By yusgon1104 
This page is created by me but gathered a lot of information from my friends who actually live in Tokyo, because I have never lived in Japan.
Credits to mie.f.
Anyway, this guide is easy to skim, fun to read, and packed with top recommendations—enjoy your Tokyo adventure!
✨ General Tips
Use Tabelog 📊 for restaurant reviews in Japan—locals trust it more than Google Reviews.
- ⭐ 3.5+ = Decent
- 🌟 3.7+ = Amazing
- 🔥 4.0+ = Rare, especially under ¥20,000/person
When in doubt, ask the waiter: 「おすすめはなんですか？」(Osusume wa nan desu ka?) = What do you recommend? 🤔
🍜 Cheap Bites
🥢 Udon
🍤 Marugame Seimen (丸亀製麺) – Popular chain, freshly made udon in-store.
Try: Bukkake Udon (ぶっかけうどん) (hot or cold) + tempura.
🥚 Oniyanma (おにやんま) – Stand-up udon shop, great system.
Try: Tamago Tempura (egg tempura).
🌙 Tsurutontan (つるとんたん) – More expensive (¥1,000-1,500), great late-night option in Roppongi (open until 8 AM).
🍥 Ramen (Different Regional Styles)
🍜 Tanaka Soba (Akihabara) – Soy sauce-based ramen.
🔥 Ooshima – Hokkaido-style miso ramen.
🐷 Tanaka Shoten Honten – Fukuoka-style tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen.
🫓 Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)
🥩 Pork Okonomiyaki (豚玉) or 🌶️ Pork Kimchi Okonomiyaki (豚キムチ) (add cheese for extra flavor).
🍜 Hiroshima-yaki (広島焼き) / Modan-yaki (モダン焼き) – Okonomiyaki + yakisoba noodles.
🔥 Tip: Let a pro make the first one, then try making one yourself for fun!
🐙 Takoyaki (Octopus Balls)
🦑 Gindaco (銀だこ) – Crunchy outside, soft inside.
🍢 Ohira (Ginza) – Osaka-style, soft with lots of dashi.
🍰 Cakes & Sweets
🎂 HARBS – Famous for Mille Crêpe.
🍓 Henri Charpentier – Excellent Shortcake (strawberry & whipped cream).
🍊 Quil Fait Bon – Best for fruit tart lovers.
🥯 Patisserie Ryoco (Shinagawa) – Cream puffs (reservation needed a week in advance).
🏪 Convenience store desserts – Lawson’s Premium Roll Cake is surprisingly good!
🍽️ Non-Cheap Bites
🔥 Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
🥩 Yoroniku (Omotesando / Ebisu) – High-end yakiniku (~¥20,000+ per person), waiters grill the meat for you.
🍖 Ushigoro – Another great premium yakiniku chain.
🍢 Yakitori (Chicken Skewers)
Can range from budget to premium (~¥10,000 per person).
🍲 Sukiyaki (Japanese Hot Pot with Sweet Soy Sauce Base)
A must-try if you love rich, sweet-salty flavors.
🍣 Sushi (From Affordable to High-End)
🍣 Budget Sushi (Conveyor Belt)
🍣 Sushiro / Kura Sushi – Popular sushi chains.
🐟 Nemuro Hanamaru – Hokkaido-originated, slightly pricier but great quality.
🍣 High-End Sushi (Reservations Needed)
🦪 Sushi Kai (~¥10,000) – Relaxed atmosphere. Try Uni-Ikura Don (うにいくらご飯).
🐡 Sushi Yamada (¥10,000-25,000) – Best when ordering extra sushi after omakase.
🎌 Sushi Miyuki (¥20,000+ JPY) – Top-tier sushi experience, reservations fill up fast.
⏳ Last-minute booking? Use Tabelog or Omakase.com.
🌃 Nightlife
🏙️ Ce La Vi Tokyo – Rooftop bar with amazing views.
🎶 V2 Tokyo – 3-level club with a mature crowd.
🎤 1 Oak Tokyo – Great for hip-hop music.
📚 Library Lounge THESE (Azabu)
🍸 The SG Club (Shibuya)
🥂 The Grey Room (Ginza)
📍 Recommended Areas
🚶♂️ Shibuya & Harajuku
🎨 Yoshitomo Nara Izakaya (📍Google Maps) – Cozy, artsy izakaya.
🥩 Shibuya Niku Yokocho (📍Google Maps) – Meat-lover’s paradise!
⛩️ Meiji Shrine – Serene and peaceful.
🛍️ Kiddy Land – Fun shopping, great for souvenirs.
💴 100 Yen Store (Harajuku) – Affordable goodies.
🚥 Shibuya Crossing – Iconic. Best views from:
- ☕ Shibuya TSUTAYA Starbucks (if not too crowded).
- 🏙️ Walkway to Inokashira Line (2nd floor under Excel Hotel).
🌅 Shibuya Sky – Stunning observation deck.
🎭 Loft & Muji – Great shopping.
📸 Purikura (Sticker Photos) – Fun, Japanese-style photo booths.
🍳 Ebisu
🥞 Mercer Brunch Ebisu – Stylish brunch spot with great French toast.
🌆 Roppongi
🌇 Roppongi Hills City View – Amazing skyline views.
🎭 Mori Art Museum – Cultural must-visit.
🏯 Imperial Palace / Tokyo Station
🛕 Imperial Palace – Requires booking months in advance.
⚖️ Yasukuni Shrine – Controversial but historically significant.
🛍️ Ginza
👕 Shopping district – Largest Uniqlo in the world.
🏬 Ginza Six – Favorite mall.
📚 Tsutaya Bookstore – Beautiful book & art space.
🍵 Higashiya Ginza – High-end tea salon (¥5,000+).
🐟 Tsukiji (Former Fish Market)
Great street food 🥚🍢, but avoid sushi (overpriced).
📺 Akihabara
🖥️ Yodobashi Camera – Electronics paradise.
🎀 Maid Cafés – Unique experience.
📚 Mandarake Complex – Ultimate anime/manga store.
🏙️ Shinjuku
♨️ Thermae-yu – Great hot spring.
🍢 Omoide Yokocho – Retro-style izakayas.
🌿 Shinjuku Gyoen – Beautiful national park.
🏨 Accommodations
🏡 Section L – Top-tier hospitality, stress-free stays.
🛏️ All Day Place Shibuya (📍Google Maps) – Modern, stylish, and central.
💎 Luxury: Hoshino Resorts – Premium experience.
💰 Budget: Dormy Inn / Onyado Nono – Affordable with great breakfasts.
This guide is easy to skim, fun to read, and packed with top recommendations—enjoy your Tokyo adventure! 🎌🇯🇵
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