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Where to Eat in Tokyo: 7-Eleven Egg Salad Sandwich
This guide turns 10 MUST EAT Tokyo Japan Restaurants from Jeremy Jacobowitz into a practical restaurant map with 18 saved spots around Chuo City, Minato City, and Shibuya. The mapped places include an area marker, a convenience store, a hotel, and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jeremy Jacobowitz considers this his best food trip to Tokyo yet, highlighted by the simple joy of a 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich and the deep umami of a 10-hour katsu curry. While he enjoyed the intimacy of a private sushi omakase, he found the most unique value in the slow-roasted sweet potatoes and the massive collection at a local wrestling museum. He concludes that Tokyo's food scene is best experienced by looking beyond just raw fish and ramen.
What this map is good for
- Planning a 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 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
- Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Hotel in 2-chōme-1-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-8328, Japan, 1, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan - Famima!! Tokyo International Forum Store
Convenience Store in Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 3-chōme−5−１ B1, 5, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Tachigui Sushi Akira Tsukiji
Sushi Restaurant in 7-chōme-8-10 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan, 8, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Sushi Kagura
Sushi Restaurant in Japan, 〒105-0004 Tokyo, Minato City, Shinbashi, 3-chōme−2−３ 1階C, 2, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Ribera Meguro
Steak House in Japan, 〒153-0064 Tokyo, Meguro City, Shimomeguro, 6-chōme−17−２０ 下目黒マンション, 17, Meguro City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - 7-Eleven
Convenience Store in 14-23 Daikanyamachō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0034, Japan, 14, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Sophie at EDITION
Restaurant in Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2-chōme−8−１３ 東京エディション銀座 14階, 8, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - FERRI'S（フェリーズ）広尾
Bar in Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4-chōme−11−１１ ジュメイラビル 1F, 11, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Shimokawa
Area marker in Shimokawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, Japan, Shimokawa, Hokkaido, Japan - Nana Kitchen
Cafe in Japan, 〒170-0005 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiōtsuka, 3-chōme−30−１２ アキユキレジデンス 1F, 30, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - SHOGUN PIZZA 渋谷店
Pizza Restaurant in Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 13−４ スペイン坂OKビル １F, 13, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - POPŌ
Sandwich Shop in 3-chōme-6-12 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan, 6, Arakawa City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - 6 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich
- 7-Eleven coffee
- Japanese strawberries
- Matcha cheesecake
- Katsu curry
- Slow-roasted Japanese sweet potato
- Trio of tuna sushi
- Mackerel pressed sushi hand roll
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Stayed at The Edition Tokyo hotel
- Waited an hour for katsu curry
- Visited Toudoukan wrestling store
- Bought wrestling VHS tapes and action figures
- Visited Ginza Tsuboyaki sweet potato shop
- Had a private room sushi omakase
- Visited Ferry's Tequila Bar
Planning notes for Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and serves as the country’s political and economic center. Historically, the city originated as a small fishing village known as Edo before becoming the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603. This period established the urban layout that informs the modern city.
Must-try foods nearby
- Edomae Sushi
The quintessential Tokyo sushi style, originating from the Edo period when fish was 'treated' (cured or simmered) to preserve it. - Monjayaki
Tokyo's answer to okonomiyaki, this savory pancake is a specialty of the Tsukishima district. - Yakitori
Skewered chicken grilled over binchotan charcoal. While classic thigh and green onion (negima) are essential. - Edo-style Soba
Buckwheat noodles are a historical Tokyo fast food. In 2026, the city sees a resurgence of artisanal 'Te-uchi' (hand-pulled) soba shops. - Anpan
A classic Japanese sweet roll filled with red bean paste (anko). The most iconic version is found at Ginza Kimuraya.
When to go: The best times to visit Tokyo are spring (late March to April) for cherry blossoms and autumn (October to November) for vibrant foliage and mild, pleasant temperatures. While summer is hot and humid with frequent rain, winter offers crisp.
Local tips
- Download a digital Suica or Pasmo card to your smartphone for seamless tap-and-go travel on all subways, trains, and buses.
- Carry a small bag for your own trash, as public garbage cans are extremely rare and littering is strictly avoided.
- Refrain from talking on your phone or speaking loudly while using public transportation to respect the local culture of quiet commuting.
- Always carry some physical yen, as many smaller traditional shops and local ramen eateries still operate on a cash-only basis.
What travelers are noticing
- PokéPark Kanto: The world's first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park opening in February 2026 at Yomiuriland.
- Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopening: A major cultural event in March 2026 following a four-year renovation of this iconic history museum.
- Tokyo Dream Park: A new 9-story entertainment hub in Ariake featuring immersive Doraemon exhibitions and digital art by Atelier des Lumières.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from 10 MUST EAT Tokyo Japan Restaurants, 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.