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Where to Eat in Tokyo: Grilled Saba Mackerel From Mark Wiens | Varedelo
This guide turns Japanese Food Tour - HIDDEN-GEMS in Tokyo, Japan | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Chuo City, Shibuya, and Shinjuku City. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was particularly impressed by a hidden gem in Ginza, describing the chicken soup as the cleanest and most addictive he has ever tasted. He was blown away by the buttery texture of the thick-cut tuna sashimi and the melt-in-your-mouth quality of the traditional seafood dishes. Overall, he highlighted the contrast between a simple 24-hour diner breakfast and the high-quality, soul-satisfying lunch.
What this map is good for
- Planning a japanese restaurant stop or short itinerary in Chuo City.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 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
- Sanshuya Ginza
Japanese Restaurant in 並木通り沿い, 2-chōme-3-4 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan, 3, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Shibuya Morimoto
Japanese Restaurant in Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dōgenzaka, 2-chōme−7−４ Hamanoue Bldg., １階, 7, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Maido Okini Higashishinjuku Shokudo
Japanese Restaurant in Japan, 〒169-0072 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Ōkubo, 1-chōme−1−４５ セントラルハイツ 1階, 1, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- grilled saba mackerel
- miso soup
- pickled vegetables
- ginger eggplant
- chicken soup
- tuna sashimi
- fried shrimp
- steamed fish
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- visited a 24-hour Japanese diner
- microwaved fish at a self-service counter
- explored a traditional alleyway restaurant in Ginza
- walked through Shibuya Crossing
- dined at a busy after-work Izakaya
- ordered a chef's omakase course
- tasted fresh seafood from Tsukiji Market
- experienced traditional home-cooked Japanese style meals
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 Japanese Food Tour - HIDDEN-GEMS in Tokyo, Japan | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!, 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.