Food Scene
Golden Brown
2-chōme-3-1 HigashiyamaOne of the best Burger in Tokyo
Hashidaya
3-chōme-15-4 ShibuyaYakitori (Skewered Chicken) place by Nakameguro River. Open untill 3am.
Yakitori (Skewered Chicken) place.
They use fresh organic chicken.
my favourite.
No reservation. Cash only.
Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro
2-chōme-8-6 KamimeguroYakitori (Skewered Chicken) place.
They use fresh organic chicken.
my favourite.
No reservation. Cash only.
Jojoen Nakameguro
1-chōme-29-12 AobadaiKorean BBQ (Japanese Style)
If you want to try Wagyu
Nakameguro Hitsuji Honten
1-chōme-11-6 KamimeguroLamb BBQ call Jin-gisu-kan
Cheap and tasty.
マンゴツリーキッチン“ガパオ”グランスタ
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiGreat View Great Thai food
Expensive but worth it
Great Brunch on Sundays!
About 25-30min walk along meguro-river. Small Bistro.
14 locals recommend
BEARD
1-chōme-17-22 MeguroGreat Brunch on Sundays!
About 25-30min walk along meguro-river. Small Bistro.
Afuri Nakameguro
1-chōme-23-1 KamimeguroPopular Ramen Place, with Yuzu flavour.
Pakchi Bar 8889
Do you want to have a drink with Owls?? I'm not joking.
Ebisu-Yokocho
1-chōme-7-4 EbisuAlly with lots of small 'nomiya', Japanese pub
Shugen : At back of seveneleven
Authentic Sushi Restaurant.
10,000〜15,000yen p/p
Bring Cash. Ask for 'Omakase' ( Chef's recommendation)
舟玄
1-chōme-30-6 AobadaiShugen : At back of seveneleven
Authentic Sushi Restaurant.
10,000〜15,000yen p/p
Bring Cash. Ask for 'Omakase' ( Chef's recommendation)
Organic Cafe, they say vegan but vegetarian really. Nice space/Cute cafe.
6 locals recommend
Alaska zwei
2-chōme-5-7 HigashiyamaOrganic Cafe, they say vegan but vegetarian really. Nice space/Cute cafe.
Cloth shop but you can buy coffee and chill at balcony which overlooking nakameguro.
10 locals recommend
Saturdays NYC
1-chōme-5-2 AobadaiCloth shop but you can buy coffee and chill at balcony which overlooking nakameguro.
Popular bookshop.
pick up your favourite books and go to cafe/bar on 2nd floor (or Starbucks). Try avoid visit on weekends.
31 locals recommend
Daikanyama T-Site
16-15 SarugakuchōPopular bookshop.
pick up your favourite books and go to cafe/bar on 2nd floor (or Starbucks). Try avoid visit on weekends.
Soy 7 Nakameguro
2-chōme-12-7 KamimeguroSoinana
My favorite Thai restaurant.
Lunch 1000yen
Dinner 3000yen
Ristorante Cascina Canamilla
Fine Italian dining.
Lunch 3,000yen〜
Dinner 10,000yen〜
Must book during cherry blossom season
Ristorante Cascina Canamirra
1-chōme-23-3 AobadaiRistorante Cascina Canamilla
Fine Italian dining.
Lunch 3,000yen〜
Dinner 10,000yen〜
Must book during cherry blossom season
Madam Toki
Famous French fine dinning
Lunch 5,000yen〜
Dinner 15,000yen〜
If you have sweet tooth there's pastry shop next to the restaurant
Madam Toki Restaurant
14-7 HachiyamachōMadam Toki
Famous French fine dinning
Lunch 5,000yen〜
Dinner 15,000yen〜
If you have sweet tooth there's pastry shop next to the restaurant
Daisan-Harumi-Sushi
Authentic Sushi Restaurant
Lunch 10,000yen〜
Dinner 20,000yen〜
Meet Mr.Nagayama, master and author of 'Sushi'.
Daisan Harumi Sushi
1-chōme-17-7 ShinbashiDaisan-Harumi-Sushi
Authentic Sushi Restaurant
Lunch 10,000yen〜
Dinner 20,000yen〜
Meet Mr.Nagayama, master and author of 'Sushi'.
Essentials
Bakery : You can find nice Japanese style bread
There's TOLO Sandwhich bar 2doors next.
12 locals recommend
TOLO PAN TOKYO
3-chōme-14-3 HigashiyamaBakery : You can find nice Japanese style bread
There's TOLO Sandwhich bar 2doors next.
FOOD MARKET Precce
2-chōme-1-1 KamimeguroSuper Market by Nakameguro station on basement level
Tokyu Store Nakameguro
1-chōme-21-12 KamimeguroSuper Market by Meguro-River
Food Court on Basment level is great. Fun to just wonder around.
810 locals recommend
Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuFood Court on Basment level is great. Fun to just wonder around.
Sightseeing
Former Asakura Residence
29-20 SarugakuchōTraditional Japanese house with nice garden.
Meiji Jingu Treasure House
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōOne of the biggest Shrine in Japan.
Beautiful Garden.
Particularly recommended in Spring and Autumn
138 locals recommend
Koishikawa Korakuen Exhibition Room
1-chōme-6-6 KōrakuBeautiful Garden.
Particularly recommended in Spring and Autumn
Cat Street
3-chōme-18 JingūmaeA Street between Shibuya and Harajuku. Fashion Fashion Fashion
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōThe biggest park in central tokyo.
go there on weekends
If you think Asakusa is too touristy, Jindaiji can be an alternative.
19 locals recommend
Jindaiji Temple
5-chōme-15-1 Jindaiji MotomachiIf you think Asakusa is too touristy, Jindaiji can be an alternative.
Enoshima Daishi Temple
2-chōme-6-5 EnoshimaGreat day trip, but don't go there in cold/rainy day
Kamakura
Many Temples, nice cafes and restaurants. Bigh Buddah statute
Yokohama Bay, just 35min on train(express) from Nakameguro. Trendy area, I like yokohama better than odaiba
6 locals recommend
Yokohama Bay Bridge
Honmokufutō Naka WardYokohama Bay, just 35min on train(express) from Nakameguro. Trendy area, I like yokohama better than odaiba
Meguro Sky Garden
1-chōme-9-2 ŌhashiInteresting Park on top of bypass
Arts & Culture
SuperDeluxe
3-chōme-1-25 NishiazabuIf you like Progressive Art & Music
solfa
1-chōme-20-5 Aobadaionly night club in Nakameguro.
small but music is normally okay.
代官山UNIT
1-chōme-34-17 EbisunishiOne of most popular night club in Tokyo. worth checking their schedule
LIQUIDROOM
3-chōme-16-6 HigashiLiquidroom
night club/venue
Shopping
Tea Pot and Plates. You might find something you like.
36 locals recommend
Oriental Bazaar Harajuku Main Branch
5-chōme-9-13 JingūmaeTea Pot and Plates. You might find something you like.
Surplus A.P.C.
27-3 SarugakuchōThere are many fashion boutique around this area
Don Quijote
2-chōme-19-10 AobadaiThey got everything...Open 24hours
Kiddyland
6-chōme-1-9 JingūmaeKawaii Things.
Everything Else
Rinshi-no-mori Park
2-chōme-7 KoyamadaiGreat for Jogging
Ueno Zoo
Great day out. Meet Panda, Japanese monkeys. Entrance fee 600 yen (super cheap!!)
523 locals recommend
Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenUeno Zoo
Great day out. Meet Panda, Japanese monkeys. Entrance fee 600 yen (super cheap!!)
Drinks & Nightlife
New York Grill& Bar
Go for a drink on a sunny day. Great view with Jazz.
No reservation for Bar which open untill 1am.
Expensive but great for special night out.
88 locals recommend
Park Hyatt Tokyo
3-7 西新宿New York Grill& Bar
Go for a drink on a sunny day. Great view with Jazz.
No reservation for Bar which open untill 1am.
Expensive but great for special night out.