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Where to Eat in Shibuya, Tokyo | Varedelo
This guide turns I Tried Tokyo's CHEAPEST Restaurants 🇯🇵 5 Meals Under $10 | Budget Japan from Abroad in Japan into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around Shibuya, Chiyoda City, and Chuo City. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a meal takeaway. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Abroad in Japan explored the high efficiency and low cost of Japanese restaurant chains, specifically praising Ootoya for its healthy, home-cooked style meals under 1,000 yen. He was particularly amused by the 'culinary witchcraft' of receiving a full multi-course meal served by a robotic cat at Gusto. His key takeaway is that Japan offers incredible culinary value and variety for travelers on a budget.
What this map is good for
- Planning a breakfast restaurant stop or short itinerary in Shibuya.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 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
- Ootoya Marunouchi Shin-Tokyo Building
Meal Takeaway in Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 3-chōme−3−１ Shin-Tokyo Building, B1, 3, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tendon Tenya
Meal Takeaway in 1-chōme-9-2 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan, 9, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Yoshinoya Shibuya 109 Mae
Breakfast Restaurant in 2-chōme-5-7 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan, 5, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - ガスト 渋谷駅前店
Breakfast Restaurant in Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dōgenzaka, 2-chōme−3−１ 渋谷駅前ビル ７Ｆ, 3, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Ippudo - Ginza
Ramen Restaurant in Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 4-chōme−10−３ セントラルビル 1F, 10, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- fried chicken cakes in vinegar soy sauce
- miso soup
- goroku rice (five grain rice)
- green beans
- onions
- carrots
- spinach with bacon and butter
- karaage fried chicken
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- dined at Ootoya restaurant chain
- ordered food via a touchscreen
- received food from a robotic cat waiter
- visited Gusto family restaurant
- used a bottomless drink bar
- compared Japanese restaurant chains for value
- analyzed nutritional information on menus
Planning notes for Chuo City
Yaesu is a district in Chuo City, Tokyo, situated on the eastern side of Tokyo Station. As of 2026, the area is defined by a combination of Edo-period historical foundations and contemporary urban redevelopment. Historical Heritage The district's name is a phonetic derivation of "Yayosu," the Japanese name for Jan Joosten van Lodensteyn, a Dutch navigator who arrived in Japan in 1600 aboard the ship *De Liefde*. Following his arrival, the Tokugawa shogunate granted him a residence in this area.
Must-try foods nearby
- Golden Sesame Vegan Ramen
A 2026 staple at T's TanTan in Tokyo Station (Yaesu South). This iconic plant-based ramen uses a rich, creamy broth made from ground golden sesame and soy milk. - Halal-Certified Gyudon Bento
Available at specialized kiosks like 'Ekiben-ya Matsuri' near the Yaesu gates. - Zeitaku Don (Luxury Seafood Mound)
A signature dish from the trending Nihonbashi/Yaesu hotspot Tsujihan. This 'Zeitaku Don' features a towering mound of fresh sashimi, including tuna, shrimp, and shellfish. - Premium Musk Melon Parfait
Found at the legendary Nihonbashi Sembikiya near Yaesu, this luxury dessert features Japan’s famous crown melons. - Strawberry Ichigo Daifuku
A traditional sweet found at many artisanal stalls in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. This treat consists of a whole.
When to go: The best months to visit Yaesu are late March to April for cherry blossoms and October to November for mild, dry weather and autumn foliage. While spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures (15°C–23°C / 60°F–73°F).
Local tips
- Navigate the massive Yaesu Underground Mall (Yaechika) to reach nearby Nihonbashi or Ginza while avoiding street-level traffic and weather.
- Stand on the left side of escalators and move your backpack to your front when boarding crowded trains to maintain local flow and etiquette.
- Head to the fifth-floor terrace of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu for a free, quiet outdoor view of the Shinkansen platforms and station architecture.
- Finish snacks or drinks at the point of purchase rather than eating while walking, as consuming food on the move is considered impolite in this busy district.
What travelers are noticing
- Opening of TOFROM YAESU, a 51-story landmark featuring a tiered-floor theater, high-end medical facilities, and a major expansion of the Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu.
- The 'Hello, Spring! 2026' festival at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, featuring a 3.5-meter 'Flower Shower' art installation and sustainable workshops using rescued blooms.
- The 'YAESU BIG HOLIDAY' event series, headlined by a 25-meter giant koinobori (carp streamer) walk-through installation in the 1F Galleria.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from I Tried Tokyo's CHEAPEST Restaurants 🇯🇵 5 Meals Under $10 | Budget Japan, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
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.