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Tokyo, according to locals

73 places that people in Tokyo keep recommending, across 3 maps. Each map links every place to the comments behind it.

Best restaurants in Tokyo

Where people send friends to eat in Tokyo: Sushiro for casual conveyor-belt sushi, khao soi and pad kra pao at Krung Siam, spicy miso ramen at Kikanbo, soup curry at Rojiura Curry Samurai, burritos and tacos at Chile's, and hand-pressed tortillas at Los Tacos Azules. Expect long lines at Kikanbo.

Most recommended

  1. Sushiro16 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Many commenters recommend Sushiro across its Tokyo branches as a cheap, casual conveyor-belt stop, and one diner calls the food insanely delicious while another notes plenty of non-seafood choices.

  2. Krung Siam, Nakameguro12 recommend it

    Krung Siam is recommended across its Tokyo outlets and shown here at its Nakameguro branch, the one one commenter visits weekly.

  3. Kikanbo11 recommend it

    Most commenters recommend Kikanbo, and many praise its ramen, with one singling out the spicy miso broth and another the tender chashu.

  4. Rojiura Curry Samurai10 people recommend

    Most commenters recommend Rojiura Curry Samurai, and a couple praise its soup curry.

  5. Chile's, Harajuku8 people recommend

    Many commenters recommend Chile's, with a couple of diners singling out its burritos and two praising its tacos.

All 32 restaurants on the map

Best cafés in Tokyo

Tokyo coffee recommendations including Glitch and Koffee Mameya, with the discussions about pour-overs, queues and the differences between named branches.

Most recommended

  1. Glitch Coffee, Ginza61 people recommend, 32 warn against it

    Glitch is recommended across its Tokyo outlets, including Ginza.

  2. Koffee Mameya, Omotesando27 recommend it

    Koffee Mameya is recommended across Omotesando and Kakeru, but the Omotesando bean shop differs from Kakeru's seated tasting venue.

  3. Coffee Swamp, Nishi Shinjuku19 people recommend

    Coffee Swamp earns praise for espresso, pour-overs and flat whites.

  4. Starbucks, Tokyo16 recommend it

    Starbucks is recommended across Tokyo, but the Reserve Roastery differs from the ordinary laptop-work branches.

  5. Fuglen, Tokyo15 recommend it

    Fuglen is recommended across its Tokyo outlets, including Sangubashi.

All 23 cafés on the map

Best ramen in Tokyo

Tokyo ramen recommendations including Kikanbo's spicy miso and Fuunji's tsukemen, with the cited discussions about queues and differing experiences.

Most recommended

  1. Kikanbo, Kanda24 recommend it

    Kikanbo is recommended across its Tokyo outlets, particularly Kanda.

  2. Fuunji, Shinjuku23 recommend it

    Fuunji is recommended across its Tokyo outlets, particularly Shinjuku.

  3. Rokurinsha, Tokyo Station15 recommend it

    Rokurinsha is recommended across its Tokyo outlets, including Tokyo Station's Ramen Street branch.

  4. Afuri, Shinjuku Subnade13 recommend it

    Afuri draws recommendations across its Tokyo outlets; one commenter specifically names Shinjuku Subnade as a favourite.

  5. Nakiryu, Otsuka12 recommend it

    Nakiryu near Otsuka Station draws both enthusiastic praise and reservations about the wait.

All 18 ramen places on the map