My favourite place out of these 9 if I had to choose was Uoriki Kaisen Sushi. Which place do you want to try on your next trip to Tokyo? If you enjoyed this vid, drop a sub at goaw.pl/AwesomeTube!
I went to Japan 5 years ago and I want to go back so bad! The culture and architecture is amazing and the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Your video made me hungry so bad. I sure am going back to show this amazing country to my gf after university !
While only a few of these places interest me personally (I dont drink and Im personally not a huge fan of most seafood sadly) I actually really like the fact that, while you do recommend these places you are honest about any short comings you find with them. When people just gush about how perfect a place is it makes me wonder how honest they are being or maybe there are other factors making them biased with out realizing it. Good video and Ill keep these places in mind on my trip.
EPIC EDITING! wow I am literally drooling behind my desk, thanks lol this video deserves more views, I cannot wait to return to Tokyo to do more guides as well :)
@@Reformatt Stay away from Japan. Radioactive contamination problem is still ongoing problem in Japan. Almost 18,000 Japanese people died with cancer or leukemia caused by radioactive contamination from Fukushima. Stop eating radioactive contaminated food and water. Otherwise, you're going to get cancer, leukemia or infertility. Japan WAS good country but it's severely contaminated by radiation since Fukushima earthquake happened in 2011. Additionally Japanese government is trying to hide the truth about radioactive contamination. However, People have the right to know the truth and what's going on really in Japan.
as a japanese native, I have a couple of suggestions: 1. sushi must be eaten whole, not to be bitten off in half, that is considered quite rude. 2. dip just a little bit of the fish side of nigiri into soy sauce, turn it upside down and put it into your mouth with fish side on your tongue, not rice. also, most high end sushi places paints soy sauce on top so no need for soy sauce, and they serve some nigiri with salt, so it's ready to eat. 3. i'd be careful about talking and filming in some smaller places, that is usually pretty frowned upon, and you really shouldn't be filming and uploading other people on you tube unless you've gotten their permission which I doubt. most japanese food bloggers mosaic out other patrons in restaurants or servers unless they have permission, and make sure to ASK if they can film or even take pics/videos before you start, some places have a policy against it.
Hmm... What about many Japanese TH-camrs dip rice side and put the rice side into their mouths? I saw many in TH-cam included Japanese TV show especially food TV programmes. When I visit Japan, I saw Japanese put the rice side on the tongue either.
hey, could you explain the party why biting of is rude? i know it's not the proper way but i tend to bite my sushi because it's just to big for my liking and the meal is much more enjoyable for me. can someone get offended by this?
Thank you for the CAD comparison!! I'm planning on visiting Japan either this year or next. I know prices will definitely have changed but having the comparisons between Yen and CAD help me understand the comparison between currencies. Also - The food looks absolutely DELICIOUS.
A big thanks for the tips on 1 and 6 which I went to on my trip to Tokyo. The sushi place in Shibuya was a bit of a bugger to find, as it’s at the back of a big bottom floor shopping section where they sold bento and other sushi, but it was melt in the mouth sushi and such great and friendly service. It was actually my favourite sushi stop of the tour. And the Tsukemen from Rokurinsha; well I am still thinking about it now and when I visit Tokyo again will make another stop there.
Yess make sure to reference the guide that I wrote on the blog which has more details about each restaurant I visited. If you have any questions don't hesitate to give me a shout!
I'm so happy I ate before watching this video! Haha. All of those places look awesome! It's amazing how beautifully presented all the dishes are too. Must get back to Tokyo now!
It's insane the level of detail they go through to make sure everything is perfect. My only regret is that I wish we got to try even MORE places! Yes if you go check out a few of these so let me know if you have any questions about em :)
Thanks for watching!! Yes so much good food here - Piss Alley is quite the unique place but I will say that Yakitori Ton Ton had better skewers. Try both and let me know what you think!
Dont usually comment on youtube videos, but contrary to the hateful commenters ive found this video both enjoyable and informative. All the best and be you :)
Nice video! Don't worry about the keyboard warriors, everyone is an Internet expert. It's refreshing that you stated what you liked and didn't like, unlike most other food bloggers where they love everything. What's even more refreshing though is finally an Asian "foodie" who actually uses chopsticks properly.
Thank! I hadn't even thought about the chopsticks thing but I guess I just kind of take that for granted. Yeah it was honestly super impromptu what I put together and certainly didn't expect the type of views I've gotten on this so far. It's definitely inspired me to continue doing this so definitely more Japan content to come :)
I'm going for a month :) .last year I was there for almost 5 months and bounced all over the place. This time is just Tokyo though. I want to really immerse myself into one spot this time. Your guide is a big help. Such a perfect balance of quality and value. Totally appreciate it!
I hope one of these recommendations worked out for you! Make sure to drop by the blog post too: goingawesomeplaces.com/ultimate-tokyo-japan-food-guide-where-and-what-to-eat/
Amazing! my favorite food Will! - and still we haven't been to Japan!! Definitely going back to this when we get there. Shin Udon looks incredible, what a cool experience at Piss Alley totally agree about the cool ambiance. Love your local experience tip at Motodone. Who knew there was a way to eat tempura?! So much to learn!
Oh my gosh you GOTTA go at some point. So MUCH good food that even I felt like we only got to try the tip of what's available. Hopefully you two get to go some point in the future!
Hi Will! Your video randomly came up in my recommendations and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I haven’t been to any of the places you mentioned but my bf and I have Motodane and Nakaya on our bucket list. I actually am a Japanese living in Tokyo (for over 2 decades lol😂 I’m Toronto bred also haha, Nice repping the Jays cap!) and have yet to explore so much of what this city has to offer. (If ever you guys are in Tokyo again, and want sushi, try Sushi no Midori (my bf’s recommendation) or if you’re in the mood for Wagyu, Maruushi Meat:)) Best wishes on your future traveling! - Rei
Awesome video! My husband and I are honeymooning to Japan in the fall and this was a great informative video on your fave spots. The fatty tuna set made my mouth water.
OOh that's amazing! Where will you two be going to Japan? If you have any questions just give me a shout. Hopefully this helps with selecting a few of the spots you want to eat at!
Going Awesome Places We’ll be starting in Tokyo, then to Hakone, Kyoto, Koyasan, Tokushima, Miyajima Island, then back to Tokyo before we head back to the states. We’re gonna shoot for the first spot with the Fatty Tuna deliciousness and the sushi spot in Tsukiji Fish market you recommended. Soooo excited!
Ohh that sounds very similar to my first trip to Japan. Did you by chance get to read my 12 day itinerary here: goingawesomeplaces.com/japan-itinerary-12-days/
Memory Lane (Omoide Yokocho) is awesome. But Piss Alley (Shoba Yokocho) is the next lane across and nothing special. It’s where you would relieve yourself after a night in Omoide.
@@GoingAwesomePlaces Yes looks identical (exterior, interior, food). Loved the nigiri platter (little too much wasabi for my girlfriend's taste though 😄). A couple highballs at 11:00am to top off the experience 🥃
You almost can’t go wrong with anywhere you eat in Tokyo but the ones we feature are all very good. A heads up I believe Uoriki Kaisen Sushi is no longer there. For onigiri, we honestly loved the ones we got from the convenient stores such as 7-Eleven and Family Mart. There are some fancier ones we encountered in some train stations but weren’t super impressed. Now there is an eel one in Asakusa that’s quite good called Asakusa Unana!
Wow some people here are harsh with the comments. I found this video refreshing because you seemed to give your honest opinion on the food. It’s a real turnoff when I watch a food video and the Vlogger pretends that EVERYTHING is “the best.”
Stay away from Japan. Radioactive contamination problem is still ongoing problem in Japan. Almost 18,000 Japanese people died with cancer or leukemia caused by radioactive contamination from Fukushima. Stop eating radioactive contaminated food and water. Otherwise, you're going to get cancer, leukemia or infertility. Japan WAS good country but it's severely contaminated by radiation since Fukushima earthquake happened in 2011. Additionally Japanese government is trying to hide the truth about radioactive contamination. However, People have the right to know the truth and what's going on really in Japan.
@@GoingAwesomePlaces Motodane and Rorukinsha. Im a big fan of Tsukemen (dipping ramen), most arent. You should try some Chanko Nabe, the food of the sumo wrestlers, my go to spot is Chanko Shibamatsu Nakameguro.
@@GreyDuck54 Ohh I had that on my list but we didn't have time to make it out to near the sumo stadium. Will definitely keep that in mind for the next time I go.
Probably not tuna but rather smoked bonito. The tsukemen broth always has a stronger flavor because the cooler temperature stunts the taste buds. I always prefer the hot noodles.
For tempura the traditional ways to eat it (and what it says on the sign...) are to mix the grated radish into the tempura sauce and dip it. OR salt OR pickled radish.. not all 3 at once and not dipping sauce then radish on top. It honestly doesn't matter but seeing as you said what you were doing was the proper way I am correcting you so other people can see.
Thank you for sharing that with us! We were totally oblivious as you could tell but that's good to know especially since we'll be heading back this year!
@@GoingAwesomePlaces That's okay! i've been there too and following all the etiquette and everything can be a bit overwhelming! who knows what sort of faux pas i commited haha. I'm sure the Japanese are just happy you are enjoying their food and I bet it tasted amazing haha. I'm going back in May and I can't wait to eat everything in sight!! hope you have a great trip :D
Hi, great production quality and the video is simple and easy to watch. Unfortunately from a personal standpoint I don't feel convinced that any of these places are in a "must eat" category from your video alone and it likely stems primarily from what seems like a lack of research or familiarity of the foods you are eating and comparisons to other places and options and pricing etc... I do however thank you for your effort in the video and hope your next video is even better!
Thanks for the constructive feedback! I really just wanted to showcase all the restaurants we went to based on my own research. I am just a traveller wanting to try different foods and based on my experience I was very impressed with everything. My hope was to help others plan their food journey through Tokyo.
Tsukemen ramen does have intense and rich flavors because it is made for just dipping the noodles in the broth to give it flavor. Just FYI if you dont already know ✌
Great question! No we don't speak Japanese so we basically made it through by pointing. Many restaurants actually have English menus which makes it very easy. Overall, I'd say no need to stress about the ordering part. I think the only part where we really struggled was when we went really off the path to a local restaurant where there was no English menu or wait staff so we had a fun time just pointing to what others were eating and ordering the same thing. I hope that helps!
Hi Fernanda! Okay so about the trains, yes the map when you first look at it is CRAZY complicated right. What makes it really confusing is how different companies own different lines and so unless you know the system really well, it's really hard to say whether you're only going to be sticking to the Tokyo Metro/Toei vs JR vs other. The easiest thing to combat that is to just get one of those IC cards like PASMO or SUICA. Load it up with money and just tap away. That way you don't have to worry about day passes or buying tickets to just one company. Hope that helps!
@@crisvega7588 Yup that's a good one! There were a few spots where I was able to use credit card but for the most part we had to use cash. My blog posts have a few tips like that so make sure you read that as well!
@@ArtsyReina Agreed. I used to use the JR apps but last time found it much easier to use Google Maps. One cavaet if you're using a JR Pass. You can't set Google Maps to not list Nozomi (not allowed with JR Pass).
I've lived here in Tokyo for around 2 yrs. I love Japanese food and love to go to famous restaurants. I should go and try local sushi in Motodane. I'm goning to subscribe your channel from now on! Thank you!
Could've been better for sure and that's why I kind of preferred Motodane but still enjoyed it nonetheless :) You almost can't go wrong in Japan (but then again I'm not a serious connoisseur!)
Love your video. Now I have some ideas of where to go eat when I go to Tokyo in Feb (I'm staying in Shinjuku so this makes it easier). Just curious, do any of these places take credit card, or is it cash only?
Yah basically although you can make your own conclusion based on what you see. I thought Piss Alley was interesting as somewhere to stroll through but the food itself was nowhere near how good Yakitori Ton Ton is.
It's a shame that Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku is not known as memory lane. It's the last remnant of the places which sprang up after WW2 selling grilled food on skewers. My favourite is the unagi place which featured in NHK Japanology about izakaya (Japanese pubs).
Will, I just found your vlog and I loved it. I hope you make a lot more food videos like this one. Don't care what the haters say about you biting the sushi in half. I'd like to see them make awesome vlogs like yours. Keep up the good work!
i must agree with evl619 it looks like you picked a hand full of places and you didn't go to any other to compare them with ! for example for me the turning point was piss alley (not the sushi thing) ! its a horrible tourist trap and on the bucket list for most first time visitors including me but i would not go there again ( since there is better food just east from there )! the video was good but the title make you sound like you been there multiple times and been to hundreds of places but its just click bait for more views ! maybe next time just call it "9 interesting/nice restaurants in tokyo"...
My second time to Tokyo and I have no regrets about all the places I went to. Yes Piss Alley was a bit meh but I think the joy of travel is seeing the contrasts and going from there to Yakitori Ton Ton was truly eye opening. Still stand by all the choices I made and yes I haven't been able to try all the tens of thousands of restaurants on Tokyo, I used my best judgement and research to pick some good ones. The hope is that you guys as viewers can make your own judgement and hopefully help plan your trip. Check out the full blog post at goingawesomeplaces.com/ultimate-tokyo-japan-food-guide-where-and-what-to-eat/
From the 4 or so many times I went to piss alley, I noted that locals by far outnumbered tourists. And tourists mainly took pictures. I don’t think many non Asian tourists are into organ meats. Every time I visited I was taken by a local. I mainly drank while they ate. I’m not into organ meat. Great post, man! Never mind the haters.
@@storagebox1793 Thanks Ken! Yeah I agree with your point that there were actually a surprising amount of locals that were there drinking, eating "delicacy" skewers and overall having a really great time. Thanks for watching!!
I disagree. I love going back to Omoide Yokocho (why does everybody incorrectly call it Piss Alley? That is one street over) everytime I visit Tokyo. Yes it's popular with tourists (me included) but it's also popular with locals and deals in the sort of food available in the depression after World War II. Not a high class area, but very authentic.
Can I go to these places with only knowing ‘oishi ´ ..? I don’t speak any Japanese but I am going to Japan soon ... I’m afraid I can’t communicate with them
The one I went to was near Shimbashi/Yarakucho. Check out all the specifics of each place on my blog post: goingawesomeplaces.com/ultimate-tokyo-japan-food-guide-where-and-what-to-eat/
Thanks Lauren! Not our fav but I think it's one of those acquired taste kind of thing. All about trying new things so I still enjoyed the experience regardless :)
Just need to say, you are one good looking man. Are you Japanese? Thanks for this video. It’ll help me with my future trip to Tokyo. Second time. I can’t do all because my bank balance has a limit....
Thanks for making this list. It’s kinda of mediocre. The place you went to for ramen is known for their tsukemen. Tsukemen will usually have a fishy taste to it because of the broth being made from bonito flakes. Also, please stop saying sushi is fresh. That’s inaccurate. Most if not all reputable sushi restaurants will not be serving you fresh fish. They usually have the fish for a few days. That’s the flavor you’re tasting. If the fish was in fact actually fresh then you wouldn’t taste much of anything which is why most if not all reputable sushi places will age their fish a few days to create the flavor profile you are tasting.
Hey James! I had no idea about sushi - when I say "super fresh" it's a perspective in comparison to what I get back home which is in Toronto. You can definitely taste the difference - while sure it's not going to be straight from the market, it's definitely a huge difference from frozen fish that gets shipped over or is of a poorer grade. We tried the tsukumen but definitely was more of an acquired taste and/or we didn't know how to eat it.
going in a week....how did you find these places? did you search at home first or when you got there? im looking to eat some gooood foood when i get there! where do people eat for breakfast because imma land in haneda at 5 am
I was inspired by Migrationlogy as he had a ton of great spots picked out. So the funny thing is that unless you're at a hotel or you're staying at a traditional Ryokan, I found breakfast to be not really a thing. Most restaurants open up at 11 and so often times we just skipped breakfast and went straight for lunch food. If you're at the airport or train station, there'll be things to buy and perhaps ramen shops might be open in those high traffic areas??
Hey Jo! We don't speak a lick of Japanese and just relied on sign language and looking around to see what other people were eating. Some places had English signage which made it easy or photos in their menus. You'll be perfectly fine and you're going to love Tokyo :)
We're hoping to go to Japan next year. 'Piss Alley' did have a sort of Bladerunner vibe about it. Fancy a bit of that Tempura at Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi Ginza.
It totally does right? If you have any questions about Tokyo food just let me know. Tsunahachi was a really unique experience. I've never tasted tempura as it was supposed to be tasted until that restaurant!
@@GoingAwesomePlaces i see. I never thought one could make this much money by just blogging! but now that i read about it, it doesn't seem impossible. thanks for your reply.
@@Blade2323B It's certainly possible but not something that happens overnight. I've been doing this for over 6 years so it's been a long time in the making.
My favourite place out of these 9 if I had to choose was Uoriki Kaisen Sushi. Which place do you want to try on your next trip to Tokyo? If you enjoyed this vid, drop a sub at goaw.pl/AwesomeTube!
Thanks for the great video! I'm going to Tokyo in a month. Did you have to make reservations to any of these places?
Wow i wasn't expecting the same sushi joint that i adored to be featured first thing in this video!!
@@marydang6371 No reservations at all for any of these spots!
yoshinoya
Wish we had them here in Canada!
"i might get a tear"
no I actually cried when I saw that. I have to go there!!!
I can’t wait to go back to Japan - the food was so amazing!!
A suggestion: add practical information like ALL the prices or how to get there :)
Check out the blog and you’ll see it mostly laid out in the post!
Everything is market price!😂
I went to Japan 5 years ago and I want to go back so bad! The culture and architecture is amazing and the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Your video made me hungry so bad. I sure am going back to show this amazing country to my gf after university !
I can totally relate! And it's one of those places where going once isn't enough. Hopefully you get to go again soon once you're done uni! 👍
While only a few of these places interest me personally (I dont drink and Im personally not a huge fan of most seafood sadly) I actually really like the fact that, while you do recommend these places you are honest about any short comings you find with them. When people just gush about how perfect a place is it makes me wonder how honest they are being or maybe there are other factors making them biased with out realizing it. Good video and Ill keep these places in mind on my trip.
Thanks
The decoration of the food is on point, the presentation is absolutly gorgeous
The Japanese definitely do a great job with presentation. The food is so good in Tokyo :)
EPIC EDITING! wow I am literally drooling behind my desk, thanks lol this video deserves more views, I cannot wait to return to Tokyo to do more guides as well :)
LOL sorry not sorry :P Oh my goodness so much good food out there that you could probably do an unlimited number of guides!!
Going Awesome Places 100%
@@Reformatt Stay away from Japan. Radioactive contamination problem is still ongoing problem in Japan. Almost 18,000 Japanese people died with cancer or leukemia caused by radioactive contamination from Fukushima. Stop eating radioactive contaminated food and water. Otherwise, you're going to get cancer, leukemia or infertility. Japan WAS good country but it's severely contaminated by radiation since Fukushima earthquake happened in 2011. Additionally Japanese government is trying to hide the truth about radioactive contamination. However, People have the right to know the truth and what's going on really in Japan.
as a japanese native, I have a couple of suggestions: 1. sushi must be eaten whole, not to be bitten off in half, that is considered quite rude. 2. dip just a little bit of the fish side of nigiri into soy sauce, turn it upside down and put it into your mouth with fish side on your tongue, not rice. also, most high end sushi places paints soy sauce on top so no need for soy sauce, and they serve some nigiri with salt, so it's ready to eat. 3. i'd be careful about talking and filming in some smaller places, that is usually pretty frowned upon, and you really shouldn't be filming and uploading other people on you tube unless you've gotten their permission which I doubt. most japanese food bloggers mosaic out other patrons in restaurants or servers unless they have permission, and make sure to ASK if they can film or even take pics/videos before you start, some places have a policy against it.
Thanks for clarifying! Really good information and would've been handy to know before heading there. Thanks for chiming in!
Hmm... What about many Japanese TH-camrs dip rice side and put the rice side into their mouths? I saw many in TH-cam included Japanese TV show especially food TV programmes. When I visit Japan, I saw Japanese put the rice side on the tongue either.
hey, could you explain the party why biting of is rude? i know it's not the proper way but i tend to bite my sushi because it's just to big for my liking and the meal is much more enjoyable for me. can someone get offended by this?
I learned the sushi one bite lesson the hard way. I shmutzed myself pretty bad. It was like the sushi was spring loaded and wasabi was everywhere. 🤣
Haha that’s definitely a good reason to do it in one bite. But what if it’s TOO BIG???
Thank you for the CAD comparison!! I'm planning on visiting Japan either this year or next. I know prices will definitely have changed but having the comparisons between Yen and CAD help me understand the comparison between currencies. Also - The food looks absolutely DELICIOUS.
Thanks for your tips! In a month I will be in Tokyo for the first time!
oh man, my mouth is watering, eating maruchan instant noodles now, I got to find a Food Vacation Package Tour
Haha oh how I miss ramen and Japanese food in general!
A big thanks for the tips on 1 and 6 which I went to on my trip to Tokyo. The sushi place in Shibuya was a bit of a bugger to find, as it’s at the back of a big bottom floor shopping section where they sold bento and other sushi, but it was melt in the mouth sushi and such great and friendly service. It was actually my favourite sushi stop of the tour. And the Tsukemen from Rokurinsha; well I am still thinking about it now and when I visit Tokyo again will make another stop there.
Awesome that you were able to cover a few of these spots. Have an amazing trip there :)
@@GoingAwesomePlaces do you live in Japan or just passing through
I was on a trip! For awhile we were trying to go once a year.
@@GoingAwesomePlaces would you live in Japan though
I have Tokyo on my travel bucket list for late this year. I will take note of the recommendations. Thanks!!
Yess make sure to reference the guide that I wrote on the blog which has more details about each restaurant I visited. If you have any questions don't hesitate to give me a shout!
1:18 That sushi looks way too good. Makes me want to be a Rockstar Eater in Japan!
I'm so happy I ate before watching this video! Haha. All of those places look awesome! It's amazing how beautifully presented all the dishes are too. Must get back to Tokyo now!
It's insane the level of detail they go through to make sure everything is perfect. My only regret is that I wish we got to try even MORE places! Yes if you go check out a few of these so let me know if you have any questions about em :)
Sushi is obviously your first love. I have to get to piss alley the next time we're in Tokyo!
Thanks for watching!! Yes so much good food here - Piss Alley is quite the unique place but I will say that Yakitori Ton Ton had better skewers. Try both and let me know what you think!
Will do.
Dont usually comment on youtube videos, but contrary to the hateful commenters ive found this video both enjoyable and informative. All the best and be you :)
Thanks! That means a lot. You kind of just brush all the comments off your shoulder. It is TH-cam after all. 🙏
Very well filmed and produced
Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it :)
it is look so tasty...
Oh how I miss all of this amazing Japanese food!!
Nice video!
Don't worry about the keyboard warriors, everyone is an Internet expert.
It's refreshing that you stated what you liked and didn't like, unlike most other food bloggers where they love everything.
What's even more refreshing though is finally an Asian "foodie" who actually uses chopsticks properly.
Thank! I hadn't even thought about the chopsticks thing but I guess I just kind of take that for granted. Yeah it was honestly super impromptu what I put together and certainly didn't expect the type of views I've gotten on this so far. It's definitely inspired me to continue doing this so definitely more Japan content to come :)
Thank you for leaving the name of the restaurant for longer than 10 seconds in each clip. So helpful!
No problem :). There’s the description and blog post where you can find all the details.
omg guys, this is amazing!!!! such a great collection of recommendations. Thank you. It's perfect timing for my trip.
You're so welcome! When are you headed there and is it just Tokyo?
I'm going for a month :) .last year I was there for almost 5 months and bounced all over the place. This time is just Tokyo though. I want to really immerse myself into one spot this time. Your guide is a big help. Such a perfect balance of quality and value. Totally appreciate it!
Heading to Tokyo in a few months. I enjoyed this video, as it showed a few areas we didn't get to explore the last round in Tokyo. So thanks so much!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully you'll get to go back to Tokyo soon - always so much to explore right? :)
Makes me want to visit Tokyo!!!!
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Trust me it was 💯 yummy :)
I like not too salty ramen broth too. I must go there! Planning a family trip to Tokyo!
Make sure to check out my ramen video!
@@GoingAwesomePlaces Cool! Yep, I will.
Last Samurai Syndrome is strong in many of these comments. 😂😂😂 Thanks for the food ideas!
In Tokyo at the moment and looking where to eat lunch!
I hope one of these recommendations worked out for you! Make sure to drop by the blog post too: goingawesomeplaces.com/ultimate-tokyo-japan-food-guide-where-and-what-to-eat/
I've been to Rokurinsha Ramen. It's not bad but it's not excellent to the point that I would recommend my friends to go.
You know it is authentic food when you see a large line of foreigners queued up to eat it!
Amazing! my favorite food Will! - and still we haven't been to Japan!! Definitely going back to this when we get there. Shin Udon looks incredible, what a cool experience at Piss Alley totally agree about the cool ambiance. Love your local experience tip at Motodone. Who knew there was a way to eat tempura?! So much to learn!
Oh my gosh you GOTTA go at some point. So MUCH good food that even I felt like we only got to try the tip of what's available. Hopefully you two get to go some point in the future!
Hi Will!
Your video randomly came up in my recommendations and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I haven’t been to any of the places you mentioned but my bf and I have Motodane and Nakaya on our bucket list.
I actually am a Japanese living in Tokyo (for over 2 decades lol😂 I’m Toronto bred also haha, Nice repping the Jays cap!) and have yet to explore so much of what this city has to offer. (If ever you guys are in Tokyo again, and want sushi, try Sushi no Midori (my bf’s recommendation) or if you’re in the mood for Wagyu, Maruushi Meat:))
Best wishes on your future traveling!
- Rei
Awesome video! My husband and I are honeymooning to Japan in the fall and this was a great informative video on your fave spots. The fatty tuna set made my mouth water.
OOh that's amazing! Where will you two be going to Japan? If you have any questions just give me a shout. Hopefully this helps with selecting a few of the spots you want to eat at!
Going Awesome Places We’ll be starting in Tokyo, then to Hakone, Kyoto, Koyasan, Tokushima, Miyajima Island, then back to Tokyo before we head back to the states. We’re gonna shoot for the first spot with the Fatty Tuna deliciousness and the sushi spot in Tsukiji Fish market you recommended. Soooo excited!
Ohh that sounds very similar to my first trip to Japan. Did you by chance get to read my 12 day itinerary here: goingawesomeplaces.com/japan-itinerary-12-days/
Going Awesome Places thanks for sharing this!!!! I’ll take all the tips I can get and this is awesome.
Memory Lane (Omoide Yokocho) is awesome. But Piss Alley (Shoba Yokocho) is the next lane across and nothing special. It’s where you would relieve yourself after a night in Omoide.
Why am I watching food videos when I'm hungry?
LOL I know...I ask myself that question ALL THE TIME!
Motodane was amazing thank you for the tip
Awesome!! Did it look about the same as before?
@@GoingAwesomePlaces Yes looks identical (exterior, interior, food). Loved the nigiri platter (little too much wasabi for my girlfriend's taste though 😄). A couple highballs at 11:00am to top off the experience 🥃
Oh man the memories!! I’m glad you had a great meal (minus the wasabi 😄)
Yakitori Ton Ton looks so cool feels like a futuristic bar
Oh loved it. I’ve sent a bunch of people there and they all said good things about the experience :)
All looks amazing, my favorite is shushi sharaku in Akasaka.
Ben Spears thanks for the recommendation!! I’ll have to check this out next time.
Wonderful ❤️😍
Next visit we love to invite you for a foodie adventure in japan ❤️😍🌸
Aww thanks! Yes I’d love to when I go back to Japan :)
Thanks for the suggestions! Can't wait to go to Tokyo to try some of this.
Damn everyone is a critic in this comment section! Lol I thought everything looked great it was a good video 🤣
Thanks! Everyone's a critic on TH-cam right?
Best comment is the guy with a western name calling you a gaijin lol
@@randomhappenings6640 Yeah I know right. Comments are great for comic relief sometimes :)
Help a Buffalo neighbor out. I'm following your video, suggest the places I have to go to get the best sea food and Onigiri for my trip this fall!
You almost can’t go wrong with anywhere you eat in Tokyo but the ones we feature are all very good. A heads up I believe Uoriki Kaisen Sushi is no longer there. For onigiri, we honestly loved the ones we got from the convenient stores such as 7-Eleven and Family Mart. There are some fancier ones we encountered in some train stations but weren’t super impressed. Now there is an eel one in Asakusa that’s quite good called Asakusa Unana!
Wow some people here are harsh with the comments. I found this video refreshing because you seemed to give your honest opinion on the food. It’s a real turnoff when I watch a food video and the Vlogger pretends that EVERYTHING is “the best.”
Thanks I appreciate that! Yeah I tried to be as authentic and honest as I could. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!!
just delete the haters comments. Great video!
@@liasagote6946 Aww thanks Cecilia! Thank you for the vote of confidence :)
Great recos from a fellow 'nuck, I'm on my way next week!!
Aw man that's awesome! We're just about a week behind you. Headed back to Japan this year and can't wait. You're going to love the food :)
nice job on listing the names of the visited places plus their start time on the video.
Thanks!!
Stay away from Japan. Radioactive contamination problem is still ongoing problem in Japan. Almost 18,000 Japanese people died with cancer or leukemia caused by radioactive contamination from Fukushima. Stop eating radioactive contaminated food and water. Otherwise, you're going to get cancer, leukemia or infertility. Japan WAS good country but it's severely contaminated by radiation since Fukushima earthquake happened in 2011. Additionally Japanese government is trying to hide the truth about radioactive contamination. However, People have the right to know the truth and what's going on really in Japan.
*THX FOR SHOWING ME WUT TO DO IN TOKYO* :)
BTW I WILL BE AT TOKYO TOMORROW (THURSDAY)
SO IM HOPING THAT I COULD MEET U
Thank you for watching! You're going to love Tokyo :)
Awesome. Been to 5 of your 9 places. I'll need to try the tempura place next time I go back to Tokyo.
Awesome! Did you like those places?? Is there somewhere you’d add to this list?
@@GoingAwesomePlaces
Motodane and Rorukinsha. Im a big fan of Tsukemen (dipping ramen), most arent. You should try some Chanko Nabe, the food of the sumo wrestlers, my go to spot is Chanko Shibamatsu Nakameguro.
@@GreyDuck54 Ohh I had that on my list but we didn't have time to make it out to near the sumo stadium. Will definitely keep that in mind for the next time I go.
Probably not tuna but rather smoked bonito. The tsukemen broth always has a stronger flavor because the cooler temperature stunts the taste buds. I always prefer the hot noodles.
great show, thanks man
Thanks so much! Means a lot :)
For tempura the traditional ways to eat it (and what it says on the sign...) are to mix the grated radish into the tempura sauce and dip it. OR salt OR pickled radish.. not all 3 at once and not dipping sauce then radish on top. It honestly doesn't matter but seeing as you said what you were doing was the proper way I am correcting you so other people can see.
Thank you for sharing that with us! We were totally oblivious as you could tell but that's good to know especially since we'll be heading back this year!
@@GoingAwesomePlaces That's okay! i've been there too and following all the etiquette and everything can be a bit overwhelming! who knows what sort of faux pas i commited haha. I'm sure the Japanese are just happy you are enjoying their food and I bet it tasted amazing haha.
I'm going back in May and I can't wait to eat everything in sight!! hope you have a great trip :D
@@SnowClover Ooh awesome! I'll be going just a little bit before you. Definitely looking forward to the food the most :)
Thanks for the suggestions! Will try some of these when we go to Japan
槙うどんは知らなかった
今度行ってみます、ありがとう😊
Hi, great production quality and the video is simple and easy to watch. Unfortunately from a personal standpoint I don't feel convinced that any of these places are in a "must eat" category from your video alone and it likely stems primarily from what seems like a lack of research or familiarity of the foods you are eating and comparisons to other places and options and pricing etc... I do however thank you for your effort in the video and hope your next video is even better!
Thanks for the constructive feedback! I really just wanted to showcase all the restaurants we went to based on my own research. I am just a traveller wanting to try different foods and based on my experience I was very impressed with everything. My hope was to help others plan their food journey through Tokyo.
Going to Japan later this year and might check some of these out! Mmm
Great Video
When you go let me know what your thoughts are on some of these!
@@GoingAwesomePlaces will do!
Thanks!
Tsukemen ramen does have intense and rich flavors because it is made for just dipping the noodles in the broth to give it flavor. Just FYI if you dont already know ✌
It was really intense. I think even as a dip (which we did try), there was a bit of a fishiness in terms of canned tuna that wasn't up our alley.
great review
I'm only eating sushi once when I go over there, I can get sushi at home so I want to try the things I can't get here!!
Than you for video🌞🌞👋Have a nice day 🌞🌞🌞
Thanks for watching!! 🙏 ❤️
Is Uoriki Stiller open? Setembro 2023?
Do you speak Japanese? If not did you have any trouble ordering ?
Great question! No we don't speak Japanese so we basically made it through by pointing. Many restaurants actually have English menus which makes it very easy. Overall, I'd say no need to stress about the ordering part. I think the only part where we really struggled was when we went really off the path to a local restaurant where there was no English menu or wait staff so we had a fun time just pointing to what others were eating and ordering the same thing. I hope that helps!
The local Sushi restaurant; how much Japanese do I need to know?
The less you know the better. That way you are pleasantly surprised. ;)
My husband and I are going to Japan in May. I’m freaking out about figuring out the trains. Any tips?
Hi Fernanda! Okay so about the trains, yes the map when you first look at it is CRAZY complicated right. What makes it really confusing is how different companies own different lines and so unless you know the system really well, it's really hard to say whether you're only going to be sticking to the Tokyo Metro/Toei vs JR vs other. The easiest thing to combat that is to just get one of those IC cards like PASMO or SUICA. Load it up with money and just tap away. That way you don't have to worry about day passes or buying tickets to just one company. Hope that helps!
I'm going in Japan too, the best tip I've heard is plan to use cash, all the time. Japan isn't a destination for credit cards.
@@crisvega7588 Yup that's a good one! There were a few spots where I was able to use credit card but for the most part we had to use cash. My blog posts have a few tips like that so make sure you read that as well!
Google maps...even tells you which platform to stand on
@@ArtsyReina Agreed. I used to use the JR apps but last time found it much easier to use Google Maps.
One cavaet if you're using a JR Pass. You can't set Google Maps to not list Nozomi (not allowed with JR Pass).
I've lived here in Tokyo for around 2 yrs. I love Japanese food and love to go to famous restaurants. I should go and try local sushi in Motodane. I'm goning to subscribe your channel from now on! Thank you!
The Toro and uni chirashi bowl is actually low quality......But it’s cheap.
Could've been better for sure and that's why I kind of preferred Motodane but still enjoyed it nonetheless :) You almost can't go wrong in Japan (but then again I'm not a serious connoisseur!)
Don't forget to try radioactive seafood from Tokyo Bay.
So nice video!
I too went to Japan recently and had an amazing time there...have made few videos around my trip in there as well...
The food is pretty epic right? Let me know when you have your videos up!
Nice vid ... I'm planning to go in March first time , where would you recommend to stay?
luv your video...did they accept credit cards, or is it cash required?
Love your video. Now I have some ideas of where to go eat when I go to Tokyo in Feb (I'm staying in Shinjuku so this makes it easier). Just curious, do any of these places take credit card, or is it cash only?
aren't you basically recommending all the places you go to... We need the "Must-Eat"!
Yah basically although you can make your own conclusion based on what you see. I thought Piss Alley was interesting as somewhere to stroll through but the food itself was nowhere near how good Yakitori Ton Ton is.
It's a shame that Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku is not known as memory lane. It's the last remnant of the places which sprang up after WW2 selling grilled food on skewers. My favourite is the unagi place which featured in NHK Japanology about izakaya (Japanese pubs).
Will, I just found your vlog and I loved it. I hope you make a lot more food videos like this one. Don't care what the haters say about you biting the sushi in half. I'd like to see them make awesome vlogs like yours. Keep up the good work!
Sushi is one bite, mate
Motodane is where mikey chen ate on one of his video. Nice find!
i must agree with evl619 it looks like you picked a hand full of places and you didn't go to any other to compare them with ! for example for me the turning point was piss alley (not the sushi thing) ! its a horrible tourist trap and on the bucket list for most first time visitors including me but i would not go there again ( since there is better food just east from there )! the video was good but the title make you sound like you been there multiple times and been to hundreds of places but its just click bait for more views ! maybe next time just call it "9 interesting/nice restaurants in tokyo"...
My second time to Tokyo and I have no regrets about all the places I went to. Yes Piss Alley was a bit meh but I think the joy of travel is seeing the contrasts and going from there to Yakitori Ton Ton was truly eye opening. Still stand by all the choices I made and yes I haven't been able to try all the tens of thousands of restaurants on Tokyo, I used my best judgement and research to pick some good ones. The hope is that you guys as viewers can make your own judgement and hopefully help plan your trip.
Check out the full blog post at goingawesomeplaces.com/ultimate-tokyo-japan-food-guide-where-and-what-to-eat/
From the 4 or so many times I went to piss alley, I noted that locals by far outnumbered tourists. And tourists mainly took pictures. I don’t think many non Asian tourists are into organ meats. Every time I visited I was taken by a local. I mainly drank while they ate. I’m not into organ meat. Great post, man! Never mind the haters.
@@storagebox1793 Thanks Ken! Yeah I agree with your point that there were actually a surprising amount of locals that were there drinking, eating "delicacy" skewers and overall having a really great time. Thanks for watching!!
I disagree. I love going back to Omoide Yokocho (why does everybody incorrectly call it Piss Alley? That is one street over) everytime I visit Tokyo. Yes it's popular with tourists (me included) but it's also popular with locals and deals in the sort of food available in the depression after World War II. Not a high class area, but very authentic.
Please do one in Osaka😁
Yummy 😋😋😋😋
Oh how I miss all of this amazing food :)
We will check some of the places mentioned above, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching Henry!
Can I go to these places with only knowing ‘oishi ´ ..? I don’t speak any Japanese but I am going to Japan soon ... I’m afraid I can’t communicate with them
Great clip. Which Yakitori Ton Ton outlet were you at?
The one I went to was near Shimbashi/Yarakucho. Check out all the specifics of each place on my blog post: goingawesomeplaces.com/ultimate-tokyo-japan-food-guide-where-and-what-to-eat/
Was turned away by yakitori ton ton for being white. Racist xenophobes. Was told to go eat anywhere else and not to wait for a table there.
Can't just call whatever restaurants you happen to run into a "must-eat", Gaijin!
Hey I researched all of these spots (for the most part) haha. Still all pretty damn good and I’d say must-visit! :)
Full deets on the inspiration and all the spots we went in the blog post so make sure you check it out
Why not?
doesnt look particularly special. gaijin!
It was pretty damn good :)
Very useful! Thanks! I actually went to the ramen rokushima a while ago and it wasnt amazing. I have had better ramen
Thanks Lauren! Not our fav but I think it's one of those acquired taste kind of thing. All about trying new things so I still enjoyed the experience regardless :)
Just need to say, you are one good looking man. Are you Japanese? Thanks for this video. It’ll help me with my future trip to Tokyo. Second time. I can’t do all because my bank balance has a limit....
Thanks for making this list. It’s kinda of mediocre. The place you went to for ramen is known for their tsukemen.
Tsukemen will usually have a fishy taste to it because of the broth being made from bonito flakes.
Also, please stop saying sushi is fresh. That’s inaccurate. Most if not all reputable sushi restaurants will not be serving you fresh fish. They usually have the fish for a few days. That’s the flavor you’re tasting. If the fish was in fact actually fresh then you wouldn’t taste much of anything which is why most if not all reputable sushi places will age their fish a few days to create the flavor profile you are tasting.
Hey James! I had no idea about sushi - when I say "super fresh" it's a perspective in comparison to what I get back home which is in Toronto. You can definitely taste the difference - while sure it's not going to be straight from the market, it's definitely a huge difference from frozen fish that gets shipped over or is of a poorer grade.
We tried the tsukumen but definitely was more of an acquired taste and/or we didn't know how to eat it.
going in a week....how did you find these places? did you search at home first or when you got there? im looking to eat some gooood foood when i get there! where do people eat for breakfast because imma land in haneda at 5 am
I was inspired by Migrationlogy as he had a ton of great spots picked out. So the funny thing is that unless you're at a hotel or you're staying at a traditional Ryokan, I found breakfast to be not really a thing. Most restaurants open up at 11 and so often times we just skipped breakfast and went straight for lunch food. If you're at the airport or train station, there'll be things to buy and perhaps ramen shops might be open in those high traffic areas??
For breakfast I generally just grab some rice balls from a convenience store. Cafes that serve breakfast do exist, but they're fairly rare.
Loved your video
I will be in Tokyo October
Is it difficult to find the food you ate with “No speaking Japanese “ like me. ??
Hey Jo! We don't speak a lick of Japanese and just relied on sign language and looking around to see what other people were eating. Some places had English signage which made it easy or photos in their menus. You'll be perfectly fine and you're going to love Tokyo :)
Going Awesome Places thanks 🙏. Looking forward
Traditionally in Japan they don’t used chopsticks to eat sushi
Gerardo velez yeah for sure you can use your hands traditionally but chopsticks are fine too
sushi is just a bite size😭😭😭 y would you eat it by piece
I was but a young padawan!
We're hoping to go to Japan next year. 'Piss Alley' did have a sort of Bladerunner vibe about it. Fancy a bit of that Tempura at Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi Ginza.
It totally does right? If you have any questions about Tokyo food just let me know. Tsunahachi was a really unique experience. I've never tasted tempura as it was supposed to be tasted until that restaurant!
sorry if i'm being nosy but i want to ask you what kind of job do you do to afford travelling around the world?
love your videos.
Thanks!! I do this full time actually. I’m a travel content creator for his channel and the blog.
@@GoingAwesomePlaces i see. I never thought one could make this much money by just blogging! but now that i read about it, it doesn't seem impossible. thanks for your reply.
@@Blade2323B It's certainly possible but not something that happens overnight. I've been doing this for over 6 years so it's been a long time in the making.
16 Canadian dollars each? Or for both?
Hey, which item were you asking about?
@@GoingAwesomePlaces it was the first stop the sushi place.
More like 18-19 cad dollars :)
How much was the shirashi?
I don’t really think you liked most of the places that you are recommending 🤔
Haha why do you say that??
great video. Thanks for sharing!
what watch you wearing?
dude dont call whatever restaurant that you have eaten there (must eat)
Thanks for watching!
10 MUST-NOT-EAT Restaurants in Tokyo ?
You should totally do it!
Itamae in Shinjuku, tourist trap, not frush sushi, overpriced
@@madmonkeycycling9098 Good to know!
The egg is over cooked.
To each's own but yes I do prefer them to be on the cusp of being more runny!
For some reason was expecting you to speak in Chinese.
You probably wouldn't want to hear my Mandarin. It's quite terrible.
You should try the restaurants I’ve posted on my account 👍🏻 both local and chin restaurants I’ve gone so far that are solid