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Casual Dining in Tokyo

126 places in the "Casual Dining" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.

Places ranked: 126

Chuka Soba Tagano: Masterfully Crafted Ramen
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Chuka Soba Tagano: Masterfully Crafted Ramen

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A legendary ramen shop in Shinagawa's Nakanobu district, celebrated for its complex, layered broths and house-made noodles. It's a destination for connoisseurs willing to navigate its ticket system for a top-tier bowl.

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Motenashi Kuroki: Chef-Driven Seasonal Ramen
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Motenashi Kuroki: Chef-Driven Seasonal Ramen

Tokyo · Casual Dining

In Asakusabashi, Motenashi Kuroki (饗 くろ喜) elevates ramen to an art form. Chef Naohito Kuroki is famed for his crystal-clear, multi-layered broths and inventive seasonal bowls that attract connoisseurs from across the city.

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Koenji Yakiniku Kokochi Ichiba ten: Market-Fresh Yakiniku
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Koenji Yakiniku Kokochi Ichiba ten: Market-Fresh Yakiniku

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A tiny, highly-regarded yakiniku spot inside Koenji's Daiichi Market, celebrated for its chef's choice omakase course featuring market-fresh meats and exceptional house-made marinades.

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Yakiniku Ushinoe: Omakase Wagyu Barbecue
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Yakiniku Ushinoe: Omakase Wagyu Barbecue

Tokyo · Casual Dining

An omakase-only yakiniku restaurant in Machida, run solo by its owner-chef. Go for the masterfully butchered rare cuts of high-grade Wagyu, served with unique house-made condiments that elevate each bite.

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SATO BRIAN Nigou: Course-Based Chateaubriand BBQ
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SATO BRIAN Nigou: Course-Based Chateaubriand BBQ

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A celebrated yakiniku restaurant in Asagaya, Suginami, known for its multi-course menus centered on premium chateaubriand. Staff grill every cut for you, making it a destination for a high-end wagyu experience.

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Kalpasi: Creative Weekly Thali Menus
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Kalpasi: Creative Weekly Thali Menus

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A reservation-only curry restaurant in Kyodo serving a single, weekly-changing thali. Known for its inventive regional themes, precise spicing, and a competitive reservation system that makes it a prized destination for spice lovers.

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Nakiryu: Michelin-Honoured Tantanmen Ramen
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Nakiryu: Michelin-Honoured Tantanmen Ramen

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A celebrated ramen shop in Minamiotsuka, Nakiryu (創作麺工房 鳴龍) draws crowds for its exceptionally layered tantanmen. It's a destination for ramen connoisseurs willing to navigate its same-day ticket system for a world-class bowl.

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Teuchi Ren: Ramen with House-Made Noodles
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Teuchi Ren: Ramen with House-Made Noodles

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A tiny, seven-seat counter in Sumida serving ramen celebrated for its unique, handmade noodles. The 'piro-churu' texture and complex clear broth draw long queues for a bowl many consider one of Tokyo's best.

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Tsuki to Kame: Japanese-Style Indian Meals
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Tsuki to Kame: Japanese-Style Indian Meals

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A tiny, highly-regarded curry shop in Shinohashi serving a unique Japanese interpretation of South Indian 'meals'. Expect to queue for its signature sardine meatball curry and a set of delicate, flavorful side dishes.

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Ramen Break Beats: Elevated Chicken Ramen
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Ramen Break Beats: Elevated Chicken Ramen

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A reservation-only ramen counter in Meguro, celebrated for its meticulously crafted chicken broths and premium toppings. It's a destination for ramen connoisseurs seeking a refined, modern bowl.

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SOBA-Shiro Kuro: Refined Shellfish Shio Ramen
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SOBA-Shiro Kuro: Refined Shellfish Shio Ramen

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A tiny, six-seat ramen counter in Kamitakaido, celebrated for its intensely pure shellfish broth. It's a destination for ramen purists seeking a unique bowl finished with a signature garlic-butter rice.

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BLOCK HOUSE Suiyou Curry: Creative Wednesday-Only Curry
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BLOCK HOUSE Suiyou Curry: Creative Wednesday-Only Curry

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A unique curry restaurant in Jingumae, open only on Wednesdays. It serves a weekly-changing plate of three inventive curries, often featuring seasonal seafood, making it a destination for spice lovers seeking a novel experience.

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Sansanto: Masterful Double-Soup Ramen
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Sansanto: Masterful Double-Soup Ramen

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A celebrated ramen counter in Nakajujo, known for its exceptional house-made noodles and a complex 'double soup' blending rich pork and chicken with fragrant dried fish. Expect a queue for a top-tier bowl.

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Honkatry: Complex, Single-Plate Curry Lunches
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Honkatry: Complex, Single-Plate Curry Lunches

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A tiny, seven-seat counter in Yushima serving intricate curry plates. A single chef assembles a bed of basmati rice with numerous small toppings, served alongside a daily curry and five house condiments for a multi-layered experience.

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Murayama Mangetsu Udon: Masterful Musashino Udon
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Murayama Mangetsu Udon: Masterful Musashino Udon

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A destination for udon lovers in Musashimurayama, serving an exceptional version of the local Musashino-style noodles. Expect thick, chewy, whole-grain noodles and intensely flavourful dipping broths, all at a remarkable value.

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BIANCHI: Modern Thai with a Japanese Touch
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BIANCHI: Modern Thai with a Japanese Touch

Tokyo · Bistro

A stylish Roppongi restaurant serving creative Thai cuisine made with high-end Japanese ingredients. Known for its crispy gaïyān chicken and inventive small plates, it's a top choice for a sophisticated late dinner.

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Yosuga Sha: Creative, Made-to-Order Curry
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Yosuga Sha: Creative, Made-to-Order Curry

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A tiny counter bar in Shiba serving a tight, rotating menu of two creative curries. Known for its precise balance of Japanese dashi and complex spices, it's a destination for curry lovers seeking unique, made-to-order dishes.

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Koi Nobori: Master-Grilled Horumon Omakase
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Koi Nobori: Master-Grilled Horumon Omakase

Tokyo · Casual Dining

In Shinjuku's Hyakunincho district, this intimate 10-seat counter offers a theatrical yakiniku experience. The owner personally grills an omakase of rare cuts and exceptional horumon (innards) for each guest, piece by piece.

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Udon Maruka: Authentic Sanuki Udon
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Udon Maruka: Authentic Sanuki Udon

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A top-tier udon shop in the Jimbocho area, famous for its handmade Sanuki noodles and clear sardine-based broth. Expect a queue for its exceptional quality and value, with most meals costing under ¥1,000.

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Yakiniku Kosen: Masterfully Cut Japanese BBQ
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Yakiniku Kosen: Masterfully Cut Japanese BBQ

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A revered yakiniku spot in Tateishi where the owner personally cuts and seasons each piece of meat at the counter. Known for its bespoke sauces and exceptional quality, it offers a craft experience in a humble setting, though securing a reservation…

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Sumiyaki Kinryusan: Legendary Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku
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Sumiyaki Kinryusan: Legendary Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku

Tokyo · Casual Dining

An almost mythical yakiniku restaurant in Shirokane, revered for its exceptionally thick, high-quality cuts of meat grilled over charcoal. Access is the main challenge; reservations are nearly impossible for newcomers to obtain.

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Sumibi Yaki Yuji: Charcoal-Grilled Offal Specialist
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Sumibi Yaki Yuji: Charcoal-Grilled Offal Specialist

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A legendary, smoke-filled yakiniku joint in Shibuya, famous for its exceptionally fresh offal grilled over binchotan charcoal. It's a loud, old-school experience prized by locals for its quality and value.

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caillou: Interactive French Dining
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caillou: Interactive French Dining

Tokyo · Bistro

An interactive French restaurant in Meguro's Haramachi district where guests build their own tasting menu from a daily display of ingredients. Known for its precisely executed classics and showpiece aged beef.

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Chuka Soba Shibata: Acclaimed Chicken Broth Ramen
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Chuka Soba Shibata: Acclaimed Chicken Broth Ramen

Tokyo · Casual Dining

In Komae, Chuka Soba Shibata is one of Tokyo's most celebrated ramen shops, drawing long queues for its exceptionally deep chicken broth, premium toppings, and choice of fine or hand-massed noodles.

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ALDEBARAN: Precision-Timed Wagyu Burgers
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ALDEBARAN: Precision-Timed Wagyu Burgers

Tokyo · Casual Dining

A high-end burger specialist in Azabujuban, ALDEBARAN (アルデバラン) serves its signature wagyu burgers with precision timing. Guests pre-order when booking, ensuring a perfectly hot burger is ready upon arrival.

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Fine Dining 326Casual Dining 126Sushi Bars 73Specialty Coffee 24Cafés & Coffee Houses 22Ramen 30Izakaya 32French Cuisine 70Italian Cuisine 33Bars 49Desserts & Pastry 53No Reservation Needed 186Hard-to-Book Spots 298