Top 20 Iconic Dishes in Tokyo, JP

Nigiri Sushi

Hand-pressed vinegared rice topped with fresh slices of raw seafood, the hallmark of Edo-style cuisine.

Monjayaki

A runny savory pancake made with shredded cabbage and various fillings, cooked on a flat griddle until crispy at the bottom.

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#3

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Tokyo Shoyu Ramen

A classic ramen style featuring a clear brown broth flavored with soy sauce, typically served with curly noodles.

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#4

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Tempura

Lightly battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables, perfected as a high-end craft in Tokyo's kitchens.

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#5

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Unagi no Kabayaki

Freshwater eel butterfly-cut, skewered, and grilled over charcoal with a sweet soy-based glaze.

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#6

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Tsukemen

Cold noodles served alongside a bowl of rich, concentrated dipping broth, a style popularized in Tokyo.

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#7

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Edo-mae Soba

Thin buckwheat noodles served either chilled with a dipping sauce or hot in a dashi-based broth.

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#8

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Tonkatsu

A thick pork cutlet coated in panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crunchy.

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#9

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Yakitori

Skewered pieces of chicken grilled over binchotan charcoal, commonly enjoyed at Izakayas and street stalls.

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#10

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Chankonabe

A hearty high-protein stew containing meat, seafood, and vegetables, traditionally the staple diet of sumo wrestlers.

#11

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Anmitsu

A traditional dessert consisting of agar jelly cubes, sweet red bean paste, seasonal fruit, and dark sugar syrup.

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#12

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Taiyaki

A fish-shaped cake made from waffle-like batter and typically filled with sweet azuki bean paste.

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#13

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Omurice

A Western-influenced dish consisting of an omelet wrapped around savory fried rice, often topped with ketchup.

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#14

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Menchi-katsu

A breaded and deep-fried patty made of ground meat, usually a mix of beef and pork.

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#15

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Gyoza

Japanese-style dumplings filled with minced meat and cabbage, pan-fried to achieve a crispy bottom.

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#16

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Abura Soba

A brothless ramen dish where noodles are mixed with a savory oil-based sauce and various toppings.

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#17

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Fukagawa-meshi

A traditional local dish consisting of rice topped with a miso-based stew of clams and leeks.

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#18

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Japanese Curry Rice

A thick, mildly spicy brown curry served over steamed white rice, a beloved comfort food.

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#19

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Oden

A one-pot winter dish containing various processed fish cakes, daikon radish, and boiled eggs simmered in a light dashi.

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#20

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Wagashi

Exquisite traditional confections often made from mochi and bean paste, designed to reflect the seasons.