Hey guys! Kaysha here!
Sorry I've been away for a long time :(
But today I want to share some restaurants that are cheap and I like to eat at in Tokyo!
(recommendations in no particular order)
1. Nabezou
Likes
reasonable price
good food
great service
Dislikes
can be quite busy ><
if you like meat&vegetables and japanese food
then this place is perfect!
for about 1980yen ($20) you can get an all you can eat (食べ放題/tabehoudai)
awesome experience! a little bit on the pricey side, but it's all you can eat for like an hour and a half.
Depends on which course you choose, there are different courses, like the amount of time you want and the type of food you want. Nabezou is in a lot of places in tokyo, I think the best one is in shinjuku since its the cleanest and most organized one I've been too!
2. Fuunji(風雲児）
Likes
cheap - under $10!
great service
Dislikes
everything is in Japanese
can be a pretty long wait depending on time
Fuunji is a great and cheap place for tsukemen!
Tsukemen is a japanese dish similar to ramen, but instead of the broth and noodles being in the same bowl, they are separated! Neat, right? haha! I only get one type of tsukemen from there (cost 950yen)
and its really yummy! The restaurant is like a food ticket machine where you put your money into the machine and press the button of the food you want! I am not sure if they can speak english but when you get a ticket you can choose between two sizes: nami-mori (regular) or oo-mori (big). Since they both cost the same price, I usually get the big one haha! It's always crowded, especially at dinner time, so it's best to go before 5pm!
3. Guts
Likes
good price
good atmosphere
great staff
Dislikes
quite busy - might need to reserve?
mostly Japanese menu
Guts international is another cheap restaurant! If you like yakiniku....or lots of meat for cheap, then this is a good place. Usually it is quite crowded with quite a range of people who visit the restaurant, but it's definitely fun to experience the atmosphere of the place since it's quite opposite of tokyo's cold business world! Especially a great place in winter time too since it's so cold outside :)
4. Marukame Udon
Likes
SUPER cheap
nice staff to help if you don't speak Japanese ^^
Dislikes
hard to get to if not familiar with area
cash only!
can be quite busy
We have one in Hawaii! If you like udon (thick noodles) and cheap prices, Marukame Udon is a really great place to try! It's really easy to order too! You just grab a tray, tell the chef which udon you want (and you get to watch them make it!) and then just follow the line :) you can also get drinks and later go to a separate counter for toppings for your noodles! I believe the restaurant is cash only tho! Most of the items can be served hot or cold, and are less than 500yen! Really great to try if you have the time!
5. だいこんまん ((Daikonman))
Info & Pics(Japanese)
Likes
pretty cheap!
cool interior
fun atmosphere
English Menu available!
Dislikes
stinky clothes after
can be loud
can get pretty crowded
In Shimokitazawa Station's 南口 ((minami guchi)) South Exit - follow the middle road straight down the hill, you can find this restaurant easily ^__^ If you look at the site provided, you can see lots of pics, and don't listen to that low rating! The restaurant is really great! I love their Pork Okonomiyaki which is usually made in the Hiroshima Style ((with noodles)) and it's super delicious! And the prices aren't too bad! Shimokitazawa is also a great place for cheap & second-hand shops ! A fun getaway from the busy tourist areas !
6. 金のとりから ((Kin no ToriKara)
Likes
Simple
Delicious
Fast
Reasonable Price
Dislikes
Nowhere to sit (it's only a stand)
Only in Japanese
I first discovered this restaurant in Osaka when my friend told me to try. I've been in love ever since. Fried chicken is one of my favourite foods >w<! The single serving シングルサイズ is abut 500 yen if I remember correctly? and if you cover it with the Original Sauce （オリジナルソース）it is super delicious! I've seen this stand in shibuya (near 109 and adidas), and shimokitazawa (at the end of the main street). It's really great if you want to eat but don't want to stop anywhere. I always get it if I want to keep walking around but am a little hungry ^__^!
