Food Reviews Karin: Sushi and Kappo Fusion by Ryogoku Station, Tokyo (2026)
I sat at the cedar counter at Karin, a sushi and kappo spot two minutes from Ryogoku Station, and ate the omakase. Here is every dish I tried.
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Food Reviews Zoroku Yuzan: Edomae Sushi Omakase in Roppongi, Tokyo (2026)
I sat at the counter at Zoroku Yuzan in Roppongi for an Edomae sushi course. From snow crab with sea urchin to truffle custard, each plate held a surprise.
Food Reviews Yakiniku En Kichijoji: Tokyo Wagyu Worth the Detour (2026)
A first-hand visit to Yakiniku En by Kichijoji Station: thick-cut beef tongue, marbled chu-toro and tender harami you grill at your own smokeless table.
Unagi What Is Unagi? Tokyo’s Grilled Eel Guide for Tourists (2026)
Japan's grilled freshwater eel, never raw. A 2026 Tokyo guide to unadon vs unaju, prices from ¥640 to ¥7,000, and how unagi differs from anago.
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.