02Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Best Izakaya in Tokyo 2026: 10 Picks from ¥410 a Dish
The best izakaya in Tokyo for 2026: 10 picks, from Sasamoto in Omoide Yokocho to ¥410 Torikizoku, plus otoshi charges, cash-only and smoking rules.
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Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Asakusa Food Guide 2026: 10 Spots, Tempura from ¥2,000
Where to eat in Asakusa: 10 checked spots from ¥145 a plate, including Daikokuya tendon and Imahan sukiyaki, with hours, prices and cash-only notes.
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03Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Best Ramen in Shibuya 2026: 9 Shops from ¥850, Open Late
The best ramen in Shibuya starts at ¥850 at Kiraku. Nine shops, from Hayashi's shoyu to 24-hour Ichiran, with hours, prices and payment tips.
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04Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Best Ramen in Shinjuku 2026: 10 Shops from ¥950
The best ramen in Shinjuku: 10 shops from ¥950, from Menya Sho's chicken shio to Nagi's 24-hour niboshi. Exits, hours, cash vs card and queue times.
05Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Best Sushi in Tokyo 2026: 12 Places From ¥110 to Omakase
The best sushi in Tokyo, sorted by budget: Sushiro plates from ¥150 to Tokyo Ten omakase at ¥5,500 lunch. 12 places with prices, booking and Toyosu tips.
06Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Gyumon Halal Wagyu Ramen Shibuya 2026: Prices & Branches
Gyumon is a halal wagyu group: a Shibuya yakiniku flagship (karubi ¥1,100) plus ramen in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa. 2026 prices, booking, halal facts.
07Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Halal Food in Asakusa 2026: 9 Spots, Ramen to Tempura
Halal food in Asakusa: 9 spots near Senso-ji, from ramen at ¥1,500 to JHF-certified tempura at SAKURA and seafood bowls at Tokyo Sushi Bowl.
08Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Halal Food Shibuya 2026: 8 Spots, Prices & Prayer Rooms
Halal food in Shibuya starts with Gyumon's wagyu ramen, 1 min from the station, and Shinjuku-tei's prayer room. 8 spots with prices and stations.
09Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Shinjuku Halal Food 2026: 9 Spots From Ramen to Kebab
Shinjuku halal food in 2026: 9 spots near the station, from a kebab counter under ¥999 to A5 wagyu ramen at Shinjuku-tei. Hours, prices and prayer spaces.
10Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Kaiten Sushi 2026: How Conveyor Belt Sushi Works in Japan
Kaiten sushi is Japan's conveyor belt sushi, with plates from ¥110. How ordering and the bill work, what Sushiro and Kura charge, and 6 Tokyo spots.
11Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Kura Sushi Tokyo 2026: Branches, ¥145 Plates & Booking
Kura Sushi in Tokyo has central branches in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku, Ginza and Asakusa, all with plates from ¥145. Hours, booking and the capsule game.
12Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Omakase Tokyo 2026: 9 Counters to Book, From ¥5,500
Omakase in Tokyo starts at ¥5,500 for weekday lunch at Sushi Tokyo Ten Roppongi. Compare 9 counters by price, nearest station and booking rules.
13Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Standing Sushi Bar Shinjuku 2026: 7 Spots, Sushi From ¥130
Standing sushi bars in Shinjuku: Uogashi Nihon-Ichi near the West Exit and Sushi Yoko inside the JR gates. Hours, prices and payment tips for 2026.
14Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Sushi no Midori Shibuya 2026: Queue, Hours, Prices
Sushi no Midori Shibuya is a sit-down sushi shop on Mark City East 4F, open all day from 1 Oct 2026, with sets from ¥1,980. How the queue and booking work.
15Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Sushi Tokyo Ten 2026: Menu, Prices & Booking from ¥5,500
Sushi Tokyo Ten omakase starts at ¥5,500 for weekday lunch. Compare the Shibuya Stream, Shinjuku, Roppongi and Takanawa branches, and how to book each.
16Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Tempura Asakusa SAKURA Menu 2026: Halal, Gluten-Free
Tempura Asakusa SAKURA is a 10-seat counter at Asakusa Station Exit A4 serving halal, gluten-free tempura: bowls from ¥3,800, courses from ¥6,800.
17Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Vegan Sushi Tokyo 2026: 5 Places, From ¥1,980
Vegan sushi in Tokyo is rare: book Vegan Sushi Tokyo near Shinsen (sets from ¥5,300) or Veggie Sushi Japan in Asakusabashi (from ¥3,000). Chain tips too.
18Food & Drink|October 9, 2026
Vegetarian Restaurants Tokyo 2026: 11 Spots From ¥1,450
Vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo: 11 vegan and shojin picks from ¥1,450, including Ain Soph. Journey and Jangara, plus dashi and booking tips.
19Food & Drink|July 4, 2026
7 Best Sushi in Akihabara (2026): Standing Bars to Omakase
Akihabara sushi runs from ¥75 standing-bar nigiri to a 12-seat omakase counter. Our 7 verified picks for 2026, plus what happened to Sushi Yokota.
20Food & Drink|July 4, 2026
6 Best Sushi Chains in Japan 2026: Sushiro, Kura, Hama & Uobei
The 6 best sushi chains in Japan, ranked, with plates from ¥110: Sushiro, Kura Sushi, Hama Sushi, Uobei and more. English ordering tips and Tokyo branches.
21Food & Drink|July 4, 2026
6 Best Conveyor Belt Sushi in Ueno 2026: Ameyoko Picks
Ueno's 6 best kaiten-zushi spots near Ameyoko, from ¥110 plates to the new Genki Sushi and Uobei flagship. With station exits, queue timing, and maps.
22Food & Drink|May 8, 2026
Best Sushi in Shibuya 2026: Omakase & Standing Sushi
The best sushi in Shibuya: ¥5,500 omakase at Sushi Tokyo Ten, Michelin-trained Sushi Matsumoto, standing sushi from ¥150 a piece, and the Mark City classic.
23Food & Drink|May 8, 2026
Best Sushi in Shinjuku 2026: Omakase & Standing Sushi Bars
Best sushi in Shinjuku: omakase counters, standing bars from ¥130 a piece, Sushi Zanmai open until 5 AM, and walking times from each Shinjuku Station exit.
24Food & Drink|May 8, 2026
Halal Sushi in Tokyo 2026: Asakusa Sushi Ken & FUJIYAMA
Halal sushi in Tokyo for Muslim travellers: Asakusa Sushi Ken (shop text claims food-only halal certification; alcohol served), FUJIYAMA TOKYO (Muslim-friendly), plus mirin and soy sauce.
25Food & Drink|May 8, 2026
Halal Wagyu Stall Shibuya: Menu, Prices & How to Find It
The Halal Wagyu Stall on Shibuya Center-gai sells wagyu skewers and wagyu-don. Menu notes, unconfirmed prices, a prayer space and directions.
26Food & Drink|May 8, 2026
Tsukemen in Shibuya (2026): Mammoth, Yasubee & Fuunji Trip
Tsukemen in Shibuya for 2026: Dogenzaka Mammoth, Yasubee, and the 13-minute Yamanote trip to Fuunji. Honest picks plus directions.
27Food & Drink|May 8, 2026
Best Tsukemen in Shinjuku (2026): Fuunji, Gonokami & Shima
Best tsukemen in Shinjuku for 2026: Fuunji's 38-hour broth, Gonokami's shrimp dipping noodles, reservation-only Raa Menya Shima and easy walk-in options.
28Food & Drink|May 1, 2026
5 Best Conveyor Belt Sushi in Akihabara 2026: Locals' Picks
Akihabara's 5 best kaiten-zushi: Sushiro from ¥150, premium Maguro Hito at Yodobashi 8F. Locals' picks with shorter waits than Shibuya, ideal for anime breaks.
29Food & Drink|May 1, 2026
6 Best Conveyor Belt Sushi in Osaka 2026: Locals' Picks
Osaka invented kaiten-zushi in 1958. 6 locals' picks: Genroku Zushi, market-fresh Daiki Suisan, premium CHOJIRO. Cheaper and fresher than Tokyo.
30Food & Drink|May 1, 2026
6 Best Conveyor Belt Sushi in Shibuya 2026: Locals' Picks
Shibuya's 6 best kaiten-zushi: Sushiro, Uobei's triple lanes, Midori's sit-down sushi at Mark City, old-school Tenka. Locals' picks, maps and prices.
31Food & Drink|May 1, 2026
6 Best Conveyor Belt Sushi in Shinjuku: Locals' Picks From ¥800
The 6 best conveyor belt sushi in Shinjuku: Heiroku from ¥140 a plate, Misaki, Kura, Sushiro, Himawari and Numazu Port. Maps, hours and English menu notes.
32Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
5 Best Gyoza Restaurants in Shinjuku 2026: Fukuho, Anta & More
The 5 best gyoza restaurants in Shinjuku, from crispy plates at Gyoza no Fukuho to a 24-hour Kabukicho shop. Hours, prices and English menu notes.
33Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
Best Tsukemen in Tokyo (2026): Fuunji, Rokurinsha & 5 More
The 7 best tsukemen in Tokyo: Fuunji (Shinjuku), Rokurinsha (Tokyo Station), Taishoken (Ikebukuro), Itto and Tomita. Bowls ¥1,000-¥2,050; go early.
34Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
Asakusa Street Food: 10 Cheap Eats on Nakamise-dori Under ¥500
Asakusa street food under ¥500 around Nakamise-dori and Senso-ji: Azuma kibi dango, Kokonoe age-manju, Kagetsudo melon pan. Hours and a walking route.
35Culture|March 29, 2026
Free Things to Do in Tokyo — 2026 Guide
The best free things to do in Tokyo: temples, parks, observation decks, neighborhood walks, and more. No tickets needed for any of these.
36Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
Gluten Free Ramen in Tokyo 2026: Real Options & Risks
Gluten free ramen in Tokyo: 5 shops checked, from GF-restaurant T's Kitchen to rice-noodle bowls at Soranoiro and Shinbusakiya, with cross-contact risks.
37Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
8 Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Tokyo 2026
We found 8 gluten free restaurants in Tokyo, from a fully GF kitchen to curry, sushi, yakitori and pizza. Includes hidden gluten warnings and tips.
38Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
Halal Wagyu in Tokyo 2026: Gyumon, Ginza The Emperor & More
Halal wagyu in Tokyo: Gyumon and Shoutaian yakiniku, GINZA THE EMPEROR Kobe beef, Shinjuku-tei ramen, Panga and a stall. Hours, prices, halal notes.
39Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
Best Izakaya in Shibuya 2026: 6 Hidden Spots
Izakaya in Shibuya: 6 hidden spots, from Nonbei Yokocho alleys and a 1963 yakitori classic to standing bars and secret counters. Prices and access.
40Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
Tokyo Ramen Street 2026: Best Bowls Inside Tokyo Station
Tokyo Ramen Street is in the basement of Tokyo Station (Yaesu side): Rokurinsha tsukemen, veggie Soranoiro, plus niboshi, shio and miso. Hours and tips.
41Food & Drink|March 29, 2026
4 Best Vegan Ramen in Shinjuku (2026)
Vegan ramen in Shinjuku 2026: AFURI's vegan bowl, Ippudo's plant-based ramen above the station, Soranoiro and Shin-Okubo, plus ordering tips.
42Food & Drink|March 19, 2026
8 Best Conveyor Belt Sushi in Tokyo (2026): Kaiten From ¥110
Tokyo's 8 best kaiten-zushi spots for 2026, picked by locals. Plates from ¥110, English menus, short waits, with maps, official sites, and Japanese reviews.
43Food & Drink|March 19, 2026
Halal Food in Tokyo 2026: 14 Best Spots by Area & Cuisine
Halal food in Tokyo: 14 spots for ramen, wagyu, tempura, sushi, Indonesian and Turkish food in Asakusa, Ginza and Shinjuku. Prayer rooms, English menus.
44Food & Drink|March 19, 2026
Best Halal Ramen in Tokyo 2026: Shinjuku-tei, Ayam-Ya & More
Halal ramen in Tokyo: 5 shops from Ayam-Ya (Ueno area) and Shinjuku-tei (Shinjuku) to Honolu, Gyumon and Toribushi. From ¥900, with certification notes.
45Food & Drink|March 19, 2026
8 Best Vegan & Vegetarian Ramen in Tokyo (2026)
Vegan and vegetarian ramen in Tokyo 2026: 8 shops, from T's TanTan and AFURI to all-vegan Jangara and UZU Tokyo. Hours, prices and ordering tips.