Top 5 Specialty Food in Tokyo Prefecture

3 Chome-7-4 Tamadaira, Hino, Tokyo 191-0062, Japan

“Was here for an engagement party. Food was pretty good, but the full course seemed like it was a bit too much. Had to take the main course home.”

2 Chome-7-12 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan

“Feels like a gimmick, but the ice cream is actually so good. Would definitely recommend trying out multiple flavours along with one of the matcha ones. They're all very unique and taste super good! Definitely worth a short out of the way visit!”

Japan, 〒160-0008 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Yotsuya Saneicho, 14−4 松啓ビル 1Ｆ

“Looking for boiled tongue! I happened to make a reservation on the same day, but Reservations are required as it is usually full! Alcohol is a little expensive”

3 Chome-1-22 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

“Delicious dango at an amazing price. The mitarashi is a classic - salty, sweet, and weirdly addictive. They were unlike anything I have ever tasted, but I’m a convert after trying them. The mugwort is herbaceous with the anko to provide a bit of sweet pop and some texture. Elegance and flavour for ~$2 a skewer - don’t miss it.”

Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 2 Chome−6−15 南青山ガーデンコート

“A michelin starred restaurant that pioneered the Japanese farm to table movement. The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming, this despite my being underdressed following a day of sight seeing. I had the tasting menu with 8 savory and 2 dessert courses. Each dish was cleverly presented and flavorful. The signature bread is baked in a hot stone bowl at the tableside with butter the appearance of moss. It was as good as promised. My favorite courses were shrimp with salmon roe and noodles and the melon dessert. The tea pairing was quite nice. Everything was good quality though, at 2 hours, the service felt rushed. My meal came to $360. Ok for a special occassion but 3 times the price of the michelin starred restaurant I visited last week - Kabi - which was just as good.”

1 Chome-24-2 Iriya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0013, Japan

“Best noodles in my trip to Japan, taste is amazing, I was around the area for a week, I loved it since the first bite so I went back several times to try the different toppings. They have an English menu explaining how to add the sauces and prepare correctly your noodles. The guy in the bar is really nice and helpful.”

Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−8−9 B1,1F,2F 新宿Ｑビル

“The food is awesome, though on the expensive side for what it is, which is all plant-based. I wanted to order the pancakes but they were sold out of them and honestly I couldn’t fit anymore food in. The store is easy to find, but also easy to miss… The store front kind of sits back a little from the street. I guess they must’ve had problems with people going in and sitting down for hours enjoying their food and/or atmosphere because as soon as I walked in they announced that it’s a 60? 70-minute lunch before they unceremoniously tell you after almost an hour that your time is almost up (and therefore you should leave). If you’re like me and you like to take your time deciding which of the delicious dishes you’d like to order, then perhaps you should decide first before going by looking at their online menu. By the time you’re seated, have looked through the menu, made a decision, and have your food come to you, you’re at the half hour mark. But don’t relax! You have to shovel all that food in within the time allotted to you… and don’t think about ordering more because you’ll not have time to finish everything. The waiter seemed really tired and nonchalant. He said everything he was obliged to say with zero emotion and clearly had already mentally clocked out at 2:10pm when I got there. XD If you don’t care about all that and you’re just after vegan food though… this is one of the best places to try. They also sell vegan cookies near the register for all your snacking needs.”

2 Chome-15-4 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

“A famous fruit parlor with one of the highest numbers of supporters in Tokyo. Of course it's delicious, but the prices are low for a fruit parlor like this, and most of the parfaits that use seasonal fruits are around 2,000 yen, but they also have parfaits in the 1,000 yen range, which is reasonable and easy to use. The only problem is that there is always a line at all times. As Asakusa is a famous tourist destination, it is popular with tourists, but it is also a truly popular restaurant with many local repeat customers.”

Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 3 Chome−12−8 NKCビル １F

“First and foremost I thank them for squeezing us in without a reservation. After tasting a lot of great Japanese food, we liked to take a break. Great service, we ordered a pizza which was delicious and up to standards. The lobster pasta was ok but a bit weird as the lobster and crab were served in shells instead of being mixed with the pasta. The tomato sauce for the pasta was too overpowering for the delicate taste of lobster. I see that works well with shrimps but too strong for lobster. A simple butter sauce or a light white sauce or even a light tomato sauce would make it much better.”

1 Chome-22-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan

“I don’t know what vege and combinations they put in the ramen, it was soo good. Owner very welcoming to foreigners too, helped me to use the order machine. You do need cash but there’s a Seven Eleven just opposite road. Got their ramen with gyoza, since it was recommended. You can choose the spicy level, broth richness and noodle texture ( I had the hard noodles and it was perfect for me, think normal texture would be just normal noodles then).”

1 Chome-30-15 Koenjiminami, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0003, Japan

“Deliciousness that has never changed The smell of pork bones is irresistible”

2 Chome-9-2 Yanaka, Adachi City, Tokyo 120-0006, Japan

“Absolutely fantastic! Cozy shop next to the station with delicious tsukemen; the meat, soup, and noodles are amazing. A must if you’re in the area!”

Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Udagawacho, 23−5, Fpg Links Shibuya Dogenzaka, 7F

“Chicken wings taste so good and tasty. Chicken skin also yummy. Chicken tighh meat soso. Chicken with egg rice was goid too. The appetizers are chargeable come with private dining room for all guests. A little noisy with many drinking parties or maybe just for that night. Counter staff can be more friendly.”

1 Chome-30-6 Koyasumachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0904, Japan

“I was wondering why this shop had 4.3 on its rating and there was always a queue in front of the shop. So I ventured, left feeling not disappointed but also not overwhelmed. If you like Hakata 🍜 or Chinese style noodles it should be a 4 I guess otherwise mmm maybe 3.8 stars 3.9 at most. …”

2 Chome-19-9 Morishita, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0004, Japan

“This place really only has one thing, and variations on ways to eat it: Horse The service was great, we were seated quickly, and once we ordered, the food came out immediately: hot pot with fresh veggies and horse meat. We also got an order of horse sashimi, which was very much like beef but a little sweeter. Also, for adventure, we ordered the lighter colored sashimi dish, which we couldn't get a good translation of (using Google translate), and therefore didn't know exactly what we were were ordering. It turns out it's essentially fat back, which is just...raw fat. So, buyer beware, it's not for everybody.”

1 Chome-18-2 Narihira, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0002, Japan

“We went 3-4 times during one trip in Tokyo. Love it so much. Would like to have coffee cocktail but the bar closes really early. Wish we could get it next time.”

Japan, 〒162-0825 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kagurazaka, 3 Chome−２ Yamanouchi Bld, 1F

“Worth the hype. Came for dinner on a weekdays, and only have to queue for about 10 minutes. First the starter tuna sashimi with miso & sesame soy dressing. So good. And then, arrived the mountain of mixed fresh seafood, scraped, chopped, and cubed. So so good. And finally the warm and comforting fish bone stock poured on top of your leftover rice… I really am drooling writing this review. Please, other branches don’t have to queue for so long, and you still get the same quality. This branch seats around 12 person at a time. English menu available. If long queue, ask for takeaway. They are one of the few Japanese Restaurants that provide takeaway.”

Japan, 〒171-0021 Tokyo, Toshima City, Nishiikebukuro, 3 Chome−31−15 ロイヤルプラザ２ ４階

“This little Vietnamese shop close to Ikebukuro station serves up some delicious authentic food. Everytime I’m in Japan, my Vietnamese friends bring me here so I know the food is good. They have a variety of soups, noodles, rices dishes and appetizers plus a combo lunch menu. This spot gets quite busy for lunch too. Prices are reasonable and the food is good and light. There is a picture on the front door with Bill and Hilary Clinton…apparently they visited this spot while in Vietman”

3 Chome-9-9 Tsukishima, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0052, Japan

“The staff are friendly, the store is clean, and the food is delicious.”

2 Chome-7-11 Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo 167-0043, Japan

“I go there with my whole family at the end of every year. Soba gaki, zaru soba, and duck nanban soba are highly recommended. The restaurant's atmosphere, service, and taste are all perfect. There is a large parking lot and tatami rooms, so there is no problem even if you bring children! ! This is the number one soba restaurant in Tokyo!”