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TOKYO Food Guide | 40 Places to Eat & Drink (With Prices!)

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Presenter / Channel

  • Presenter is not explicitly identified in the subtitles.
  • The video appears to be a “Tokyo Food Guide” compilation by a multi-person group.
  • No external sources are referenced beyond mentioning Google Translate.

Cooking-specific ingredients & quantities mentioned (from subtitles)

Japanese breakfast sets (Shinagawa Shoko)

  • Freshly grilled fish of choice
    • Buona dried mackerel set includes:
      • miso soup
      • pickles
      • radish
      • rice
    • Natō tofu (mentioned as an extra add-on)
    • minced tuna (mentioned as included)
  • Grilled salmon set (char/grilling referenced)
  • (Exact amounts not provided.)

Tempura / Tendon (Chawa Tempura)

  • Start with:
    • pickle appetizer
    • soup
    • mushrooms (for the soup/appetizer experience)
  • Tendon bowl examples:
    • Three angel prawns + vegetables (Aliana)
    • Another bowl: angel prawns, veggies, juicy tuna, and conger eel
  • Paired with draft beer
  • (Exact amounts not provided.)

Unagi rice bowl / donburi (Asaka Unana)

  • Unagi rice bowl
  • Described components:
    • rice soaked in sauce
    • unagi coated in tare (velvety), with a slightly sweet soy flavor
  • (Exact ingredients/measurements not given.)

Chicken stock stew / chanko (Chanko near Sumo arena)

  • Chanko described as:
    • hearty chicken-stock-based stew
    • veggies and chicken
    • noodles
    • includes dark meat, liver, gizzard
  • Ending step:
    • request extra rice and egg; they dump it into the remaining stew to soak and thicken into porridge
  • (Quantities not given.)

Ramen (Ramen Afro Beats; plus Hakata ramen at Wakura)

Ramen Afro Beats (Shinjuku)

  • Two standard broths:
    • “python” chicken broth
    • classic shoyu broth
  • Optional add-on:
    • neon orange espuma sauce, tasting similar to peppery romesco sauce
  • Chashu described as cured quality
  • (Quantities not provided.)

Wakura (Hakata-style ramen, 24 hours)

  • Broth:
    • pork bones simmered for hours
    • thick, rich, velvety broth
  • Toppings “levels”:
    • scallions
    • melt-in-mouth chashu
    • bamboo shoots
    • gooey eggs

Tsukiji market food (Onigiri and sushi)

Onigiri set / standing sushi snack (Maru/Mar… “Mritto Toyo” mentioned)

  • Soy-marinated egg onigiri (gooey center)
  • Deluxe salmon onigiri (briny salmon notes)
  • Horse mackerel onigiri (fishy/flaky)

Sushi omakase/courses (Sushi Okam; tuna course)

  • Tuna course with five kinds of tuna:
    • lean akami
    • medium tūto (as transcribed)
    • fatty tuna (decadent)
    • smoky chart tuna
    • mince tuna roll
  • Mention that sushi is made right in front of you

Miso black cod (Miito shop)

  • Miso black cod
  • Flavor: subtle sweet + savory miso seasoning
  • Texture: buttery, moist
  • (No measurements given.)

Tamagoyaki (short-line stall: SHO Tamagoyaki)

  • Rolled omelette
  • Flavor/texture: slightly sweet, juicy

A5 wagyu skewers (Ski Tepanyaki Juju)

  • A5 wagyu skewers (no amounts; pricing mentioned)
  • Served plain sirloin; also a combination including:
    • “oi” (as transcribed—unclear wording)
    • A5 wagyu rump
  • Mention that cooking happens in front of you

Seafood plates (Tsukiji / “CTO Fish Market” mentioned)

  • Massive oyster (creamy, not too seafood-y)
  • Prawns (bouncy, sweet)
  • Oily red fish
  • Served with tableside sauces

Pork katsu / tonkatsu (Buku… “Bhumi”)

  • Tasting sets with mini appetizers:
    • cabbage salad
    • soup
    • rice
  • Mentions:
    • “deluxe blade steak of rice-fed Koshi nikari” (mapping unclear from transcription)
    • pork belly from a “hura/ hura bhha” breed (cold-aged)
    • optional tonkatsu sauces and mustard
    • extreme cut: pork back fat (described as all fat)
  • (Exact quantities not provided.)

Chicken yakitori (Shibuya Morimoto)

  • Set includes nine types of yakitori:
    • bouncy chicken
    • crunchy chicken
    • gizzard
    • crispy chicken skin
    • super succulent liver
    • quail eggs
    • includes mention of chicken that is mildly cooked outside but raw on the inside (raw chicken referenced)
  • Also served with seasoned unagi

“Gyo don / gudon” (Yoshinoya)

  • Marinated beef strips over rice
  • Customization:
    • basic classic gyo/don
    • toppings such as spring onions and egg yolk
  • Sides: pickles and veggies

Chain breakfast (Kido’s Coffee; Nagoya maneuver)

  • Before 11:00 a.m.
    • free piece of toast
    • served with choice of jam dip or hard-boiled egg
  • Also mentioned:
    • “shirro NOA” pastry topped with cream + limited edition sweet potato sauce
    • curry-katsu sandwich (very large)

Dessert / snacks

Melonpan & melon pan with matcha ice cream (Kagetsudo)

  • Melon pan stuffed with matcha ice cream
  • Emphasis: bun is warm (freshly baked)

Coffee jelly & mazagran (Cafe De lbre; “post war kissa” vibes)

  • Coffee jelly (star item)
  • Mazagran (sweet-tasting coffee drink)
  • “Cream on top” option

Crepes (Tabhi Harajuku)

  • Matcha crepe made fresh to order
  • Examples:
    • crème brûlée crepe with:
      • matcha cream / walnuts ice cream / berries
      • salting crackers
      • topped with gold leaf
    • limited edition Autumn:
      • purple sweet potato puree
      • sweet potato chips
      • Biscoff filling
      • topped with gold leaf

Anpan rolls (Ginza Kimuraya)

  • Anpan filled rolls:
    • cream cheese
    • sweet potato
    • chestnut
    • red bean with Sakura

Tea house (Raku)

  • Daifuku mochi flavors including:
    • red bean paste
    • fig and rare cheese

Matcha ice cream & dango (Suzu… “suzukien”)

  • Matcha ice cream strengths: 1–7
    • described as the world’s strongest matcha ice cream (claim)
    • gradient-topped dango with different strengths of matcha cream
  • Tasting notes:
    • tried strongest #7: “incredible,” not too bitter
    • tried #3: good for beginners
    • “ideal” mentioned as #4 (personal preference)

Taiyaki? / “Takoyaki” (Naruto taiyaki hono)

  • Fresh fish-shaped cakes (taiyaki)
  • Three flavors:
    • sweet potato
    • red bean
    • custard
  • Custard described as premium

Step-by-step cooking / eating method & timings/temps mentioned

Note: Most subtitle content is descriptive restaurant reviews. Explicit “cook until X” instructions are rare. The method-like steps below are included as shown.

Chanko (how the final porridge is made at the table)

  1. Eat the chanko stew.
  2. Before finishing, ask for extra rice and egg.
  3. They dump it into the remaining stew.
  4. It soaks up to become a porridge.

Hakata ramen broth base (Wakura)

  • Broth preparation described (not performed by the diner):
    1. Simmer pork bones for hours
    2. Produces thick, rich, velvety broth
  • Ordering method:
    • order via machine
    • take ticket to the counter
    • choose topping “levels” (scallions/chashu/bamboo shoots/gooey eggs)

Sushi/tempering technique cues (described, not procedural)

  • Tendon/Tempura described as arriving plump and crispy (no timing given).
  • Sushi chef: sushi made right in front of you (tuna course)

Grilled breakfast fish

  • Described as freshly grilled
  • Salmon described with char and glistening (visual cue)

Yakitori doneness described

  • Chicken described as mildly cooked outside but raw on the inside (texture-focused cue)

Matcha ice cream & dango selection

  • Choose matcha strength level #7 (strongest) or #3 (beginner-friendly), with #4 described as ideal.

Equipment & preparation cues (from subtitles)

  • Order-by-machine ramen at Wakura.
  • Sushi experiences:
    • intimate, limited-seat dining rooms (e.g., ~12-seat Michelin omakase; few seats for the tuna course)
    • chef preparation in front of guests
  • Coffee shops:
    • mention of pour-over at Glitch Coffee
    • mention of instant coffee used at a bakery café (Lip… noted as instant)

Chef tips / special notes / common mistakes to avoid

  • Practical “how to order / what to do” cues:
    • Ramen Afro Beats: add the neon orange espuma sauce for flavor customization
    • Chanko: ask for extra rice and egg near the end to turn stew into porridge
    • Sushi Okam: go quickly—limited seating/time
    • Tonkatsu/pork meals: add tonkatsu sauces and mustard “to amp up flavor”
    • Kido’s Coffee: for the free toast deal, go before 11:00 a.m.
    • Tabhi Harajuku crepes: served fresh to order, with premium toppings like gold leaf

Plating / serving / pairing suggestions mentioned

  • Tendon bowls served at the table; paired with draft beer (Chawa Tempura)
  • Unagi described as coated/sauced (tare) over rice with a slightly sweet soy flavor
  • Omakase Michelin sushi served as 21 pieces, prepared in front of diners
  • Coffee pairing at Kido’s Coffee: toast with jam dip or hard-boiled egg
  • “Disney Sea” themed foods: dumplings, steamed buns, churros, popcorn (no method beyond theme)
  • Taiyaki: eaten as a portable walking snack

Variations discussed (concise)

  • Japanese breakfast sets
    • different fish options (dried mackerel set; natō tofu + minced tuna; grilled salmon)
  • Ramen Afro Beats
    • two broths (chicken “python” vs shoyu) + optional neon orange espuma sauce
  • Tendon bowls
    • angel prawns + vegetables; pricier version adds tuna and conger eel
  • Chanko final transformation
    • stew → add rice + egg → porridge
  • Sushi (Sushi Okam)
    • tuna course with five tuna varieties
  • Matcha desserts (suzukien)
    • matcha strength levels + dango cream strengths
  • Taiyaki flavors
    • sweet potato, red bean, premium custard

Endnotes (who/what referenced)

  • Presenter/channel: Not explicitly named in the subtitles.
  • Referenced source/tool: Google Translate mentioned due to Japanese-only staff at one restaurant.

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