Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan – Today I explore 3 very unique Japanese Food options in the popular Harajuku neighborhood in Tokyo.
When looking for things to do in Tokyo, Harajuku is always a good option. If you get away from the main streets (and Takishda Dori) it is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Tokyo.
Add these to your “things to do in Tokyo” list:
1. KAWAII MONSTER CAFE – A chaotic rollercoaster fueled by mushrooms and candy. There’s an area covered in baby bottles, a dining room designed by the mad hatter, and a bar positioned under what seems to be a glowing tarantula. I think, this is what Ozzy Osborne must see all the time. At the table, you’re required to order a combo meal or dessert set from an equally as stimulating menu.
*price: most combos range between $20-35 USD
2. MAISEN TONKATSU – A short walk from the Kawaii Monster Cafe, down the quiet and higher-end backstreets of Harajuku you’ll find Maisen. The place is known to draw a crowd, so I get here around 4pm to relax and enjoy my pork in peace. The menu describes the many types of cuts available and there’s a ton of different set options.
I go with the special pork loin cutlet set and the house speciality, Tonkatsu sandwich.
*price: Tonkatsu sets range from $20-35 USD, sandwiches $5-12
3. SEIKO-EN YAKINIKU – Seiko-En Restaurant in central Harajuku is well known for it’s Yakiniku, which translates to “grilled meat.” You order meat and cook everything right at the table.
*price: All-You-Can-Eat from $40 USD, a la carte prices vary
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36 Comments
The fondue looks awful😂
Wow tonkatsu is my favorite too! I need to go to that Maisen!
Food from monster cafe looks gross…
More please….
man i always love your videos!!! i am hoping to go to Japan in two years when i get some time off in the army !
Your Japanese videos are my favourite! Awesome job as usual!
I went last year and the food was horrible. It was the place where i ate the worst In tokio. 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
Beef tongues and whiskey highballs. My kind of diet.
Wow! As always much good japanese food 🙂 I love to see the japanes food 🙂 could be still restaurants like these ! And what about restaurants which sell not japanese food in Tokyo??
Go there tripping on X
Super cool Gareth!👍💯😉
Nice vlogs! I was actually in Japan for two weeks by self past few weeks haha regret not going to those spots you went to , also what kind of camera do you use to record ? Quality is very nice
Japan is my all time, dying to go to place. Please keep the videos coming!
Makes me wanna go even more!! 😃
The last place is where I wanna be omg😮😮
How come you don't gain weight with all your eating?
Awesome videos Gareth!! Next japan trip you should visit up north or somewhere In the countryside.
whoa!!!! sugoiiiiiiii! kurukurupa!
$30 usd for that small breaded meat but $34 usd for all you can eat bbq??
Would be cool if you did a video (or a series of videos) on all the theme parks and water parks in Japan 😁 That would be interesting!
Nice video, gareth.. love japanese food n culture too.. make me wanna go back to jp asap 😉
Oh I visited Harajuko many times shop there. My favorite destination is the famous Takeshita Street for all kinds of shopping spree!
Awesome
What an awesome life Gareth lives
I love japan from Germany…
I love Tonkatsu!!! Have you tried Gyukatsu? Tonkatsu is deep fried pork cutlet; Gyukatsu is deep fried Wagyu beef cutlet. I had it at Gyukatsu Motomura in Tokyo and it is delicious. Easily one of the best beef anything I’ve ever ate.
Do go back again, can’t get enough video about Japan.
go to an active volcano in japan, and visit a blue schist outcrop
love your videos Gareth!
You're like young Warren Buffet, but better!!
Love the vid! We recently posted a vlog at KAWAII MONSTER CAFE too! We even go up and perform on stage!!! Thanks for checking it out!
You have an excuse! Go to Japan again!
Ozzy ozbourne: so i presume you listen to heavy metal??
Watched all of your Japan videos. It's so great! 👍 Am now heading to your Russia ones.
Watched the entire series Japan series and it is amazing !
I always want to see all your videos gareth its my go to … and always a highlight of my day specially during this pandemic kudos to you!!
RIP Harajuku Monster Cafe, another Covid casualty…