【Tokyo Food Recommendations】30 Must-Try Tokyo Ramen & Desserts That Guarantee Satisfaction
By Klook Team
Last updated: March 17, 2026
Tokyo Restaurants
What to eat in Tokyo? Make the most of every day in Japan—how can you miss the must-try foods? Ramen, soba noodles, fried beef cutlets, fruit mille crepes, Japanese desserts, and delicious high-value sushi! Although it's hard to go wrong with food in Japan, the happiness you feel after eating at popular restaurants recommended by foodies is off the charts! The editor has selected a list of 30 must-eat Tokyo foods, including noodles, meat, coffee, sweets, and more. All the store information for must-eat Tokyo foods is attached below—take notes now!
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Tokyo Food Recommendations: Noodles
Tokyo Food #1: Afuri Yuzu Shio Ramen
The first Tokyo food I want to recommend is Afuri's yuzu shio ramen, which travelers have rated as unforgettable after just one taste! The refreshing yuzu broth makes every bite full of yuzu fragrance. The menu is divided into ramen and tsukemen (dipping noodles). The signature must-try is the "Yuzu Shio Ramen," and regular ramen is also available. Tsukemen comes in three varieties: sweet, spicy, and yuzu sauce. For noodles, if you like chewy texture, you can choose "vacuum hand-kneaded noodles"; if you prefer a refreshing and bouncy texture, you can choose "konjac noodles." The char siu in ramen and grilled meat chunks in tsukemen can be replaced with guilt-free chicken breast. Don't say Japanese ramen is too oily and salty—that's because you haven't met Afuri yet!
Afuri Yuzu Shio Ramen
Branch information: See official website for details
Tokyo Food #2: RAMEN TATSUNOYA (Dragon House Ramen)
When eating ramen in Japan, don't just think of Ichiran! Besides Afuri yuzu shio ramen just introduced, travelers visiting Tokyo must go to Shinjuku to eat "RAMEN TATSUNOYA" (Dragon House Ramen)—the rich broth will leave you wanting more! The menu is divided into ramen and tsukemen. If you're traveling with 2 people, I recommend ordering one of each to try—because they're both super delicious! The signature must-order is the "Pure Tonkotsu Ramen," with a rich broth and thick texture that the editor can't forget to this day. The tsukemen has a light sesame oil fragrance, and its biggest feature is being oily but not greasy—definitely a top-quality choice among Tokyo ramen!
RAMEN TATSUNOYA (Dragon House Ramen)
Address: Fujino Building 1F, 7-4-5 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 11:00-22:00
Tokyo Food #3: "Kagari" Chicken Soup Ramen
Speaking of Tokyo ramen recommendations, "Kagari" chicken soup ramen, whose popularity has soared in recent years, is also an excellent choice! This restaurant has received consecutive Michelin recommendations and specializes in capturing foodies' taste buds with rich chicken soup simmered for a long time. The signature is the "Chicken Paitan Ramen," with a broth that's oily but not greasy, rich yet guilt-free—you can really feel that the chef has locked the sweetness of the chicken in the broth. After eating, you'll feel completely satisfied! Travelers can also choose the luxurious version "Chicken Paitan Truffle Ramen," which uses premium truffle paste and white truffle oil for an even more upgraded rich aroma.
"Kagari" Chicken Soup Ramen - Ginza Main Store
Address: 6 Chome-4-12 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-21:30
Tokyo Food #4: Mitsuyadō Seimen
When it comes to famous Japanese ramen shops, many brands have branches in Taiwan, but when it comes to "tsukemen," you can only fly to Japan to taste it! Mitsuyadō Seimen, famous for its "tsukemen," has branches in the busy Ikebukuro area and near the famous scenic spot "Nakameguro," allowing travelers to come and taste after checking out Meguro River, Blue Bottle Coffee, and more. The homemade noodles are very chewy, and you can choose the portion and temperature yourself, which is quite special! For those who like a refreshing taste, I recommend ordering "Yuzu-flavored Tsukemen," and "Rich Cheese Tsukemen" is also a choice recommended by many netizens.
Mitsuyadō Seimen
Address: Multiple branches
Hours: Varies by branch
Tokyo Food #5: Nakamura Tokichi Matcha Soba Cold Noodles
Coming to Japan, besides ramen, soba noodles are also a must-eat Japanese food! Refreshing and bouncy matcha soba noodles are this shop's signature dish, available hot or cold (with soup). The chewy noodles have a light tea fragrance, and the dipping sauce mixed with green onions and wasabi is truly exquisite! When visiting a famous matcha restaurant, don't forget to try their desserts—the rich tea flavor will make travelers fall in love at first bite. Since Japanese shops have heating, travelers visiting in winter can still enjoy a refreshing matcha soba cold noodle dish! Originally, Nakamura Tokichi is a famous shop in the Kyoto area; the Tokyo Ginza branch also has a location, but currently only offers dessert items!
Nakamura Tokichi Matcha Soba Cold Noodles
Address: GINZA SIX 4F, 6 Chome-10-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061
Hours: 10:30-17:30
Tokyo Food #6: Mizuno Kaze Soba Noodles
Speaking of Tokyo soba noodles, I also want to recommend this place! Unlike general must-eat foods that are located in the city center, "Mizuno Kaze," also famous for its refreshing soba noodles, is located near the famous scenic spot Lake Kawaguchi and is a must-eat shop for travelers visiting Lake Kawaguchi. This shop's soba noodles are also available hot or cold, with handmade noodles that are refreshing and bouncy, with generous portions. The most impressive feature of this shop is the "tempura" that accompanies the soba noodles—made from vegetables carefully selected by the shop every day. You can eat many local vegetables, which is super worthwhile!
Mizuno Kaze Soba Noodles
Address: 1461 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri 11:30-14:00 (Closed Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun)
Tokyo Food #7: "Udon Shin" Famous Udon Restaurant
After introducing so many Japanese noodle dishes, the editor certainly hasn't forgotten the equally popular udon restaurant "Udon Shin." Udon Shin's udon noodles come in hot and cold options, with a distinctive feature of made-to-order noodles. Freshly cut dough keeps Udon Shin's noodles at optimal texture—bouncy and chewy. The tempura side dishes are also quite excellent; the signature recommendation is "Shrimp Tempura Udon," where you can enjoy delicious tempura and udon noodles at once—super satisfying! If you want to taste delicious Japanese udon in Tokyo, this is the place!
"Udon Shin" Famous Udon Restaurant
Address: Soma Building 1F, 2-20-16 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 11:00-22:00
Tokyo Food Recommendations: Michelin Restaurants
Tokyo Food #8: BEIGE Alain Ducasse (Chanel Restaurant)
The first Tokyo Michelin restaurant I want to recommend is BEIGE Alain Ducasse Tokyo! This is a French restaurant located in Ginza, Tokyo, which earned two Michelin stars. Opened in 2004, it is a high-end restaurant created by the top fashion brand "Chanel" and "DUCASSE PARIS," embodying the concept shared by both—simplicity and elegance—which is vividly reflected in the dishes and interior decoration details.
BEIGE Alain Ducasse Tokyo
Address: 10F Chanel Ginza Building, 3 Chome-5-3 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061
Hours: 11:30-15:30, 17:30-22:00 (Closed Mon, Tue)
Tokyo Food #9: Ginza Ibuki
If you want to experience traditional Tokyo kaiseki cuisine, you can consider Ginza Ibuki. The restaurant carefully matches seasonal ingredients with modern cuisine to create traditional Japanese delicacies. The serving order is also very layered, allowing guests to experience exquisite yet non-monotonous traditional Japanese cuisine. It's a highly-rated, high-value Michelin restaurant.
Ginza Ibuki
Address: B1F Dai 2 Matsuoka Building, 2 Chome-14-6 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061
Hours: Mon-Thu 18:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-14:30 / 18:00-22:00 (Closed Sun)
Tokyo Food #10: Kien - One Michelin Star Kaiseki Cuisine
Want to taste Michelin Japanese cuisine in Tokyo? I also highly recommend this place! Located in Akasaka, Tokyo, Kien is a kaiseki restaurant that earned one Michelin star. The cuisine offers seasonal dishes, allowing guests to enjoy the freshest traditional Japanese food of each season at different times. Currently, standard lunch, premium lunch, and traditional dinner options are available. It's about a 12-minute walk from Tameike-sanno Station on the subway!
Kien
Address: 2-18-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: Weekdays 11:30-13:00, 18:00-21:00 / Sat 12:00-13:00, 18:00-21:00 (Closed Sun)
Tokyo Food #11: Tagetsu - One Michelin Star Kaiseki Cuisine
This Tokyo one-Michelin-star Tagetsu belongs to kaiseki cuisine, located in Omotesando & Aoyama-itchome. It's a 3-minute walk from Omotesando Station. The distinctive feature is that the cuisine is extremely delicate, the staff will carefully introduce dishes to guests, and the head chef demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship spirit. Recommended for travelers staying in Omotesando or those who have finished shopping in the area!
Tagetsu
Address: B1 Kita-Aoyama Sekine Building, 3-13-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 11:30-14:00, 18:00-23:00 (Closed Sun)
Tokyo Food #12: Akahotei - Two Michelin Stars Kaiseki Cuisine
Want to eat Tokyo's two-Michelin-star kaiseki cuisine? Then come to "Akahotei" located in Tokyo's Omotesando! After shopping in Omotesando, you might as well experience Japanese culinary culture at Akahotei. In the restaurant, in addition to enjoying a strong Japanese atmosphere and tasting exquisite top-quality delicacies, the venue also uses tatami tables and bamboo garden courtyards, allowing guests to deeply appreciate traditional Japanese aesthetic dining and immerse themselves in a traditional Japanese dining environment.
Akahotei
Address: 3-1-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:30 (Mon dinner only, Closed Sun)
Note: This translation covers the first 12 restaurants from the original article. The full article mentions 30 restaurants, but only 12 were provided in the source text.