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Cheap Eats in Koto City

23 restaurants in Koto City. Part of our Tokyo Cheap Eats guide.

Namaste Himal
#1Cheap Eats

Namaste Himal

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This basement curry spot offers a taste of authentic Indian and Nepalese flavors, with a particular knack for perfectly crispy and chewy naan. It's a great value, especially for lunch, where free naan refills and generous portions make it a satisfying stop.

🍽️88Food
💰88Value
👋78Service
70Vibe
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The thickness of the curry doesn't change from day to day, which is common in Indian curry restaurants, and it's consistently delicious.

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The lunch is great value for money, and no matter which curry I order, it's always delicious!

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The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Best Indian restaurant in Nishi ojima

Ideal for
Solo diningValue lunch
そら
#2Cheap Eats

そら

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This yakiniku spot is a go-to for families, offering delicious, reasonably priced meat that satisfies everyone. The lunch sets are particularly known for their value and generous portions, making it a great option for a filling and affordable meal.

🍽️88Food
💰88Value
👋85Service
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Some people were making a lot of noise and couldn't hear what we were saying It was a shame as the food was delicious.

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You don't need to make a reservation, so you can eat delicious food without having to wait.

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No matter when I go, the delicious meat and the bright, smiling service leave me 100% satisfied!

Ideal for
Families with kidsAffordable lunch
Onigiri Mamezou
#3Cheap Eats

Onigiri Mamezou

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This Kameido spot is all about expertly crafted, made-to-order onigiri, a legacy from its Bongo-trained owner. Expect generous fillings and perfectly cooked rice, with options for both small, sample-sized portions and larger, hearty meals. It's a popular takeout-only destination, especially for early risers seeking a delicious breakfast.

🍽️92Food
💰88Value
👋78Service
65Vibe
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The owner's dexterity is amazing. It looks like he hasn't even made the rice balls yet, but they are perfectly formed into triangular rice balls.

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Each one was carefully made. They were all delicious! I would like to try all the varieties if possible.

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Unlike the long-lasting rice balls sold at convenience stores, I think they're reasonably priced and delicious.

Ideal for
BreakfastTakeoutQuick bite
深川焼肉ホルモン蔵 門前仲町店
#4Cheap Eats
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深川焼肉ホルモン蔵 門前仲町店

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This casual, 50-year-old yakiniku spot is a local favorite known for its generous portions and authentic flavors. It's a place where you can enjoy high-quality meat and offal at reasonable prices, often accompanied by a lively, down-to-earth atmosphere.

🍽️88Food
💰90Value
👋82Service
🔊65Noise
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Good value and delicious! Even if you order as much as you like, it's about 3,000 to 4,000 yen per person, and the taste is of course good.

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It was very delicious and reasonably priced, and the staff were polite and not overly salty, making it a comfortable atmosphere!

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The staff explained carefully, so I wasn't confused about how to cook the noodles, and I was able to enjoy them in the best condition!

Ideal for
Families with kidsSolo diningCasual dinners with friends
Amara
#5Cheap Eats
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Amara

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Amara is a food hall stall serving up hearty Indian fare, with a particular focus on their incredibly popular naan. It's a reliable spot for a flavorful, filling meal that offers good value, especially for those seeking halal or vegetarian options.

🍽️82Food
💰88Value
👋85Service
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The fluffy basmati rice has a beautiful uneven color, and it's filled with chunks of chicken, making it incredibly satisfying!

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Eating in the food hall was as you would expect but would definitely recommend Amara, especially for veggies :)

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We ate here a couple of times while in Tokyo and the food is consistently amazing.

Ideal for
Halal diningVegetarian mealsCasual lunch
Akashiya
#6Cheap Eats

Akashiya

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This old-fashioned ramen shop, run by a family for decades, is a local institution known for its signature "Hanchan Ramen" - a set featuring a half-portion of ramen and a generous serving of fried rice. The fried rice, in particular, is well-regarded for its unique flavor and addictive texture, making it a draw for regulars and newcomers alike.

🍽️82Food
💰92Value
👋55Service
70Vibe
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No matter how many times I eat it, the fried rice here is perfect.

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The value for money is incredible. Both the ramen and fried rice were delicious.

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The soup is rich and delicious, probably due to the chicken oil.

Ideal for
Casual lunchValue seekers
Hashimoto Original Dish
#7Cheap Eats
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Hashimoto Original Dish

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This intimate Italian-based spot in Kiyosumi Shirakawa is a testament to a single chef's artisanal spirit, focusing on creative crab dishes alongside other Italian and some Chinese-influenced plates. The chef, who previously honed his skills in Ginza and Aoyama, meticulously prepares every item, from pasta and gratins to handmade desserts, ensuring a high-quality, delicious meal.

🍽️90Food
💰88Value
👋70Service
65Wait
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The prices for food, drinks, and wine are reasonable, and the seafood menu is especially delicious.

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Even though the food was delicious, the chef was so unfriendly that it put me off.

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We tried a variety of dishes, including pasta, gratin, croquettes, and pot-au-feu, and every dish was carefully prepared, with not a single flaw.

Ideal for
Solo diningDate night
Ramen Kissho
#8Cheap Eats

Ramen Kissho

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This ramen shop is a neighborhood fixture, known for its approachable, flavorful bowls that balance traditional Japanese broths with creative twists like yuzu. The current young owner, who runs the shop solo, maintains a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, though occasional operational hiccups can occur.

🍽️88Food
💰88Value
👋82Service
70Vibe
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The soup was delicious, with a strong niboshi flavor and not too salty, and there was plenty of dried niboshi powder at the bottom.

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The Japanese-style ramen is delicious, but my favorites are the new menu items introduced under the new owner: the spicy chive soba and back fat soy sauce ramen.

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I had the back fat soy sauce ramen, which was packed with tons of back fat, a delicious animal-flavored broth, and thin to medium noodles with a slight curl.

Ideal for
Solo diningCasual lunch
Fuku Sushi
#9Cheap Eats
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Fuku Sushi

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This small, authentic sushi spot is run by an elderly Japanese couple who offer a traditional omakase experience. Expect generous portions of expertly prepared sushi and creative appetizers, often featuring unique ingredients.

🍽️88Food
💰85Value
👋82Service
65Vibe
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The best sushi of my life, and yet I thought I'd eaten some excellent ones in Paris.

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The exquisite dishes made with seasonal fish and Edomae sushi are delicious and filling.

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This is without a doubt the best sushi restaurant I've ever eaten.

Ideal for
Solo diningTasting menu
Torisen
#10Cheap Eats

Torisen

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This is a no-frills, old-fashioned yakitori izakaya that feels like a neighborhood pub. It's known for its incredibly affordable, fresh, and tasty skewers, particularly the offal and chicken dishes, alongside strong drinks like Hoppy. Expect a lively, casual atmosphere that appeals to locals.

🍽️88Food
💰88Value
👋78Service
🔊65Noise
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I recommend not staying too long, just having a few drinks and then going to another bar.

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The bar and the customers are full of downtown vibes, and you can drink as if you were drinking at home.

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Inside the shop, regulars were eating and drinking with gusto at the counter, giving it the feeling of a true pub.

Ideal for
Casual weeknight dinnerDrinking with friendsLocals
山城屋酒場
#11Cheap Eats
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山城屋酒場

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Step back in time at this Showa-era izakaya, a beloved local haunt that feels like a neighborhood living room. It's a place where the regulars are friendly, the drinks are strong, and the food, from fresh sashimi to hearty hotpots, offers incredible value.

🍽️88Food
💰90Value
👋70Service
📍55Location
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Even though it was a weekday, it was quite busy, so I recommend checking availability of seats before you go.

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The food, including the sashimi, is delicious and excellent value for money.

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Inside this quaint building, you can feel the history, as if the Showa era has remained intact.

Ideal for
Solo diningCasual drinks with friendsExperiencing local culture
柳 韓国家庭料理
#12Cheap Eats

柳 韓国家庭料理

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This Korean home-style restaurant offers a satisfying all-you-can-drink course with unlimited samgyeopsal refills. Lunchtime meals are particularly well-priced, often under 1,000 yen, making it a great value.

🍽️88Food
💰88Value
👋78Service
68Wait
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It's cheap and delicious. I'm happy that you can have as much rice as you want.

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However, it's often full until around 2pm at lunchtime, so it's best to go with plenty of time.

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It was delicious and cost less than 1,000 yen, so it was great value for money.

Ideal for
Families with kidsGroup dining
Habibi Halal Restaurant
#13Cheap Eats

Habibi Halal Restaurant

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Habibi Halal Restaurant offers a taste of authentic Pakistani cuisine, with generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere for families and groups. While many celebrate the rich flavors and diverse menu, particularly dishes like nihari and biryani, some recent reception points to inconsistencies in spice levels and preparation.

🍽️85Food
💰85Value
👋80Service
🎯65Consistency
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The nihari meat was stewed until it melted in your mouth and was very delicious♪ The mutton biryani was soft and fluffy and plentiful.

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The Mutton Korma at this restaurant is superb! The rich flavor of the vegetables, combined with the wild mutton on the bone, was incredibly delicious.

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The biryani here is not always the same, but when it is delicious it is of an incredible quality.

Ideal for
Families with kidsGroup diningHalal dining
Fudan
#14Cheap Eats
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Fudan

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Fudan started as a curry specialist but has evolved into a stylish izakaya, offering a unique blend of Japanese spice curry and bar snacks. The intimate, modern space is particularly well-suited for solo diners, with a friendly owner who makes everyone feel welcome.

🍽️88Food
💰85Value
👋85Service
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The curry sauce was piping hot and light, yet quite rich. It paired perfectly with the pork cutlet and rice, making it incredibly delicious.

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This spicy curry is a masterpiece that you can keep eating and would recommend to anyone.

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The mutton biryani was so delicious that once you started eating it, you couldn't stop.

Ideal for
Solo diningCasual drinksJapanese spice curry
Riso Italian Bar
#15Cheap Eats

Riso Italian Bar

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This casual Italian bar in Morishita offers surprisingly high-quality food at very reasonable prices. It's a great spot for trying a variety of small pizzas and pastas, especially when dining with friends.

🍽️88Food
💰85Value
👋80Service
🧹65Hygiene
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This was the best Italian food I have ever had. Pizza was top notch. Gnocchi sauce was amazing.

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Everything was delicious ✨ The service was also very good and the waiters were very kind.

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The pizza dough was delicious. The shrimp ajillo was also great. It goes well with wine

Ideal for
Group diningSolo diningCasual weeknight dinner
Yoshino
#16Cheap Eats

Yoshino

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Yoshino is a neighborhood spot where the staff expertly grill monjayaki and okonomiyaki right at your table. It's a casual, family-friendly place that offers a full bar and vegetarian options, making it a comfortable choice for locals and travelers alike.

🍽️88Food
💰85Value
👋80Service
65Wait
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We made a reservation for two night, but all reservations were booked up for the evening hours, so I definitely recommend making a reservation if …

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The staff were all friendly, and their service was warm, as they even gave me tips on the best time to eat and how to cook while I was cooking.

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The monjayaki and okonomiyaki were delicious, of course, and the desserts were also great.

Ideal for
Date nightFamilies with kidsGroup dining
中華そば間合 Awai (アワイ)
#17Cheap Eats

中華そば間合 Awai (アワイ)

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This ramen shop is a neighborhood favorite, tucked away in a quiet corner of Sunamachi Ginza. It's known for its meticulously crafted Whole Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen, featuring a rich, balanced broth and tender char siu. The cozy counter and tatami seating make it a welcoming spot for solo diners and families alike.

🍽️88Food
💰80Value
👋85Service
📍65Location
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The soup has a nice balance of the beautiful umami of dried sardines and animal flavors, and is my go-to type, easy to gulp down.

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It's so delicious! The whole chicken soy sauce is amazing. This was a second visit and the noodles were delicious.

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The whole chicken and Chinese noodles are both delicious, but the melt-in-your-mouth pork is also amazing!

Ideal for
Families with kidsSolo diningNeighborhood ramen spot
Matsuba Sushi
#18Cheap Eats
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Matsuba Sushi

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This is a long-established, family-run sushi spot with a casual, laid-back vibe, a welcome change from modern high-end sushi bars. It's a neighborhood favorite, known for its reasonable prices and friendly, down-to-earth owners.

🍽️80Food
💰85Value
👋85Service
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The prices are reasonable and the sushi is delicious, with many dishes that are simple but have a gentle flavor.

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The owner goes to the market to purchase only the best ingredients for the sushi, so I can enjoy delicious sushi at an affordable price.

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The rice was plump and the ingredients were fresh, making it a wonderful restaurant.

Ideal for
Families with kidsSolo diningCasual weeknight dinner
Sasafune Donmaru
#19Cheap Eats

Sasafune Donmaru

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This takeout-only seafood bowl spot offers incredible value, with fresh ingredients at prices that rival supermarkets. It's a casual, no-frills option perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

🍽️75Food
💰90Value
👋70Service
🎯65Consistency
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Delicious, fresh fish and excellent price. I already want to go back there every day to eat.

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The tuna here is delicious! It's different from the tuna at other Donmaru locations.

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It's amazing that you can get a seafood bowl for under 600 yen these days. It's cheaper than the supermarket, yet still has fresh ingredients.

Ideal for
Quick lunchTakeout meal
葡萄屋マルシュ
#20Cheap Eats

葡萄屋マルシュ

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This casual Italian wine bar offers satisfying, carefully prepared dishes with generous portions, making it a neighborhood favorite. It's a place where the food and drinks are consistently good, even as prices have risen elsewhere.

🍽️85Food
💰80Value
👋80Service
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Amidst the drastic price hikes and inbound tourist prices, this place is very reasonably priced and delicious, and you can get great wine by the glass

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They serve both meat and fish, and although it's casual, I'm always satisfied with the food and drinks.

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The food is seasoned to bring out the best in the ingredients.

Ideal for
Date nightCasual weeknight dinner
Sharin
#21Cheap Eats

Sharin

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This ramen shop, a sister to the famous Rokurinsha, offers a satisfying tsukemen with thick, chewy noodles and a rich, seafood-forward broth. It's a casual spot that's particularly welcoming to solo diners and offers convenient takeout options.

🍽️85Food
💰80Value
👋68Service
🔊65Noise
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This was my first visit to the Kameido branch, but all of Sharizu's branches are consistently delicious, so I'd like to visit again soon.

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By far the best tsukemen I've had in Japan. Their noodles are just really top tier.

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Although it's a chain restaurant, the food is consistently delicious and definitely satisfies my craving for tsukemen.

Ideal for
Solo diningGroup dining
正木屋
#22Cheap Eats

正木屋

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正木屋 is a neighborhood izakaya and set meal restaurant that feels like a step back in time. It's a place where locals gather for affordable, hearty fried dishes and drinks, offering a comforting, down-to-earth atmosphere.

🍽️80Food
💰85Value
👋75Service
65Wait
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It's just a stone's throw from the ward office and Koto Cultural Center, but this was my first time there.

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Their fried and stir-fried dishes are delicious, but their sashimi is also recommended.

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I was expecting thick pork cutlets based on the "tonkatsu" sign, but as other reviews have said, it feels more like a set meal restaurant than a tonkatsu restaurant.

Ideal for
Solo diningGroup diningHappy hour
Toriko
#23Cheap Eats
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Toriko

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TORIKO offers a stylish, casual vibe with a focus on adventurous yakitori. The menu features many unusual cuts, and while the food is generally well-received, recent concerns about undercooked chicken and inconsistent preparation temper the overall quality.

🍽️78Food
💰85Value
👋65Service
🛡️65Safety
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And the value for money is fantastic! It's probably about 70% cheaper than places like Shinbashi.

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The yakitori may be delicious, but in terms of service, I don't even want to give this place a single star.

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The order and timing of the food was also excellent, so I highly recommend it.

Ideal for
Adventurous eatersCasual date night