Eat your way through Tokyo's kawaii capital: rainbow cotton candy, candy apples, dessert crêpes and more
Food & Drink
Your guide to the best of Tokyo's restaurant, cafe and bar scene
7 best fine dining restaurants with affordable lunches under ¥10,000
The low-risk, high-reward solution to trying out Tokyo’s hottest fine dining restaurants
21 best cheap eats in Tokyo – all for ¥1,200 or less
Your ultimate guide to finding the best cheap restaurants and good value food in Tokyo – all for ¥1,200 or less (including tax)
11 best omakase and tasting menus in Tokyo for under ¥10,000
Treat yourself to a bargain with these omakase sushi lunches, kaiseki dinners and modern European tasting menus
14 best restaurants at Tsukiji Market
The Tsukiji outer market still has enough sushi and seafood restaurants, food stalls and cafés to keep you well-fed for weeks
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It’s okay to slurp your noodles loudly in Japan – but you don’t have to
It’s okay to slurp your noodles loudly in Japan – but you don’t have to
We’re setting the record straight on a common misconception about Japanese ramen etiquette
The KFC restaurant in Tokyo's Grandberry Park has an all-you-can-eat buffet
The KFC restaurant in Tokyo's Grandberry Park has an all-you-can-eat buffet
Treat yourself to unlimited fried chicken, pasta, curry and more at KFC Restaurant Minami-Machida Grandberry Park
3 Tokyo restaurants are in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list
3 Tokyo restaurants are in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list
Treat yourself to unlimited fried chicken, pasta, curry and more at KFC Restaurant Minami-Machida Grandberry Park
The Michelin-starred Torishiki is one of Tokyo’s best yakitori restaurants
The Michelin-starred Torishiki is one of Tokyo’s best yakitori restaurants
This top yakitori joint in Meguro has a two-month waiting list – here’s what makes it so exceptional
10 Tokyo pizzerias ranked in Asia-Pacific's 50 Top Pizza list for 2023
10 Tokyo pizzerias ranked in Asia-Pacific's 50 Top Pizza list for 2023
The Pizza Bar on 38th in Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is ranked 2023's best pizza in Asia-Pacific
Shibuya Sky is opening its rooftop bar for a limited time
Shibuya Sky is opening its rooftop bar for a limited time
Take in the Tokyo skyline views with a drink in hand at Shibuya’s highest rooftop bar
Where to eat in Tokyo
6 best Japanese curry restaurants in Tokyo
6 best Japanese curry restaurants in Tokyo
Dig into a beef, chicken or katsu curry at one of these Tokyo restaurants dedicated to this Japanese comfort food
14 best street food and snacks at Tsukiji Market
14 best street food and snacks at Tsukiji Market
There’s still plenty to eat at the bustling Tsukiji: tamagoyaki omelette sandwiches, tuna sashimi, grilled scallops and more
8 best restaurant food halls in Tokyo
8 best restaurant food halls in Tokyo
Go restaurant-hopping at these Tokyo food halls, with everything from casual eateries to outposts of Michelin-starred restaurants
12 best restaurants near Shibuya Scramble Crossing
12 best restaurants near Shibuya Scramble Crossing
From ramen and sushi to tonkatsu and burgers, these top restaurants are within a 15-minute walk from Shibuya Crossing
15 best restaurants in Ginza: sushi, tonkatsu, ramen, tempura and more
15 best restaurants in Ginza: sushi, tonkatsu, ramen, tempura and more
The most memorable meals for all budgets in Tokyo's top shopping district: from cheap eats to Michelin-rated restaurants
12 most beautiful cafés and coffee shops in Tokyo
12 most beautiful cafés and coffee shops in Tokyo
From modern tea houses to sleek coffee shops, these stunning Tokyo cafés are the perfect place to linger over your latte
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Where to drink in Tokyo
10 best gin bars in Tokyo
10 best gin bars in Tokyo
Experience these top-tier craft gin establishments currently dominating Tokyo's bar scene
5 most unique bars in Tokyo
5 most unique bars in Tokyo
A pharmacy-themed bar, a train carriage bar and more unconventional watering holes for a memorable night out in Tokyo
8 best secret bars in Tokyo
8 best secret bars in Tokyo
Hidden bars and speakeasies with concealed entrances, secret passwords, mysterious interiors and, of course, great drinks
28 best bars in Tokyo
28 best bars in Tokyo
Find the top bars in Tokyo with Time Out's ultimate drinks guide: craft beer, wine, sake, cocktails and more
13 best wine bars in Tokyo – natural wines included
13 best wine bars in Tokyo – natural wines included
Old world, new world, natural or even Japanese wines – these top bars in Tokyo are perfect for sipping on the good stuff
11 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
11 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer
Special diet restaurants
Best vegan restaurants and cafés in Tokyo
Vegan cuisine is now easier to find in Tokyo. Here are some of our favourite restaurants serving plant-based meals
Best vegan desserts and snacks in Japan
These Japanese snacks and desserts are so good you'll forget they are vegan
7 best vegan, dairy-free ice cream in Tokyo
Guilt-free but still yummy: here are some of the best dairy-free, animal product-free, vegan ice cream the city has to offer
7 best gluten-free restaurants in Tokyo
Sensitive to gluten? These restaurants and cafés serve up delicious gluten-free dishes that don’t skimp on flavour
Guide to Japanese food
7 popular types of ramen and where to eat them in Tokyo
7 popular types of ramen and where to eat them in Tokyo
Can’t tell your shoyu from your shio? Here’s everything you need to know about the different types of Japanese ramen
Japanese condiments you should know
Japanese condiments you should know
These Japanese seasonings and sauces will elevate your next meal: ponzu, shichimi, yuzu kosho, miso and more
In photos: Udatsu’s vegetarian sushi course is a sumptuous modern Japanese omakase
In photos: Udatsu’s vegetarian sushi course is a sumptuous modern Japanese omakase
Udatsu Sushi in Nakameguro reinterprets a quintessential Tokyo dining experience for the modern vegetarian diners
30 interesting trivia and fun facts about Japanese food you didn't know
30 interesting trivia and fun facts about Japanese food you didn't know
Test your knowledge of Japanese cuisine with this brain-bending list of trivia on everything from sushi to soba noodles
Best restaurants by cuisine
8 best yakiniku grilled beef restaurants in Tokyo
8 best yakiniku grilled beef restaurants in Tokyo
Our favourite go-tos for table-top grilled beef, from cheap and cheerful joints to high-end wagyu restaurants
6 best omakase sushi under ¥5,000 in Tokyo
6 best omakase sushi under ¥5,000 in Tokyo
This quintessential Tokyo food experience doesn’t have to break the bank
7 best omakase and tasting menus in Tokyo for under ¥10,000
7 best omakase and tasting menus in Tokyo for under ¥10,000
Treat yourself to a bargain with these omakase sushi lunches, kaiseki dinners and modern European tasting menus
5 best modern ramen in Tokyo
5 best modern ramen in Tokyo
Not your usual shio, shoyu, miso or tonkotsu ramen – these inventive bowls of noodles are just as lip-smacking
Best soba restaurants in Tokyo
Best soba restaurants in Tokyo
Whether you prefer hot or cold soba, here are the best restaurants to slurp on fantastic buckwheat noodles
Best gyoza in Tokyo
Best gyoza in Tokyo
These restaurants serve the best Japanese dumplings in the city, whether it's pan-fried, boiled or steamed
Best restaurants by area
6 best restaurants at Toranomon Yokocho
Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall
Best street food and snacks at Shibamata
Wander down a historical pilgrim route in Tokyo and sample local treats as you go: mochi, dango, tamagoyaki and more
Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall
6 best restaurants at Toranomon Yokocho
Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall
Best street food and snacks at Shibamata
Wander down a historical pilgrim route in Tokyo and sample local treats as you go: mochi, dango, tamagoyaki and more
Best street food and snacks at Yanaka Ginza
This retro shopping street in Yanaka offers a good variety of Japanese snacks and desserts, from takoyaki to soft-serve
Best restaurants at Toyosu Market
Just like its predecessor in Tsukiji, Toyosu Market is home to some of the top sushi restaurants in Tokyo
Best street food and snacks in Harajuku
Eat your way through Tokyo's kawaii capital: rainbow cotton candy, animal ice cream cones, dessert crêpes and more
Best bars by type
Best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars Tokyo has to offer
Best craft beer bars in Tokyo by neighbourhood
The watering holes with the best selection of craft beers and microbrews, from ales and pilsners to stouts and sours
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars Tokyo has to offer
Best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars Tokyo has to offer
Best craft beer bars in Tokyo by neighbourhood
The watering holes with the best selection of craft beers and microbrews, from ales and pilsners to stouts and sours
Best low- and no-alcohol bars and drinks in Tokyo
These bars and beverages without booze prove you can have maximum flavour with minimal alcohol (or none at all)
Best wine bars in Tokyo – natural wines included
Old world, new world, natural or even Japanese wines – these top bars in Tokyo are perfect for sipping on the good stuff
Best sake bars in Tokyo
Appreciate a good cup of sake? Here's where you can get your nihonshu fix in the capital