3 words: Shio Yuzu Ramen. Mindblowingly delicious and unique. Umami-rich chicken broth base combined with a herbaceous, citrus note from the Yuzu is married flawlessly with thin Hakata-style noodles.
Come during off hours to avoid lineup. Get one of each gyoza (boiled and pan-fried, with and without garlic and chives) and cucumber with miso.
Tomoyo (owner) is great! She speaks English and is very friendly. Grab a seat at the bar. Have a whiskey and chat about movies. She's got an impressive clientele (including Quentin Tarantino).
Phenomenally intimate bar in a phenomenally cool area. Both the sake and whisky were fantastic, as was the conversation with other patrons. If you're having trouble finding it, look for this sign.
Waking up early is worth it for this wholesale fish market. Have a sushi breakfast, or if you’re not buying anything, just watch the activities unfold. Take the Hibiya Line, then Exit 1 in Tsukiji.
Go at the crack of dawn (like a bit before 5.30am) any day for the tuna auction, get a bowl of tuna sashimi at a stall, and then go take a nap at the hamarikyu botanical gardens nearby.
Check: http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/english/market/tsukiji.html before going to see if the market is open to the public that day or not!
Get here well before 4:30am to see the tuna auctions. Note: Trains don't run at this time + they only take a limited amount of people so getting here earlier is better. Once in a lifetime experience!
this bar is has awesome frozen cup sake! great vibe and in a great part of Ebisu near all the yakitori joints!
Fun walk... but the sides streets after this street across one of the main drags at the end are MUCH MORE interesting.
Even if you don't buy anything, just explore this amazing toyshop. One of my favourite shops in the world!
Order the burnt soy ramen with extra egg. And don't miss the foot pedal bamboo sink in the bathroom.
