This is really an "all thru Tokyo" tip but whenever you see a drink machine throw in a few Yen & try something new. Don't drink the same thing twice. ProTip: blue light = cold drink, red light = hot!
Long story short: My buddy said this was the best pizza in the world. I doubted him. I was wrong. Best pizza I've ever had. Get the margarita pizza, skip the marinara. You need the cheese.
This may be one of the most expensive meals you'll have in Tokyo, but it may also be the best delicious piece of meat you'll ever have. Order the Kobe, upper left on the menu. The big portion.
In our 8 days in Tokyo, we tried 9 diff ramens & THIS ONE was our favorite. (I wish we went back!) It's a short walk north of Shinjuku Station. Look for the 4-5 steps you gotta climb to get in.
This was rec'd to me as Best Ramen in Tokyo & it didn't disappoint. You order with 2 variables -- spicyness (I went 2 of 4) and numbing (I went 3 of 4). Numbing is amazing (& I'd rec'd going 4 of 4)
Non-descript ramen spot tucked around a corner but one of the best of the 9 ramens we had in Tokyo (and a top choice in Shinjuku for sure)
Ippudo is the wait-50-mins-to-get-in luxury ramen spot in NYC so I was surprised to learn its a chain in Tokyo. Not surprised it was delicious tho. Recommended.
I know everyone says get the Tsukemen (aka: noodles on the side) but I enjoyed the ramen much more (one of my favs from our trip).
Touristy yea, but what did you expect from the place that lets you ORDER SUSHI ON AN IPAD AND HAVE IF DELIVERED VIA MINIATURE MONORAIL! Suck it up and go here, you tourist! Choo choo!!!!
One of the Golden Gai spots we really enjoyed -- bartender was super drunk, customers were super drunk, stairs were super steep, hilarity ensued.
One of our favorite spots in Golden Gai. Ask the owner to play you a song and he'll play you 10. Inside of the bar is full of "Ashita no Joe" (aka "Tomorrow's Joe") boxing manga.
Another great find in Golden Gai. Great cocktails, but if you leave here without trying a Japanese whiskey (great selection btw) you're a dummy.
Mike Ross (a Street Fighter World Champion !!) told me (via Twitter) this is where the pros play. Head downstairs, try to look like you belong & prepare to get your ass kicked. I barely won one round.
Head up to the 4th floor (?) to find the ¥10 Super Street Fighter 2 machines. There's only four of them so be patient!
You want the pork, not the fish. Pork = round or cutlet-looking. Fish = fish sticks. Beware the fish sticks.
If you're looking for high class tempura, this is where you find it. Make sure to try the oysters. And don't snooze on the fruits they'll bring for dessert (the strawberries are incredible).
Excellent hotel for your first visit to Tokyo. The concierges are great, the bar is awesome, the breakfast is fantastic. Super $$$$, but you knew that. Only bad thing is it's 10 min walk to Shinjuku.
Yes yes, the Lost in Translation bar... but also home to one of the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had. If you're hungry, skip the pizza and Just Do It with the $38 burger.
Yes, full of tourists. And yes, every one of your friends told you to go here. It's batshit crazy in a way you won't see batshit crazy in the US. Maybe get super cranked before you go.
