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In the ever-changing Shinjuku 3-chome area, Choshunkan continues to emit a particularly appetizing aroma. Since its founding in 1954 (Showa 29), this legendary yakiniku restaurant has witnessed the transformation of Shinjuku. Said to be the second oldest restaurant in Japan, the flavors of this long-established restaurant have been passed down through generations...

Shin-Koiwa is an area packed with famous restaurants, but among them, Torimase, founded in 1959, is a landmark pub beloved by locals. While its signature dish is yakitori, the restaurant also offers an amazing variety of sashimi and a la carte dishes. It caters to everyone from solo diners to large parties, and caters to a diverse clientele spanning generations...

Located on the north side of Taito Ward Office for 60 years, this family-run local Chinese restaurant has captured the hearts of local workers and is bustling with parties at night. The famous fluffy fried rice and gyoza are a must-try! The restaurant is open for a long time during the day, so you can enjoy a casual lunch drink at a Chinese restaurant. syupo

I ended up drinking in Shimokitazawa. My favorite yakitori restaurant and pub are gone now. The area around the station has also been transformed by large-scale redevelopment, and to me, it feels like a parallel world. I decided to just wander around the shopping arcade at the south exit...

Located right outside the south exit of JR Otsuka Station, Chojuan, founded in 1982, is a beloved local spot known for its lively and welcoming soba restaurant. Enjoy a wide selection of appetizers and unique heartland dishes before your soba meal. For a finale, we recommend the "meat broth tsukeseiro" (soba steamer) with plenty of pork.

With the rising cost of raw materials and utilities these days, sushi is becoming more and more luxurious. However, as a sake lover, I still prefer to enjoy a drink while nibbling on sushi prepared by a skilled chef at the counter. This time, I'll introduce a surprisingly affordable restaurant on Yoshino-dori Street (formerly Nikko Street), just a 15-minute walk from Minamisenju Station...

Yashiro Shokudo is a family-run restaurant located on Kyokaidori Shopping Street, near the north exit of Ogikubo Station. Since its founding in 1976, the restaurant has been a favorite with locals and office workers alike. The menu, strips of paper covering the walls, ranges from classics like miso-braised mackerel to more original creations like "mabo menchi" (spicy minced mackerel).

Kamakura, the ancient capital of Japan, has an image of being full of tourist-priced restaurants, but it also boasts traditional "town Chinese" restaurants beloved by locals. Founded half a century ago, Chuka Daishin is one such restaurant. Unusually for Kamakura, it's open until 4 a.m., perfect for those looking for a "final ramen" after a night of drinking.

Many sushi restaurants compete with each other within Toyosu Market, but the oldest is Sushibun, which has been in business since the Edo period at the Nihonbashi Fish Market. With a history of over 180 years, the restaurant is particular about using only wild-caught ingredients. This renowned restaurant is located within the market, but it opens early...

Founded in 1924 (Taisho 13), Koshuya is a long-established soba noodle restaurant celebrating its 100th anniversary, located close to Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, and close to Asakusa and Kappabashi. With a warm, family-run atmosphere, it has become a popular spot for lively dining during the day and for soba drinking at night...

Glovertei, a renowned Nagasaki Chinese restaurant in a back alley in Mitaka, has been loved by locals for half a century. The second-generation couple continues the tradition of the original proprietress, who was born in Nagasaki, and her predecessor, who trained in Nagasaki. While the restaurant has a homey local Chinese atmosphere, the food is as authentic as the famous restaurants in Shianbashi. In Mitaka...

Unlike local Chinese restaurants or the up-and-coming authentic Chinese food of recent years, you can enjoy authentic Taiwanese street food in Ogikubo. This small, counter-only restaurant is run by a veteran proprietress with over 30 years of experience. The atmosphere, where regulars relax with a drink in hand, is like being lost in the backstreets of Taipei.