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Eat, drink & shop in Tokyo

Where to eat, drink and shop in Tokyo: ramen, sushi and tempura, halal ramen and wagyu, matcha and pancake cafés, Ginza and Omotesando, anime shops, markets and outlets.

Restaurants

Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. ¥ under ¥1,500 · ¥¥ ¥1,500–5,000 · ¥¥¥ ¥5,000–15,000 · ¥¥¥¥ over ¥15,000 per person.

Halal ramen
Halal ramen¥

Naritaya

✓ Halal

Popular halal ramen shop near Sensō-ji, with chicken broth ramen and fried chicken. Has a prayer space.

Asakusa · Station: AsakusaMap
Halal sushi
Halal sushi¥¥

Asakusa Sushiken

✓ Halal-certified

Halal-certified sushi restaurant, a rare chance to enjoy classic sushi with peace of mind.

Asakusa · Station: AsakusaMap
Halal yakiniku
Halal yakiniku¥¥

Gyumon

✓ Halal meat

Japanese barbecue with halal wagyu, grilled at your table. The restaurant also serves alcohol.

Shibuya · Station: ShibuyaMap
Halal yakiniku
Halal yakiniku¥¥¥

Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga

✓ Halal

Halal Japanese wagyu yakiniku, a favourite with Muslim visitors.

Ueno area · Taito · Station: Ueno areaMap
Chicken ramen
Chicken ramen¥

Ayam-Ya

✓ Muslim-friendly

Rich chicken-broth ramen, featured in halal food guides.

Okachimachi · Station: Okachimachi / Naka-OkachimachiMap
Japanese curry
Japanese curry¥

CoCo Ichibanya (halal branches)

✓ Halal at selected branches

Japan's famous curry chain; selected branches serve a halal-certified menu.

Akihabara & Kabukicho · Station: Akihabara / ShinjukuMap
Tonkotsu ramen
Tonkotsu ramen¥

Ichiran Shibuya

Famous ramen eaten in private booths. The broth is made from pork.

Shibuya · Station: ShibuyaMap
Tsukemen
Tsukemen¥

Fuunji

Tiny shop famous for thick dipping noodles in a rich broth. Expect a queue.

Shinjuku (south side) · Station: ShinjukuMap
Yuzu ramen
Yuzu ramen¥

AFURI

Light, citrusy yuzu ramen, with vegan options.

Harajuku & other branches · Station: HarajukuMap
Beef katsu
Beef katsu¥¥

Gyukatsu Motomura

Crispy breaded beef that you finish on a small hot stone at your seat.

Shibuya & Shinjuku · Station: Shibuya / ShinjukuMap
Tempura
Tempura¥¥

Tempura Tsunahachi

Classic tempura restaurant open since 1923, with good-value set meals.

Shinjuku · Station: Shinjuku-sanchome / ShinjukuMap
Izakaya
Izakaya¥¥¥

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Big, atmospheric wooden izakaya, known as the 'Kill Bill restaurant'.

Nishi-Azabu · Station: RoppongiMap
Conveyor-belt sushi
Conveyor-belt sushi¥

Kura Sushi Harajuku

Fun, affordable conveyor-belt sushi with a Harajuku pop-art design.

Harajuku · Station: Harajuku / Meiji-jingumaeMap
Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu¥¥

Tonkatsu Maisen

Famous pork cutlet restaurant in a former bathhouse.

Omotesando · Station: OmotesandoMap
Innovative Japanese
Innovative Japanese¥¥¥¥

Narisawa

Acclaimed tasting menu inspired by Japanese forests and seasons.

Minami-Aoyama · Station: Aoyama-itchome / NogizakaMap
French fine dining
French fine dining¥¥¥¥

Sézanne

Highly ranked French fine dining with views over the Tokyo Station tracks.

Marunouchi · Four Seasons · Station: TokyoMap

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Halal status is based on published restaurant information and can change. Please confirm with the restaurant before you go. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.

Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts

Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.

Shiseido Parlour Ginza
Ginza

Shiseido Parlour Ginza

Elegant parlour since 1902, famous for parfaits and cakes.

Station: GinzaMap
Suzukien Asakusa
Asakusa

Suzukien Asakusa

Matcha gelato in seven strengths, from mild to very strong.

Station: AsakusaMap
Asakusa Kagetsudo
Asakusa

Asakusa Kagetsudo

Giant fluffy melon bread baked near Sensō-ji.

Station: AsakusaMap
Nana's Green Tea
Several branches

Nana's Green Tea

Matcha lattes, parfaits and green-tea desserts.

Station: Several branchesMap
A Happy Pancake
Omotesando & other branches

A Happy Pancake

Tall, wobbly Japanese soufflé pancakes made to order.

Station: OmotesandoMap
Marion Crêpes
Takeshita Street

Marion Crêpes

Harajuku's classic rolled crêpes with cream and fruit.

Station: HarajukuMap
Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa

Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi

Blue Bottle's first café in Japan, in a converted warehouse.

Station: Kiyosumi-shirakawaMap
Koffee Mameya
Omotesando

Koffee Mameya

Coffee bean shop where baristas guide you through tastings.

Station: OmotesandoMap
Onibus Coffee
Nakameguro

Onibus Coffee

Small specialty coffee shop overlooking the train tracks.

Station: NakameguroMap

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Shopping & markets

Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.

LuxuryGinza

Ginza

Tokyo's luxury district of flagship stores and department stores. The main street is pedestrian-only on weekend afternoons.

Station: GinzaMap
LuxuryShibuya

Omotesando

A tree-lined avenue of designer stores in striking modern buildings.

Station: OmotesandoMap
Department storeShinjuku

Isetan Shinjuku

Tokyo's best-known department store, with a famous basement food hall.

Station: Shinjuku-sanchomeMap
Department storeGinza

Mitsukoshi Ginza

Historic department store at Ginza's main crossing.

Station: GinzaMap
MallGinza

GINZA SIX

Luxury mall with a rooftop garden.

Station: GinzaMap
MallShibuya

Shibuya Parco

Fashion mall with the Nintendo Tokyo and Pokémon Center stores.

Station: ShibuyaMap
MallRoppongi

Tokyo Midtown

Upmarket mall and design shops around a park.

Station: RoppongiMap
Shopping streetHarajuku

Takeshita Street

Busy, colourful street of youth fashion, crêpes and kawaii shops.

Station: HarajukuMap
Shopping streetAkihabara

Akihabara

Electronics, anime, manga and game shops on every floor.

Station: AkihabaraMap
Shopping streetNakano

Nakano Broadway

A shopping centre packed with collectible figures, manga and retro games.

Station: NakanoMap
Shopping streetShibuya

Don Quijote Shibuya

Huge discount store for snacks, beauty products and souvenirs, open late.

Station: ShibuyaMap
OutletShizuoka

Gotemba Premium Outlets

Large outlet mall with views of Mount Fuji on clear days.

Station: Bus from Shinjuku (about 1.5–2 hours)Map
MarketTsukiji

Tsukiji Outer Market

Lanes of seafood, street snacks and kitchen shops. Best in the morning.

Station: Tsukiji / Tsukiji-shijoMap
MarketUeno

Ameyoko

Lively market street under the train tracks, with snacks, clothes and cosmetics.

Station: Ueno / OkachimachiMap
MarketAsakusa

Nakamise-dori

Traditional souvenir and snack stalls leading to Sensō-ji temple.

Station: AsakusaMap
ToysIkebukuro

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo

One of the largest Pokémon stores, in Sunshine City.

Station: IkebukuroMap
ToysOmotesando

Kiddy Land Harajuku

Multi-floor character and toy store.

Station: Meiji-jingumaeMap

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