Railway nerds have it good in Tokyo: not only can they sip on cocktails while staring at miniature trains speeding around the bar in Ginza or Shibuya, they can also chow down Japanese-style curry rice (from ¥650) in this full-on ‘railway restaurant’, featuring real train seats, heaps of appropriate memorabilia and a veteran ‘station manager’ who always wears his conductor’s cap.
Tokyo is a city of thousands and thousands of restaurants, we have more Michelin stars than any other place in the world, and it’s legitimately difficult to come across a bad meal when eating out – believe us, we do attempt that kind of thing every once in a while. Although most restaurants here compete with quality, cheap prices, flawless service and fresh, seasonal ingredients, some Tokyo eateries have chosen a different path, namely the path of curiosity and craziness. Perfect if you're looking to take a break from the daily grind or impress a Tokyo newbie, here are our top picks of the strangest food- and drink-serving establishments out there – not an exhaustive survey, by any means.