Tokyo for

Foodies

Tokyo’s fascinating food culture encompasses everything from the cheap charms of combini (convenience stores) to more Michelin stars than any other city on the planet. There’s too much to sample in one trip, but here are a few of the best ways to make the most of every meal in Tokyo.

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t A serving of soba noodles with a side of tempura, a staple at Japanese tables

Oodles of Noodles

In Tokyo you’re never far away from a steaming bowl of this much-loved national staple. There are three main forms of noodles here: Chinese-style ramen wheat noodles, light soba (buckwheat noodles), and unctuous udon (white wheat noodles). Each region in Japan has their own twist, but you can sample them all at the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum in Yokohama (www.raumen.co.jp).

Let’s Roll!

There are hundreds of different flavors and types of sushi, but in its purest form, this delicacy is about two things: rice and fish. Chefs train for a lifetime before they can claim to master this deceptively simple dish, but don’t let this put you off trying your hand at rolling your own: the world-famous Toyosu Fish Market is a fitting place to learn with Sushi Mafia (www.sushi.tokyo.jp).

Sweet Treats

Tokyo is a great city for traditional Japanese dishes, including dessert. In big train stations and department stores you’ll see beautifully presented boxes of wagashi – Japanese confectionary flavored with fruit or beans. More casual snacks to try include taiyaki (fish-shaped pastries) and kakigori (syrup over shaved ice). You’ll also find many Western desserts with a Japanese twist: crepes are the stars in Shibuya, while parfait is synonymous with Tokyo’s upmarket cafés.

Michelin-starred

With a total of 230 Michelin stars in Tokyo, fans of fine dining are spoiled for choice. For a quintessentially Japanese option, Daigo (www.atago-daigo.jp) is a sublime introduction to shojin ryori, the vegetarian cuisine developed in accordance with Buddhist principles.

Local Markets

For a bite on the go, nothing beats a trip to a food market. One of the city’s most beloved and long-standing is Ameya Yokocho, frequented as much by locals buying groceries as tourists looking for snacks and souvenirs. At seasonal matsuri (festivals) you can expect street food stalls to appear, too.

DISCOVER Tokyo Your Way

Eat

In the basement of Tokyo’s department stores you’ll often find a huge food hall, where you can pick up lunch, snacks, and free samples.

Shinjuku Takashimaya

5-24-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya takashimaya-global.com


Ikebukuro Tobu

1-1-25 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima tobu-dept.jp/ikebukuro


Nihombashi Mitsukoshi

1-4-1 Nihombashi, Chuo mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/nihombashi.html

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