Here Are 21 Incredible Restaurants To Try When In Tokyo

Sushi and ramen are just the beginning.

Ask anyone who's ever been to Tokyo, and there's a good chance they'll tell you it's one of the most incredible food cities in the world.

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But with so many options from sushi and tempura to kaiseki and ramen, how do you choose where to eat?

So we asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about their absolute favorite eats in Tokyo, Japan. Here are some of their best responses.

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1. Daiwa Sushi (Toyosu)

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"This omakase was well worth lining up for at 6 a.m. It was previously housed in Tsukiji market but is now located in Toyosu Market." — mannytanny

2. L’Effervescence (Minato)

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"This restaurant serves Japanese food with a French flair. It comes with a hefty price tag, but the food is impeccable and tells such a beautiful story. Eating there is an experience, to say the least." — mariel4d240b0d6

3. T’s TanTan (Tokyo Station)

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"For the best vegan ramen in Tokyo, go to T’s Tan Tan in Tokyo Station (at the end of the underground Keiyo Street!). Everything on the menu is super flavourful and filling, but I especially love their Golden Sesame ramen with the dumplings or karaage (fried soy meat) on the side." — madalynh2

"T’s TanTan is a veggie lover's must! They specialize in vegan ramen and soy meat. They also have really great curry, salads, and gyoza." — shang90

4. Pepper Lunch (Multiple Locations)

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"I lived in Japan for two years and I still have dreams about eating Pepper Lunch because I miss it so much." — Jackiebeadles1

5. Kyubey (Ginza)

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"They make all of the sushi in front of you, piece by piece. Everything is perfectly cut and seasoned. There are very few seats, but a meal here is an incredible experience." — lizhaught

6. Gyoza Lou (Harajuku)

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"Pretty much all they serve is rice and either steamed or fried gyoza, but it is so good! If you get a seat at the bar you can watch them make your dumplings." — nicolemarynv

7. Torikizoku (Multiple Locations)

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"This yakitori chain has a bunch of locations. You can order everything on a screen at your table, so there are no language barriers. It's a great place to stop for a beer and a bite to eat." — NatBeeeat

8. Ikinari Steak (Shinjuku)

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"If you're a steak-lover, don't miss this spot." — toycydg

9. Genki Sushi (Shibuya)

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"Genki sushi is the kind of place you might imagine when you think of a futuristic sushi experience. You order on a little iPad at your table and everything comes directly to you on a tiny conveyor belt. The sushi is good, the prices are cheap, and the experience is very fun." — tsherborne

10. Cafe de l’Ambre (Ginza)

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"It’s a classic old coffee shop run by Sekiguchi Ichiro, who is over 100 years old. He is meticulous with his coffee and ages the beans for up to 40 years." — varin

11. Ichiran Ramen (Shibuya)

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"This is the best ramen you will ever have! Seriously. You’ll want to order two bowls." — samanthaewilson.

12. Aoyama Flower Market Tea House (Shibuya)

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"It's a flower shop and a café, and it's so beautiful. I’ve had the French toast and rose bowl, and I can’t recommend this place enough!" — starfy17

"The front of the shop is a beautiful flower shop with a variety of blooms sorted by colors. It's one of the most whimsical place I’ve ever eaten. I definitely recommend trying out their tea, French toast, and jelly parfait desserts." — amandajanel

13. World Breakfast Allday (Shibuya)

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When you want a break from traditional Japanese food, come here to try popular breakfast dishes from countries all around the world. — laurenp414c25519

14. Yakuzen Curry Jinenjo Yanaka (Taito)

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"If you want to experience real Japanese curry try this spot, but we warned, the curry is very hot." — katb4a1f62a3d

15. Ningyocho Imahan (Multiple Locations)

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"Their sukiyaki is legendary. It’s pricey, to be sure, but the meat is so tender that it melts in your mouth. Waitresses cook the sliced meat tableside in a thick sukiyaki-broth, and then you dip the meat and veggies in some raw egg yolk. It's unbelievably delicious." — sergias

16. Gonpachi (Mintato)

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"This place has incredible tempura and barbecue. You might recognize it from the infamous "Kill Bill" scene that was filmed there." — corit3

17. Coco Ichibanya (Multiple Locations)

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"This chain serves the best curry I've ever eaten. You can pick your spice level and decide how much rice you want to add." — jessc40e7904fc

18. Pompompurin Cafe (Harajuku)

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"This place is great for anyone with a big sweet tooth! They serve some of the best (and cutest) desserts! Additionally, their rice omelette is so tasty." — Sakura2349

19. Tonkatsu Maisen (Shibuya)

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"It's one of the best black pork tonkatsu and one of the only places I've seen serve Chabuta (tea pork)," — e437450e52

20. Tsukumo Ramen Ebisu Honten (Shibuya)

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"The cheese ramen and onigiri are unbelievably good." — lexybertramp

21. Flipper’s (Multiple Locations)

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"If you're searching for delicious fluffy Japanese pancakes, look no further." — daniellamaried

Do you have a favorite Tokyo restaurant we didn't mention? Tell us in the comments below!