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An izakaya spread of grilled skewers, fried dishes and cocktails

Find somewhere that fits your day. Filter by area and food type, then choose a place to see its location.

Vegan options: please confirm current ingredients, stocks, sauces and preparation with the venue before ordering. Menus can change; this filter is a starting point, not a certification.

18 places

01 / Shinjuku · RAMEN / AKEBONOBASHI

Menya Nishikawa

Ramen near Akebonobashi, with beef-bone and pork-and-seafood broths among its specialities. A focused noodle stop between neighbourhood walks.

02 / Shinjuku · MYANMAR FOOD / TAKADANOBABA

Mya Myint Mo

Myanmar cooking near Takadanobaba Station. A reason to explore the area’s Burmese food scene beyond central Shinjuku.

03 / Shinjuku · COFFEE / SHINJUKU

EIGHT COFFEE Shinjuku

A coffee stop on the quieter eastern side of Shinjuku. Pick up a drink before a walk around Shinjuku Gyoen.

04 / Shinjuku · KUSHIAGE / YOTSUYA

Ajiwai-tei

Fried skewers in Yotsuya, away from Shinjuku Station’s busiest streets. Make it a neighbourhood dinner stop.

05 / Shinjuku · TEISHOKU / KIKUICHO

Fujiya

A neighbourhood spot for Japanese set meals in Kikuicho. Pair a simple lunch with a wander towards Waseda.

06 / Shinjuku · VEGAN / CAFÉ & SWEETS / SHINJUKU GYOEN

marbre vegan

Plant-based cakes and sweets beside Shinjuku Gyoen. A sweet pause before or after a walk in the gardens.

07 / Shibuya · COFFEE / SHIBUYA

Streamer Coffee Company Shibuya

The original Streamer café, a short walk from the busiest shopping streets. Stop for an espresso or a latte before continuing towards Harajuku.

08 / Shibuya · VEGAN / SUSHI / SHŌTŌ

Vegan Sushi Tokyo

Plant-based sushi in Shōtō, a short walk from central Shibuya. Reserve ahead and check the current menu.

09 / East Tokyo · VEGAN / RAMEN / UENO

T’s Tantan — Ueno

Vegan ramen inside JR Ueno Station’s ticket gates. A useful meal before or after exploring Ueno; station entry is required.

10 / Minato City · SOBA & IZAKAYA / NISHI-AZABU

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Soba and grilled skewers in a lively dining room. A good choice for a longer dinner with a few dishes to share.

11 / Minato City · JAPANESE COOKING / ROPPONGI

Tan’etsu

Seasonal Japanese cooking, with lunch sets and a more leisurely dinner. Build in time to sit down between Roppongi’s galleries and backstreets.

12 / Minato City · KOCHI COOKING & IZAKAYA / ROPPONGI

Warayakiya Roppongi

Straw-seared bonito is the draw at this Kochi-inspired izakaya. Order a few dishes to share and make an evening of it.

13 / Minato City · SOBA / AZABU-JUBAN

Azabu Kawakamian

Soba and Japanese small plates in Azabu-Juban. A sit-down meal to pair with a walk through the neighbourhood’s shopping streets.

14 / Minato City · PIZZA / AZABU-JUBAN

Nim’s Pizza

New York-style pizza for a relaxed break from sightseeing. Useful when you want something casual in Azabu-Juban.

15 / Minato City · YAKITORI & IZAKAYA / SHINAGAWA

Yakitori-ya Sumire Shinagawa

Chicken skewers and izakaya dishes on the Konan side of Shinagawa Station. A convenient dinner stop before or after a train journey.

16 / Minato City · COFFEE / AZABU-JUBAN

Streamer Coffee Company Azabu-Juban

Coffee and a sweet pause at the entrance to the shopping streets. Work it into a walk between Azabu-Juban and Roppongi.

17 / Minato City · YAKINIKU / AZABU-JUBAN

KABUN-AZABUJUBAN

Japanese barbecue with Korean dishes alongside the grilled meat. Set aside time for a shared dinner rather than a quick stop.

18 / Minato City · HAKATA SKEWERS & IZAKAYA / ROPPONGI

Jomon Roppongi

Hakata-style skewers and shochu in a lively Roppongi setting. Choose a spread of skewers and settle in for the evening.

Check the linked venues for opening days, menus and dietary requirements. Restaurant queues and sold-out items can change the timing of your day.

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