Food & Drink in Tokyo | Where to eat and drink in Tokyo

9 best restaurants in Tokyo for solo diners

Forget casual ramen joints and fast food chains. Here’s where to treat yourself to a good meal when you’re dining solo

6 best places to get your taco fix in Tokyo

From authentic Mexican tacos and handmade tortillas to Japanese Tex-Mex and frozen margaritas

7 most nostalgic Tokyo cafés set in heritage buildings

Travel back in time with a cup of coffee at these atmospheric cafés inside old Japanese houses, shops and bathhouses

12 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo

For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer

Best cheap eats in Tokyo

Your ultimate guide to finding the best cheap restaurants and good value food in Tokyo – all for ¥1,100 or less

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Latest food and drink news

Shibuya Sky is opening its rooftop bar for limited time from April 28

Take in the views and have a drink at Shibuya’s highest rooftop bar this season

The world's largest conveyor belt sushi restaurant opens near Skytree in Oshiage

The latest Kura Sushi outlet seats up to 277 people and offers games for you to win capsule toys

This Starbucks in Ginza has an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet

Get your fill of Italian food at Apericena restaurant inside the Starbucks Reserve Ginza Marronnier-dori store

These are the 30 most popular beers in Japan – ranked

Asahi, Kirin and Suntory are all featured in the ranking – but which label takes the top spot as Japan’s most popular beer?

There’s a secret parfait bar in Shibuya serving dessert and cocktail pairings

The members-only Remake Easy serves up extravagant parfaits with cocktail pairings, and you can now apply to be a member

Tokyo now has three ramen restaurants with a Michelin star

They are super affordable, too, with a bowl of top-rated noodles costing around ¥1,000

Where to eat in Tokyo

Best cheap eats in Tokyo

Your ultimate guide to finding the best cheap restaurants and good value food in Tokyo – all for ¥1,000 or less

14 best street food and snacks at Tsukiji Market

There’s still plenty to eat at the bustling Tsukiji: tamagoyaki omelette sandwiches, tuna sashimi, grilled scallops and more

12 most beautiful cafés and coffee shops in Tokyo

From modern tea houses to sleek coffee shops, these stunning Tokyo cafés are the perfect place to linger over your latte

Best seasonal afternoon tea in Tokyo to treat yourself

Sip on afternoon tea Tokyo-style at these hotels and restaurants, complete with scones, desserts and seasonal pastries

6 best restaurants with a view in Tokyo

An all-round feast for your eyes and your appetite – these Tokyo restaurants serve up good food and great vistas

7 best food trucks in Tokyo

Looking for on-the-go gourmet meals? Here are some of the city’s tastiest food trucks, serving burgers, Thai barbecue and more

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Where to drink in Tokyo

28 best bars in Tokyo

Find the top bars in Tokyo with Time Out's ultimate drinks guide: craft beer, wine, sake, cocktails and more

9 best urban breweries, wineries and distilleries in Tokyo

Hidden down alleyways and backstreets, these pint-sized producers make world-class beer, wine, sake and spirits

4 best Ginza bars that won’t break the bank

No need to save up for a night out – these affordable Ginza bars serve cocktails, beer, wine and food for under ¥1,000

Best no-alcohol bars and drinks in Tokyo

These bars and beverages without booze prove you can have maximum flavour with no alcohol at all

11 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo

For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer

Japanese alcohol you didn’t know existed

Go beyond whisky, sake, shochu and gin with Japanese rum, absinthe, umeshu and more

Special diet restaurants

Best vegan restaurants and cafés in Tokyo

Vegan cuisine is now easier to find in Tokyo. Here are some of our favourite restaurants serving plant-based meals

Best vegan desserts and snacks in Japan

These Japanese snacks and desserts are so good you'll forget they are vegan

7 best vegan, dairy-free ice cream in Tokyo

Guilt-free but still yummy: here are some of the best dairy-free, animal product-free, vegan ice cream the city has to offer

7 best gluten-free restaurants in Tokyo

Sensitive to gluten? These restaurants and cafés serve up delicious gluten-free dishes that don’t skimp on flavour

Guide to Japanese food

6 popular types of ramen and where to eat them in Tokyo

Can’t tell your shoyu from your shio? Here’s everything you need to know about the different types of Japanese ramen

Japanese condiments you should know

These Japanese seasonings and sauces will elevate your next meal: ponzu, shichimi, yuzu kosho, miso and more

In photos: Udatsu’s vegetarian sushi course is a sumptuous modern Japanese omakase

Udatsu Sushi in Nakameguro reinterprets a quintessential Tokyo dining experience for the modern vegetarian diners

30 interesting trivia and fun facts about Japanese food you didn't know

Test your knowledge of Japanese cuisine with this brain-bending list of trivia on everything from sushi to soba noodles

Best restaurants by cuisine

7 best omakase and tasting menus in Tokyo for under ¥10,000

Treat yourself to a bargain with these omakase sushi lunches, kaiseki dinners and modern European tasting menus

Best soba restaurants in Tokyo

Whether you prefer hot or cold soba, here are the best restaurants to slurp on fantastic buckwheat noodles

The best pizza in Tokyo

Here are the top 20 pizzerias in the city, all serving up thin, crispy, authentic Naples-style pizza

Best budget sushi in Tokyo

Forget the pricey omakase sushi – try these cheap and cheerful conveyor-belt and standing sushi restaurants instead

Best udon in Tokyo

Slurp noodles on the cheap at these top Kagawa-style sanuki udon restaurants

Best gyoza in Tokyo

These restaurants serve the best Japanese dumplings in the city, whether it's pan-fried, boiled or steamed

Best restaurants by area

6 best restaurants at Toranomon Yokocho

Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall

Best street food and snacks at Shibamata

Wander down a historical pilgrim route in Tokyo and sample local treats as you go: mochi, dango, tamagoyaki and more

6 best restaurants at Toranomon Yokocho

Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall

6 best restaurants at Toranomon Yokocho

Seafood, Okinawan cuisine, Thai street food, craft gin and more – you can mix and match them all in this modern food hall

Best street food and snacks at Shibamata

Wander down a historical pilgrim route in Tokyo and sample local treats as you go: mochi, dango, tamagoyaki and more

Best street food and snacks at Yanaka Ginza

This retro shopping street in Yanaka offers a good variety of Japanese snacks and desserts, from takoyaki to soft-serve

Best restaurants at Toyosu Market

Just like its predecessor in Tsukiji, Toyosu Market is home to some of the top sushi restaurants in Tokyo

Best street food and snacks in Harajuku

Eat your way through Tokyo's kawaii capital: rainbow cotton candy, animal ice cream cones, dessert crêpes and more