Best restaurants in Tokyo

16 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/Tokyo, r/JapanTravelTips, r/TokyoTravel

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. Several describe it as a fun outing, and one liked a dinner at the Shinjuku branch. A couple warn against it, one rates Kanazawa Maimon clearly better for conveyor-belt sushi, and one says the interiors need a makeover.

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Krung Siam is recommended across its Tokyo outlets and shown here at its Nakameguro branch, the one one commenter visits weekly. One commenter praises the khao soi and pad kra pao, and another says it is better than much of the Thai food they ate in Thailand. One commenter, relaying a Thai friend's lukewarm view, suggests the queue may be part of the reason.

Nakameguro

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Most commenters recommend Kikanbo, and many praise its ramen, with one singling out the spicy miso broth and another the tender chashu. One commenter says the noodles stay firm rather than going soggy. Some commenters mention long lines, and one says they would go only if a two-hour wait could be avoided. Another would skip it right before a long journey because of its spice and rich broth.

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Most commenters recommend Rojiura Curry Samurai, and a couple praise its soup curry. A few say it beats rival soup curry spots, and one commenter says the broccoli is the best part. Another ranks it second-best behind a Shimo-kitazawa curry shop that has since closed, though only two commenters describe their own visits.

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Many commenters recommend Chile's, with a couple of diners singling out its burritos and two praising its tacos. Several call it a favourite, though two say it is not authentic Mexican food, and one describes it as casual and fast-food style.

Harajuku

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Many commenters recommend Los Tacos Azules, and several describe its Mexican cooking as having Japanese touches; one singles out the hand-pressed tortillas. The Sangenjaya branch is named by a couple of commenters, and one commenter ranks its house carnitas taco among their favourites, though the Ebisu branch also gets a mention. Several commenters find it pricey, and one is mixed, saying some dishes feel off. One commenter notes it serves breakfast and lunch and suggests booking ahead for the taco omakase.

Sangenjaya

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People recommend Joto Curry, including its Shibuya branch. One diner describes the fried pork cutlet as crisp and tender even under the sauce, and another commenter calls the cooking homestyle and says the place is close by. Another commenter says the queue rarely got long near Shibuya, but one diner who used to visit that branch reports it has grown pricey and weaker in quality, especially the condiments. That same diner still calls the chain great and says the Akihabara branch remained very good on their last visit.

Shibuya

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Several commenters praise the food at La Jolla in Hiroo. One calls the chicken quesadilla their favourite anywhere, another points to chile rellenos, which they rarely see on menus, and one diner has eaten there repeatedly and finds the food consistently good. One commenter likes the atmosphere, which recalls local Mexican restaurants from childhood, and one describes it as their regular go-to spot.

Hiroo

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People recommend Soul Food House in Azabu-Juban, and a few commenters name it their favorite or top choice. Two commenters praise the Southern-style cooking, with one calling it the best they have had, and one diner says the waffles and chicken are consistently good.

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Many commenters rate Fuunji highly across its Tokyo outlets, and several call it their favourite or best tsukemen; one commenter names the Shinjuku branch and another Kichijoji. Several diners say they have gone back repeatedly or went weekly. One commenter says quality has slipped since a change of hands, calling it a weaker version of its former self. Pork-broth fans may want to look elsewhere, one diner suggests.

Shinjuku

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Many people recommend Chinkashisai, a Szechuan chain, shown here at its Shibuya branch, and several commenters call the restaurant great or excellent. One commenter singles out the mapo tofu and another the spicy knife-cut noodles. The caveats: one diner found the seats all taken on their visit, another finds higher spice levels brutal, and another says dining in feels pricey compared with delivery.

Shibuya

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People recommend Rocco's New York Style Pizza, a short walk from Oji Station in Kita, for its New York-style pizza. One visitor who went in person says the place recalled casual hangouts back in the US, and another commenter says the taste brings back school-day slices. One commenter describes it as unfussy rather than upscale, and a couple of commenters point to the California-style tacos at the Oji branch.

Oji Station Kita

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Many commenters recommend El Caracol in Yotsuya, Shinjuku. One diner says the birria, al pastor and lengua tacos were great, and two commenters name lengua tacos specifically. Another calls it their first real Mexican restaurant and still their favourite, while one more says it has plenty of mezcal and that a friend living in Japan for decades ranks it top for Mexican food. No commenter raises a warning, but the comments are brief and say little about atmosphere or cost.

Yotsuya Shinjuku

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Many commenters recommend Gyukatsu Motomura across its Tokyo branches, and a few diners praise the food; one ate at the Coredo Muromachi branch. Queues are a caveat: one commenter notes long lines can form at certain branches, while another waited in line while jet-lagged and found it worth the wait. One commenter says the wait is usually short.

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Kitade Tacos is recommended across its Tokyo outlets for Mexican food; one diner singles out the carnitas and karaage at its Tokyo Station outlet and another praises its street-style tacos at a small Chuo-ku outlet. Caveats: one commenter thinks the Shimokitazawa branch now serves smaller portions, another found the same branch merely alright and poor value for the money, and one wrote it off after three visits. One vegan commenter found the vegan options good but lacking spice and seasoning.

Shimokitazawa

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Tonkatsu Maisen is recommended mainly for its tonkatsu, and most commenters who name an outlet mean Aoyama. One diner says the pork is juicy with a crisp coating, and another counts the katsu sando, which they had at its Shibuya outlet, among their top eats.

Aoyama

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People recommend Shogun Burger mainly for its burgers, and a few commenters call them the best they have eaten. One diner says its wagyu burger is the best they have ever had, and another rates the Tokyo wagyu burgers top marks, with better doneness than the Osaka version. One commenter advises ordering the single, since a double is a lot to finish.

Shinjuku Ni Chome

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A couple of commenters say the food is good, and a few who have eaten at the Yoyogi branch recommend it. One commenter says their Thai friends approve, especially of the Shinjuku location, and another finds the dishes they tried all good. One commenter cautions that Thai restaurants in general can feel toned down and fall short of authentic, while still calling this one decent.

Yoyogi

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Several people recommend Bubby's for breakfast, and a couple of commenters find the American fare decent, with good eggs and plenty of classics. One diner praises the pie and unlimited coffee, and another notes that the Kichijoji branch accepted reservations.

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Many people recommend Mil Tacos in Sasazuka, and one diner says they have not found better tacos elsewhere in Japan. One diner likes the guacamole and chips, and another notes a decent canned craft beer selection.

Sasazuka

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Menya Musashi is recommended across its Tokyo outlets and shown here at its Akihabara branch, the branch one commenter knows best. Commenters recommend it for tsukemen, and one commenter says they love the spicy version. Another notes that the dish can vary by location.

Akihabara

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Many commenters recommend Gogo Curry, and the Akihabara branch also comes up in comments. One commenter calls its simple curry deeply satisfying, and another finds it genuinely comforting food. Another suggests ordering the curry chicken and dusting it with the curry powder from its packet, while a couple of commenters simply name the restaurant with no further detail.

Akihabara

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People recommend Junkadelic in Nakameguro, and a few commenters praise the large portions. One commenter advises booking ahead, since a table without a reservation is hard to find on Friday or Saturday nights, and another commenter likes the salsa verde and margaritas. One diner says heavy lettuce on the tacos has dropped it from their favorites, while one commenter, who lived in Tokyo years ago, found it strongest for non-taco dishes.

Nakameguro

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Many people recommend Seirinkan mainly for its pizza, with the marinara, margherita and Bianca singled out. One commenter calls it a tourist trap, finding the pizza good but unremarkable and pricey, and says the puttanesca pasta stood out. Another found the pasta only okay and preferred the pizza and starters.

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Many commenters recommend Aldebaran, mostly for its burger, and several call it among the best they have eaten. One diner praises the atmosphere but found the upstairs entrance hard to find, and another finds the cost painful enough to visit only once or twice a year.

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People recommend Royal Host across its Tokyo branches, though the mentions are brief. One diner says the hamburg set is good, a commenter likes its vegan curry for the vegan meat and plenty of vegetables, another found lunch at the Ginza branch good and inexpensive, and one more calls it a simple, comfortable choice.

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Many commenters recommend Midtown BBQ, and one diner who has visited the Suidobashi branch several times agrees. Another commenter finds the platters tasty, with a range of smoked meats, and a further diner likes the tacos even though the restaurant isn't Mexican. One diner says the Texas-style barbecue is excellent for Japan and reminds them of home, but notes it skips white bread, pickles and beans, and feels it would be only average back home.

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Yoroniku is recommended across its Tokyo branches; one commenter names Minami-Aoyama and one diner's best meal of their Japan trip was at the Ebisu branch. Commenters praise its meat quality and omakase-style courses, and one calls it solid. Reservations are advised: one diner at Ebisu walked in on a Saturday and booked a table for later that week.

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Several commenters say the ramen is good, with one singling out the chicken ramen. One commenter says they go there regularly and always recommend it. One diner notes there may be a line, and another diner who finds it good ranks Ramen Thank higher for chicken-based ramen.

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Many commenters recommend the Ikebukuro branch of Pho Thin. One diner who tried it says it is excellent, praising its focused menu of only one dish. A couple of commenters also mention a Shinjuku branch, and one suggests Nichinan pho in Ikebukuro could be even better.

Ikebukuro

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People recommend Hacienda, with a commenter praising the guacamole and another finding the lunch special a decent value with a city view. One diner says the atmosphere is good and says the food seems fairly authentic, though it is pricey. One commenter warns that the tacos were among the worst they have had locally, calling it a trendy spot.

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People recommend Bills for Australian-style brunch, and one commenter points to its breakfast and lunch options. One diner found the pancakes tasty and the portions generous, but warned of a queue to get in. Several commenters find it pricey, and another diner feels the food misses the mark a little.