Japan · FOOD & DRINK IN TOKYO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food & drink in Tokyo that reviewers rated highly, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Shinjuku food tour with 13 included dishes at 4 local spots, plus drinks and history in Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai.
“The food was amazing, and the tour guide was great and knew a lot about the area. I highly recommend this tour.”
3-hour Tsukiji food and culture walk with local guide, tastings from dashi soup to Wagyu skewers, then sushi or seafood bowl.
“Had a fun and fab time with Yuko, she was very personable and looked after us in a very kind and caring way. She is very knowledgeable and we all had an amazing experience.”
3-hour Shinjuku food tour with a local guide, up to 13 dishes at 4 eateries, two drinks, and nightlife walks for $85.
“it was great! family friendly and super tasty! Aika was a great guide”
A small-group Shinjuku izakaya food tour with 14+ tastings, 3 drinks, and neon-lit wandering through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.
“The drinks were good especially the sake which is fairly new to me. The food was delicious and the amount we had generous. The small group meant you got to chat to everyone. The star of the night was Nobuto. Friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming and he just made everything work. We had a really good time, thanks to Nobuto, cheers mate!”
Tsukiji Fish Market food walking tour with a local guide, temple pause, and choose-your-own bites across Tsukiji’s top seafood stalls.
“Minori led us on a wonderful experience in the Market. She is knows the best food spots and explained a lot of Japanese history and culture. Highly recommend her and this tour.”
Small-group Ueno food and drink tour with English translation, four tastings plus ramen, and guided stops through Ameya Yokocho and izakaya streets.
“Just a really fun way to get an introduction to Japanese eating and drinking like a local. Japan's bar and restaurants can be intimidating but Aki really did a wonderful job explaining and guiding us through with often very thoughtful insights into Japanese culture . I feel much more confident to go and eat and drink on my own after this tour.”
Shibuya Food Tour: 3 hours with 13 dishes across 4 local eateries, guided by an English speaker in a small group. Mobile ticket.
“Had a great night. Food was excellent. Loved the variety. Mat explained everything and was thorough and thoughtful. I would recommend this tour to anyone.”
Tsukiji Outer Market food tour in Tokyo with guided tastings, wagyu skewers, sushi or seafood bowl, and local history for small groups.
“The food was very delicious. The guide was very kind and helpful. I learned a lot”
2-hour Tsukiji street-food and culture tour with a local guide, a fish-cutting show, market atmosphere, and a temple stop, small group.
“She spoke so quietly that it was almost impossible to hear her most of the time, especially with the crowds around. I told her I couldn’t be in the sun, but she didn’t seem to care and kept making stops in under the sun, eveb if there were spots Read more”
Shinjuku by night with an English-speaking guide, 15 dishes and 3 drinks at 4 local spots, plus Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.
“We visited so many places and got to see around Shinjuku and learn about the many neighborhoods we visited. She was knowledgeable of the areas and explained all of the foods we tried. She also made accommodations for those with food allergies”
Taste Tokyo at Tsukiji Outer Market on a 3-hour small-group walk with seafood samples, included lunch, and temple and shrine stops.
“Our guide was great and helpful. While the Tsukiji market is now only made of souvenir shops and food stalls, our guide made sure to show us some adjacent wet fish markets that operated nearby to really see the live seafood. Tour included Read more”
Shibuya at night with a local guide: 5 tastings, dessert, and one drink plus depachika and back alleys. 3 hours, mobile ticket.
“We went to a variety of restaurants, which were all different and good. Our guide, Jane, was excellent. She explained the historical significance of the food and the restaurant. I would highly recommend.”
Eat Ginza wagashi, cook monjayaki in Tsukishima, and finish with yakitori and sake in Yurakucho on a small Tokyo night walk.
“Have our guide was fantastic. He took us to a great variety of experiences. Best time! We got to meet some great people from other countries. Food was spectacular.”
Eat 15 dishes at 4 Shinjuku eateries in about 3 hours, with local history and photo spots like Kabukicho and Godzilla. Small group.
“Our guide was friendly, fun and engaging. We really liked Agathe as our guide. However, the food was average. The pork tonkatsu was delicious but the other items were just okay.”
Tokyo ramen tasting tour with 6 mini bowls at three shops. Pick your ramen, learn the styles, and walk about 3 km in 3 hours.
“The Guide was amazing. You are able to ask her everything about Ramen. You felt she really loves Ramen.”
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