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Where to Eat in Tokyo: All 18 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns Top 10 BEST Foods in Tokyo, Japan (Tourists Don't Know!) from Ghib Ojisan into a practical restaurant map with 18 saved spots around Musashino, Chuo City, and Koto City. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a cafe stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ghib Ojisan highlights that the best dining experiences in Tokyo are often found in hidden neighborhoods like Oku Shibuya or historic areas like Kanda. He was particularly impressed by the unique anago sashimi in Ameyoko and the modern twist on traditional wagashi sweets. His primary goal is to guide viewers away from tourist traps toward authentic, value-for-money spots loved by locals.
What this map is good for
- Planning a tonkatsu restaurant stop or short itinerary in Musashino.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 18 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Sanbyakuya
Yakiniku Restaurant in 12-4 Shinsenchō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0045, Japan, 12, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Buta-Daigaku Shimbashi
Restaurant in Japan, 〒105-0004 Tokyo, Minato City, Shinbashi, 2 Chome−16−1 ニュー新橋ビル 1F, Minato City, Shinbashi, 2 Chome−16−1 ニュー新橋ビル 1F
Price level: Cheap - Lumiere
Cafe in ４F, 1-chōme-2-2 Kichijōji Minamichō, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0003, Japan, 2, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Michishirube
Japanese Izakaya Restaurant in 1-chōme-3-7 Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan, 3, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Tonkatsu Marushichi - Fukagawa Fudo
Tonkatsu Restaurant in Japan, 〒135-0047 Tokyo, Koto City, Tomioka, 1-chōme−14−１４ 和楽ビル 1F, 14, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Nishitani
Sushi Restaurant in 6-chōme-3-6 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan, 3, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Coffee Hall Kugutsusou
Coffee Shop in Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijōji Honchō, 1-chōme−7−７ 島田ビル B1階, 7, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tonkatsu Marushichi | Monzen-nakacho
Tonkatsu Restaurant in 1-chōme-12-5 Monzennakachō, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0048, Japan, 12, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Enji
Ramen Restaurant in 5-chōme-62-7 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan, 62, Nakano City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tonkatsu Marushichi Ikebukuro
Tonkatsu Restaurant in Japan, 〒171-0021 Tokyo, Toshima City, Nishiikebukuro, 1-chōme−12−１ Esola, ６F, 12, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Kanda Matsuya
Restaurant in 1-chōme-13 Kanda Sudachō, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan, 1-chōme, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Vegepota Tsukemen Enji
Ramen Restaurant in Japan, 〒171-0014 Tokyo, Toshima City, Ikebukuro, 2-chōme−48−２ レスタージュ池袋 １階, 48, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - 6 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- Japanese domestic oysters
- Sashimi set with Otoro
- Anago (conger eel) sashimi
- Soba miso
- Yakitori
- Duck soba
- Lemon cheese wagashi
- Pistachio yokan
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Explored Ameyoko shopping street
- Dined at a 30-minute limit seafood izakaya
- Visited a traditional soba restaurant from 1884
- Stayed at Hotel SUI KANDA
- Used Rakuten Travel for hotel booking
- Walked through the Oku Shibuya neighborhood
- Sampled modern wagashi at a hidden cafe
- Queued for a thick tonkatsu meal
Planning notes for Tokyo
Tokyo, located at the head of Tokyo Bay on the Kantō Plain, serves as the capital of Japan. The city originated as a fishing village named Edo before becoming the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603. During the Edo period (1603–1867), it developed into an urban center with a population exceeding one million by the 18th century. Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868.
Must-try foods nearby
- Halal Wagyu Yakiniku
Premium A5-grade Japanese beef slaughtered according to Islamic law, served at specialty spots like Gyumon in Shibuya. - Wagyu Beef Ramen
A 2026 trending favorite that combines Japan's two most famous exports. Restaurants like Shinjuku-tei serve a rich, slow-simmered beef broth topped with premium halal wagyu slices. - Halal Tendon (Tempura Bowl)
A generous bowl of steamed rice topped with crispy, light-battered seafood and vegetables. - Mochifuwa Custard Donuts
A viral 2026 dessert trend from Poteri Bakery in Sangenjaya. These handcrafted donuts are made with Hokkaido wheat and filled with rich, alcohol-free custard. - Halal Yakitori
Skewered and grilled chicken seasoned with salt or alcohol-free tare sauce. While hard to find in standard izakayas, dedicated spots like Hikaruya provide a cozy.
When to go: The best times to visit Tokyo are spring (March to May) for cherry blossoms and autumn (October to November) for vibrant fall foliage and mild, dry weather. While these peak seasons offer the most comfortable temperatures.
Local tips
- Purchase a digital Suica or Pasmo card on your phone for seamless tap-to-pay access on all trains, buses, and at most convenience stores.
- Maintain a quiet environment on public transportation by refraining from talking on the phone and keeping your voice low.
- Carry a small bag for your trash throughout the day, as public waste bins are rare and littering is strictly discouraged.
- Stand on the left side of escalators to allow others to pass on the right, following the local flow of foot traffic.
What travelers are noticing
- PokéPark Kanto: The world's first permanent Pokémon theme park, featuring immersive nature zones and life-sized sculptures, opened in February 2026 at Yomiuriland.
- Tokyo Dream Park: A massive new entertainment complex in Ariake by TV Asahi, hosting major concerts, theater performances, and digital art exhibitions like '100% Doraemon & Friends.'
- Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopening: The city's iconic history museum reopened in March 2026 after a four-year renovation, featuring modernized multimedia exhibits and a recreated Meiji-era Ginza street.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism organization for Musashino City, providing guides and event information for Kichijoji, Mitaka, and Musashisakai.
Planning questions
Where did Ghib Ojisan eat in Tokyo?
This guide maps all 18 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Tokyo.
What are the must-try foods in Tokyo?
Creator picks from the video include Japanese domestic oysters, Sashimi set with Otoro, Anago (conger eel) sashimi, Soba miso. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.