The Best Bites I had in Tokyo
A curated selection of the 15 foods that did me well.
Not gonna bore you with large chunks of text so here’s a list of all the best food I had during my trip to Tokyo with location tags and why they are great. Going in chronological order.
1. Katsuo Shokudo
Very famous with good reason. Long line every morning. Freshly shaved bonito on warm rice. Suggest you add an egg for a great textural experience. Love their no-waste condiments too.
📍Japan, 〒150-0032 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Uguisudanicho, 7−12 GranDuo 渋谷 B1
2. MONICA
Best croissant I’ve ever had in my life. So ultra crispy and flaky with a decadent chewy and buttery interior. Make sure to get it hot.
📍Japan,〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 2 Chome−2−3, Luke Building, B1 Ⅱ
3. Tamawarai
Soba restaurant with a Michelin star. Waited for 2 hours so make sure to arrive early. Small portions so can try more flavors. 85% buckwheat noodles.
📍5 Chome-23-3 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
4. Ginza Shimada
Standing quaint izakaya-like but quiet and chill. Seasonal and elegant kaiseki. Reservations only (can make in person). Every dish was great, can’t go wrong.
📍Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 8 Chome−2−8 高坂ビル １F
5. Ginza Kimuraya
Amazing ebi sando and traditional Japanese bakery. Different types of anpan (red bean bread)
📍4 Chome-5-7 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
6. Shunnoaji Takashita
Grilled fish lunch sets. Prepare to be in line with locals.
📍2 Chome-1-11 Azabujuban, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0045, Japan
7. Uoshin
Classic izakaya with amazing shirako and fried amadai. Japanese menu only.
📍4 Chome-8-12 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
8. Bills Ginza
Fluffy ricotta hotcakes.
📍Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2 Chome−6−12 Okura House 12F
9. Kawamuraya
Amazing pickled cucumber. Both the bonito and ume flavor. Also has a wide range of tsukemono you can buy back.
📍1 Chome-22-8 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
10. Bakery_BANK
The best breakfast: mentaiko baguette followed by their signature sugar toast.
📍Japan, 〒103-0026 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashikabutocho, 6−7 兜町第7平和ビ 1F
11. Sasuga ginza
Sakura ebi tempura. Juwari Soba. I recommend their weekday ¥3,900 lunch set.
📍Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2 Chome−13−6 東二ビル ２階
12. Zourokusushi
If you’re looking for an expensive omakase experience, I recommend this.
📍Japan, 〒106-0047 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiazabu, 4 Chome−2−48 外苑通りから奥まったところにあります。 ＴＴＣビル 2F
13. Pain des Philosophes
Amazing bread to take home, recommend their alpha baguette and asama shokupan. Love their croissant and pain au choculat too. Quite busy.
📍1-8 Higashigokencho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0813, Japan
14. Sézanne
Go check out my reel for more in-depth analysis. If you want to experience fine-dining in Tokyo, this is it.
📍1 Chome-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-6277, Japan
15. Nunotsunesarashina
Located outside of the city (near Haneda airport). Perfect last meal surrounded by locals eating delicious soba. Their tamagoyaki is 10/10.
📍3 Chome-18-8 Minamioi, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 140-0013, Japan
Thank you for staying till now. Please check out these spots the next time you’re in Tokyo and let me know how they did for you. If you want more in-depth analysis of any of these places (and more), hit up my Instagram!