Tokyo for Foodies

Tokyo is one of the world's top dining destinations, with restaurants galore and plenty of diverse flavors

From casual standing sushi bars to destination restaurants in the Japanese gardens

check out our guide to not-to-miss culinary delights in Tokyo. To find some of the freshest seafood on the planet, head to Zikiji Market, the world's largest fish market, and it is a very largest fish market, and it

explore. At this lively market, you'll likely see something that you've never seen before

Restaurants, shops with all sorts of culinary tools, and diverse cuisine, tempt locals and

horse alike. And sushi for lunch or breakfast is a must. Lunch on the run takes on a whole

new meaning at Tokyo's standing sushi bars, where patrons can indulge in high quality and inexpensive

sushi standing up. Why are these old school establishments still so popular, you can get a full meal at some standing

sushi bars for between 600 and a thousand yen, or between 6 and 10 US dollars, which in one

of the world's most expensive cities is a bargain. You'll find good standing sushi bars at the Sukiji Market and in Shibuya, known for its

varied entertainment and the world busiest intersection Shibuya has some of the most interesting food finds in Tokyo You just have to know where to look I enlisted a local from Aragato Japan food tours to show me some of the top locals places

including where to get Okanamiyaki, otherwise known as Japanese pizza, and Kobe beef, street side

A destination in itself, Ukai Toriyama, is set in the traditional Japanese gardens

located in western Tokyo's Tama region near Mount Takau. This oasis of a restaurant specializes in charcoal-grilled skewered chicken called Yakutori

Paired with menu items you might not find at your sushi restaurant at home

like carp sushi. Like many Japanese meals, the presentation and ingredients are a balance of colors, flavors, and what's in season

To explore historic food shops, check out Nihon Bashi, where Japanese sweets, traditional tea, and dashi are just some of the interesting finds

The Nihonbashi Information Center has tours in English for travelers. You'll gain new insight into where to go and what to eat or buy to bring back home

For traditional Japanese food with a modern flair, make a reservation at Upscale Washoku Soten

located on the 36th floor of the Prince Gallery, Kioicho. Take in Tokyo night views while feasting on everything from fresh

fresh sushi to fried lobster in this elegant special occasion space