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If you’re searching for an authentic Tokyo dining experience away from tourist traps, Izakaya Honoji Ebisu  delivers the classic Ebisu izakaya  vibe: lively, welcoming, and seriously tasty. Honoji isn’t about fine dining or fussy presentation. It’s about atmosphere, connection, and food that tastes like home. Expect the sizzle of skewers, friendly chatter from regulars, and the warm glow of paper lanterns setting the stage for a timeless, local night out. What Is an Izakaya?

Looking for the best steak rice in Shibuya? Head to Center Beef for juicy beef over garlic rice. Read here for our full review.

Here are our picks for the best soufflé pancakes in Tokyo, featuring Café Accueil, Espresso D Works, and Riz Labo Kitchen.

Discover Saido, Tokyo’s standout vegan restaurant in Jiyūgaoka. Course-style dining, seasonal vegetables, and refined Japanese flavors.

Discover JAIME, a stylish Japanese inspired cafe in Akasaka known for its mochi tiramisu and croffles, and cream sodas.

Find the best soup curry in Shimokitazawa at 202 Curry Dou. A shop famous for it's rich curries with char grilled toppings.

Our review of the best shabu shabu in Tokyo at two standout local spots in Nakameguro and Roppongi.

On the hunt for a great lunch in Tokyo? Discover three of the best Tokyo lunch sets where you can eat like the locals do.

Find vegan wagashi in Shibuya—from ohagi at Tokachi Sazae (Shibuya Station) to warm warabimochi at Kyoto Saryo Suisen in Shibuya Parco.

Tokyo is a city that truly comes alive at night , which makes finding a great breakfast spot more of a challenge than you would expect. Here are three of Tokyo's best breakfast spots to start your day of exploring. Three Best Breakfast Spots in Tokyo Sawamura Bakery and Restaurant Shinjuku Tucked into the NEWoMan complex right next to Shinjuku Station, Sawamura is part upscale bakery, part casual bistro. Originally from Karuizawa, a mountain town known for its Western-style r

Tokyo's best vegan desserts at two incredible spots - from artisanal gelato to elegant fruit tarts.

Discover Pudding Lab Ginza, a hidden gem for premium Japanese pudding in Tokyo’s Ginza district.

Discover three hidden Tokyo parfait shop gems where artistry, seasonal flavors, and dreamy desserts meet.

Eat your way through Gotokuji - Tokyo's quiet neighborhood famous for the manekineko, lucky cat.

This is your insider guide on where to eat in Kiyosumi Shirakawa—Tokyo’s charming, hidden coffee town.

Learn about 8 must-try classic Japanese breads from melon pan to curry bread to try in Tokyo.

Discover Tokyo's best onigiri at two of the city's top shops - Onigiri Bongo and Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku.

Explore Ginza's retro cafés: cozy kissaten with coffee, omurice, Mont Blanc, and more in Tokyo’s central shopping hub.

Discover three of the top dishes to keep you cool during Japan's sizzling summer.

Where to find the best seasonal summer fruit desserts in Tokyo like melon, mango, and white peach.