I always believe that you've only really eaten the food of a country when you actually eat what the locals do. That means it not always the fancy "recommended, must eat" places that burn a hole in your wallet. Since the price of food is expensive in Tokyo, its simply the best thing to just follow the trails left behind by the locals.
1. Departmental / Convenience stores
Because of their busy lifestyles, the Japanese hop to departmental stores like Isetan, Takasimaya, 7-11s and Lawson on the way home and grab some fresh, affordable Japanese delicacies. And they have a mega wide variety of it!
2. Tsukiji Market
Tsukiji market is probably a place you've already planned to go on your list. You've also probably heard that there are plenty of stalls serving fresh seafood there. If you want fresh, quality seafood, its worth every penny here and I might just add that you may not be able to find it anywhere cheaper in Tokyo. The price of their rice bowls topped with fresh seafood can range from 800 to 3000 yen.
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| Butter scallop, 500 yen |
Tsukiji Market is just above Tsukiji Shijo Station on the Oedo Subway Line. Alternatively, it can be reached in a five minute walk from Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Subway Line. The closest JR station is Shimbashi, from where you can walk to the market in about 15 minutes.
3. Ameyoko Market
Ameyoko Market is probably my favourite place every in Tokyo, because its not only where you can find mouth watering street food, but also shop for snacks, clothes and accessories. Most of the food found here can be easily under 1000 yen.
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| Takoyaki, 400 yen |
The Ameyoko shopping street runs from Ueno to Okachimachi Station along the train tracks of the JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line. It can also be accessed in a short walk from Ueno-Okachimachi Station along the Oedo Subway Line.
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