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    I Asked Locals Where to Eat in Tokyo

    Asking Japanese locals in Tokyo, Japan for the best restaurants and food in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Roppongi & Ikebukuro!

    Join me on this food adventure as we explore Tokyo to uncover hidden gems and local restaurants tourists usually never find. I walk through some of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods, asking locals about their favorite food in each area. From authentic Japanese food and casual local spots to underrated Tokyo restaurants, this video is all about real recommendations from the people who actually live here. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, love Japanese food, or want to experience Tokyo beyond the tourist traps, this one’s for you.

    All the restaurants visited in the video can be found in the comments!

    #japan #tokyo #japanesefood

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    1. @Robert_Berg on

      📍Restaurant list below

      Ikebukuro
      Saint Paul No Tonari Restaurant – Japan, 〒171-0021 Tokyo, Toshima City, Nishiikebukuro, 3 Chome−33−17 東武西池袋サンライトマンション 東武サンライズマンション 味の十番街

      Asakusa
      Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Main Branch – Japan, 〒111-0043 Tokyo, Taito City, Komagata, 2 Chome−1−29 浅草 うなぎ 鰻 個室

      Roppongi
      Yomenya Goemon Mita – Japan, 〒108-0014 Tokyo, Minato City, Shiba, 5 Chome−14−13 アセンド三田 1f

      Shibuya
      Tonkatsu Maisen Shibuya Hikarie – Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 2 Chome−21−1 6F

      Shinjuku
      Yanbaru Main Store – Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−22−4 モア新宿サンパークビル 1～３F

      This video took a long time to put together, so if you enjoyed it, I’d really appreciate a like or a comment. It genuinely helps more than you think. Thanks for watching! 🙂

    9. @Jeal0usJelly on

      When asking people on the street just say this:

      Sumimasen, (Excuse me,)

      (make sure to have their attention before continuing)

      Kono atari de, doko no mise ga ichiban oishii desu ka?

      (in the nearby area, which place is the most delicious?)

      Show them your phone with maps showing current location for better chances of success!

      If you want a more personal recommendation then say:

      Anata no osusume onegaishimasu – Your recommendation please

      And then to specify what kind of food add:

      Nan demo tabemasu – I will eat anything

      Nihon-shoku/Wa-shoku – Japanese typical food

      Yo-shoku – Western-style food

      Famiresu – family restaurant like Denny's, huge menu, large portions, mix of japanese and western style food

      Omakase – chef's choice menu, often a sushi place, usually reservation-only

      Kaiseki-ryori – Japanese traditional course menu restaurant, reservation usually required and can be very expensive

      You can also just say things like "Italia-food, France-food, England-food" they will likely understand

      And of course you can ask specifically for sushi, ramen, tsukemen, soba, udon etc. etc. even better if you show them the picture of what food you want

    10. @PawPawKellum on

      I am from New Orleans, loUiSiAna… so my value for locals is huge.
      Whenever I get the chance to travel, I always ask locals where they eat… and if it's their Momma's House you got to ask if she'll set a couple extra plates.

    12. @MiggyJose-b3x on

      @Robert_Berg , that looks like a truly great and wonderful experience! Dining in a unique restaurant located in one of the busy districts of Tokyo must be exciting and memorable. It’s always interesting to explore different kinds of food and restaurant concepts in such a vibrant city.

      Take care on your travels, and I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos as you continue to visit other cities and countries. Keep sharing your amazing experiences and adventures with us! 🤗👍

      (Arigatou gozaimasu. Douzo itsumo o-karada ni ki o tsukete kudasai.) 🇯🇵

    16. @orbismir on

      1:38 I know you use Chat GPT to translate the photo but I recommendation using Google Lens it works pretty well for if you're looking for an item or if you need a translation for something in a foreign language all you have to do is set the setting to translate and point your camera to the foreign language and it translates it automatically after a few seconds or if you have a photo it can translate the photo for you easily

    21. @Qwinnlan on

      I wish you had asked the guy and his girlfriend who guided you for their recommendations! If you do this again I hope you ask which dish to order too!
      You were so respectful and charming! I'm canadian, but you are an excellent example/representation for all tourists! Keep it up! 🙏💖

    24. @wuhlheide on

      14:30 the lady was referring to the asahi beer building. It is the one withe the yellow blob on top that kinda resembles a turd. Maybe its a horn. I had quite a fun time exploring the area. Across the bridge of said building there is a shop that sells wagyu sandwiches. I didnt like the sauce though. Noteworthy is that they only employ people with disabilities

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