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15 best rooftop bars and restaurants with the best views of Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer
Food & Drink
Your guide to the best of Tokyo's restaurant, cafe and bar scene
Things to do
11 best beer gardens in Tokyo to enjoy barbecue and a cold pint outdoors
Cool down with a pint and feast on barbecue food at the city's top outdoor beer events and festivals
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9 Japanese ice cream flavours you need to try
Swap your vanilla ice cream with these unique Japanese flavours: matcha, sesame, sake and more
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19 best pizzerias in Tokyo
Here are the top 19 pizzerias in the city, all serving up thin, crispy, authentic Naples-style pizza
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32 best bars in Tokyo for cocktails, beer, gin, whisky and more
Find the top bars in Tokyo with Time Out's ultimate drinks guide: craft beer, classic and inventive cocktails, whiskey and more
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Latest food and drink news
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Mint chocolate is trending in Tokyo right now
Mint ice cream, drinks, candy and more – nothing says summer is here more than the arrival of these mint chocolate treats
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a dreamy dinner buffet accompanied by fireflies
Don't leave without exploring the lovely hotel garden as it’s lit up by roughly 600 fireflies
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Two of Tokyo’s most scenic sky-high outdoor terraces are now open
The terrace menus at Four Seasons Otemachi and The Tokyo Edition, Ginza come with panoramic views of the Tokyo skyline
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One of Tokyo’s best taco joints is expanding with a second location
The Ebisu outpost of Harajuku’s beloved 3 Hermanos is opening on April 27
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Shibuya Sky is opening its rooftop bar for a limited time from April 28
Take in the Tokyo skyline views with a drink in hand at Shibuya’s highest rooftop bar
Things to do
Survey: Tokyo has two of the world's top airports for food
Haneda and Narita both rank highly for having some of the best variety, quality and value when it comes to airport dining
Where to eat in Tokyo
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10 best tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo for golden deep-fried pork
These restaurants serve some of the best fried-and-tested pork cutlets, or tonkatsu, in Tokyo
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7 best modern ramen in Tokyo, with truffle, lobster, porcini and more
Not your usual shio, shoyu, miso or tonkotsu ramen – these inventive bowls of noodles are just as lip-smacking
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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
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17 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
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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
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24 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)
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Where to drink in Tokyo
Bars and pubs
10 best gin bars in Tokyo
Experience these top-tier craft gin establishments currently dominating Tokyo's bar scene
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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
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8 best secret bars in Tokyo
Hidden bars and speakeasies with concealed entrances, secret passwords, mysterious interiors and, of course, great drinks
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Best vegan desserts and snacks in Japan
These Japanese snacks and desserts are so good you'll forget they are vegan
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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
Guide to Japanese food
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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
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Japanese condiments you should know
These Japanese seasonings and sauces will elevate your next meal: ponzu, shichimi, yuzu kosho, miso and more
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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
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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
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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
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6 best omakase sushi under ¥5,000 in Tokyo
This quintessential Tokyo food experience doesn’t have to break the bank
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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
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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
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Best soba restaurants in Tokyo
Whether you prefer hot or cold soba, here are the best restaurants to slurp on fantastic buckwheat noodles
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Best restaurants at Toyosu Market
Just like its predecessor in Tsukiji, Toyosu Market is home to some of the top sushi restaurants in Tokyo
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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
Best bars by type
Bars and pubs
Best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars Tokyo has to offer
Bars and pubs
Best craft beer bars in Tokyo by neighbourhood
The watering holes with the best selection of craft beers and microbrews, from ales and pilsners to stouts and sours
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Best low- and no-alcohol bars and drinks in Tokyo
These bars and beverages without booze prove you can have maximum flavour with minimal alcohol (or none at all)
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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
Bars and pubs
Best sake bars in Tokyo
Appreciate a good cup of sake? Here's where you can get your nihonshu fix in the capital