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12 best street food and snacks in Harajuku

Eat your way through Tokyo's kawaii capital: rainbow cotton candy, candy apples, dessert crêpes and more

7 best fine dining restaurants with affordable lunches under ¥10,000

The low-risk, high-reward solution to trying out Tokyo’s hottest fine dining restaurants

21 best cheap eats in Tokyo – all for ¥1,200 or less

Your ultimate guide to finding the best cheap restaurants and good value food in Tokyo – all for ¥1,200 or less (including tax)

11 best omakase and tasting menus in Tokyo for under ¥10,000

Treat yourself to a bargain with these omakase sushi lunches, kaiseki dinners and modern European tasting menus

14 best restaurants at Tsukiji Market

The Tsukiji outer market still has enough sushi and seafood restaurants, food stalls and cafés to keep you well-fed for weeks

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It’s okay to slurp your noodles loudly in Japan – but you don’t have to

We’re setting the record straight on a common misconception about Japanese ramen etiquette

The KFC restaurant in Tokyo's Grandberry Park has an all-you-can-eat buffet

Treat yourself to unlimited fried chicken, pasta, curry and more at KFC Restaurant Minami-Machida Grandberry Park

3 Tokyo restaurants are in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list

Treat yourself to unlimited fried chicken, pasta, curry and more at KFC Restaurant Minami-Machida Grandberry Park

The Michelin-starred Torishiki is one of Tokyo’s best yakitori restaurants

This top yakitori joint in Meguro has a two-month waiting list – here’s what makes it so exceptional

10 Tokyo pizzerias ranked in Asia-Pacific's 50 Top Pizza list for 2023

The Pizza Bar on 38th in Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is ranked 2023's best pizza in Asia-Pacific

Shibuya Sky is opening its rooftop bar for a limited time

Take in the Tokyo skyline views with a drink in hand at Shibuya’s highest rooftop bar

Where to eat in Tokyo

6 best Japanese curry restaurants in Tokyo

Dig into a beef, chicken or katsu curry at one of these Tokyo restaurants dedicated to this Japanese comfort food

14 best street food and snacks at Tsukiji Market

There’s still plenty to eat at the bustling Tsukiji: tamagoyaki omelette sandwiches, tuna sashimi, grilled scallops and more

8 best restaurant food halls in Tokyo

Go restaurant-hopping at these Tokyo food halls, with everything from casual eateries to outposts of Michelin-starred restaurants

12 best restaurants near Shibuya Scramble Crossing

From ramen and sushi to tonkatsu and burgers, these top restaurants are within a 15-minute walk from Shibuya Crossing

15 best restaurants in Ginza: sushi, tonkatsu, ramen, tempura and more

The most memorable meals for all budgets in Tokyo's top shopping district: from cheap eats to Michelin-rated restaurants

12 most beautiful cafés and coffee shops in Tokyo

From modern tea houses to sleek coffee shops, these stunning Tokyo cafés are the perfect place to linger over your latte

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Where to drink in Tokyo

10 best gin bars in Tokyo

Experience these top-tier craft gin establishments currently dominating Tokyo's bar scene

5 most unique bars in Tokyo

A pharmacy-themed bar, a train carriage bar and more unconventional watering holes for a memorable night out in Tokyo

8 best secret bars in Tokyo

Hidden bars and speakeasies with concealed entrances, secret passwords, mysterious interiors and, of course, great drinks

28 best bars in Tokyo

Find the top bars in Tokyo with Time Out's ultimate drinks guide: craft beer, wine, sake, cocktails and more

13 best wine bars in Tokyo – natural wines included

Old world, new world, natural or even Japanese wines – these top bars in Tokyo are perfect for sipping on the good stuff

11 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo

For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer

Special diet restaurants

Best vegan restaurants and cafés in Tokyo

Vegan cuisine is now easier to find in Tokyo. Here are some of our favourite restaurants serving plant-based meals

Best vegan desserts and snacks in Japan

These Japanese snacks and desserts are so good you'll forget they are vegan

7 best vegan, dairy-free ice cream in Tokyo

Guilt-free but still yummy: here are some of the best dairy-free, animal product-free, vegan ice cream the city has to offer

7 best gluten-free restaurants in Tokyo

Sensitive to gluten? These restaurants and cafés serve up delicious gluten-free dishes that don’t skimp on flavour

Guide to Japanese food

7 popular types of ramen and where to eat them in Tokyo

Can’t tell your shoyu from your shio? Here’s everything you need to know about the different types of Japanese ramen

Japanese condiments you should know

These Japanese seasonings and sauces will elevate your next meal: ponzu, shichimi, yuzu kosho, miso and more

In photos: Udatsu’s vegetarian sushi course is a sumptuous modern Japanese omakase

Udatsu Sushi in Nakameguro reinterprets a quintessential Tokyo dining experience for the modern vegetarian diners

30 interesting trivia and fun facts about Japanese food you didn't know

Test your knowledge of Japanese cuisine with this brain-bending list of trivia on everything from sushi to soba noodles

Best restaurants by cuisine

8 best yakiniku grilled beef restaurants in Tokyo

Our favourite go-tos for table-top grilled beef, from cheap and cheerful joints to high-end wagyu restaurants

6 best omakase sushi under ¥5,000 in Tokyo

This quintessential Tokyo food experience doesn’t have to break the bank

7 best omakase and tasting menus in Tokyo for under ¥10,000

Treat yourself to a bargain with these omakase sushi lunches, kaiseki dinners and modern European tasting menus

5 best modern ramen in Tokyo

Not your usual shio, shoyu, miso or tonkotsu ramen – these inventive bowls of noodles are just as lip-smacking

Best soba restaurants in Tokyo

Whether you prefer hot or cold soba, here are the best restaurants to slurp on fantastic buckwheat noodles

Best gyoza in Tokyo

These restaurants serve the best Japanese dumplings in the city, whether it's pan-fried, boiled or steamed

Best restaurants by area

6 best restaurants at Toranomon Yokocho

Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall

Best street food and snacks at Shibamata

Wander down a historical pilgrim route in Tokyo and sample local treats as you go: mochi, dango, tamagoyaki and more

6 best restaurants at Toranomon Yokocho

Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall

6 best restaurants at Toranomon Yokocho

Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall

Best street food and snacks at Shibamata

Wander down a historical pilgrim route in Tokyo and sample local treats as you go: mochi, dango, tamagoyaki and more

Best street food and snacks at Yanaka Ginza

This retro shopping street in Yanaka offers a good variety of Japanese snacks and desserts, from takoyaki to soft-serve

Best restaurants at Toyosu Market

Just like its predecessor in Tsukiji, Toyosu Market is home to some of the top sushi restaurants in Tokyo

Best street food and snacks in Harajuku

Eat your way through Tokyo's kawaii capital: rainbow cotton candy, animal ice cream cones, dessert crêpes and more