🍽️ Where to Eat in Tokyo

Markets, street food and local institutions — with a map link for each.

Our pick of 5 places to eat and drink in Tokyo — from buzzing food markets to long-standing local favourites.

Tsukiji Outer Market

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Food marketJapanese / Market📍 Tsukiji

The lively outer market that remains after the wholesale move — breakfast sushi and street snacks.

🍴 Try: Sushi, tamago, street seafood

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Izakaya alleyYakitori / Izakaya📍 Shinjuku

A narrow, smoky lane of tiny yakitori stalls near Shinjuku station — pure old-Tokyo atmosphere.

🍴 Try: Grilled skewers & beer

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RamenTonkotsu ramen📍 Shibuya

The famous chain where you customise and slurp your ramen in a private focus booth.

🍴 Try: Solo-booth tonkotsu ramen

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Street foodStreet food / Market📍 Ueno

A bustling open-air market street under the Ueno train tracks, great for cheap eats.

🍴 Try: Skewers, seafood, snacks

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Fish marketSushi📍 Toyosu

Tokyo's modern wholesale fish market — home of the famous tuna auction and early-morning sushi.

🍴 Try: Tuna auction & fresh sushi

Places and opening hours change — always double-check on the map before you go.