Japanese seafood at its best. Think sashimi platters, miso-grilled fish, and surf atmosphere, Tokyo edition. Book ahead, and prepare to high-five the chef.

Handmade soba so good you’ll want to write home about it (on washi paper, ideally). Traditional, seasonal, and surprisingly soulful. Plus, the tempura? Outrageous.

A proper Japanese bistro hidden in Shibuya, where everything from the claypot rice to the grilled fish is so quietly excellent, you’ll want to whisper “wow” after every bite.

The line is long. The prices are friendly. The sushi is very much worth it. Come early, grab a ticket, and get ready to demolish a nigiri set that would cost triple elsewhere.

A standing-only izakaya that makes grilled chicken skewers feel like fine art. Pairs best with a cold beer and zero plans afterwards.

Reservation? Impossible. Price? Don’t ask. But if you do manage to get in, this is one of the best sushi experiences on Earth. Michelin stars and mind-blowing precision included.

A Parisian-style café plopped into Tokyo’s Marunouchi district. Perfect for when you’ve had too much dashi and not enough duck confit. Very French, in the best way.

A bit kitschy, a bit chaotic, fully delicious. Southeast Asian flavours done Tokyo-style. Good for group dinners, bad for indecisive orderers.

Old-school yakitori at its finest. No frills, no fuss, just grilled chicken bits that’ll make you rethink your life priorities.

Refined, seasonal kaiseki in a quiet setting. Like a tea ceremony where every dish is a soft-spoken masterpiece. Put your phone away and soak it in.

Fried artichokes, anyone? Cured meats, natural wine, and candlelit vibes. Not exactly what you came to Tokyo for — and exactly what you’ll want by day five. European mood with Japanese attention to detail.

Seafood-forward, contemporary Japanese dining without the stiff white gloves. Small space, big flavours, and a menu that changes daily.

If your idea of a good time includes wagyu burgers and carbonara in Tokyo, this one’s for you. A new take on comfort food that doesn’t overdo it.

A soba institution where the noodles are handmade, the broth is deep, and the regulars don’t mess around. Casual in looks, serious in flavour.

Yes, from Lost in Translation. But also: genuinely one of the best city views in the World, with whisky and live jazz to match. Go late, stay later.

Simple, local, and wildly satisfying. Great for lunch, even better for a quiet moment between the chaos of Shibuya and Shinjuku.