Sushi
Tokyo has sushi at every level and all of it is worth trying.
At the top end, there are world-renowned omakase restaurants like Saito and Sawada that are expensive and need to be booked well in advance. They're worth splurging on once in a lifetime for the experience.
But some of my favorites are the ones I keep going back to near Toyosu Fish Market. Sushi Daiwa and Sushi Dai are right next to the market and a great first stop if you're jetlagged. Get there early, eat incredible sushi, and let the city wake you up.
There are also standing sushi bars and conveyor belt spots where the prices are very affordable and the quality is still great. Uogashi Nihon-Ichi in Shibuya is a standing sushi bar I keep finding myself going back to constantly.
Saito
Familiar sushi & other raw fish dishes are served at this stylish restaurant with a warm vibe.
Daiwa Sushi
Unpretentious spot housed in a market, serving nigiri sushi & rolls, with counter seating.
Sushi Dai
Famous Toyosu Market sushi spot known for exceptional omakase and legendary early-morning queues.
Uogashi Nihon-Ichi Shibuya Dogenzaka
Standing sushi bar serving quality nigiri at reasonable prices, popular with locals.
Sawada
Tiny, high-end sushi bar with chef's-choice meals served by acclaimed chef Sawada & his wife.
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