Tonkatsu Tonta とんかつ とん太 – Review
A simple place serving one of the best shrimp katsu I’ve had 👍 Time of visit: October 2025 Lean vs
Restaurant Reviews
OSLO COFFEE Yotsuya 3-Chome Store 四谷三丁目店 – Review
A nice space that doesn’t deliver much else 👎 Time of visit: October 2025 Small portions and stale bread The
BASHI BURGER CHANCE Ikebukuro 池袋 ハンバーガー – Review
A fun step up from fast food, but not quite a standout 👋 Time of visit: October 2023 Flavorful portions
BAKERY & BURGER JB’S TOKYO – Review
Small space, good burgers, slightly underwhelming value 👍 Time of visit: October 2023 Good burgers, just not enough of them
Saitado Takadanobaba 居酒家 さいたどう – Review
A comfortable izakaya with variety and consistency 👍 Time of visit: October 2023 Effortless dining, decent across the board The
Tonkatsu Hinata とんかつ ひなた – Review
Exquisite tonkatsu without the weight 👍 Time of visit: September 2023 Thick, juicy, but never heavy Tonkatsu Hinata とんかつ ひなた
Sakuratei さくら亭 – Review
A refined experience with excellent food but strained service 👋 Time of visit: April 2023 An authentic find near Nakano
Apicius アピシウス – Review
A traditional French dinner that feels both refined and slightly interrupted 👍 Time of visit: December 2021 A classic French
Zenshutoku Ginzaten 全聚徳 銀座店 – Review
A celebratory dinner that felt as expensive as it looked 👍 Time of visit: August 2022 Every dish felt intentional
Toriteru 鳥テル – Review
Simple skewers, standout service 👍 Time of visit: March 2023 Solid yakitori, but limited variety I visited Toriteru 鳥テル in
Sumibi Yakiniku & Horumon Koei Shinjuku Honten 炭火焼肉・ホルモン焼幸永 本店 – Review
A decent yakiniku spot that feels too cramped to enjoy 👋 Time of visit: February 2023 When the grill delivers
Yamadaya 焼肉山田屋 – Review
Yakiniku that works, but does not impress 👋 Time of visit: April 2023 Quick, satisfying, but forgettable We visited Yamadaya
YAKINIKU TORAJI 焼肉トラジ 池袋東口店 – Review
Comfortable private dining, underwhelming food 👋 Time of visit: January 2023 I visited YAKINIKU TORAJI 焼肉トラジ 池袋東口店 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo,
Majangdong 新大久保焼肉 マジャンドン – Review
A satisfying Korean BBQ meal with quality meats and variety 👍 Time of visit: January 2023 Not just the usual
Tosaka Shinjuku とさか 新宿本店 – Review
High quality chicken in every form 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 A neon-lit chicken bar with a different approach
Yakitori BIRD LAND Ginza バードランド – Review
A hidden underground yakitori spot worth finding 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 High-Quality Yakitori Done Right At Yakitori BIRD
Ikinari Steak Ikebukuro east gate いきなりステーキ 池袋東口店 – Review
A solid steak lunch held back by its own space 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 Cooked right, simple but
Yoyogi Tanne ドイツビール&フード代々木タンネ – Review
Simple German comfort food that feels slightly overpriced 👍 Time of visit: November 2025 The food at Yoyogi Tanne ドイツビール&フード代々木タンネ
Sushidokoro Uta すし処 詩 – Review
A Chef Who Made The Experience 👍 Time of visit: March 2023 Omakase And An Unexpected Favorite We ordered an
Standing Sushi Bar UOGASHI NIHON-ICHI Ikebukuro East Exit 寿司 魚がし日本一 池袋東口店 – Review
A fast, no-frills sushi stop that still hits the craving 👍 Time of visit: October 2025 Seared sushi that keeps
Yugentei Shinjuku 游玄亭 新宿 – Review
A luxurious yakiniku experience that leans heavily on richness 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 When richness becomes the main
Tsukushiro Ginza 筑紫樓(ツクシロウ) 銀座店 – Review
A refined experience with a few noticeable drawbacks 👍 Time of visit: January 2023 Strong flavors overall with one underwhelming
Chiles Mexican Grill Harajuku メキシコ料理・チレス原宿 – Review
Fun, casual Mexican dining with outdoor seating 👍 Time of visit: January 2023 A relaxed meal with satisfying classics At
Yaki Banzai ヤキバンザイ – Review
A quiet yakiniku spot that feels easy but forgettable 👋 Time of visit: April 2022 Staff-grilled meat with a relaxed
Kyushu Sumibi Sakaba Batten Hanare 九州炭火酒場ばってん はなれ 神田北口店 – Review
Easygoing drinking spot for a variety of fresh dishes 👋 Time of visit: November 2025 A seafood-led menu of small,
Outback Steakhouse Ikebukuro アウトバックステーキハウス 池袋店 – Review
A fun snack stop with a surprisingly cozy vibe 👍 Time of visit: October 2025 Fun bites instead of a
Yoroniku よろにく – Review
When rich wagyu becomes too much 👋 Time of visit: April 2018 A wave of fatty wagyu At Yoroniku よろにく
Monja Okonomiyaki Makoto Tsukishima Store もんじゃ お好み焼き 誠 月島店 – Review
A lively monja stop on Tsukishima Monja Street 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 A sizzling monja experience I visited
Tsukidako 月だこ 本店 – Review
A fun street snack idea that didn’t deliver 👎 Time of visit: May 2022 A playful snack concept with disappointing
Bees Coffee ビーズコーヒー – Review
A return visit that didn’t match the memory 👎 Time of visit: December 2021 Coffee and sweets that missed the
Shunju Tsugihagi Hibiya 春秋 ツギハギ 日比谷 – Review
Good quality wagyu steak in an elegant atmosphere 👍 Time of visit: December 2018 A reliable dinner course for the
No.18 Hamburger No.18ハンバーガー – Review
Short menu, serious burgers 👍 Time of visit: December 2021 Simple choices, exceptional quality At No.18 Hamburger No.18ハンバーガー in Ikebukuro,
TGI FRIDAYS Ikebukuro – Review
Big servings, Bigger flavors 👋 Time of visit: September 2025 Lively setting, straightforward flavors, generous plates At TGI FRIDAYS Ikebukuro
Serafina NEW YORK MARUNOUCHI – Review
All Looks, Little Substance 👎 Time of visit: April 2022 Pretty Plates, Stale Pizza At Serafina NEW YORK MARUNOUCHI, in
LUKE’S LOBSTER 新宿サザンテラス店 – Review
A Very Good Lobster Roll That Ends Too Soon 👍 Time of visit: April 2022 Fresh Lobster, Light Texture, and
eggslut Shinjuku Southern Terrace 新宿サザンテラス店 – Review
Sandwiches Light as Air 👍 Time of visit: April 2022 Fluffy and Carefully Built At eggslut in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the
BLACOWS – Review
The Burger That Felt Like a Garden in Perfect Harmony 👍 Time of visit: October 2021 A Seasonal Burger with
Japanese Ramen Gokan 五感 – Review
The Best Shoyu Ramen I’ve Ever Had 👍 Time of visit: November 2025 Tokyo has endless ramen options. But Japanese
Coffee Aristocrat Edinburgh 珈琲貴族エジンバラ – Review
Midnight Coffee and Quiet Deadlines: A 24-Hour Café That Feels Like a Study Hall 👎 Time of visit: September 2025
Lumpini ルンピニ – Review
Thai Food That Hits, But Doesn’t Hug 👍 Time of visit: September 2025 I went to Lumpini ルンピニ in Ikebukuro,
Tama Sushi 玉寿司 – Review
A Sushi Restaurant Where the Side Dishes Shine 👍 Time of visit: September 2025 Food I visited Tama Sushi 玉寿司
Egota Coffee Roaster 江古田珈琲焙煎所 – Review
A Hidden Gem for Good Coffee 👍 Time of visit: September 2025 Atmosphere I visited Egota Coffee Roaster 江古田珈琲焙煎所 in
Unagiya 鰻家 – Review
Unagi in a League of Its Own 👍 Time of visit: September 2025 The Gold Standard of Eel I’ve eaten
Romana – Review
A Slice Too Dry, a Shot Too Late 👎 Time of visit: August 2025 Atmosphere: Bottles, Bright Lights, and a
Castle Rock キャッスルロック – Review
The Best Burger You Almost Walked Past 👍 Time of visit: August 2025 Hard to Find, Hard to Forget Castle
Irish Pub & Restaurant Fáilte – Review
A Pint, a Breeze, and a Bit Too Much Elbow Room: Cooling Off at Fáilte in Shibuya 👋 Time of
Kajuru Kenny Hot Dog – Review
Buns, Big Bites, and a Bit of Side-Eye: Hunting Down Shibuya’s Hidden Hot Dog Truck 👍 Time of visit: August
Fuglen Tokyo – Review
Soft Glow, Strong Sip 👍 Time of visit: July 2025 Atmosphere & Vibe Fuglen Tokyo in Shibuya, Tokyo, marries bar
SMOKEHOUSE – Review
Great Ambiance, Thirsty Ribs 👋 Time of visit: July 2025 Shibuya’s electric energy gives way to a soothing retreat at
After All Coffee – Review
AFTER ALL, It’s Just Okay: A Light Bite in a Busy Corner of Shinjuku 👋 Time of visit: July 2025
tacos trap’ Shinjuku-Gyoemmae 2nd Store 新宿御苑前 2号店 – Review
Trapped by the Tacos: A Mixed Bite at This Shinjuku Spot 👋 Time of visit: July 2025 We visited Tacos
Bubba Gump Shrimp Tokyo ババ・ガンプ・シュリンプ 東京 – Review
Shrimps, Smiles, and a Side of Nostalgia 👍 Time of visit: July 2025 Bubba Gump Shrimp Tokyo in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo,
AL AIN Arabic Restaurant – Review
Refined Middle Eastern Cuisine in the Hands of a Talented Chef 👍 Time of visit: July 2025 Behind its elegant
Nim’s Pizza – Review
Perfect Crust, Toppings on Leave 👎 Time of visit: June 2025 We went to check out Nim’s Pizza in Minato-ku,
PIZZA SLICE – Review
A Casual Pizza Hangout Done Right 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 PIZZA SLICE in Shibuya, Tokyo, isn’t trying to
Marielle マリエール – Review
Where the Coffee’s Siphoned and Time Stands Still 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 Stepping into Marielle (マリエール) in Shinjuku,
MALT BAR DEN Omotesando 表参道 – Review
A Hidden Den for Great Drinks — Just Don’t Expect Great Food 👋 Time of visit: June 2025 If you’re
Ali’s Kebab Yotsuya アリーズケバブ 四谷店 – Review
Street Food with a Soul: Where the Bread’s Fresh and the Cooking’s from Scratch 👍 Time of visit: June 2025
Okinawa Chimu Dondon Shibuya 沖縄料理 ちむどんどん 渋谷店 – Review
A Fun and Flavorful Okinawan Spot That Left Us with a Great Memory 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 We
Roast Beef Ohno Minami Ikebukuro ローストビーフ大野 南池袋店 – Review
Roast Beef Ohno: Where XL Means Extra Little 👋 Time of visit: June 2025 We stopped by Roast Beef Ohno
Kanno Coffee Shinjuku East Exit 神乃珈琲 新宿東口店 – Review
When the Coffee’s Weak and the AC’s Weaker 👎 Time of visit: June 2025 We stopped by Kanno Coffee Shinjuku
Tashi Delek タシデレ – Review
A Cozy and Exotic Dining Experience 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 I had the opportunity to dine at a
Torii-Kuguri Ikebukuro Store 鳥居くぐり 池袋店 – Review
A Casual Tempura Gem with Traditional Charm 👍 Time of visit: June 2025 Torii-Kuguri is located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and