Eating places in Tokyo are recognized for shokunin, the individuals who deal with a single talent to the purpose of obsession. These cooks dedicate their lives to the smallest particulars of a delicacies: the optimum temperature for the oil when frying tempura, the proper texture for sushi rice, the perfect sear on grilled unagi. This long-term dedication separates Tokyo from the opposite nice eating cities on the planet, and it has fostered a variety of continuity within the restaurant scene; among the earliest eating places in Tokyo additionally served sushi, tempura, and unagi, together with soba, sukiyaki, and different specialties nonetheless represented in eating places in the present day. Although Tokyo is notorious for a couple of extremely regarded spots which might be unimaginable to get into with out an introduction by a daily, guests will discover greater than sufficient to like throughout the huge eating metropolis.
We replace this checklist quarterly to ensure it displays the ever-changing Tokyo eating scene. Our write-ups embrace insider ideas from our skilled writers and editors, in addition to a tough vary of pricing for every vacation spot — starting from $ for fast, cheap meals with dishes largely underneath $10 (or the equal in yen), to $$$$ for locations the place entrees exceed $30.
New to the map in August 2025: Tanikoretani, a pleasant izakaya serving small plates like corn tempura or percebes paired with sake; Torigin Honten, the primary restaurant in Ginza to serve kamameshi — small pots of rice cooked with a customizable number of meats and greens; and the legendary Japanese confectionery Toraya, which has been serving wagashi for 5 centuries.
Yukari Sakamoto is the writer of Meals Sake Tokyo and affords guided excursions to markets in Tokyo. She is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, a sommelier, and a shochu advisor.
