3 Food Spots in Tokyo That Are Actually Worth the Hype

Travel and Leisure

Craving Tokyo-worthy eats? We’ve rounded up three food spots that live up to their street cred in one tasty tour. First up: Slice of Life, a Harajuku BBQ food truck dishing out melt-in-your-mouth A5 wagyu. Next: Sushi Dai, the legendary omakase bar at Toyosu Market where you queue early for ultra-fresh, masterfully crafted sushi. And finally: Wagyu Ichinoya in Asakusa, where premium Kuroge Wagyu beef is served three ways. Tokyo food bragging rights: confirmed.

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00:00I've been to Tokyo four times and here are the restaurants I keep going back to.

00:03Texas BBQ has been having a moment in Japan and they do it so well.

00:07This food truck called Slice of Life serves A5 Wagyu brisket and beef ribs.

00:11The meat was smoky, juicy, and fell off the bone.

00:13The Wagyu brisket plate comes with rice and sides for 2200 yen or 15 USD.

00:18People wake up at 4am for this 10-course omakase at Sushi Dai.

00:21If you think that's crazy, I've done it three times and I'd do it again because this is some of the freshest fish you'll ever taste.

00:26They serve bluefin tuna, sea bass, yellowtail, and more.

00:29And for the last course, the chef lets you choose your favorite nigiri to end the meal.

00:33Each piece melts like butter and this is all for 6000 yen or 40 USD.

00:37This Wagyu beef set at Wagyu Ichinoya has been going viral and here's why.

00:41It's eaten in three different ways.

00:42First, you eat the beef with the rice.

00:44Then you add in this rich, creamy egg yolk.

00:46And finally, you put the last third into a bowl, sprinkle in the condiments, and add this beef broth.

00:50The beef is so tender and it's so fun trying it multiple ways all in one meal.

00:54This set was 3300 yen or 22 USD.

00:57Which would you try first?

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