Tokyo undoubtedly has an enormous amount of fancy, and even fancier priced, eateries; a situation not lost on Michelin, as it has been very liberally sprinkling the city with its money-filled stars over the last few years.
But despite this rich bounty, the capital still has a much larger number of places with splendidly basic surroundings.
As well as similarly unsophisticated sustenance.
And, for me at least, it’s far better for it.
Biggie says
ah… the countless times I have been going for a cold beer and some midnight yakitori or ramen at a yatai pitch in Hakata. ..dayum!
Mel says
I much prefer the simple places like this when I visit places like Japan…you get a much better experience of the culture eating/drinking this way, rather than being at those michelin rated restaurants! Where is this by the way?
Lee says
Couldn’t agree more Mel. And the place is in this alley.
andra says
hey, if the food is great (and I could bet a month’s salary that it is), than it really doesn’t matter how shabby the setting is…. now I’m hungry.
Willy says
Agreed. Far better.
wanluqman says
this is very homely, natural peaceful green value in itself, no need to rush enjoy food to the utmost, how nice
David says
I won’t be original here, but give a simple, homely eatery over a fancy restaurant any day!
Lee says
It’s good to know that it’s not just me that thinks this way. Yakitori and beer really does take some beating.
Badboy says
Man I love “Mom and Pop” joints!!
Marc T says
Here is a shot in a spot that specializes in monji. If memory serves, it was in Asakusa, just east of Senso-ji Temple. Great fun, communal dining. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tobolski/5468902630/
Marc T says
Oops – just west of Senso-ji Temple.