@Alexa Moore | travel creator
And like always it was mostly the meals I just happened upon that became my favs! #tokyofood #street
And like always it was mostly the meals I just happened upon that became my favs! #tokyofood #street
The creator rates popular viral food spots in Tokyo, sharing their honest opinions on everything from deep-fried sandwiches to carbonara udon and crème brûlée sweet potato.
6 places
1Age 3 GinzaSandwich shop · Chuo City4.7 (17,074)Open · until 7 PMAge.3 GINZA, 杉浦ビル 1Ｆ 1 Chome-24-11 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, JapanCreator's voice- Whipped cream deep-fried sandwich — The standard whipped cream deep-fried sandwich was a 5 out of 10 for me. It's an interesting concept, but not a standout.
- Egg salad deep-fried sandwich — This egg salad deep-fried sandwich was a pleasant surprise, rating 9 out of 10. The savory filling worked really well.
- Pistachio with raspberry deep-fried sandwich — This pistachio with raspberry deep-fried sandwich stole the show for me, an incredible 15 out of 10! The flavors and texture were perfect.
2MenchirashiUdon noodle restaurant3.9Closed · opens Wednesday 11:30 AMMenchirashi, 1F 6 Chome-13-7 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, JapanCreator's voice- Carbonara Udon — The Carbonara Udon here was fantastic, with perfectly cooked noodles. I still crave this meal; it's an 11 out of 10.
3Ginza SandSandwich shop · Chuo City3.8 (672)Open · until 11 PMGinza Sand, 1F 7 Chome-6-4 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, JapanCreator's voice- Wagyu Sando · $30 — This $30 Wagyu sando was rated 8 out of 10 when eaten cold (due to falling asleep after ordering). It would probably be an 8.7 if enjoyed warm, so don't make my mistake!
4Ichiran RamenRamen restaurant · Shibuya4.4ClosedICHIRAN Shibuya, 岩本ビル B1F 1 Chome-22-7 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, JapanCreator's voice- Tonkotsu Ramen — Ichiran's tonkotsu ramen is good, and the solo dining experience is cool, but it wasn't my favorite ramen. I'd give it a 7 out of 10.
5Strawberry Daifuku Stall (Taito-Asakusa)Japanese confectionery shop · Taito City4.4 (53)Open · until 6 PMJapan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1 Chome−31−1 Asakusa Strawberry DaifukuCreator's voice- Strawberry Daifuku — This strawberry daifuku is a combo of mochi, strawberry, and red bean paste. Even though I don't usually love red bean paste, I enjoyed this one, giving it a 9 out of 10.
6Imo PippiSnack bar · Taito City3.9Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AMImo Pippi, 2 Chome-3-24 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, JapanCreator's voice- Crème Brûlée Sweet Potato · ¥750 — This crème brûlée sweet potato was one of the best things I had in Tokyo. It's so creamy and not too sweet—I give it a '20 million out of ten'!