Unbeatable option for on-the-go fried chicken with a wide range of flavors served right from the fryer in a small carton with toothpicks as utensils. Go for the Iwaii Bento, a crowd favorite.
Tokyo's oldest onigiri—or rice ball—restaurant, has a quaint, inviting charm. Start with the the shrimp and miso onigiri for a quick and easy snack stop pre-dinner.
Order the Yamagata Gyu Ittougai, a sampling of as many as six varieties of wagyu. Wash it down with ice-cold lagers: the perfect accompaniment to the seared beef.
Atsushi Horigami was one of the early evangelists of Japanese whisky, and Zoetrope’s 300-plus library of domestic whisky is a testament to his dedication.
Situated on a leafy corner 10 minutes away from Shibuya station, Ahiru Store is a mecca of hard-to-find natural wines (mostly from France).
Neighbouring Tokyo Station, the Good Design Store opened in 2017 showcasing winning products from the Good Design Awards (given to items that “enrich life and society”).
This is Tokyo’s largest record shop, Tower Records also has a novelty café which is Rilakkuma themed (a famous Japanese toy bear).
Order the hand-cut noodles with tempura or the thinly sliced duck. Reservations are recommended and make sure you check opening times on the website in advance – it is closed on Mondays.
This restaurant serves only fish, all of which is exquisitely fresh, and is known for is its carpaccio and sashimi. Kaikaya is easily overlooked – pay close attention to the address.
Very famous cocktail bar. Order a sake martini shaken with ginger or a dry margarita.
Caffeine-fueled hangout into a cocktail bar, attracting a beautiful and self-conscious crowd. From the clean-lined chairs to the 1960s table lamp, many of the furnishings in the cafe-bar are for sale.
Drinks, food and live music. It's also one of the few places in the city that really caters to the vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free crowds.
Handmade jewelry and housewares in Tomigaya, the new-ish "secret" hipster neighborhood.
