Tokyo food guide

Tokyo: the bustling capital city of Japan that never seems to sleep. Once a fishing village called Edo, it grew to prominence in the 1600s, before the Meiji Restoration of 1868 saw the imperial capital shift here from Kyoto. It was then that Edo was renamed Tokyo, AKA Eastern Capital, or Tōkei. With such a long history, it’s no surprise that Tokyo is rich with culture, history, and great food. If you’re headed there, here’s a guide to 15 eateries you can’t miss in Tokyo!

The current exchange rate is ¥1 = ~S$0.0092 as of 16 April 2025. 

1. Asakusa Unana

We know, unadon can cost a pretty penny and then some. Plus, the queues to get into some of the best unagi spots in the city can get rather long. Head over to Asakusa Unana instead for unagi onigiri (¥600) that’s grilled fresh to order!