TOP MUST-TRY FOOD IN TOKYO, JAPAN | Japan Food Guide

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Tokyo, Japan’s megacity, is a food haven with a whole range of appetizing and mouth-watering delights, everything from traditional cuisines to foods with a modern twist. With over 160,000 restaurants and more Michelin stars than any city in the world, Tokyo really is a Mecca for foodies.

If you’re visiting Tokyo, there’s a good chance you’ll be staying in the Shinjuku or Shibuya areas and both areas are considered as Tokyo’s two best neighborhoods, and it is hard to tell one is better than another when it comes to food. There’s no lack of food options in this bustling areas, Here are some of the food we think you have to absolutely try:

1. Fuunji
Fuunji has been a ramen enthusiasts’ favorite since its inception back in 2007. This ramen shop is located in Shinjuku and in recent years, it has become increasingly popular and now, is even a regular stop for foreigners. It is known for its “tsukemen ramen” – a dry ramen dish where you dip cold noodles in a separate bowl of hot savory broth. The noodles are wonderfully eggy, but the star here is the soup – rich and creamy.

They also serve the ‘Special Ramen’. While this was definitely delicious as well, the soup didn’t have the same satisfying rich flavor of the tsukemen ramen broth. That said, it may appeal to people who prefer their food to be less salty.

2. Cha no Ikedaya
Cha no Ikedaya (茶の池田や) is a specialty shop of Japanese green tea, located in the underground shopping area ‘Odakyu Ace’ of Shinjuku Station west exit. It was founded 72 years ago. Their ever-popular matcha soft serve ice cream is the perfect balance of ice cream’s sweetness with tea’s natural bitterness and its smooth taste will melt in your mouth along with a hint of bitter matcha.

2. Kobe Beef
If you are short in time to visit Kobe to try the Kobe Beef then Tokyo is probably your best option to try this amazing breed of Japanese Beef. The Melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef is a food that gives you pure bliss. The more expensive the cut gets, the better the quality and soften the texture. While we didn’t get the most expensive cut, the one we tried was already super top quality and the beef literally melted in our mouth.

3. Katsu Midori Sushi
There are a lot of options of eating sushi in Japan – the choices are enormous and at the end of the day, it really depends on how much money you are willing to spend to taste the best and the freshest sushi. If you are looking for value-for-money then Katsu Midori is the place you wanna go. They have a wide selection of Sushi and the menu start at a low price point of 100円 and goes up to 600 Yen where you can find unique combinations of sushi.

4. World’s Second Best Freshly Baked Melon-Pan Ice Cream
Despite a crust that resembles the rind of the melon, this classic Japanese pastry is not melon-flavored. The buns were crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside. They serve the highly regarded melon pan with ice cream – The toasty, buttery and slightly salty complement the sweet vanilla ice cream, making it the perfect dessert for all occasions, be it on a winter day or a summer day.

5. Mister Donut
If you are craving for a good donut in Japan, then Mister Donut is probably the way to go. With over 1100 shops throughout Japan, you should be able to find one nearby where ever you are. What distinguishes Mister Donut from other fast food chains is their variety of donuts that you can get at a really cheap price. Their signature donut is called “pon-de-ring”, a very chewy sugar coated donut that makes you feel like you’re eating mochi. However, in this visit, we order a classic hot-jam donut just because we were craving for one really bad.

6. Jack In The Donut
If you are around Akihabara area and fancy delicious-smelling donuts then head to Jack in the Donuts store near the entrance to Yodabashi Camera. The doughnuts are baked fresh each day, there was no grease or oil, and the dough was nice and firm.

Ok, guys, that’s it from us. Hopefully, we’re closing this Japan series with a bang. We are so in love with Japan and it was a trip that we will always remember…The culture, the people, and most importantly the food is the reason we wish to come here to this lovely country again.

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