I Spent a Day Dining Alone in Tokyo

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Discover the art of dining alone in Tokyo, from efficient solo yakiniku to standing sushi and the city's best tempura, all found with the Tabelog app.

4 places

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Yakiniku Like Shinjuku Nishiguchi
Yakiniku restaurant · Shinjuku City
4.0 (1,082)Open · until 11 PM
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The restaurant that kicked off the solo yakiniku trend, offering tasty, quick, and value-driven barbecue. It's designed for efficiency with individual grills, water dispensers, and ordering via a screen, making it perfect for introverts. Located in Shinjuku's skyscraper district.
Yakiniku LIKE Shinjuku West Exit, ブレステン西新宿 1F 7 Chome-11-17 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
- Premium Wagyu set — A set featuring high-quality Wagyu beef, including different cuts of shoulder and rib, served with rice and kimchi. You cook it yourself on a personal grill, allowing for a customized experience. The creator recommends setting the grill to level three to avoid burning the beef.
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Standing Sushi Bar (Shinjuku Station)
Train station · Shinjuku City
3.9 (44,356)
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An unassuming standing sushi bar located beneath Shinjuku Station, offering high-quality sushi at cheaper prices than regular restaurants due to its efficient, fast-food style service. It's a bustling spot where customers eat quickly and move on, reminiscent of sushi's Edo-era roots. The counter is made of hinoki wood, known for its natural antibacterial qualities.
Shinjuku Station, 3 Chome-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
- Three maguro tuna selection — A selection of three different cuts of maguro (tuna) sushi. The chef prepares it incredibly fast, and you can add your own soy sauce. The creator found it exceptionally good, especially after being away from Japan.
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Curry Shop (Nihonbashi)
Chuo City
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An almost gingerbread-house-like curry restaurant on the streets of Nihonbashi, known for its photogenic setting and efficient service via vending machines. It's a popular lunch spot for solo diners, often featuring manga comic book sections for reading while eating.
Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan
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Tempura Restaurant (South Tokyo)
Tempura restaurant · Chuo City
4.4Open · until 3 PM
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A highly-rated tempura restaurant in South Tokyo, famous for having a queue of over 100 people on weekends. It features a row of single seats in front of a master tempura chef who prepares fresh ingredients with a delicious light batter. The restaurant emphasizes efficiency, with orders taken outside and a quick dining experience.
Tempura Kondo, Sakaguchi Bld., ９F 5 Chome-5-13 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

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