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Sometaro ¥¥ Kameya Issuitei ¥¥¥ might want to try the Korean
Okonomiyaki Map 4 E3 Kappo Map 3 C3 version, which is equally tasty,
2-2-2 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku 2-13-2, Ueno, Taitou-ku but has a spicy twist.
Tel (03) 3844-9502 Tel (03) 3831-0912
Enjoy okonomiyaki (Japanese Perfectly located by the edge of Nagi Ramen ¥
pancake) made with fresh Shinobazu Pond, in Ueno Park, Noodle Map 1 B1
seafood in a rustic setting. this restaurant specializes in Shinjuku Golden Gai (G2 Street), 2F,
grilled eel. The kappo method 1-1-10 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Sushi-Nova ¥¥ of cooking involves cutting, Tel (03) 3205-1925 Closed 3rd Sun
Sushi Map 4 E3 boiling, stewing, and frying. of month
1-22-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku In the heart of the Golden Gai,
Tel (03) 5246-4334 Tokyo’s historical bar district, this
Sushi-Nova is kaiten-zushi for place is famous for its niboshi
the next generation. Diners Western Tokyo soup made from dried sardines.
place orders through a digital
touch panel at their table and Fuunji Ramen ¥ Shinjuku Asia Yokocho ¥
the sushi is delivered to them Noodle Map 1 A2 Asian Map 1 B1
by conveyor belt. Hokuto 1st Building, 2-14-3 Yoyogi, Dai 2 Towa Kaikan (roof), 1-21-1
Shibuya-ku Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Takokyu ¥¥ Tel (03) 6413-8480 Closed Sun Tel (03) 3352-2370
Oden Map 3 C3 Famed for its tsukemen ramen, This rowdy rooftop food court
2-11-8 Ueno, Taito-ku this place is extremely popular, in the heart of Kabukicho offers
Tel (03) 3831-5088 Closed Mon so expect to wait in line to taste a range of different cuisines from
Somewhat of a mecca for oden its legendary fish-flavored soup. across Asia, including Korean
fans, this legendary restaurant and Indonesian dishes.
in downtown Ueno serves its Gindaco ¥
hotpot with a dark, heavy soup. Takoyaki Map 1 B1 DK Choice
Shinjuku Toho Building, 1F, 1-19-1
Tempura Hisago ¥¥ Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Tenkkaippin Ramen ¥
Tempura Map 3 C5 Tel (03) 6205-5959 Noodle Map 1 A2
Akihabara UDX Building, 3F, 4-14-1 At this cross between a bar and a Atlas Nishi-Shinjuku Building, 1F,
Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku stand, enjoy piping-hot takoyaki 1-15-8 Nishi-Shinjuku,
Tel (03) 3252-3051 (diced octopus rolled into balls Shinjuku-ku
Enjoy watching the chef cook with flour, then deep fried) while Tel (03) 3342-2427
tempura in sesame oil using watching the Kabukicho crowds. This small but lively restaurant
fresh seafood and seasonal is popular with hardcore ramen
vegetables. Go Go Curry ¥ fans, who come flocking for
Japanese curry Map 1 A2 the heavy, high-fat kotteri broth,
DK Choice YU-WA Building, B1, 2-13-6 Yoyogi, which is so thick it is more like
Shibuya-ku
a gravy than a soup. Ask for an
Hantei ¥¥¥ Tel (03) 3320-3855 ajitama, or soy sauce-flavored
Kushiage Map 3 B2 Gaudy pop culture meets tasty boiled egg, as a topping. The
2-12-15 Nezu, Bunkyo curry here. A menu highlight is service is good and fast.
Tel (03) 3828-1440 Closed Mon the deep-fried pork cutlet, served
This gorgeous traditional over rice, with a rich curry sauce
restaurant serving kushiage and shredded cabbage. Azabu Shokudo ¥¥
(delicacies coated in panko Yoshoku Map 2 D5
breadcrumbs, then fried) is Kiraku ¥ Azabu West Building, B1, 4-18-1
said to date back to the Meiji Noodle Map 1 B5 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku
era. It has survived both the 2-17-6 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku Tel (03) 3409-4767 Closed Sun
Great Kanto Earthquake and Tel (03) 3461-2032 Closed Wed & hols
World War II. With over 60 years of experience This slightly upmarket Western-
in the business, this popular style restaurant is famed for its
shop delivers excellent old- delicious omuraisu – flavored
school ramen in a classic rice wrapped in an omelet.
soy sauce-based broth.
Blackhole ¥¥
Mos Burger ¥ Japanese Map 1 b1
American Map 1 B1 1-2-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku,
7-1-8 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tel (03) 6457-6089
Tel (03) 3362-0093 This reliable yaki-niku bar is a hit
Find out why Japan’s favorite with the locals. Depending on
home-grown burger chain has your luck, you may receive Kobe,
the edge over its international Saitama, or Kyushu wagyu beef.
rivals. Try one of the rice burgers,
with rice cakes instead of a bun. Chinese Café Eight ¥¥
Chinese Map 2 E5
Myeongdong Norimaki ¥ Court Annex Roppongi, 2F,
Korean Map 1 B1 3-2-13 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku
1-12-3 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku Tel (03) 5414-5708
Tel (03) 5292-4499 Relaxed and popular, this Chinese
Varied and colorful sushi dishes at Sushi If you have had your fill of restaurant is open 24 hours a day
Gotoku (see p134) Japanese-style sushi, you and is famed for its Peking duck.
Key to Price Guide see page 130
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