Tokyo rewards curiosity. The best meals are hidden in quiet laneways, above train stations and behind unassuming doors. Skip the obvious and eat your way through the city with legendary ramen, omakase in its birth country, exceptional coffee, intimate izakayas and restaurants that make Tokyo one of the world’s greatest food cities.
If you’re here to eat like a local, start here. Koji’s guide is built around specialist restaurants, legendary ramen and one of Tokyo’s best places to explore Japanese sake.
From world-class dining to neighbourhood favourites, Yujiro’s recommendations celebrate Tokyo’s range, exceptional restaurants, great coffee and local spots worth seeking out.
Thoughtful restaurants, standout coffee and neighbourhood gems. Vaughan’s picks showcase the quieter side of Tokyo, where exceptional food is often hiding in plain sight.
Coffee, ramen, refined dining and one of Tokyo’s best seafood experiences. Seigi’s picks reward anyone willing to venture beyond the obvious.
Whether it’s skyline dining, sushi, izakayas or coffee between meals, Gianni’s picks span some of Tokyo’s best-known institutions alongside local favourites.
Yakitori, sushi, ramen and neighbourhood restaurants done exceptionally well. Masato’s guide is a masterclass in the classics that make Tokyo one of the world’s greatest food cities.
From refined Japanese dining and sushi to neighbourhood coffee spots and late-night drinks, Rogerio’s guide balances Tokyo’s institutions with the places locals return to time and again.
From neighbourhood cafés and artisan chocolate to pizza and produce-driven dining, Naoyuki’s guide highlights Tokyo’s creative, contemporary side.
Comfort food, cult ramen, dependable coffee and a great beer to finish. Daisuke’s guide focuses on the places that locals keep coming back to.
Owner/Chef at Le Sputnik
From world-class dining to neighbourhood favourites, Yujiro’s recommendations celebrate Tokyo’s range, exceptional restaurants, great coffee and local spots worth seeking out.
Yujiro Takahashi • Owner/Chef at Le SputnikFrom world-class dining to neighbourhood favourites, Yujiro’s recommendations celebrate Tokyo’s range, exceptional restaurants, great coffee and local spots worth seeking out.
Owner at MIA MIA TOKYO
Thoughtful restaurants, standout coffee and neighbourhood gems. Vaughan’s picks showcase the quieter side of Tokyo, where exceptional food is often hiding in plain sight.
Vaughan Allison • Owner at MIA MIA TOKYOThoughtful restaurants, standout coffee and neighbourhood gems. Vaughan’s picks showcase the quieter side of Tokyo, where exceptional food is often hiding in plain sight.
Store Manager at MIA MIA TOKYO
Coffee, ramen, refined dining and one of Tokyo’s best seafood experiences. Seigi’s picks reward anyone willing to venture beyond the obvious.
Seigi • Store Manager at MIA MIA TOKYOCoffee, ramen, refined dining and one of Tokyo’s best seafood experiences. Seigi’s picks reward anyone willing to venture beyond the obvious.
Co-founder & Bartender at Bar Trench
From refined Japanese dining and sushi to neighbourhood coffee spots and late-night drinks, Rogerio’s guide balances Tokyo’s institutions with the places locals return to time and again.
Rogerio Igarashi • Co-founder & Bartender at Bar TrenchFrom refined Japanese dining and sushi to neighbourhood coffee spots and late-night drinks, Rogerio’s guide balances Tokyo’s institutions with the places locals return to time and again.
Owner/Chef at Cadota
From neighbourhood cafés and artisan chocolate to pizza and produce-driven dining, Naoyuki’s guide highlights Tokyo’s creative, contemporary side.
Naoyuki Arai • Owner/Chef at CadotaFrom neighbourhood cafés and artisan chocolate to pizza and produce-driven dining, Naoyuki’s guide highlights Tokyo’s creative, contemporary side.
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