
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