> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.anydoko.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The best street food in Tokyo - an eating adventure - URL: https://www.anydoko.com/the-best-street-food-in-tokyo/ - Published: 2025-03-11T04:30:17.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-30T09:27:23.000Z - Description: We find the best street food eats in Tokyo, from katsu sando and tamagoyaki to sweet melon pan. - Author: Vikash Autar - Tags: Japan, Food & Drinks, Video Series, Hawker Style Food Series, Guides, Asia, #feature-video-embed Tokyo is home to the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, but this doesn’t mean you need to spend big to eat like royalty. Join Dean in our 'Best Street Food in Tokyo' video as he sets off to find the best cheap local eats in Tokyo From delicious snacks to affordable bites and [the best ramen](https://www.anydoko.com/ramen-master-japan/), these are some of our favourite Japanese street eats in Tokyo, perfect for a food tour around the city. ### Tsukiji Fish Market for Tamagoyaki Head to the Tsukiji Fish Market, not for sushi but to try tamagoyaki – a multi-layered, sweetened Japanese omelette on a stick. You can grab a serving from several stalls around the outer market. We love the freshly made ones at [Marutake](https://g.co/kgs/1iaxSBx). **Location**: Marutake **Address:** 4 Chome-10-10 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo ![Tamagoyaki from Tsukiji Fish Market](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_00_34_23.Still025.jpg) ### Takoyaki Sample the popular favourite – takoyaki. Gooey octopus balls are grilled to perfection and topped with sweet thick gindako sauce, mayonnaise, onions and bonito flakes. The dish is originally from Osaka, but we try takoyaki at one of the best spots in Tokyo, [Daihachi Takohanamaru](https://jp.openrice.com/zh/tokyo-kanto/r-%E7%AC%AC%E5%85%AB%E8%9B%B8%E8%8F%AF%E4%B8%B8-%E5%8E%9F%E5%AE%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%8F%82%E9%81%93%E5%BA%97-%E8%A1%A8%E5%8F%83%E9%81%93-%E7%AB%A0%E9%AD%9A%E7%87%92-%E6%98%8E%E7%9F%B3%E7%87%92-r96145). **Location**: Daihachi Takohanamaru **Address:** 5-11-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo ![Takoyaki being made in Tokyo](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_01_15_21.Still047.jpg) ### Melon Pan For something sweet: melon pan. This sometimes-messy dessert is the Japanese version of an ice-cream sandwich that uses a sweet bun with a crispy, sugary top. We loved the version at 'Sekai De 2-ban-me Ni Oishī Meronpan'aisu' which is considered one of the best in japan. **Location:** Sekai De 2-ban-me Ni Oishī Meronpan'aisu **Address:** 1-15-9 Jinnamn, Iwase Bldg., Shibuya-ku, Tokyo ![Melon Pan being made in Tokyo](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_00_50_05.Still034.jpg) ### Harajuku's Takeshita Street for Sweet Treats Stroll down from Shibuya to vibrant Takeshita Street in Tokyo’s Harajuku district to try some of the best street food in Tokyo. Try the gigantic multi-coloured stick of fairy floss at [Totti Candy Factory](https://www.totticandy.com/) that looks as good as it tastes. One of our absolute favourite Harajuku street food dishes is the crispy cream puff filled with Hokkaido milk custard at [Zaku Zaku](https://zakuzaku.co.jp/en/). It's super crispy and tastes unlike anything you've tried before. End the Harajuku journey with iconic pan-fried gyoza at the famous [Harajuku Gyozarou](https://www.harajukugyozaro.com/). **Location:** Totti Candy Factory **Address:** 1-16-5 Jingumae, RYU Apartment 2F, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo **Location:** Croquant Chou Zaku Zaku **Address:** 1 Chome-7-1 Jingumae, Cute Cube Harajuku, 1F, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo **Location:** Harajuku Gyozarou **Address:** 6 Chome-2-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_02_06_15.Still077.jpg) ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_02_38_13.Still092.jpg) ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_01_47_15.Still067.jpg) ### The Best Katsu Sando in Ginza To balance out the sweetness, head to upscale Ginza for the simple but delicious breaded pork cutlet sandwich at [Ginza Bairin](https://www.ginzabairin.com/en/index.php). High-quality pork is breaded, deep-fried and placed between super-soft white slices of bread. Our favourite Katsu Sando in Tokyo. **Location:** Ginza Bairin **Address:** B1, 7 Chome-8-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo ![Katsu Sando from Ginza Bairin](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_02_49_09.Still100.jpg) ## Iconic Izakaya Eats For a dinner that allows you to try lots of different Japanese eats you can't miss eating (and drinking) at an izakaya. These busy local bars serve beers and mixed drinks and are packed after work. We like [Andy's Shin Hinomoto](http://shin-hinomoto.com/), a special (and foreigner-friendly) izakaya right underneath the train tracks of Yūrakuchō Station. Settle into the lively spot and try typical izakaya eats such as sashimi, [yakitori](https://www.anydoko.com/omoide-yokocho-japan/), and karaage, which go perfectly with an ice-cold beer. **Location:** Andy's Shin Hinomoto **Address:** 2 Chome-4-4 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_00_11_11.Still012.jpg) ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_04_14_18.Still142.jpg) ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_03_17_18.Still111.jpg) ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_03_16_16.Still110.jpg) ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_03_15_24.Still109.jpg) ### Cheap Snacks at Family Mart The best place to try a lot of Japanese snacks without breaking the bank is your local [Family Mart](https://www.family.co.jp/for%5Ftourist/en.html). Empty the shelves and eat some onigiri, Japan's favourite quick bite. The triangle-shaped rice ball is wrapped in seaweed and stuffed with different fillings like salmon, tuna, beef, and pickled plum. End your eating adventure with the kare pan, a sweet and savoury bun filled with Japanese curry. **Location:** Family Mart **Address:** All around you ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_03_38_18.Still126.jpg) ![](https://www.anydoko.com/content/images/2025/03/ANYDOKO_HawkerStyle_TokyoFoodTour_YouTube_Edit10_270219.00_03_48_24.Still128.jpg) Watch us eat all the best Tokyo Street Food and more in our latest episode of [Hawker Style](https://www.anydoko.com/tag/hawker-style-street-food-video-series/), our original video series exploring street food around the world. Still craving more of Japan after exploring Tokyo? We've got you covered! Dive into our main [Japan destination page](https://www.anydoko.com/tag/japan/)for even more incredible spots to discover. 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