Tag: tokyo dining
Vegan Food in Tokyo: A Complete Guide
Travelling while vegan can be difficult; worrying about whether you’re going to be able to find somewhere to eat is something most vegans are unfortunately familiar with. While Japan doesn’t spring to mind as somewhere particularly vegetarian and vegan friendly, there is...
Gluten-Free in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know
Visiting new places with an allergy can be hard. However, knowing what you can eat before you go, as well as what ingredients to watch out for, is an important step towards having a safe trip. Also, having a few restaurants, cafes,...
10 Things you Wish you Knew Before Coming to Japan
Whenever we travel anywhere, there will always be things that take us by surprise. This happens even if we do our research, take a phrasebook, and prepare ourselves for a little culture shock. No matter how prepared you think you are, there...
Tobusakana—A Local Seafood Izakaya in Shimokitazawa
Shimokitazawa is known for vintage fashion, soup curry, and cafes. The unceasing renovation and construction has changed the face of this youth enclave in the last few years, and many beloved shops have now shuttered. Luckily there are still some great local...
A Tuna Extravaganza at Maguro Mart in Nakano
Tuna lovers visiting Tokyo should consider a meal at Maguro Mart. As the name suggests, it’s all about maguro—bluefin tuna. If that doesn’t float your boat, don’t eat here. They use every single part of the tuna, from the bones to more...
Da Yo Ne is A Great Little Tea Rice Bar in Roppongi
Few dishes are more comforting on a cold, rainy day than the humble ochazuke, or “tea rice.” It’s a dish anyone can make at home, but eating it at a specialty ochazuke restaurant or bar is an experience. You have a far...
Healthy Vegan Lunches at Brown Rice Canteen in Omotesando
Vegan-friendly meals used to be difficult to find in Tokyo. Fortunately, that’s not the case anymore. Japan’s largest city now has many restaurants catering to plant-based eaters. If you happen to be around the Omotesando area, a...
Stupendous Wood-Fired Pizza at da ISA in Nakameguro
Japanese pizza is notoriously ‘weird’—as many disgruntled expats might like to complain. Putting mayonnaise and corn on pizza certainly falls under ‘unorthodox’ in our book, to put it mildly! However, Tokyo is home to many an excellent pizzeria. Thanks to the national...
Magurodake Bono Shirakawa’s Tuna Donburi Keeps Lunch Sweet and Simple
Roppongi isn’t all swanky clubs and expensive restaurants. As with most areas in Tokyo, there’s always more beneath the surface. Wander a little further afield from the main Midtown area and you’ll find a few surprises, like antique shops or tiny little...
Phenomenal Ramen in the Suburbs: Shibasakitei in Umegaoka
With literally thousands of ramen restaurants in Central Tokyo and across the Greater Tokyo Area, you’d be forgiven for not wanting to make unnecessary journeys to suburban stations just for a meal. But if you’re willing to venture a little further afield...
