Tokyo is full of incredible food. In fact, it's probably one of the best culinary cities on the planet. But the best food experience in the city won't be found in a restaurant.
Behold: The Tokyo department store food court, known as depachika. From the outside, it looks like an ordinary department store.
And from the inside, you might be convinced you're standing in your local Nordstrom or Bloomingdales. But we're obviously not here to shop for clothing.
We're here for the FOOD. So walk to the basement level and you'll find a vast epicurean paradise that is a feast for both the eyes and the stomach.
Let's take a walk inside, shall we?
There's pre-made sushi that is so beautiful it belongs in a freaking museum.
LOOK 🍣 HOW 🍣 FRESH 🍣 !
More of a maki person? They've got rolls on rolls.
OK, one more sushi beauty shot for good measure. These sushi sets are never ending.
There are counters of deep fried tempura, everything from giant juicy prawns to potato croquettes.
TEMPURA DREAMS!
And yakitori skewers galore!!!! Pick a chicken part, any chicken part.
Onto the meat counter, where you'll find paper-thin wagyu beef sliced to be cooked in a hot pot.
Even the salads are stunning, and I suddenly find myself craving vegetables.
Nothing to see here, just some luxurious bowls of king crab, uni, and salmon roe. Have I just arrived in my personal heaven!?
Let's not forget about the perfectly portioned bento boxes. Is this lunch or art?
The dessert counters take up about half of the basement floor and are next-level.
Prepare thy sweet tooth.
I mean.....
And fancy matcha bars, of course.
