Food & Drink

Shibuya is a proper foodie’s playground. From freshly grilled beef patties over charcoal to premium wagyu yakiniku and farm-fresh vegetables, the range here is extraordinary — and the quality across the board is consistently high. Here are my top ten picks for your next Shibuya meal. Must-Try Lunch Spots 1. Hikiniku to Kome この投稿をInstagramで見る 挽肉と米(@hikiniku.to.come)がシェアした投稿 […]

Shinjuku’s food scene is every bit as electric as its neon lights — you could eat here every day for a month and barely scratch the surface. From a quick wagyu smash burger to a full teppanyaki production with a chef performing in front of you, the range is extraordinary. Here are my favourite spots

If ramen had a dish that felt like a proper meal rather than just a bowl of noodles, miso would be it. Originally from Hokkaido up in the snowy north of Japan, miso ramen is built on a fermented soybean paste base that produces a thick, nutty, deeply savoury broth unlike anything else in the

If tonkotsu is bold and miso is earthy, shio is the quiet achiever of the ramen world. Shio means salt, and this style produces a pale golden broth so clear you can almost see through it — which is exactly the point. With nothing to hide behind, the natural flavours of high-quality chicken, seafood, and

If tonkotsu is the heavyweight king, shoyu is the sophisticated soul of Tokyo ramen. The broth is clear, savoury, and built on high-quality soy sauce — and because there’s nothing heavy masking the flavour, the subtle complexity of the chicken, seafood, or duck stock underneath really gets to shine. It’s the style that Tokyo has

So you’ve read the Ramen Basics guide and decided that tonkotsu — that rich, creamy, pork-bone goodness — is your style. Excellent call.But here’s the thing: Tokyo has thousands of ramen shops, and walking in blind is a bit of a gamble. To save you the legwork, I’ve picked five legendary spots that tick all

When a mate asks me “where’s the best ramen in Tokyo?”, my answer is always another question: “What kind of ramen do you actually like?”Because saying “I like Ramen” is a bit like saying “I like music” — sure, but are we talking Midnight Oil or Mozart? There are wildly different styles, and the “best”

Eating in Tokyo is a highlight of any trip, but the etiquette is a bit different from your local pub in Oz. From the lack of tipping to the mystery “appetizer” on your bill, here is how to navigate Tokyo’s dining scene like a pro. 1. No Tipping — And That’s Brilliant News This is