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Tokyo Recommendations

Curated byKyle Hudson12 cardsUpdated Jul 2025
Here’s a few recommendations from my brother Stephen who’s lived in and around the city for quite some time.
HARRY | Hedgehog Cafe
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HARRY | Hedgehog Cafe

Indulge in a heartwarming experience with adorable hedgehogs and other cute animals at HARRY, a unique cafe in Japan. Visit and play with the friendly creatures in a cozy setting.

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SEAFOOD JO’S グランベリーパーク店 – アメリカンハウス
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SEAFOOD JO’S グランベリーパーク店 – アメリカンハウス

I love this place. This is my go to when I want to get some American style seafood. Warning: you will most likely over-eat.

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築地すし一番TOP
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築地すし一番TOP

Explore the official page of Sushi Ichiban, a prestigious sushi restaurant from the Fish Family Group, offering a unique dining experience.

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ちゃんぷるぅ家
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ちゃんぷるぅ家

Discover a cozy Izakaya restaurant in the heart of Japan, serving a range of delicious dishes and drinks. With a 4.5-star rating, ちゃんぷるぅ家 is a must-visit spot for foodies and locals alike.

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Mugi to Olive
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Mugi to Olive

Attracts long lines of locals for their excellent shoyu ramen, though the wait is typically short

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Hitsumabushi Bincho
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Hitsumabushi Bincho

Experience the art of traditional Japanese unagi cuisine at Hitsumabushi Bincho, a highly-recommended restaurant with a 5-star rating

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Echigoya Sandayu
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Echigoya Sandayu

A cozy Izakaya restaurant in a great location with excellent reviews, serving a variety of Japanese dishes and drinks.

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Fukudaya - Google Maps
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Fukudaya - Google Maps

Fukudaya occupies a narrow back street in Dogenzaka and serves some of Shibuya's best soba noodles

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Morimoto
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Morimoto

Morimoto offers an old-school yakitori experience where regulars gather for grilled chicken

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Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane
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Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane

Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku, often referred to as "Memory Lane," is lined with tiny izakayas serving the best yakitori in town. This charming alleyway feels like stepping back in time and attracts locals for negima (chicken and scallion skewers) and tsukune (chicken meatballs).

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Tsumugi - Google Maps
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Tsumugi - Google Maps

Tsukiji Honganji Cafe TSUMUGI offers a Japanese-style breakfast with 18 little dishes and all-you-can-eat porridge, unknown to many tourists

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Ginza Kyubey
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Ginza Kyubey

Ginza Kyubey is a famous Edo-style sushi restaurant with surprisingly reasonable prices that locals have trusted for generations

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