Tokyo Evening Food Walk Through Shinjuku and Old-School Neighborhoods
Begin the tour at Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku, beneath the vibrant neon lights.
Learn about Tokyo's post-war alleyways and their historical food culture.
Savor your first dish and enjoy yakitori or offal skewers grilled over charcoal at a classic counter bar.
You may also choose to enjoy a local draft beer or sake. This is optional and at your own cost.
Walk through the lesser-known backstreets of Kabukicho.
Discover hidden neighborhood eateries favored by locals.
Taste your second dish and try curry pan (crispy fried curry bread) or freshly steamed Japanese-Chinese dumplings from a family-owned street stall.
Try your third dish and eat hot soba or udon noodles served in a traditional stand-up diner with ticket machines.
Ride the train to Ueno or Asakusa to explore Tokyo's working-class neighborhoods.
Dine at a sizzling hotplate diner offering monjayaki or okonomiyaki. These are savory pancakes rich in toppings and local flavor.
Conclude the culinary adventure with a traditional sweet.
Indulge in a local dessert and choose warabi mochi or taiyaki, a fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean.
End the tour around 9:00 PM with a full belly and a deeper understanding of Tokyo's everyday food culture.
