Food and Dining in Tokyo
Tokyo Travel Guide
Many of the finest restaurants and dining experiences in Japan can be found in Tokyo. Head to the swanky sushi joints of Ginza for Michelin-star standard cuisine, or stick to the neighbourhood ramen joints for a bowl of hot ramen, then head to an izakaya to have your fill of yakitori chicken skewers with a few beers. Eating in Tokyo can cost a lot, but it doesn’t have to.
It’s unlikely that you’ll be stuck for somewhere to eat in Tokyo, but just in case, you can always go to department stores as they have a host of restaurants inside and they usually speak a little bit of English.
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34 Great Restaurants in Tokyo
Read itWhen it comes to dining out in Tokyo, there is no shortage of variety. With en estimated 60,000 restaurants in Japan’s capital, there is something for every palate and price range, from the high-priced delights of Nobu Matsuhisa, to the cheap plates of bar room snacks you'll find in neighbourhood izakayas. To the delight of many tourists, dining out in Tokyo can be relatively affordable.
Lunch is an excellent time to try new restaurants, as prices are typically half the dinnertime equivalent in exclusive areas such as Ginza and Harajuku. Lunchtime is also a great opportunity to join in the multiple queues which form all over the city for bento-boxes (lunchboxes packed with a selection of rice, vegetables, and shellfish).
