Tamaki Journey | Real Tokyo Dining🍣
Exploring Tokyo restaurants through real dining experiences.
I’m a Japanese based in London, returning to Tokyo regularly.
This site shares Tokyo restaurants I personally visit — from refined omakase to hidden local spots.
If you’re looking for an authentic Tokyo restaurant guide with reliable recommendations, you’re in the right place.
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Discover carefully selected restaurants across Tokyo — from refined omakase to hidden local spots.
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✨Here is the latest 6 where I Eat When I Return to Tokyo↓↓
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🍛 Curry Anderson(咖哩アンダーソン) Tamachi: Experimental Dashi & Spice Curry
📝 Short Verdict for quick browsing Curry Anderson is a tiny, 8-seat counter-only curry shop in Tamachi specializing in highly experimental, dashi-infused spice curries. While deeply creative, the extremely unique flavor profiles and exotic spice toppings might be polarizing for those expecting a standard Japanese curry. A must-visit for hardcore curry enthusiasts, but potentially too…
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Kitaro (和食 喜多郎) – A Quiet Kappo-Style Restaurant in Shimbashi
Short Verdict Kitaro (和食 喜多郎) is the kind of restaurant I personally love — a chef-run kappo-style Japanese restaurant where seasonal dishes are served quietly over drinks. Hidden in a Shimbashi office building, it offers carefully prepared seafood and small dishes that pair beautifully with sake. 🟦 Quick Info Item Info 📍 Area Shimbashi, Tokyo…
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Tempura Tenkō (てんぷら天康) – Omakase Tempura in Zushi-Hayama, Kanagawa
Short Verdict Tempura Tenkō (てんぷら天康) is a hidden counter tempura restaurant in a quiet residential area of Zushi–Hayama. I visit this restaurant every time I return home to Japan.Freshly fried seasonal tempura served one by one in a calm, beautifully lit space. 🟦 Quick Info Item Info 📍 Area Zushi–Hayama, Kanagawa 🗓 Visit Date Multiple…
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Urinbo (葉山 うりんぼう) – Seasonal Omakase Dinner in Hayama, Kanagawa | Tokyo Restaurant Guide
Short Verdict Urinbo (葉山 うりんぼう) is a relaxed home-style kappo restaurant in Hayama serving seasonal omakase courses in an intimate, almost residential setting. Rather than formal luxury, the experience feels warm and personal — like dining at the home of a talented cook. 🟦 Quick Info Item Info 📍 Area Hayama, Kanagawa 🍽 Type Traditional…
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Yoshino (美の) – Omakase Kappo Dinner in Shimbashi, Tokyo | Tokyo Restaurant Guide
Short Verdict Yoshino (美の) is a hidden kappo-style restaurant in Shimbashi serving seasonal omakase courses at a surprisingly reasonable price. Shimbashi is famous for its lively, buzzing drinking alleys, but if you know where to look, you can find incredible hidden gems. At Yoshino, you can experience a wonderfully quiet, intimate evening with their Omakase…
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Tsurumiya Honten (横浜家系ラーメン 鶴見家本店) – Classic Local Iekei Ramen in Tsurumi, Yokohama
Short Verdict Tsurumiya Honten (横浜家系ラーメン 鶴見家本店) is a classic neighborhood ramen shop serving rich Yokohama-style iekei ramen. If you want to experience true, deeply comforting Yokohama-style ramen, you need to try “Iekei Ramen.” It’s not a polished Tokyo ramen destination — but for those who love bold pork broth and soy sauce, it can easily…
