Looking For A Tokyo Restaurant?

Looking For A Tokyo Restaurant?
5 Restaurants serving Traditional Japanese food in Tokyo.
Tokyo food is one of the greatest pleasures of a Tokyo vacation.

Browse my Food in Tokyo page for ideas on Traditional Japanese Foods,
Breakfast In Tokyo
and yummy Japanese Desserts.

Be sure to check out Traditional Japanese foods, for many ideas on what to order in Tokyo restaurants.

Traditional Japanese food comes in many forms – from a cheap and cheerful Izakaya (like a Bar, but with better food) to high-end Michelin recommended restaurants , with cover charges to match.

A few things before we start - Japanese waiters generally speak very little English. Restaurants very rarely offer an English menu. This does not imply that you have to learn basic Japanese, but it would be better if you gain some knowledge about Traditional Japanese foods before you go.

5 Tokyo Restaurants You Should visit

It's the freshest sushi you are ever going to get.
Typically these restaurants have a long queue forming in front of them, but the Sashimi is unbelievable, so don't give up !

• Daiwa Sushi -
  Price range: $25-100
  Address: 5-2-1 Tsukiji, Tsukiji Fish market




• Sushi Dai -
  Address: 5-2-1 Tsukiji Central Ward 6 Tsukiji Wholesale Market
  Kachidoki, Japan

Best Tokyo Food?

My best advice would be - go eat where the locals eat - even if it's a roadside street cart selling ramen or Okonomiyaki.
I can't imagine a better way to experience traditional Japanese food.
This list provides you a very useful starting point for Tokyo food.

• Gonpachi -
  A cozy restaurant which inspired the big sword fight scene from 'Kill Bill 2' where Uma Thurman fights by herself a gang of Japanese warriors.
  It is also the Tokyo Restaurant where former US president Clinton visited with Prime Minister Koizumi.
  There are various locations across Tokyo, but the Nishi-Azabu one is the most impressive.
  Lively atmosphere and traditional Japanese interior. 1st and 2nd floor have izakaya style food and drinks - Udon, Soba, Kushi-yaki. 3rd floor serves sushi. Ask for a table on the first floor, or better even – at the bar. The staff speaks English.

  
  Address: 1-13-11 Nishi-Azabu Minato-Ku.
  Phone: 03-(5771)-0170.

  
  

• Waketokuyama -
  Chef Hiromitsu Nozaki is responsible for the delicate, seasonal Japanese food. The set dinner he serves in the evening is usually booked up for weeks in advance.

  
  Address: 5-1-5 Minami-Azabu
  Phone: 03-57893838




• Miyashita -
  The full name of the restaurant is Kurayamizaka Miyashita and there are 4 restaurants in the group located in Aoyama, Azabu, Omotesando and Marunouchi.
  Each of the restaurants is beautifully designed and trendy.
  The menu, which changes each month, uses many seasonal ingredients and provides traditional Japanese food.
  The view of the city from the 36th floor is stunning.

  
  Address:Aoyama branch 2-24-8 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-Ku
  Phone: 03-5785-2431

  
  Address:Marunocuhi branch - 36th Floor of the Marunouchi Building
  Phone: 03-5220-3331

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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all details with the restaurants when planning your trip.

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