9 Must-Eat Restaurants in Tokyo, Japan (Watch This Before You Go)

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Published 2018-06-01

Get a complete rundown of all of my top restaurants I ate at on my latest trip to Tokyo (東京), Japan where you'll get a sneak peek of the mouthwatering food that we had and what you can expect when you come here as you plan your very own trip. WARNING: Do not watch if already extremely hungry as it may result in hangry-ness.

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As one of the largest cities in the world and a super metropolis at that, there are over 160,000 restaurants to choose from. With limited time in Tokyo, the challenge then becomes picking which ones to go to on your visit. The other challenge is that there are also so many different types of food as well so you have to think strategically. While I certainly didn't get even close to going to all the food spots we had planned, I was very happy with all the restaurants we went to. What I've done is put together a top 9 list for all the amazing food we had and a behind the scenes look at why you should go and order.

Here are all of the restaurants that are featured in this video:
1. Uoriki Kaisen Sushi (海鮮魚力渋谷東急東横店) - 0:20
2. Shin Udon (慎) - 2:12
3. Piss Alley/Memory Lane (Omoide Yokocho – 思い出横丁) - 4:06
4. Motodane (本種) - 5:36
5. Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi Ginza (天ぷら新宿つな八銀座店) - 7:28
6. Tokyo Station Ramen Street – Rokurinsha Ramen (六厘舎) - 9:44
7. Nakaya (仲家) - 12:09
8. Yakitori Ton Ton (登運とん) - 13:54
9. Sometaro Okonomiyaki (染太郎) - 16:05

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All Comments (21)

@GoingAwesomePlaces 5 years ago

My favourite place out of these 9 if I had to choose was Uoriki Kaisen Sushi. Which place do you want to try on your next trip to Tokyo? If you enjoyed this vid, drop a sub at goaw.pl/AwesomeTube!
@thestephanieo815 4 years ago

Thank you for leaving the name of the restaurant for longer than 10 seconds in each clip. So helpful!
@stvsueoka1 5 years ago

omg guys, this is amazing!!!! such a great collection of recommendations. Thank you. It's perfect timing for my trip.
@justinw.7407 2 years ago

Thank you for the CAD comparison!! I'm planning on visiting Japan either this year or next. I know prices will definitely have changed but having the comparisons between Yen and CAD help me understand the comparison between currencies. Also - The food looks absolutely DELICIOUS.
@Reformatt 5 years ago

EPIC EDITING! wow I am literally drooling behind my desk, thanks lol this video deserves more views, I cannot wait to return to Tokyo to do more guides as well :)
@snamorsixteen 4 years ago

Thanks for the suggestions! Will try some of these when we go to Japan
@brandydenton192 5 years ago

Awesome video! I expected more views with how high quality everything it looks. Can totally tell you put a lot of work in 😊 thanks and I will be trying some of these when I go in a few weeks
@sirdope2575 5 years ago

The decoration of the food is on point, the presentation is absolutly gorgeous
@rokgoesaround 4 years ago

Thanks for the suggestions! Can't wait to go to Tokyo to try some of this.
@seeusoontravel 5 years ago

I'm so happy I ate before watching this video! Haha. All of those places look awesome! It's amazing how beautifully presented all the dishes are too. Must get back to Tokyo now!
@badabing8884 5 years ago

A big thanks for the tips on 1 and 6 which I went to on my trip to Tokyo. The sushi place in Shibuya was a bit of a bugger to find, as it’s at the back of a big bottom floor shopping section where they sold bento and other sushi, but it was melt in the mouth sushi and such great and friendly service. It was actually my favourite sushi stop of the tour. And the Tsukemen from Rokurinsha; well I am still thinking about it now and when I visit Tokyo again will make another stop there.
@AbigailCastro_LitFL 5 years ago

I have Tokyo on my travel bucket list for late this year. I will take note of the recommendations. Thanks!!
@fe2260 4 years ago

Thanks for your tips! In a month I will be in Tokyo for the first time!
@reim4219 4 years ago

Hi Will! Your video randomly came up in my recommendations and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I haven’t been to any of the places you mentioned but my bf and I have Motodane and Nakaya on our bucket list. I actually am a Japanese living in Tokyo (for over 2 decades lol😂 I’m Toronto bred also haha, Nice repping the Jays cap!) and have yet to explore so much of what this city has to offer. (If ever you guys are in Tokyo again, and want sushi, try Sushi no Midori (my bf’s recommendation) or if you’re in the mood for Wagyu, Maruushi Meat:)) Best wishes on your future traveling! - Rei
@rachelting1146 5 years ago

Heading to Tokyo in a few months. I enjoyed this video, as it showed a few areas we didn't get to explore the last round in Tokyo. So thanks so much!
@SnoogyWoogy 5 years ago

While only a few of these places interest me personally (I dont drink and Im personally not a huge fan of most seafood sadly) I actually really like the fact that, while you do recommend these places you are honest about any short comings you find with them. When people just gush about how perfect a place is it makes me wonder how honest they are being or maybe there are other factors making them biased with out realizing it. Good video and Ill keep these places in mind on my trip.
@ismopro 5 years ago

I went to Japan 5 years ago and I want to go back so bad! The culture and architecture is amazing and the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Your video made me hungry so bad. I sure am going back to show this amazing country to my gf after university !
@Travellifex 5 years ago

Amazing! my favorite food Will! - and still we haven't been to Japan!! Definitely going back to this when we get there. Shin Udon looks incredible, what a cool experience at Piss Alley totally agree about the cool ambiance. Love your local experience tip at Motodone. Who knew there was a way to eat tempura?! So much to learn!
@RudderlessMedia 5 years ago

I love that you represent with the Toronto Blue Jays Hat! Tokyo is totally on my to go to list for totally different reasons but I can add food!!! Awesome
@mahumzaidi5593 6 months ago

Thank you for the honest and down-to-earth opinions!!