Ash’s best Tokyo Restaurants including some hidden gems!

Hakata Tenjin (Shinjuku East Exit)

Tonkotsu ramen, quick and cheap. Perfect after a night out. *Tonkotsu ramen ⭐$

Mambaken (Shinjuku)

Bold ramen flavors in a cozy setting. *Chashu loaded ramen ⭐$

Udon Shin (Shinjuku)

Hand-pulled udon paired with crispy tempura. Always a queue, always worth it. *Udon and Tempura 📸⭐$$

A Raccoon Who Loves to Steal (Nakano )
(おと〜り好きなたぬき)

Okinawa Izakaya with Blue Seal Okinawan ice cream! *Deep fried spare ribs  $⭐

Mash Bros (Shinjuku)

Cool little bar in Shinjuku. Fantastic homemade pies and craft beers featuring a cool retro arcade gaming machine with all the old school favourites *All the pies and hummus plate⭐$$

Robato Sho (Shinjuku)

A bustling izakaya with grilled skewers and lively atmosphere. 📸$$$

Tenkane Tempura (Nishi-Shinjuku)

Some of the best tempura in Tokyo at a very fair price. 📸$$$

Jyunteuchi Daruma Ramen

Nakano fujimicho near Fuji house Subtle yet soulful shoyu (soy-sauce) ramen with house-made hand-pulled noodles, crafted fresh per order. ⭐$

Tadaima Henshichi - Nakano Broadway

Oyster and fish-based ramen in one of Tokyo’s quirkiest neighborhoods. One of my personal favorites! *Oyster/fish based Ramen 📸⭐$

Bandara Lanka Shinjuku

Upscale Sri Lankan restaurant in a beautiful setting *Buffet lunch tasting plate  ⭐$$

Saboten Main Store Tokyo (Nishi Shinjuku)

Busy little place in the B1 of Opera City. They offer a good range of tasty Tonkatsu cuts. Endless cabbage and rice refills and you grind your own sesame seeds to mix with your sauces!! *Tonkatsu ⭐$$

Mawashizushi Katsu (Shibuya Seibu Dept Store, 8F)

A lively sushi train with great quality for the price. And sushi shinkansen for special delivery orders 📸⭐$$

Kaffir Lime (Omotesando)

Excellent Thai food with just the right kick. *green curry 📸⭐$$

Barbacoa (Omotesando + other locations)

Brazilian churrasco, all-you-can-eat grilled meats. Bring your appetite. *Everything 📸⭐$$$

Azuki to Koori (Yoyogi)

Michelin-star dessert chef making seasonal kakigori (shaved ice). A true gem. Bookings are usually required but you can sometimes walk in, in the late afternoon 📸⭐$$

I’m Donut? (Omotesando + other locations)

Instagram-famous donuts that are as tasty as they are photogenic. *Pistachio donut 📸⭐$$

Hobo Shinjuku (Yoyogi) 

Not one restaurant but a whole cluster of fun dining spots, plus the famous Capybara café. *Ribs & Oysters ⭐$$$

Tonkatsu JP (Omotesando)

Crispy, juicy tonkatsu in a stylish setting. *Tonkatsu 📷$$

Ikura (Shibuya)

Comfort food done Tokyo-style. *Creamy omurice 📸$$

Yoyonam (Yoyogi Hachiman)

Cozy Vietnamese spot serving fresh Vietnamese food *Bahn Mi and noodle salad ⭐$$

Kinoshita (Yoyogi)

A neighborhood French bistro with consistently excellent cooking. One of those places you’ll go back to again and again. ⭐$$$

De Frites Staan (Harajuku)

Viral Instagram place where they make hand cuff fries and outstanding steaks. *Jyuku steak set with Sauce de Cafe Paris ⭐📸$$$

Slice of Life (Harajuku)

Outstanding American BBQ food truck in the heart of Harajuku. An expensive lunch but worth the experience!! *A5 Wagyu & Ribbs will coffee and hot sauce ⭐📸$$$$

Bill's (Omotesando)

Bill Granger's top notch Australian brunch restaurant. Upscale, but relaxed vibes. *Full Aussie Breakfast & ricotta pancakes ⭐📸$$$

Domenica D'oro ドメニカ・ドーロ (Minami Aoyama)

High-end Italian restaurant. Exceptional food and they also offers BYO wine *Course menu ⭐$$$$

 Machida Shoten (Hatsudai)

Super creamy pork bone broth and they can tailor the ramen taste to your liking!! Perfect texture noodles and friendly staff *#1 Deluxe salt ramen⭐$

Smokehouse (Shibuya)

Located on the uber cool "Cat Street". Tasty American BBQ/smoked meats and excellent sides with good range of tap beer *Burnt ends, Brisket sandwich, Pulled pork  ⭐$$$$

Gyorui Ichiba - Fish Market (Hatsudai)

Cool seafood chain izakaya restaurant with excellent Kaisendon (seafood bowl on rice) selection. They have locations all over Tokyo. *Kani miso, Kaisendon ⭐$$

Regalo (Sangubashi/Yoyogi)

A real local favorite. Handmade pasta, warm atmosphere, and a true hidden gem for Italian in Tokyo.Italian *Pasta & desserts ⭐$$$

Naruto Taiyaki Honpo - (Yoyogi Shibuya)

A beloved taiyaki dessert shop just outside Yoyogi Station offering freshly made fish-shaped cakes (taiyaki) in flavours like red bean, custard. *Taiyaki dessert ⭐$

Nata de Cristiano's  (Tomigaya Shibuya)

A boutique bakery specialising in Portuguese-style egg tarts *Portuguese egg tarts ⭐$

Kitade Tacos - (Yoyogi Shibuya)

A casual Mexican taco place, only about a 3-minute walk from Yoyogi Station. Known for using homemade tortillas *Lunch Tacos - good value ⭐$$$

EN  (Yoyogi Shibuya)

A spot specialising in okonomiyaki & monjayaki, pairing these Japanese savoury pancakes with German beer. *Okonomiyaki & Monja and German beer ⭐$$

Wanzhuji Yoyogi (Shibuya)

Chinese very local (yellow walls and sticky tables) but awesome and worth going if you want something both comforting and flavourful without the fuss. *Shirogoma Tantanmen ⭐$

Arms Burgers (Yoyogi Shibuya)

Excellent American style diner and good option for classic American comfort food in Tokyo *Bacon cheeseburger and Reuben and Shakes ⭐$$

Gyo-un Sangubashi( Yoyoji Shibuya)

An excellent ramen spot located in Sangubashi, Shibuya. Perfect for when you want something hearty but also something more refreshing. Casual, comforting, and very good value. *Outstanding Short rib Ramen and Yuzu Chicken Ramen with lighter broth ⭐$

Age.3 x Q (Harajuku) 

Deep fried shokupan sandwiches with a variety of toppings *Crème brûlée cream sandwich ⭐📸$

Tokyo Vegan Ramen Center (Harajuku)

Tokyo Vegan Ramen Center (Harajuku)
Excellent quality vegetables in a rich, flavorful soup. Not cheap but worth the visit especially for the vegan crew. *Miso Ramen ⭐📸$$$$

Lexon House (Sangubashi)

Newly opened Italian restaurant that's giving tight New York vibes! *Buratta appetizers and salsiccia pasta ⭐$$$

Taste of the World (Gaienmae)

Taste of the World - Gaienmae Quaint little restaurant with open kitchen and family style seating fantastic staff. Offering a different "taste of breakfast" from around the world each month *Featured B-fast plate ⭐📸$$

Pizza Slice (Shibuya)

Authentic New York pizza with cool vibes and surely staff - perfect NY style! *All the pizza ⭐📸$$

Sando Sando (Sangubashi)

Nice little local Italian restaurant using the very best fresh produce and perfect pasta *All the pasta, mixed appetizer plate ⭐$$$

Afuri Ramen (Ebisu + other locations)

Famous for its refreshing yuzu shio ramen. Light, fragrant, and unforgettable. ⭐$$

Picpic Picica (Ebisu)

 Pizza worth crossing the city for! 📸⭐$$$

Falò (Daikanyama)

A counter-style grill where meats and vegetables are cooked over flame right in front of you. ⭐$$$

Spring Valley Brewery (Daikanyama)

Craft beer paired with great burgers in a relaxed space. ⭐$$

Ginza Steak (Ebisu)

Superb wagyu beef, best enjoyed at lunch for better value. ⭐$$$$

Marks Table (Meguro) 

Italian-Californian fusion with an excellent course menu and a standout brunch ⭐$$$

Elios Italian (Hanzomon)

Classic, family-style Italian. This is a family favourite or ours!. *Any of the pastas ⭐$$$

DevilCraft (Kanda, Gotanda + other locations)

Chicago-style deep-dish pizza with an excellent craft beer lineup. *Chicago style pizza , craft beer ⭐$$$

Chez Olivier (Kudanminami)

Refined French cuisine, one of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets. ⭐$$$$

Andy's Shin Hinomoto (Yurakucho)

A Tokyo institution, run by Andy for decades. Seafood izakaya with a loyal following among locals and expats alike *Seafood & Stuffed chicken wings ⭐$$

Edokko Zushi Minamiguchi Ten Aya (Kanda)

Straightforward, no-frills sushi that hits the spot.⭐$

Folklore (Uchisaiwaicho Chiyoda)

Beautiful and intimate bar with excellent cocktails inspired by sake and Japanese accents  *Everything 📸⭐$$

The Apollo (Ginza)

Stylish Greek dining in the heart of Ginza. *Lamb shoulder & Saganaki cheese ⭐$$$

Bar Sherlock (Ginza)

A cocktail bar with a detective theme. Inventive drinks and a fun Ginza vibe. 📸⭐$$

Gonpachi (Nishi Azabu)

Known worldwide as the “Kill Bill” restaurant, but still a solid izakaya experience. 📸⭐$$$

Goryonsan (Nishi Azabu) 

Yakitori at its smoky, succulent best. 📸$$

Cicada (Minato)

Mediterranean flavors in a beautiful resort-like setting. ⭐$$$