Where and how to eat in Tokyo — ramen, sushi, curry, tonkatsu and more, with honest picks, prices, and ordering tips for travelers.
Sukiyaki & Shabu-shabu Sukiyaki vs Shabu-Shabu 2026: Tokyo’s Two Beef Hot Pots
Sukiyaki or shabu-shabu? Sweet soy and raw egg vs. light broth and ponzu. What to eat, Tokyo prices (¥1,200–¥15,000), and how to book in English.
Teppanyaki & Okonomiyaki Tokyo Okonomiyaki & Monjayaki: Cook It Yourself (2026)
In Tokyo, you sometimes cook okonomiyaki and monjayaki yourself. Here's the step-by-step, the Tsukishima monja street, and how to order with no Japanese.
Curry What Is Japanese Curry Rice? A Tourist’s Guide to CoCo Ichibanya, Soup Curry & More (2026)
Not Indian curry — Japanese curry is thick, mild, over rice. From ¥646 CoCo Ichibanya to Jinbocho's European plates: where to eat and order in Tokyo.
Udon Tokyo Udon 2026: 4 Styles × 4 Bowls — From ¥500 Sanuki Chains to ¥3,000 Inaniwa
¥500 Sanuki chain or ¥3,000 Inaniwa specialist? Tokyo udon in 2026 — 4 regional styles, 4 popular bowls, slurping rules, English menus, and 5 verified shops.
Tonkatsu Tokyo Tonkatsu 2026: 4 Cuts from ¥1,500 Lunch to ¥15,000 Kuro-Buta
¥1,500 lunch or ¥15,000 kuro-buta? How to pick a Tokyo tonkatsu shop in 2026 — 4 cuts, cabbage refill rule, reservations, English menus, payment for tourists.
Ramen Halal Ramen in Tokyo 2026: 3 Verified Shops + What to Do When None Are Nearby
Three halal-certified ramen shops in Tokyo verified for May 2026: A5 Wagyu in Shinjuku (Halal Shinjukutei), 3-star all-halal in Shin-Okachimachi (Ayam-Ya), Chicken Paitan in Ebisu (Honolu) — plus self-cooking backup with Tokyo Camii halal groceries.
Yakiniku (BBQ) Tokyo Yakiniku 2026: Why Wagyu Should Be Your Splurge
Tokyo yakiniku spans cheap chains, smoky neighborhood spots, and wagyu specialists. A Tokyo foodie guide to where to splurge — and how to grill wagyu right.
Sushi Tokyo Sushi Guide 2026: 4 Types from u00a51,000 Kaiten to u00a550,000 Omakase
Kaiten u00a51,000, counter u00a55,000, omakase u00a510,000+. Tokyo sushi has 4 distinct types. Pick by budget, reservation needs, and Japanese ability u2014 explained.