This has got to be one of the coolest places to get espresso drinks in the world. The old world Japanese building with a one man espresso show & garden make for a unique experience. A must in the area
RT @davidchang: i think the best ramen in world is the tsukemen at Rokurinsha in Tokyo. the only ramen i'd queue up for. Read more.
Kirk recommends via Facebook: "Mutekiya ramen in ikebukuro is amazing. And they're open super late"
Café from the music/fashion house Kitsuné. Incredible espresso machine. Friendly service. Really nice, quiet location but still very close to the subway.
Better described as a Robot Caberet...food is a bento box (don't go here for DINNER). You pay for the SHOW. Be careful the beers though, only a few bathroom opportunities, lots of photo ops. Amazing!
Order several small plates to share then take a walk on the balcony. If it looks familiar it's because this is where The Bride fights the Crazy 88s in "Kill Bill Vol. 1"...silly rabbit.
Buchiumaya use to be open for lunch, but since they have become so popular the owner/chef was over worked and they are only open for dinner now.
Go here if you want to eat delicious Tonkatsu of traditional Edo style (pork cutlet) in the Meguro. 3 classics wait for you there with the commander. ★★★
World-famous for tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet), this local favorite—housed in a former pre-World War II bathhouse—is hidden away in a back alley behind a busy Omotesando street.
Mikawa Zezankyo is the top rated tempura restaurant in Tokyo on Tabelog. http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1313/A131303/13090866/
Go upstairs, ask for the English menu, insert money and order on the vending machine, go back outside to wait to be called via the tube by the alley. It's crazy, but just do it :)
Highly recommend the course menus. 📝. Ask the friendly staff to grill the choice cuts for you, they did ours perfectly! 👍
"The independent kissa (cafe) is perhaps the greatest hidden gem of Tokyo. Completely unmarked and located in a residential area, the Kissa Sakaiki is a jazz bar that hosts local artists and actors."
Atmospherically, it doesn't get more New-American than this. If you're coming from Brooklyn, Wicker Park, or Central Phoenix, you should feel warmly welcomed. Pizza is 6.5/10. Good for a proper drink.
The aged coffee takes 20 min to prepare, but it's totally worth it. No English menus, FYI.
All-you-can-eat nabe/shabu shabu/sukiyaki: pick two broth types for your hot pot, choose your meat, and then get all your vegetables buffet-style.
Nice bar with a great whisky and vinyl collection. And of course, unlimited bar snacks in little mason jars! #win
Tons of electronics and tourist tat! Plus if you show your passport as a tourist no tax!
Two counters at this enormous, crowded market stand out above the rest: Sushi-Dai and Daiwa Sushi. This is the freshest sushi you will ever try, and the immense variety will impress you too.
Rin Project in Taito-ku is a friendly bicycle store that rents exceptionally well loved bicycles to locals and tourists alike, for ¥1080 pre day (plus a ¥540 accident insurance fee).
Multiple rooms situated around a Zen garden provides the perfect setting for the authentic Japanese cuisine. Try the twice-fried tofu - it's famous and comes in a variety of sauces and styles.
Classical music and matcha in a incredibly gorgeous, mahogany-decked room that's a cross between a concert hall and a café.
This is a tiny cafe that cares about two things: serving delicious coffee and making sure their customers have a pleasant experience. Open from 8am (10am on Sat. And Sun.) until half past midnight.
For a perfect meal for two, order one of each food item on the menu. Throw in two beers and you have a delicious feast for under ¥3,000!
Yes yes, the Lost in Translation bar... but also home to one of the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had. If you're hungry, skip the pizza and Just Do It with the $38 burger.
Fantastic authentic food from around Japan, local beer and great service. Design books are lying around for reading while you enjoy the view.
The appeal of the place is the conveyor belt but if you don't see anything you like, they've got a menu (in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean) that you can order from.
Very hip. Always great music playing, relaxed vibe, great coffee & cocktails (the latter start at ¥1000 or so). If you want to chill, this is the place. To eat, go to Bondi around the corner.
The go-to spot for hearty, savory seafood and groups of friends. Loud, smells, and don't wear nice clothes yall.
Treat it like a museum rather than a shop. 4th floor connects to Uniqlo. Rest your feet and get some food at Rose Bakery on the top floor.
Fu-Unji. Simple put, the best ramen I've ever had thus far. Get the 950Yen Tsukemen and take a seat. Separate plates for broth and noodles which is nice. Leave with the biggest smile on your face.
Tofer said: The most amazing curry holy shit, its kind of a fusion between Japanese and Indian. Definitely map this place, there was no sign or business cards, friends in Tokyo swear by this spot.
This guy decided open a bar to share his 10k records. He runs 2 Thorens turntables to 2 Altec speaker cabinets, either side of the back door. 6 nights, 2-11 but stays as long as people want to enjoy<3
If you're looking for the tourist bar-hopping experience, here you go. Hundreds of tiny 3-4 person bars, each with pretty eccentric owners. Try and haggle down the table charge, if they have one.
