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12/12/2025

Cheap Tokyo Lunch In The Craziest Spot Yet 🐈‍⬛🍚

Stumbled into a spot called Neko Ni Koban, which basically means “giving gold to a cat.” No idea what that has to do with lunch, but whatever, I was hungry.

This place is the exact opposite of minimalist Tokyo cafés. Imagine walking into a room where someone said “more cat pictures… no, MORE… keep going… don’t stop until the walls beg for mercy.” If clutter stresses you out, turn around. If you’re me, you shrug and sit down anyway because that’s just where life has taken you.

One guy runs the whole shop. One. He cooks, cleans, decorates. Legend.

Got the chicken nanban set and almost laughed when I heard the price: 6 dollars USD. For that, I expected disappointment. Instead I got a pile of fried chicken, rice, miso soup, pickles, tofu… man basically said “eat more, you look tired.”

Would absolutely go back. Would absolutely bring every cat-loving friend I have.

(Yes, all my friends love cats. I have policies.)

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📍 Neko Ni Koban — Info

Address: Meguro City, Takaban 3-chome, Unit 105

Nearest Station: Gakugei-Daigaku

Hours: Tue–Sun 11–3 / 6–10

Closed: Mondays (respect)

Price: ¥1,000–¥2,000

Phone: +81 3-3710-3577

05/12/2025

Tokyo Tex-Mex that looks like a garage sale but feeds your soul.

Junkadelic is Nakameguro’s OG Tex-Mex time capsule—a place where the sign only says “adelic,” the chairs don’t match, and the exterior looks like a storage unit that legally shouldn’t be open to the public. But somehow? It works.

Step inside and suddenly you’re in a neon-bright, slightly unhinged Mexican fever dream. It’s loud, colorful, and has big “I decorated this after half a margarita” energy… which, to be fair, is kind of the point.

I got the burrito set and it tasted exactly like the comforting Tex-Mex from every chain restaurant I grew up with in the States. Big cheesy burrito. Beans. Rice. Guac. Sour cream. Zero surprises. Zero innovation. Zero lies detected.
Good? Yeah.
Life-changing? Let’s not get dramatic.

But here’s the twist: the heart behind this place is legit. The owner brought San Diego Tex-Mex nostalgia to Tokyo—recreating the food and the chaos-fun interior to give people a place to drink margaritas, eat nachos, and pretend they’re 20 minutes from the border.

Bottom line: come here at night. Get fajitas. Order a margarita. Then another. Let someone else say “shots.”
That’s the full Junkadelic experience.

INFO
📍 4 Chome-10-4 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo
🚉 Nakameguro Station
⏰ Hours:
Mon–Tue: 6–11 PM
Wed–Thu: 12–3:30 PM, 6–11 PM
Fri: 6–11 PM
Sat–Sun: 12–3:30 PM, 6–11 PM
💸 Expect around ¥1,500–¥2,500 for lunch, more for dinner
🍽 Tex-Mex classics, margaritas, chaos
📝 No reservation needed for lunch, recommended for dinner

Follow for more Tokyo food adventures in places that look like my college dorm room but taste like my childhood.

28/11/2025

I found the best cheap meal in one of Tokyo’s fanciest neighborhoods and I’m still annoyed nobody told me sooner.

Spent the day at Ebisu Garden Place and somehow ended up with a killer ¥1700 yakitori lunch on the 38th floor, free skyline views that should honestly charge admission, a 250-yen beignet that felt illegal, and a surprise stop at the Yebisu Brewery Museum. It’s basically a full Tokyo side quest packed into one spot.





19/11/2025

TOKYO’S BEST OYAKO-DON LUNCH SET?

A few minutes from Nakameguro Station, there’s this tiny yakitori spot called MARU that basically leads a double life. At night it’s all skewers and smoke, and by lunchtime it’s suddenly out here dropping a ramen + oyako-don tag-team like it’s nothing. Tokyo really doesn’t believe in choosing.

I got the A Set — shio ramen and a mini oyako-don — and yeah, it delivered.
The ramen is chicken-based but somehow avoids the usual “blah chicken soup” energy. It’s clean, rich, and hits in a way that feels… right.

But the oyako-don? That’s the one. The chicken has this subtle smokiness, the egg is ridiculously silky, and the whole thing just snaps together in a way that makes you think, “Oh. I’m coming back.”

The inside has this warm, relaxed vibe — counter seats, friendly staff, and the kind of atmosphere where you accidentally end up chatting more than you planned. Easy solo lunch spot, easy small-group spot.

If you’re around Nakameguro and want lunch that actually matters, MARU’s your move.

📍 .maru (Nakameguro)
Yakitori by night / ramen + oyako-don by day
⏰ Lunch 11:30–14:00 / Dinner 17:00–22:00
🚶‍♂️ 2 minutes from Nakameguro Station

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12/11/2025

TOKYO’S LONGEST SHOPPING STREET IS FULL OF UNHINGED FLAVOR

Togoshi Ginza is 1.3km of pure food chaos — locals grilling, frying, and deep-frying anything that moves. I got caught in a rainstorm, panic-entered a tiny spot called Tori & Deli, and somehow ended up face-to-face with a sign that said “Japan’s Largest Chicken Sandwich – 700 yen.”

For $4.55, this thing was basically grand theft poultry.
Crispy, juicy, unreasonably large — like someone deep-fried a mattress and called it lunch. Paired it with a beer and some fried chicken cartilage (don’t judge, you’ve eaten worse).

Then I found a gachapon shop full of unhinged capsule toys and adopted a gecko in pajamas named Stanley. He’s my emotional support lizard now.

Closed it out with sweet potato ice cream at Unagiimo, which was good until I realized their mascot looked like a black hole trying to read my browser history.

Anyway, 10/10 day. Left with wet shoes, mild trauma, and a lifelong bond with a chicken sandwich.

07/11/2025

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I used to think yakisoba was the kind of food you make at home when you’ve given up on life but still want something vaguely edible. Then I went to Apetaito in Nakameguro—apparently the new holy land for fried noodles—and discovered that my version tastes like sadness and poor decisions.

This place serves yakisoba so good it made me question why I even own a frying pan. I ordered way too much (shocking, I know) including a random negi-toro donburi that no one asked for—but it was all incredible. Inside, it’s sleek, moody, and cooler than I’ll ever be. You can totally eat here for under 1500 yen if you behave like an adult. I, however, did not.

Also, fun fact: “Apetaito” doesn’t mean “appetite.” It’s ancient Japanese for “I’m financially ruined but spiritually full.”

📍 Apetaito Nakameguro
🍜 Famous for: Yakisoba that ruins your self-esteem
💸 Price: Around 1500 yen if you don’t go full goblin mode
🚉 Nearest Station: Nakameguro
💡 Pro tip: Come hungry. Leave happy.

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30/10/2025

📍 (洋カツ屋 ドン・デ・ラ・ナチュレ – Ebisu)

My current favorite Tokyo tonkatsu spot — the kind of place that makes you rethink every sad breadcrumb you’ve ever met.

They do modern yoshoku — Japan’s version of western food, but cleaner, prettier, and deeply unserious about calories. I ordered the pork katsu set (¥1,900) and added one fried shrimp because I have no self-control and it looked too good. The total came to about ¥2,500 and honestly, worth it.

The pork was thick, juicy, and somehow still light. The crust was so delicate it practically apologized for being fried. They give you two sauces — soy-based and tonkatsu-style — but I ditched both and went straight for salt. Sometimes minimalism just wins.

The rice is this half-white, half-brown mix that sounds healthy but eats like comfort. Counter seating only, which means full kitchen view — the chefs moving like it’s a ballet made of oil and confidence.

They’ve also got wagyu katsu, and yes, I’m already plotting my return.

📍 Don De La Nature (洋カツ屋 ドン・デ・ラ・ナチュレ)
〒150-0022 Tokyo, Shibuya, Ebisuminami, 3 Chome−1−2 1F
🕐 11AM–3PM / 5–9:30PM (Daily)
💴 ¥1,000–3,000 per person
🚉 Nearest station: Ebisu Station
🍽️ Counter seating only
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/don_de_la_nature

27/10/2025

Is this Tokyo pizza better than a Snuggie?

10/10/2025

How big does a donut have to be before it becomes a full-blown crime scene?

At The Sun Lives Here in Setagaya, I found out the hard way.

These donuts are massive—cream-filled, messy, and spiritually confusing. I got the cream cheese, matcha, chocolate, and a mystery flavor that I’m 90% sure was “just cream.” Cream cheese easily wins. Powder everywhere. Dignity gone. Worth it.

Someone asked why I rip donuts open. Because it’s the only way to uncover their secrets. Also, I ate four. For science.

🕛 Hours: 12–6PM (closed never, emotionally always)
📍 Address: 〒154-0001 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Ikejiri 1-7-2, Ikejiri Park Mansion 601
💸 Price: ~¥500 each
🚉 Nearest station: Ikejiri-Ōhashi
📞 Phone: +81 80-4348-2733
🌐 Website: cafethesunliveshere.com

09/10/2025

MONICHIKI House (Setagaya, Tokyo)
🍗 Fried chicken sandwich shop / 3rd floor cardio reward

They say this is one of Tokyo’s best fried chicken sandwiches.
So naturally, I climbed three flights of stairs on a Monday to find out — only to discover there was already a line.
A line. On a Monday. Before it opened.
Tokyo people treat fried chicken like religion, and honestly… I respect that.

Inside, it’s hip hop beats, one guy running the show, and the faint smell of decisions you can’t take back.
I got the double. It was smaller than expected but still solid — crispy, juicy, and mildly judging me.
The lettuce tried its best.

Was it life-changing? No.
Was it good? Yeah.
Would I climb three floors again? …Ask my thighs.

📍Monichiki
〒154-0004 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Taishido, 1 Chome−4−35 ニシムラアートプラザ 3階
💴 ¥1,000–2,000 per person
🚉 Near Sangenjaya Station
🕒 12pm-9pm everyday
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly

06/10/2025

I came here ready to hate it.

I thought, “yeah yeah, another influencer-trap beef thing.”

Instead, I walked out emotionally compromised by deep-fried meat.

Gyukatsu Kyoto gives you breaded beef cooked medium-rare, plus a tiny hot plate so you can LARP as a chef for 2.5 minutes. The meat’s already seasoned, so you’re not really cooking — you’re just reheating your bad decisions in real time.

But it works. The beef’s tender, the crust is crispy, and when you add sansho or wasabi, it hits like the bridge of a Kenshi Yonezu song — subtle pain, but kinda beautiful.

The best part? It’s just over ¥2000. That’s under $14 for beef that slaps harder than your rent reminder.

Call it a chain, call it influencer bait — I call it legit.

📍 Gyukatsu Kyoto (牛かつ京都勝牛)
They’ve got over 60 locations across Japan, including multiple in Tokyo.
🕐 Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (every day)
💴 Price: ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person
🌐 gyukatsu-kyotokatsugyu.com

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29/09/2025

Mochimen Udon is serving udon that feels less like lunch and more like unlocking a hidden level. The Calpis Butter Udon? Cream overload. The Wagyu Sukiyaki Don? Sweet-savory perfection. And the yolks… let’s just say they’ve got more plot twists than a K-drama finale.

The shop is tiny (like, 6 seats tiny), but that just makes it feel even more like a secret mission. Slide out of Shinagawa Station, Konan Exit, and you’re basically on the way to glory. Pay at the vending machine, sit down, and prepare for noodles that hit harder than your horoscope.

📍 Mochimen Udon
2 Chome-2-5 Konan, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0075
⏰ Mon–Fri 11AM–11PM, Sat 11AM–8PM, Closed Sun
💴 ¥1,000–ish per person
🚉 Nearest station: Shinagawa (Konan Exit)
🔗 Search on Tabelog for details

👉 Add Mochimen to your Tokyo foodie map—it’s the sidequest that turns into the main storyline.

住所

鷹番3-3-10 第五エスペランス105
Meguro-ku, Tokyo

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