Non-stop eating in Tokyo Station

Built in 1941, the Tokyo Station is a landmark for the country’s history with the pre-war architecture. Its renovation in 2012 represents an homage to the past and the city’s modernity through the impressive transportation technology and the bustle of commerce.

And with over half a million people filling the 3,000 plus trains a day, there are enough choices of eateries in the station to satisfy everyone.

The underground world (as I call it because of its magnitude of square meters below Marunouchi – 182,000 square meters to be exact) is locally known as “ekinaka.”  It literally means “middle of the station” and refers to the commercial outlets in the train station.
 

Tokyo Station’s ekinaka is truly amazing.

 
There are restaurants, food halls, food stalls, the famous Daimaru department store, and “streets” dedicated to food – like Kitchen Street and, my favorite, Ramen Street.

Tokyo Station

 

Otoro Sushi at Standing Sushi Bar

 

Rokurinsha Tsukemen

 

Menya Shichisai Handmade Noodles

 

Oreshiki Jun Tonkotsu Ramen

 

Hirugao Shio Ramen

 

Gundam Café

 

Sweet Treats

 

Bento Boxes. Perfect for eating on the train rides across the country

 

Eataly. Straight from Italy (and further popularized in the U.S. by Mario Batali and the Bastiniach family). Japanese love and appreciate imported brands, especially from Europe

 

Next time you are in Tokyo, make a point to spend half a day in Tokyo Station.  You can get lost, physically and with time, and happily spend all day exploring, eating, and drinking.

 
Tokyo Station | Website
1-9-1 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
 
 
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