When I say I ate good while in Tokyo, I mean it. Here is a quick recap of the goodies I ate and drank while in the city, as well as some tips for you to consider if you’re there as well.

Ramen Kamo to Negi

Ramen Kamo to Negi had an incredible duck ramen. The broth was flavorful, noodles had a nice bounce to them, and the yuzu kosho was a beautiful touch to it. When you order, you have to do so through a little machine in front of the building. Once you get your ticket, you get in line. Overall, it didn’t take too long to get in, but it was rainy when we were there, so that may have impacted how many people were out and about.

Ginza Kagari – Soba

On our first night in Tokyo, we went to a restaurant near our hotel and the meal was exactly what I needed. It brought me back to life after the longest flight of my life. I got a little Asahi beer to go along with it and it was the perfect combo.

When you first walk in, you are handed a menu and you tell the person at the front what you’d like to order. Then they seat you and bring you your food/drinks as they’re ready. It’s a very streamlined way to order food, but you better know what you want relatively quickly.

Cafe Tomorrow

One very early morning, we went to Senso-ji in Asakusa. Because we were done at the temple before most things were open, we went to the one breakfast restaurant that was open at the time. Something we didn’t know at the time was, it’s apparently famous because it was featured on Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai / マツコの知らない世界 (or maybe it was famous and then she went. It’s unclear to me).

But luckily, the food was pretty good. And I learned that I like iced Americanos there because it was the only caffeine I could drink that didn’t have milk in it. I gave omurice a try for the first time. I actually really liked it, but if you don’t like the texture of creamy cooked scrambled eggs, you should probably skip it.

Kineya Mugimaru

My friend from Japan told me that train stations actually have good food, and he was not wrong. This spot was located in the train station right next to the art museum was visited. It’s counter service and you pick the noodles, broth and any add ons that you want. It’s a very simple bowl of udon, but holy cow was it good. The broth was flavorful, noodles were tasty and the tempura veggies were really nice. And it was a very cheap meal! So, moral of the story: check out the train stations.

BAR HIGH FIVE

Moving onto drinks, we had some pretty fantastic cocktails in Tokyo. The first nicer bar we went to was called HIGH FIVE. It definitely gives the high end vibe and the bartenders put on a show for you while whipping the cocktails together. Overall, really enjoyed the drinks at this place. They were well balanced and tasted great.

Tender Bar

The next bar we went to was pure vibes. You selected a fruit and then a type of alcohol, and the bartender put something special together based on your choices and preference. The bartender was really fun and it’s a small space. So it’s pretty personal.

If you’re looking for classic cocktail experience, this is not the spot for you. But if you’re looking for a fun time and plenty of great drinks, you’ll love it.

Bar TRENCH Annex

This was a very vibey bar. The cocktails were really nice and seemed pretty classic, with a slight Japanese twist. The bartender and waiters were really nice and welcoming. They have other locations, but we went to the Annex location, which was in an alleyway. It was full of people just off of work, which was good to see.

This bar introduced us to the Japanese snack mix that’s common at bars. It was life changing.

That’s just a taste of what we ate and drank in Tokyo! Next up, I’ll share a glimpse at our time in Hakone so stay tuned!