18 BEST Local Japanese CHEAP EATS in Tokyo Japan

In this video, I'll take you on a culinary journey through 18 of the best budget-friendly eateries I found in Tokyo, Japan. From savory ramen to sweet treats, discover where you can enjoy delicious meals that are kind to your wallet.
#TokyoEats #CheapEats #JapaneseFood #TravelJapan #FoodieTravel #BudgetTravel #TokyoFoodTour
Restaurants:
Jimbocho Meat Center
Address: Japan, 〒101-0051 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Jinbocho, 2 Chome−16
Niigata Katsudon Tarekatsu Honten
Address: 2 Chome-8-9 Nishikanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0065, Japan
Sushi at Nakano Broadway
Address: 5 Chome-52-15 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan
Bonito Breakfast at Katsuo Shokudo
Address: B1, 7−12 GranDuo, Uguisudanicho Shibuya City 150-0032
Ramen at Fūunji
Address: Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Yoyogi, 2 Chome−14−3 北斗第一ビル 1F
Mapo Tofu at Chinkashisai Shinjukuten
Address: Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Yoyogi, 2 Chome−15−9 加瀬ビル 1F
TRUFFLE & BREAD
Address: 2 Chome-1-6 Miyoshi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0022, Japan
Curry and Coffee at Raisukarē Manten
Address: Japan, 〒101-0051 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Jinbocho, 1 Chome−54
Udon Maruka
Address: Japan, 〒101-0052 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Ogawamachi, 3 Chome−16−1 ニュー駿河台ビル 1F
Jimbocho Yakisoba Mikasa
Address: Japan, 〒101-0051 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Jinbocho, 2 Chome−24−3
Fried Sandwich at Age.3
Address: Sugiura Building 1F, 1-24-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Approximately 3 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line/Ginza-itchome Station
中華居酒屋 超兄貴 Chinese Buffet
Address: Japan, 〒105-0004 Tokyo, Minato City, Shinbashi, 4 Chome−10−2 相鉄フレッサイン烏森口 2階A号室
Butadaigaku
Address: New Shinbashi Bldg 1F, 2-16-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku
Tokyo
Standing Sushi at Sushi Cho
Address: 3-10-9, Tsukiji, Chuo 104-0045 Tokyo Prefecture
Gyūdon at Kitsuneya
Address: 4 Chome-9-12 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
Pasta at Tadokoro Shokuhin
Address: 4 Chome-9-11 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
Kamatama Chukasoba Napoleonken
Address: 8-2-1 Nishikamata, Ota 144-0051 Tokyo Prefecture
Oden Aocho
Address: Japan, 〒130-0022 Tokyo, Sumida City, Kotobashi, 3 Chome−11−3 ソシアル錦糸町ビル 4F
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Пікірлер: 254

  • @nagasako7
    @nagasako7Ай бұрын

    This is actually really good list. Also in Japan, you really can't go wrong if you leave tourist area. Just be brave and go where the locals go.

  • @armaunz
    @armaunzАй бұрын

    Why do I watch these on an empty stomach 😭

  • @henryjsanchezlll3366

    @henryjsanchezlll3366

    Ай бұрын

    For the glory

  • @KarateKim

    @KarateKim

    Ай бұрын

    My thought is why do I watch these on a diet ? Lol

  • @tommanning7337

    @tommanning7337

    Ай бұрын

    Same 🤣🤣🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @felipezorro4893

    @felipezorro4893

    Ай бұрын

    I feel U bruhv😢

  • @felipezorro4893

    @felipezorro4893

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@henryjsanchezlll3366 .....of the emperor of mankind

  • @ryanmarkley1979
    @ryanmarkley1979Ай бұрын

    Everything looked incredible, but when that thinly sliced pork over rice bowl came out, OMG!

  • @playmaker7392
    @playmaker7392Ай бұрын

    This is extremely helpful for me! I'll be leaving for Japan on May 8th!

  • @user-km4si4jf1p

    @user-km4si4jf1p

    Ай бұрын

    For how long ima be there the 14th maybe we can link up I’m scared

  • @dawncrew3137

    @dawncrew3137

    8 күн бұрын

    Get ready to experience the most amazing Udon noodles you've ever had!

  • @nakayylah

    @nakayylah

    5 күн бұрын

    Don't be scared! Explore and just have your phone charged. Everything will be okay :)

  • @Shorts88898
    @Shorts88898Ай бұрын

    I love how Mike makes longer videos now so we can watch while we are having our own instant noodles 🍜

  • @jacquelinestrange2926

    @jacquelinestrange2926

    29 күн бұрын

    Glad I'm not the only person who does that lol 😂

  • @Shorts88898

    @Shorts88898

    29 күн бұрын

    @@jacquelinestrange2926 true 😊

  • @user-mc3zt3zt6m
    @user-mc3zt3zt6mАй бұрын

    Loved reliving food sites visited, especially the cheap but good eats.😊

  • @AL-ws5yi
    @AL-ws5yiАй бұрын

    We’re planning a Japan trip so this is helpful.

  • @ashleybreckheimer1387
    @ashleybreckheimer1387Ай бұрын

    Loving the music on this one 👌

  • @shawnhartgrave3015
    @shawnhartgrave3015Ай бұрын

    I absolutely love your video sir. I've been watching you for awhile now. Can't wait to visit Japan someday.

  • @awetistic5295
    @awetistic5295Ай бұрын

    One of the restaurants is right next to our hotel, I'm so excited to go there!

  • @ultimobile
    @ultimobile19 күн бұрын

    wow - thanks man ! We been to Japan many times but your finds really make me hungry - gotta save the list for next trip !

  • @pencilcheck
    @pencilcheckАй бұрын

    going to japan in may 2024, going to try some of your list out!!! YAYAYAYAY

  • @user-km4si4jf1p

    @user-km4si4jf1p

    Ай бұрын

    What days ?!!?!? Me too I’m scared we could prob meet up

  • @capriceg7042
    @capriceg7042Ай бұрын

    (#1) I do one day want to see Japan. Love quality food at a decent price!!!! ❤😊

  • @kebosangar
    @kebosangarАй бұрын

    Going to japan in 2 weeks. Planning to go to as many places as i can. Awesome!

  • @Maja_boo

    @Maja_boo

    Ай бұрын

    Yay! I'm going in 25 days! I CAN'T WAIT!! : D Have a great trip!

  • @AUCKata

    @AUCKata

    15 күн бұрын

    @@Maja_booI went over during Christmas for 3 and a half weeks for the first time ever. Such a beautiful and respectful country. No doubt you'll both have such a blast 👍🏼 Hoping to go back early next year

  • @elisahonda9518
    @elisahonda9518Ай бұрын

    I love Mike deliciously eating his food❤ Everything looks yummy everytime he show the food and that bite❤ You always made hungry😅😂

  • @JKWhite627
    @JKWhite62724 күн бұрын

    Nice video!! We’ll be going soon, hope we’ll have time to try some of these tasty food!! Thanks for the video! It’s easy to watch the whole thing, good descriptions and funny !!

  • @kurtisgillen7658
    @kurtisgillen7658Ай бұрын

    I love long episodes. Especially when sushi is involved

  • @RornStreetFood
    @RornStreetFoodАй бұрын

    Your videos always make us hungry 😁

  • @conspiracionesy
    @conspiracionesyАй бұрын

    Every single dish look so good, is crazy 👌🏻

  • @ZoKitchen
    @ZoKitchenАй бұрын

    so delicious all these foods!!

  • @angelwild5665
    @angelwild5665Ай бұрын

    So glad I am full of dinner!

  • @Misoo-chin
    @Misoo-chinАй бұрын

    Im going to japan later this year, this will be my tokyo food bible! Thanks mikey!

  • @AL-ws5yi

    @AL-ws5yi

    Ай бұрын

    Me too!

  • @patrickdegraff9663
    @patrickdegraff9663Ай бұрын

    i was watching u when didnt necessarily like sushi love how u love it now i really want to try good sushi

  • @OzakiJPTW
    @OzakiJPTW29 күн бұрын

    7 years ago, I watched your vids a lot bc I missed Japan so much while I was in hong kong

  • @Criticalhitkoala
    @CriticalhitkoalaАй бұрын

    Yay cheap eats, played this video immediately. I used to watch every episode but for some reason it felt like the last few episodes (I may have missed some here and there) on my suggestions from you have all been about eating at the most luxurious place possible. Kind of felt blase about those videos after awhile, so super happy to see this one up. Something about cheap eats and seeing the people who help put it together just feels enjoyable to view.

  • @Koicee8

    @Koicee8

    Ай бұрын

    Sorry you can’t afford luxury

  • @yourfavpersuasion9385

    @yourfavpersuasion9385

    Ай бұрын

    stop projecting onto others. just keep scrolling.

  • @Itzuhspliff
    @ItzuhspliffАй бұрын

    Will be headed to Tokyo in 2030 can’t wait😋

  • @SocialChannelStudios
    @SocialChannelStudiosАй бұрын

    Wow, Japanese food looks absolutely mouthwatering in this video! Every bite seems like a flavor explosion. Definitely craving some Japanese cuisine now! 🍱🍣🍜

  • @KaShiGaines111

    @KaShiGaines111

    Ай бұрын

    Right!! I love learning about their culture as well, the mouthwatering food adds the cherry on top for me!

  • @keikit748
    @keikit74815 күн бұрын

    I’m watching this at 5am preparing for my kid’s school lunch and omg these look all so good! I’m going to be in Tokyo in June. So I’m trying these!

  • @catharinefoster768
    @catharinefoster768Ай бұрын

    I love your videos.

  • @GhostofSicklesleg
    @GhostofSickleslegАй бұрын

    Will be headed to Tokyo in April 2025! Can’t wait

  • @-9-7

    @-9-7

    Ай бұрын

    Eyy me too

  • @Onetwothreepeanuts

    @Onetwothreepeanuts

    Ай бұрын

    I'm going to Mars in 2052!

  • @newbiostat
    @newbiostat16 күн бұрын

    bro, great video and get find before my upcoming trip to Tokyo in two weeks! thanks for the video!

  • @alexanderhernandez8623
    @alexanderhernandez8623Ай бұрын

    I have asian blood in me and seeing you eat these amazing dishes makes me want to visit the country my father was born even more 🍜🍲🍛🍱🍣🍙🍘🍥🥟🍡🎂🍻😋👌🏽

  • @richardwatson1698
    @richardwatson1698Ай бұрын

    Well done for doing cheap places, lately you've only been doing expensive luxury places, so I'm great full and proud of you for going back to basics

  • @Koicee8

    @Koicee8

    Ай бұрын

    Sorry you can’t afford luxury.

  • @Onetwothreepeanuts

    @Onetwothreepeanuts

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@Koicee8Be nice baller. 😂

  • @katharinavonzitzewitz826

    @katharinavonzitzewitz826

    Ай бұрын

    If there weren't the cost of the flight over to Japan from Hamburg, Hotel or Airb&b ,and so on...that looks delicious and affordable...🫣 Looks like I'm ending up with Instanz ramen 😢

  • @yourfavpersuasion9385

    @yourfavpersuasion9385

    Ай бұрын

    stop guilt tripping youtubers for the content they want to make just because you do not relate!

  • @stevetheaker7286
    @stevetheaker7286Ай бұрын

    that curry looked fantastic

  • @bilbomaggins
    @bilbomaggins14 күн бұрын

    currently binging these videos while i think about my trip to japan in december 😭

  • @justin4n6
    @justin4n6Ай бұрын

    The intro reminded me of a PBS travel show from the 90s

  • @camster66298
    @camster66298Ай бұрын

    This reminds me of Bourdain's videos, would definetly watch your food travel show if you made one lol

  • @Voztec
    @VoztecАй бұрын

    Thats what I call a gastronomic tour!. Awsome!

  • @nr2pp6
    @nr2pp6Ай бұрын

    oh delicious👍️😊

  • @boojum402
    @boojum402Ай бұрын

    Absolute, must watch, Mikey Chen content. What a wonderful compilation! Very inspiring, well done.

  • @angelacoulson2364
    @angelacoulson23643 күн бұрын

    O mg I just want food Japanese style they have make it so appetising well done you guys x

  • @tstyle76
    @tstyle76Ай бұрын

    I’m going to all of them!

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChrisАй бұрын

    Got to make a point of checking out as many of these places as possible next time I go to Japan!

  • @Kwijiboi
    @Kwijiboi7 күн бұрын

    So glad you included Fu-Unji. I go every trip. Enjoyable to watch the chef work. Tsujita in LA is the closest stateside, but it is not even close. Rokurinsha is similar, but I prefer Fu-Unji for the flavor and ambiance. One of my favorite food memories.

  • @dawncrew3137
    @dawncrew31378 күн бұрын

    That pumpkin tempura had my mouth watering!!!!

  • @deemcc7784
    @deemcc7784Ай бұрын

    I miss.Japan!

  • @phillipbecker4393
    @phillipbecker4393Ай бұрын

    Month watering tour!

  • @Villzard
    @VillzardАй бұрын

    Love getting to these videos ealry 🎉

  • @helenmackinnon817
    @helenmackinnon81727 күн бұрын

    Great video xx😊

  • @jacquelinestrange2926
    @jacquelinestrange292629 күн бұрын

    Mike I was so excited to be walking through my local grocery store in Southern indiana ever I saw the instant noodles from ichiran I was so happy and they were delicious 😋

  • @gailsfoodandstuff
    @gailsfoodandstuffАй бұрын

    i thought it was panko shrimp too, and then it was a breaded baby corn, how cute! 😊

  • @HalfSweetness
    @HalfSweetnessАй бұрын

    Happy eating's Mike. Thank you for your dedicated travels to showcase the many delicious eateries to experience. 😋 Keep up the great street eats. 💯😊

  • @klakiti02
    @klakiti02Ай бұрын

    I will be saving this video for my next trip to Tokyo later this year😄

  • @sayanpal3819
    @sayanpal3819Ай бұрын

    The pork bowl was definitely a reupload Mikey loved it

  • @danielle8925
    @danielle8925Ай бұрын

    We need another all you can eat hotpot video ❤❤❤

  • @TommyDangs
    @TommyDangsАй бұрын

    Nice to have all previous vids put into one big one ❤

  • @melanievaz4792
    @melanievaz4792Ай бұрын

    I understand adding a yolk but the whole egg? That was a new one for me.

  • @user-jj7yb6mz3z

    @user-jj7yb6mz3z

    Ай бұрын

    日本人は全卵で食べる事もありますよ 味にそれほど変化はありませんが少しクリーミーになります  何より卵白を捨てるのはもったいないですから😊 卵かけご飯(TKG)では普通のことです😊

  • @Dataldefisch
    @DataldefischАй бұрын

    this is one of your best episodes ever... very entertaining 🙂

  • @Rebecca-dm5ul
    @Rebecca-dm5ulАй бұрын

    Absolutely love this video.

  • @Magjes
    @MagjesАй бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @dianatrudnowski218
    @dianatrudnowski218Ай бұрын

    Next time, try the benishoga (red ginger) with the yakisoba, the acidity and saltiness is a great contrast.

  • @jeremyf2950
    @jeremyf295021 күн бұрын

    I lived in Japan for years, and I’ve been back for vacation at-least 20 times over the past 6 years. While it is a great idea to go to non-tourist areas.. sometimes you will get turned away. This typically doesn’t happen at restaurants, but it’s happened to me many times trying to go to izakayas. There has been times I’ve gone in with just one of my American friends and been turned away, then came back 5 minutes later with a Japanese friend and they let us in.

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @SassyglbeautyАй бұрын

    Those noodles look so yum. 33:45

  • @jeffhan3878
    @jeffhan3878Ай бұрын

    Did I miss something? I didn’t see any wagyu at the $7 wagyu buffet.

  • @paulinas2451

    @paulinas2451

    Ай бұрын

    Wagyu has different cuts, the name Wagyu refers to cattle not specific cut of meat

  • @tdolan500

    @tdolan500

    28 күн бұрын

    Gyu is the word for beef, Wagyu is domestic beef.

  • @AtheistCleric
    @AtheistClericАй бұрын

    Great to see more of Tokyo

  • @christianhansen3292
    @christianhansen3292Ай бұрын

    Mike love some noodles!

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @SassyglbeautyАй бұрын

    Best job on the planet. Just traveling and eating food.

  • @kevinadventures481
    @kevinadventures481Ай бұрын

    Always great seeing your videos

  • @mashurabed1169
    @mashurabed1169Ай бұрын

    Love you Mike! I’ve been watching you for as long as I can remember, I even remember one day when you replied to my comment so long ago, that child in me was so happy and proud. Thank you for all the amazing content

  • @darlenematthews9998
    @darlenematthews9998Ай бұрын

    Mike you awesome and i love you videos.

  • @hkbax
    @hkbaxАй бұрын

    Loving the new, longer compilation format! Kudos :)

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430Ай бұрын

    Love your content Mike 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @strictlydumpling

    @strictlydumpling

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MrTeko75
    @MrTeko75Ай бұрын

    'U always gotta watch your meat' - Mikey Words of wisdom for sure. :)

  • @Namidagr
    @NamidagrАй бұрын

    missed the 8 layers/8 different flavors soft serve ice cream in the Nakano Broadway basement

  • @carlosczun
    @carlosczunАй бұрын

    This video is perfect. My mouth is freaking melting at 2am, damn it.

  • @nemesimp
    @nemesimpАй бұрын

    Notification gang Who’s up lmao it’s 4am here in the uk

  • @iedmonton
    @iedmontonАй бұрын

    Can you do one for kansai area

  • @nickman0303
    @nickman0303Ай бұрын

    Enjoy your videos. But this is definitely same stuff found in video I watched very recently.

  • @brandonle7225
    @brandonle722513 күн бұрын

    Mike can really put it away lol

  • @user-ju3fp2el4h
    @user-ju3fp2el4hАй бұрын

    Duuuuuude, what was the name of the fried sandwich place? Did anyone catch it?

  • @woomyaccount
    @woomyaccount22 күн бұрын

    36:53 that egg salad sandwich looks absolutely insane. For $3 bro thats insane thats like a hot n spicy from McDonald's now lol

  • @curtisle
    @curtisleАй бұрын

    I'm in Tokyo right now

  • @shawnamclean3420
    @shawnamclean3420Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @NightyB
    @NightyBАй бұрын

    Was interesting again

  • @-amosc.presley-7192
    @-amosc.presley-7192Ай бұрын

    There you Goes again by explaining ya Meal$ that’s what I love 😋🍽

  • @richardfernandes4082
    @richardfernandes4082Ай бұрын

    Try our ramjan special food in India

  • @Osc4r200
    @Osc4r2004 күн бұрын

    Whats the name of the restaruant of truffle bread???

  • @dealopes3029
    @dealopes3029Ай бұрын

    Que maravilha 😊😍 deu fome viu

  • @khord
    @khord18 күн бұрын

    The extra you ordered at butadaigaku was miso soup, not extra meat juice

  • @johngonzo9671
    @johngonzo967117 күн бұрын

    Im Puerto Rican, i wish i was Asian lol. The food and countries are dope bro .

  • @nowgaku
    @nowgakuАй бұрын

    I acknowledge you're an enthusiast of Japan!

  • @villekaapro8011
    @villekaapro8011Ай бұрын

    Buffet with drinks for 6 dollars 😆. I just spent 140 dollars for drinks and a hotdog yesterday at a concert in Finland. Not including the ticket which was around 60 dollars 😅

  • @anotherdayonplanetearth00
    @anotherdayonplanetearth00Ай бұрын

    he really reminds me of Jackie Chan lol but from Wish haha like a minie version

  • @BossyMeatCreature

    @BossyMeatCreature

    Ай бұрын

    Racist

  • @irena-talita
    @irena-talitaАй бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @TheBigkal201
    @TheBigkal20128 күн бұрын

    that shiiiii was str8 fire TEN YEN EACH somthing somthing 7 cents sushi drinks drop sushi born beat drops str8 hitttin

  • @desertfairychickres4021
    @desertfairychickres4021Ай бұрын

    I would much rather eat at lical mom and pop places saving the spendy spots for a special occasions. Blessings

  • @user-jm9mu8eh3s
    @user-jm9mu8eh3sАй бұрын

    Where you do that music at?, Mike ROCKS!!!!!

  • @LucyferWerneburg
    @LucyferWerneburgАй бұрын

    Sometimes I ask my self if I have a chance to survive eating anything in Asia... I'm allergic to fish 😅😂😂

  • @ashe2930
    @ashe2930Ай бұрын

    MY MAN CAN EATTT

  • @marywinnielumaban8790
    @marywinnielumaban8790Ай бұрын

    Pls do content in vietnam