Foodies

What’s for lunch? Follow us as we stuff our faces with the best sushi, ramen, burgers, cafes, restaurants, and more.  Itadakimasu!

Niki no Kashi storefront

Niki no Kashi Snack Store in Ueno Ameyoko

Niki no Kashi is a massive store full of snacks from all over Japan. Their three locations in Ueno sit within walking distance from each other, and each is packed with sweet and salty goodies.

Parfaits

Patisserie Yoshinori Asami

Treat yourself to some deliciously instagrammable parfaits at Patisserie Yoshinori Asami on your trip to Sugamo.

Hiri Hiri Soup Curry

Enjoy a delightful blend of spices, meat, and vegetables in soup curry, a local dish from Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Bills Omotesando

Bills is a small chain restaurant, famous for its soft pancakes with honey butter.

Multicolor ogura toast

Coffee Shop KAKO

Join the locals at Coffee Shop KAKO for their famous Nagoya ogura toast topped with cute, colorful jams.

Hitsumabushi eel dish

Houraiken Honten Nagoya

Houraiken Honten began the eel dish “hitsumabushi” back in 1873. A true local delicacy.

Ichiran Ramen

Ichiran Ramen

Ichiran is a ramen chain that has become popular with both locals and tourists.