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Harajuku Gyoza Lou
A Gyoza HaikuThe long line moves fast And there you find pork-filled bliss And your soul thanks you.For those craving gyoza and only gyoza, Harajuku Gyozalo is the place to feed the beast. In the middle of Harajuku’s bustling Omotesando...
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Fugu Fukuji
Fresh from the Bungo channel, this Ginza gem specializes in serving blowfish dishes. A premier seafood in Japan and a rare find around the world, this delicacy requires restaurants to have a special license in order to serve due to...
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Robot Restaurant
If we were forced to describe the Robot Restaurant show in a few words, we might start with a light show + vegas cabaret + dance club + furries + robots – but that still doesn't convey how bizarre this combination is. Located in...
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Antique Delicate
It all comes from the owner's sharp eye for “WABI-SABI” (which of course you know as the Japanese aesthetic described as beauty that's imperfect and incomplete). We'll call him JIN – because that's his name. Say hello when you're in...
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Ramen Jiro
Before you head to this tiny outpost that begat the empire of knock-off Ramen Jiros, you must be prepared to face a challenge that you may not win. If you approach the experience with arrogance and an assumption that all of your previous...
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Nikuzushi at Ebisu Yokocho
Amongst the cluster of restaurants and bars that make Ebisu a prime night-time destination lies a cluster of restaurants and bars called Ebisu Yokocho. Behind the sliding doors of this cramped space, one finds a gloriously chaotic mess...
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Monja Street
Before we go any further, a foodie PSA: Monjayaki is not for everyone. Especially if you're the type who insists on dishes that taste AND look good. Now that we've gotten that disclaimer out of the way, here's a brief and most likely...
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Mihoncho
Tokyo is the global mecca of stationery and Mihoncho is at the center of the fine paper game. Located in Kanda (the more traditional part of Tokyo), this local gem specializes in the highest quality fine paper which boasts an impressive...
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Loopwheeler
Obsessing over where to find the perfect sweatshirt? Look no further than Japan's Loopwheeler. Named after the slow-weaving machines that knit their high-quality wares (a machine only found in Japan), Loopwheeler strives to produce the...
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Kanemasu
Kanemasu is well off the beaten path of most well-known Tokyo restaurants on a literal island that is Tsukishima just east of Ginza and Tsukiji market. There's not much to see on this man-made island but Kanemasu (and if you're feeling...
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Juubanukyou
It's hard to know what came first at Ukyo - the sake or the truffle. Although most refer to Ukyo as a sake bar or izakaya, lately it has become known as the sweet spot for the truffle hunters of Tokyo. In contrast to Tokyo's typical...
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Da Wan
Step one: enter and salivate from the smells.Step two: use the special lockers for whatever bags and random stuff you don't want to succumb to said succulent smells.Step three: sit back and observe how this team of Yakiniku ninjas...
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Shosaikan
Feeling more like a museum than a store, this specialty stationary stop favors fancy penmanship. With over 3,000 quality writing utensils available – ranging from ink brushes to traditional fountain pens – the price points vary from $100...
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Cari de Madame
So you like curry. What Cari De Madame has done is create an evolved and statement-making experience around the traditional dish. A phonetic play on the colloquial saying for “F*** Your Mom,” the “Madame of Curry” delivers innovation to...
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Ushigoro
If you've ever wondered “What exactly is yakiniku?”, Ushigoro is the epitome of craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail when it comes to this Japanese cuisine. Today the style is widespread, but Ushigoro is one of those places...
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Tonki
Eating at Tonki, one of the oldest katsu shops in town, is a mesmerizing experience. You walk in expecting to have some above average tonkatsu but what you are met with is a well choreographed show – a tonkatsu ballet if you will. There...
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Sushiya
We won't presume to tell you that Sushiya offers the best sushi in Tokyo because there is no best sushi in Tokyo. But we will tell you the Sushiya experience is one that you'll want to catch before everyone else gets wise. Still...
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Solakzade
Most would equate “vintage” to “second hand,” but not the Okamoto brothers, founders of vintage eyewear shop Solakzade. When it comes to vintage pieces, the brothers Okamoto only sell unused, dead-stock eyewear - more than 10,000 frames...
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Sushi Kuni
Everyone knows that Tsujiki Fish Market is the center of the universe for the freshest offerings from the Pacific Ocean, but for die-hard fans of the golden gonads of sea urchin, Sushi Kuni is the real destination. Located in the outer...
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Kitcho
Taipei may be known as the street food capital of the world with gut-busting savory temptations around every corner, but given its proximity to its neighbors to the north, the sushi scene here gives the local cuisine some serious...
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Hide From Dad
The owner didn’t want his worried father to know that he had followed his footsteps into the restaurant & hospitality industry. This sounds like it could be the subplot for a weepy Asian TV drama (insert shot of floppy-haired man-boy...
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Japanese Onsen Etiquette
For the uninitiated, the Onsen experience can be somewhat unchartered waters. From bath etiquette to cultural sensitivity, it’s best to be prepared before dipping your toe into this traditional, and worthwhile experience. Here’s our...
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Sumi Yakitori
In a dark alley of Central Hong Kong, just entering this Japanese grill is part of the experience. After your initial alleyway entrance, take a brief elevator ride with local businessmen or hostesses from the several bars sandwiched...
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Honmura-an Ogikubo (Original Store)
Although there are other soba shops by the same name in other parts of Tokyo, to visit the original, you'll want to make the trek to Ogikubo, just at the outskirts of the city. Once you step into the simple interior, you can see what...