2025-08

Shimokitazawa is a city where trends change at a dizzying pace. Located in the heart of the city, Daikonman is a long-established okonomiyaki restaurant that has been loved for nearly 40 years. Its specialty is its special extra-thick noodles, which the restaurant boasts "can only taste here." Open from lunchtime until late at night, and on weekends until the first train, it's a place where you can feel at ease in this subculture town...

It's neither a flashy, high-end establishment nor a budget-conscious eatery. But it's where the work is done and the warmth of the time flows with long-time regulars. It's these "machi-zushi" restaurants where you can really experience the town's popular food culture. This time, we'll be visiting Janome Sushi Honten Kanda, located right next to JR Kanda Station and in business since the postwar reconstruction period.

Ginza is one of the world's most bustling shopping districts. Turning into an alleyway off Ginza Street, lined with high-end brands, you'll find a scene that seems as if time has stopped. This time, we'll be introducing Toseien, a renowned local Chinese restaurant located on Taimei Street, near Taimei Elementary School. Savor the flavors of the season and finish off with a summer staple:...

Unlike homemade curry or Western-style curry, this is a type of curry called "Machi-Chuuka Curry." The fragrant broth made from chicken and pork bones creates a unique flavor that's a delicacy you can only find at a Chinese restaurant. This time, we'll be introducing "Shoraku" in Nippori, a long-established restaurant renowned for its exquisite curry.