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FUMI’S EATING OUT GUIDE · 東京

Eating out
in Tokyo.

One city. So many delicious possibilities.

Choose a neighbourhood before choosing a restaurant. Soba in Azabu, a station bowl of tsukemen, Ginza sweets and an Asakusa coffee belong to different parts of a Tokyo day.

Crowds crossing Shibuya Scramble Crossing beneath bright advertising screens at night
A little time in Tokyo. Something lovely along the way.

GET TO KNOW THE MENU

A few flavours
to look out for.

See the dishes, then choose a place to try one.

A MEAL. A COFFEE. A SMALL DISCOVERY.

What takes
your fancy?

Pick a category, choose a place and see it on the map. Save a few possibilities for different days.

A little closer to your next meal.

See the places on a large map of Tokyo.

Pins help with orientation. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

01Noodles

Rokurinsha · Tokyo Ramen Street

六厘舎 東京ラーメンストリート店

⌖ Tokyo Station, First Avenue B1, Yaesu side

A useful first encounter with dipping noodles, in a station visitors already use.

Something to try

Tsukemen: thick noodles served separately from a rich dipping broth.

Estimate ¥1,200–2,000 for noodles and a topping.

Before your visit

Allow queue time before any train. Follow the line and ticket instructions. The complex lists cash and transport IC payment; do not assume credit cards. Dip a mouthful of noodles into the broth rather than pouring it all together.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都千代田区丸の内一丁目9番. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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02Local meals

Tonkatsu Maisen · Aoyama main restaurant

とんかつ まい泉 青山本店

⌖ 4-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya; Omotesando

An approachable cooked meal near Omotesando; the official branch page lists children’s menus and high chairs.

Something to try

Hire-katsu or rosu-katsu set: breaded pork fillet or loin, with rice and accompaniments.

Estimate ¥2,000–4,500 for a standard meal; premium pork and courses cost more.

Before your visit

Choose the restaurant, not just its takeaway shop. The branch restricts weekend/holiday reservations to banquet courses. Confirm the set and cut before ordering.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都渋谷区神宮前四丁目8番5号. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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03Seafood & sushi

Sushizanmai · Tsukiji Honten

すしざんまい 本店

⌖ 4-11-9 Tsukiji, Chuo

A straightforward sushi option in Tsukiji Outer Market, rather than a difficult-to-book tasting counter.

Something to try

A clearly priced nigiri assortment; add individual pieces only if wanted.

Estimate ¥3,000–6,000 for a meal; premium tuna and extras can raise this considerably.

Before your visit

Check which assortment you are ordering. This is Honten, not Bekkan or another nearby branch. The market directory lists cash and cards. Recheck late-night operation before relying on it.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都中央区築地四丁目11番9号. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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04Coffee & cafés

Ginza Tricolore · main café

トリコロール本店

⌖ 5-9-17 Ginza, Chuo

A traditional kissaten break from Ginza shopping, with a quieter, old-fashioned atmosphere.

Something to try

House coffee and a cake or apple pie.

Estimate ¥1,500–2,500 for coffee and cake.

Before your visit

Treat this as a seated café stop, not a cheap takeaway coffee. Check the current closing day; Ginza’s official listing names Tuesday.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都中央区銀座五丁目9番17号. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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More menu & visitor information ↗

Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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05Noodles

Sarashina Horii · Azabu-juban

更科堀井 麻布十番本店

⌖ Azabu-juban

A different texture and style from a bowl of ramen.

Something to try

White sarashina soba, with a dipping sauce.

Estimate ¥1,800–3,500 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. At busy times, allow time for a queue; leave a comfortable margin before a train.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都港区元麻布三丁目11番. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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06Seafood & sushi

Tsunahachi · Shinjuku main restaurant

天ぷら新宿つな八 総本店

⌖ Shinjuku-sanchome

A sit-down introduction to freshly fried tempura.

Something to try

A tempura set with rice and seasonal pieces.

Estimate ¥2,500–5,500 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. At busy times, allow time for a queue; leave a comfortable margin before a train.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都新宿区新宿三丁目31番8号. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

Restaurant / official visitor information ↗

Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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07Local meals

Asakusa Imahan · Kokusai-dori

浅草今半 国際通り本店

⌖ Nishi-Asakusa

A slower meal built around beef cooked at the table.

Something to try

Sukiyaki, choosing the course and beef grade first.

Estimate ¥5,000–15,000 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. Plan ahead and check reservations, the course total and any cancellation conditions with the restaurant.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都台東区西浅草三丁目1番12号. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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08Local meals

Nodaiwa · Azabu main restaurant

五代目 野田岩 麻布飯倉本店

⌖ Higashi-Azabu

A traditional cooked-fish meal near Tokyo Tower.

Something to try

Unaju: grilled eel served over rice in a lacquered box.

Estimate ¥5,000–10,000 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. Plan ahead and check reservations, the course total and any cancellation conditions with the restaurant.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都港区東麻布一丁目5番. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

Restaurant / official visitor information ↗

Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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09Coffee & cafés

Fuglen Asakusa

フグレン浅草

⌖ Asakusa

A coffee pause before another walk through Asakusa.

Something to try

A filter coffee or espresso drink.

Estimate ¥700–1,500 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. At busy times, allow time for a queue; leave a comfortable margin before a train.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都台東区浅草二丁目6番15号. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

Restaurant / official visitor information ↗

Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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10Coffee & cafés

Glitch Coffee & Roasters · Jimbocho

グリッチコーヒー&ロースターズ 神保町

⌖ 3-16 Kanda-Nishikicho / Jimbocho

A focused coffee stop for exploring different beans.

Something to try

Choose a single-origin coffee by flavour and price.

Estimate ¥1,000–2,500 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. At busy times, allow time for a queue; leave a comfortable margin before a train.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都千代田区神田錦町三丁目16番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

Restaurant / official visitor information ↗

Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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11Bakeries

Ginza Kimuraya · main shop

銀座木村家

⌖ Ginza

An easy bakery purchase to enjoy during the day.

Something to try

Sakadane anpan: a small bun filled with sweet bean paste.

Estimate ¥400–1,200 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. For takeaway, check how soon to eat it and any storage instructions.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都中央区銀座四丁目5番7号. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

Restaurant / official visitor information ↗

Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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12Tea & sweets

Toraya · Akasaka shop and tea room

とらや 赤坂店

⌖ Akasaka

A quiet way to discover the shapes and seasons of Japanese sweets.

Something to try

Seasonal wagashi with Japanese tea.

Estimate ¥1,500–3,000 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. For takeaway, check how soon to eat it and any storage instructions.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 東京都港区赤坂四丁目9番. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

Restaurant / official visitor information ↗

Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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My food ideas 0A few possibilities for different days

Saved on this browser. These are ideas, with no bookings attached.

A little planning helps. Check opening days, last order and queue arrangements before travelling. Estimates are per person for the suggested kind of visit; drinks, extras, courses and service or admission charges can change the total. For allergies or other dietary needs, confirm the actual ingredients and preparation directly with staff.

MAKE A LOVELY DAY OF IT

A meal is just
part of the story.

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A FEW WORDS. A WARMER WELCOME.

A little Japanese
at the table.

Try a few words yourself. Hear Fumi’s Japanese, or show the large text to staff when that helps.

There are two of us

二人です。

Futari desu.

Say it foo-tah-ree deh-soo

Do you have an English menu?

英語のメニューはありますか。

Eigo no menyū wa arimasu ka?

Say it eh-eh-goh noh meh-nyoo-oo wah ah-ree-mah-soo kah

This one, please

これをお願いします。

Kore o onegaishimasu.

Say it koh-reh oh oh-neh-gah-ee-shee-mah-soo.

Which do you recommend?

おすすめはどれですか。

Osusume wa dore desu ka?

Say it oh-soo-soo-meh wah doh-reh deh-soo kah

Coffee, please

コーヒーをください。

Kōhī o kudasai.

Say it koh—-hee— oh koo-dah-sah-ee.

The bill, please

お会計をお願いします。

Okaikei o onegaishimasu.

Say it oh-kah-ee-keh-ee oh oh-neh-gah-ee-shee-mah-soo.

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FUMI’S EATING OUT GUIDE · MORE THAN A MEAL

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