Tokyo Food Blog

What is an izakaya? Tokyo’s greatest underrated dining experience explained — what to drink, what to order, and how to navigate a night out like a local.

A Tokyo Tour Guide's favorite station for food and casual sightseeing near Shibuya station.

Not sure where to eat in Tokyo? This Tokyo food neighborhoods cheat sheet breaks down six of the city’s best areas.

What to eat in Tokyo on your first visit: 7 essential foods including ramen, sushi, tonkatsu, and Japan’s famous egg sandwich—simple dishes locals love.

Jiyugaoka is one of Tokyo’s most relaxed, walkable neighborhoods, known for its cafés, boutiques, and quiet side streets. This guide shares an easy route featuring five standout stops.

Looking for gluten-free cafes in Tokyo? Read on for our favorite gluten-free desserts and baked goods perfect for celiac or gluten-sensitive travelers.

Discover the best matcha cafes in Tokyo, from historic Uji matcha in Ginza to stone-ground tea in Shimokitazawa, all the way to freshly brewed cups in Tokyo Station.

Learn about Buchi, a Tokyo izakaya serving up unique regional cuisine like green tea soba and fugu.

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? Eb

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 re

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

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

Discover the world of Japanese ekiben and learn why these elevated bento boxes have become staples of high-speed train travel.

This gluten free Tokyo travel guide covers essential tips and must-visit restaurants for a stress-free trip.

Discover the 10 best Japanese festival street foods to try this summer, from kakigori to yakisoba and taiyaki.