Genki Sushi, located near Shibuya Station in the heart of Center Gai, was one of my favorite affordable sushi trains in Tokyo. With multiple branches across Japan and a few international locations, Genki Sushi became popular with both locals and visitors for its cheap sushi, numerous menu choices, and its unique and entertaining sushi train …
Katsudonya Zuicho is a small family-run restaurant near Shibuya Crossing specializing in one item: katsudon. This dish, made with rice and egg topped with a deep-fried pork cutlet, is popular in Japan. Katsudon is one of my favorite things to eat on my visits. While Katsudonya Zuicho is a stone’s throw away from Shibuya Crossing, …
Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka Store, owned by Genki Sushi Co., Ltd, is a chain of sushi restaurants found all over Japan specializing in affordable but high-quality sushi. Located in Shibuya, not far from the world-famous Shibuya Crossing, this specific branch is a favorite for travelers looking for a high-tech dining experience. Uobei isn’t your typical traditional …
The first time I tasted a bowl of tsukemen was at Fuunji, a small ramen shop hidden on a quiet street near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan. Fuunji is considered by many, including me, to serve the best bowl of tsukemen in Tokyo. Every time I return to Tokyo, I stop by Fuunji first. Even …
Harajuku Gyozaro, officially Harajuku Gyoza Lou, is an affordable dumpling restaurant in Tokyo, famous for its pan-fried and steamed gyoza. The small eatery in the busy Shibuya Ward off Omotesandō Street has perfected the art of Chinese-style dumplings, or gyoza. Harajuku is a lively neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward famous for its unique street fashion, …