Tonkatsu Marushichi とんかつ 丸七 — famous tonkatsu restaurant in Tokyo 🐷🍚

Known for thick-cut pork cutlets, overflowing katsudon, and crispy katsu sandwiches made with juicy pork and fluffy bread.

✧ thick-cut tonkatsu

✧ famous katsudon & katsu sando

✧ crispy golden coating

📍 multiple locations across Tokyo

Lemon Pie Confectionery レモンパイ — nostalgic cake shop in Tokyo 🍋🍰

A beloved neighborhood confectionery known for its signature lemon meringue pie, rich chocolate cake, fragrant Earl Grey tea cake, strawberry tart and strawberry shortcake, alongside a variety of handmade seasonal desserts.

✧ famous lemon meringue pie

✧ nostalgic local bakery atmosphere

📍Taito, Tokyo

Ginhachi Ginza 銀はち銀座店 — popular kaisendon spot in Tokyo 🍣🐟

Known for overflowing seafood rice bowls topped with fresh tuna, salmon, ikura, shrimp, scallops, and seasonal catches. A beloved local spot famous for generous portions and a classic seafood market atmosphere.

✧ overflowing seafood bowls

✧ fresh tuna & seasonal seafood

✧ local neighborhood favorite

📍 Chuo, Tokyo

FRESHNESS BURGER —a popular Japanese burger chain 🍔

A burger chain founded in 1992 with more than 200 stores across the country. They’re known for fresh ingredients, made-to-order burgers, and unique menu items like their shrimp burger.

✧ juicy beef burgers

✧ famous shrimp burger

✧ fresh vegetables & avocado

✧ cozy retro atmosphere

📍 Multiple locations across Japan

Ginza Tsuboyaki-imo 銀座 つぼやきいも — A specialty shop in Ginza dedicated to traditional clay-pot roasted sweet potatoes 🍠

The sweet potatoes are slow-roasted inside large earthenware pots, creating a soft texture and concentrated natural sweetness. They also serve lattes made from roasted sweet potatoes.

✦ traditional clay-pot roasting

✦ sweet potato shakes

✦ unique Japanese snack spot

📍Ginza, Tokyo

Tsukuritake 麺屋割ぽう ツクリ茸 — ramen meets kappo dining 🍜🍱

A hidden Fukuoka restaurant combining ramen with seasonal kappo-style dining.

Known for its delicate clear-broth ramen and beautifully presented multi-course meals, this spot offers a more refined take on Japan’s noodle culture.

✧ mixed ramen & kappo cuisine

✧ seasonal ingredients

✧ elegant course meals

📍Fukuoka city

Sabo Kirara 茶房雲母 — traditional sweets café in Kamakura 🍡🍵

A beloved tea house known for its handmade shiratama dango served with seasonal fruit, anko, matcha ice cream, and tea in a peaceful garden setting.

✧ giant handmade shiratama

✧ traditional Japanese desserts

✧ tranquil tea house atmosphere

📍 Kamakura city

YAOYA TOKYO — yakitori izakaya in Tokyo 🍢🍺

A modern izakaya serving charcoal-grilled yakitori, seasonal small plates, and classic Japanese drinking fare in a cozy counter-style setting.

✧ charcoal-grilled yakitori

✧ seasonal small plates

✧ modern izakaya atmosphere

📍 Shibuya, Tokyo

Café Kokun 喫茶こくん — cozy kissaten (retro café) in Tokyo ☕🍰

A tucked-away café known for handmade desserts, tea, vintage tableware, and a nostalgic kissaten atmosphere.

✧ homemade cakes & desserts ✧ cozy retro interior ✧ nostalgic neighborhood café vibe

📍 Koto, Tokyo

Oreryū Shio Ramen 俺流塩らーめん — viral ramen spot in Tokyo 🍜

Known for its signature shio ramen, this popular chain serves everything from light, clear salt-based broths to rich tonkotsu ramen loaded with chashu, karaage, and flavorful toppings.

✧ signature shio ramen

✧ rich tonkotsu options

✧ karaage & chashu toppings

📍 multiple locations across Tokyo

buik — vegetable-forward café in Tokyo 🥗🥑

A hidden neighborhood café known for colorful vegetable-based plates with seasonal ingredients, and fresh pastries like banana bread, pound cake, and scone.

✧ vegetable-forward plates

✧ seasonal ingredients

✧ cozy healthy brunch vibe

📍 Minato, Tokyo

Ichiju Onigiri Ichiryu Manpuku 一汁おにぎり 一粒万福 — specialty onigiri spot in Tokyo 🍙

A cozy counter-style shop serving handmade onigiri with a wide selection of fillings, paired with miso soup, pickles, and tea for a simple but satisfying Japanese meal.

✧ handmade onigiri

✧ wide variety of fillings

✧ miso soup & traditional sides

📍 Shinagawa, Tokyo

Bowls # — yogurt & acai bowl spot in Harajuku 🥣🍓

A bright little café serving yogurt and acai bowls topped with fresh fruit, granola, nuts, and honey. A popular stop for a lighter breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack in Harajuku.

✧ fresh fruit toppings

✧ house-made granola & honey

✧ bright and cozy café atmosphere

📍 Shibuya, Tokyo

Tsukemen Kinryu つけめん金龍 — specialty tsukemen spot in Tokyo 🍜

Known for silky handmade noodles, rich dipping broths, and beautifully presented bowls topped with tender pork and perfectly jammy eggs.

✧ handmade noodles

✧ multiple dipping broth options

✧ rich, umami-packed flavors

📍Chiyoda, Tokyo

Hikiniku to Come 挽肉と米 — viral hambagu spot in Tokyo and Kyoto 🥩

A popular Tokyo/Kyoto spot known for charcoal-grilled Japanese hamburg steak using 100% wagyu beef. It’s served course-style with rice, sauces, and toppings.

✧ charcoal-grilled wagyu hambagu

✧ customizable toppings & sauces

✧ interactive counter dining experience

📍 Shibuya, Tokyo and Higashiyama, Kyoto

Kameido Gyoza 亀戸餃子 — iconic gyoza spot in Tokyo 🥟

A long-running neighborhood favorite known for crispy pan-fried gyoza, a simple menu, and old-school counter seating.

✧ crispy pan-fried gyoza

✧ classic local Tokyo atmosphere

✧ beer & gyoza combo

📍 Koto, Tokyo

IPPUKU & MATCHA — modern matcha café in Tokyo 🍵🌿

A sleek matcha café known for their rich matcha desserts, drinks, and beautifully plated sweets.

✧ matcha cheesecake & desserts

✧ specialty matcha drinks

✧ modern terrace café vibe

📍 Chuo, Tokyo