Food & culture · Tokyo
What to Eat in Tokyo: A Food Guide
A food guide to Tokyo: the dishes worth seeking out, what to drink, dining etiquette and the neighbourhoods to eat in.
Updated 2026-07-01
What to eat in Tokyo
Ramen
Regional styles vary — try Tokyo shoyu or Ie-kei tonkotsu.
Sushi
Counter omakase for the full experience; conveyor-belt for casual value.
Izakaya small plates
Order-as-you-go pubs; try yakitori, karaage, edamame.
What to drink
Tap water is safe to drink across Tokyo. Vending machines are everywhere; green tea is complimentary at most restaurants.
Dining etiquette and practicalities
Tipping is not customary and can cause confusion.
Slurping noodles is fine; blowing your nose at the table is not.
Remove shoes when entering ryokans, temples and many restaurants with tatami.
Where to eat in Tokyo
Shinjuku
High-rise hotels, nightlife and the biggest station in the world.
Shibuya
Youth culture, shopping and the famous crossing.
Ginza
Luxury shopping, fine dining and boutique hotels.
Asakusa
Traditional ryokans near Senso-ji temple.
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