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燎 ～kagaribi～
The chef crimps the noodles by hand so they're rough - one of the best ramen and by far the best noodles they've eaten. Expect a queue.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Walk the forest around the shrine to the huge torii gate - beautiful green in the middle of Tokyo.
クシヤキ肉男 Meat Man
Bar seating around the central grill, few seats but fast turnover. Free creamy corn starter soup 10/10; try the Kobe beef sukiyaki skewer.
らーめん 鴨to葱 上野御徒町本店
Order the bowl with extra duck slices, not the 2-piece. Pay at the machine first, then queue. Open 24/7; try the yuzu kosho.
IRUCA TOKYO
Michelin-listed ramen; opens 11:00, come before opening for the queue. Order the Porcini Shoyu Ramen with truffle.
Open Book
Tiny book-themed bar specialising in lemon sour; ¥300 table charge per person, 10% off if you pay cash or PayPay.
茶苑大山
Their favourite matcha - iced Unkaku matcha by Marukyu Koyamaen from Uji, Kyoto: soft, sweet and rich.
A10
Hidden behind street lockers - book a spot on their website in advance.
Cat Street
One of her favourite streets in Shibuya - full of cool shopping.
Maguro Mart
Tuna-focused spot - must reserve a table in advance; it broke their daily food budget.
Menchirashi
Order the two signature udon dishes – totally different vibes – and add the daily tempura special.
Rojiura Curry SAMURAI. 下北沢店
Pick your spice level, take the house special curry and add tempura shrimp - one of the prettiest dishes he's eaten.
Shibuya Crossing
Mark a few streets - Cat Street, Harajuku, Omotesando, Shibuya Crossing - and spend the rest of the time getting lost in the alleys.
Shodai
Japanese curry udon comes spicy or regular – the spicy is great if you like heat; add the agedashi tofu.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo
A coffee experience you don't expect – the creators call it a must-see stop in Tokyo.
Tokyo City Flea Market
Open weekends only and stalls change every time - check @tokyocity_fleamarket for opening updates.
Udon Oniyanma Shibuya PARCO
Take the udon with tempura – simple but one of the tastiest dishes; eat at least one udon on your Japan trip.
Coach Play @ Cat Street
The Coach Coffee Shop is upstairs on the 4th floor, open 11:00-19:00 daily.
Jojo風Bar Dio
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure themed bar: figurines along the counter, a yellow 'WRYYYY' wall and a wall of original Shonen Jump issues.
Kappabashi Dougugai Street
Overwhelming number of shops - go with a list of what to buy (knives, ceramics, cutting boards).
Mustard Hotel Shimokitazawa
Super nice hotel in Shimokitazawa with a cute Coffee & Bagels cafe in the lobby.
Nakano Broadway
Covered arcade full of anime, manga and second-hand shops - a good day trip to another neighbourhood.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Cool little bars here - try the yuzu sake (Umenoyado Aragoshi Yuzu).
純手打ち 麺と未来
Small Michelin-recommended ramen in Shimokitazawa - clear shio broth with wontons, chashu and egg.
麺屋武蔵
Order at the ticket machine; tsukemen with thick noodles, soft egg and charred chashu. Soup refill available.
Akky
Their spot for basic, everyday matcha.
Ameyoko Shopping Street
Small market but a fun experience - worth a stop in Ueno.
Dengama
Their pick for buying Japanese ceramics.
Imadeya Ginza
Where they bought sake.
Kama Asa
Where they bought their cutting board.
Kosai
Their pick for a matcha bowl, chopsticks and a whisk.
Le Labo Daikanyama
Good spot to pick up a gift - personalized Le Labo perfume from the Daikanyama branch.
Omoide Yokocho
Narrow lantern-lit alley packed with izakaya and yakitori stalls - go in the evening.
remm Roppongi
Private room for $87 a night in Roppongi - cheaper than Shinjuku/Shibuya/Ginza. Booked on Klook with code BARSHA.
teamLab Borderless
Book tickets in advance on Klook with discount code BARSHA.
Tokyo Midtown
Sights · complex
Tsukiji Outer Market
Very touristy – they only rated one stall, the special beef stew sold at the market.
Cross Shinjuku Vision
The giant 3D cat screen at Shinjuku crossing - best seen at night.
Sweet Rain
Bars · jazz bar
The Coach Coffee Shop
4th floor above Coach Play on Cat Street, open 11:00-19:00 daily.
The God Diner
Hidden entrance through a red sticker-covered vending machine; they were too full to eat but it looked great.
Tokyo Tower
Classic night photo spot from the street with the KARAOKE PASELA neon signs.
Xing Fu Tang
Brown sugar bubble tea with caramel torched by a dinosaur-head burner - fun to watch but 'too sweet'.
三番街
Izakaya alley: oden and yakitori from ¥120, beer, highballs and cocktails from ¥350.
中野四季の森公園
Hosts the Nakano Chillnight Picnic outdoor anime theater, Aug 21-23 from 19:00.
昭和新道
Narrow alley with red paper lanterns, izakaya signs, an unagi restaurant and the Sweet Rain jazz bar.
Kabukiza Theatre
The creator says outright: don't go to the kabuki show in Ginza, not for anything.
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