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What to eat in Tokyo

Start with what Tokyo is known for. Below are the everyday dishes you can order here too, each with the Japanese name to point at.

Tokyo specialties

Noodles

Dipping ramen

Thick cold noodles you dip into a rich, hot broth served on the side.

Typically ¥1,000 to ¥1,550 a bowl

Rice

Chicken and egg bowl

Chicken and onion cooked in broth, set with soft egg, over rice.

Typically ¥480 to ¥1,500 a bowl

Rice

Tempura bowl

Shrimp and vegetable tempura over rice, with a sweet soy sauce poured on.

Typically ¥730 to ¥1,600 a bowl

Grilled and fried

Tonkatsu

A breaded pork cutlet with shredded cabbage, rice and miso soup.

Typically ¥690 to ¥1,800 a set meal

Grilled and fried

Monjayaki

A runny batter you cook yourself on the grill and eat with tiny spatulas.

Street food

Taiyaki

A fish-shaped waffle filled with sweet red bean paste, eaten hot.

Typically ¥200 to ¥350 1 piece

Street food

Ningyo-yaki

Small sponge cakes shaped like pagodas and lanterns, some with bean paste.

Typical prices, tax included, checked Nov 9, 2026

Also easy to find in Tokyo

Noodles

Rice

Sushi

Grilled and fried

Street food

Konbini

Sweets

Plan the rest

Sources

Our summary of the sources below, checked Nov 9, 2026

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