Burgers
No. 18 Dining Bar - Burgers: Ikebukuro
Open 11am-2:30, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Hefty, voluminous, meaty gourmet burgers are the draw at this tiny counter shop.
Open 11am-2:30, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Open 11:30am-3, 6-10pm (LO) daily.
This cozy American-style gourmet diner serves one of the few lamb burgers in town, and they do a terrific job. With minimal dressing on the burger, it's all about the very flavorful meat,...
Open 11:30am-3, 6-10pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-3, 3-9pm (LO) daily.
Excellent burgers and sandwiches, good American craft beers by the bottle, and outdoor terrace seating are some of the attractions at this stylish all-day burger joint in the heart of Harajuku.
Open 11am-3, 3-9pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-8:15pm (LO) daily.
The burgers at this popular Hawaiian chain are indeed rather big - flat and wide rather than thick - and charbroiled to order. A regular-size burger (5 ounces) is Y880, or Y1200 with fries and a...
Open 11am-8:15pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
First-rate premium-grade burgers, although we prefer the more laid-back atmosphere at their nearby sister shop, Hohokam Cafe. Lunch sets from Y1000 are served until 4pm (2pm weekends).
Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
The Umami Burger delivers a giant blast of rich, meaty flavor, more than living up to its name. The signature dish at this California-based gourmet burger shop, it has been carefully crafted from a...
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 7am-11pm daily.
With its sleek decor and lush wall of greenery, this is one of the more pleasant and relaxing spots along Kotto-dori to stop for a midday snack. Charcoal-grilled burgers (from Y450) are served with...
Open 7am-11pm daily.
Open 11:30am-4, 6-10pm (Sun 11:30-7). Closed Mondays.
Located in a very quaint old building on the back streets of Harajuku, Fellows is highly rated by Tokyo burger enthusiasts. The burgers are well put together, with a hint of charcoal grilling but no...
Open 11:30am-4, 6-10pm (Sun 11:30-7). Closed Mondays.
Open 11am-9pm (Fri, Sat -11) daily.
If you're tired of flabby, unexciting bacon on your burgers, Lil Woody's will put you back on the right track. The cult-favorite Seattle-based shop serves an awe-inspiring lineup of grass-fed beef...
Open 11am-9pm (Fri, Sat -11) daily.
Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Conveniently located at the front corner of Tokyu's Shibuya Stream complex, this is a branch of one of Tokyo's best gourmet-burger chains (they also run Hohokam Cafe in Harajuku). Take-out is...
Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-midnight daily.
This branch of the popular burger chain offers a well-chosen selection of craft beers to go with your burgers, from breweries like Green Flash, Ballast Point and Far Yeast. The six taps include one...
Open 11am-midnight daily.
Open 11am-11pm daily.
Run by a Japanese meat company, Blacows specializes in gourmet burgers made from black Angus wagyu beef, coarsely ground and very juicy. A full-time butcher occupies one corner of the kitchen and...
Open 11am-11pm daily.
Open 11:30am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Good American-style gourmet burgers and sandwiches are served here, with six taps of craft beer in different styles - lager, pale ale, IPA and so on. Draft beers are Y880 and Y1100 (370ml and 473ml...
Open 11:30am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-11pm daily.
The original shop of this popular burger chain serves American-style gourmet burgers and sandwiches. Craft-beer fans can choose from six beers on draft, including one each of stout, lager, pale ale,...
Open 11am-11pm daily.
Open 11am-9pm daily.
American West coast-style burgers and sandwiches, with delivery service and a pleasant outdoor patio.
Open 11am-9pm daily.
Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-8:30pm (LO) daily.
This friendly neighborhood sandwich shop in out-of-the-way Kaigan serves the best pastrami in town, along with espresso-barbecue pork, crunchy chicken, and aged-beef menchi-katsu sandwiches and...
Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-8:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
Custom-made burgers with a huge variety of optional ingredients, sauces and toppings are ready to order from this California-based burger shop. Alternatively, you can swap your buns for salad greens...
Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-10pm (Sat, Sun 7:30pm) daily.
Organic burgers and sandwiches; delivery available through much of Tokyo. Delivery 11am-8:30pm weekdays, 11am-6:30pm weekends.
Open 11am-10pm (Sat, Sun 7:30pm) daily.
Open 11am-2, 5-9pm (LO) daily.
This cozy backstreet diner serves a menu of American-style gourmet burgers and sandwiches, to stay or to go. The unusual broccoli cheeseburger (Y1270) is one of our favorites - the slightly crunchy...
Open 11am-2, 5-9pm (LO) daily.
Open 8am-11:30pm (Sun -10:30pm) daily.
Sixteen freshly brewed craft beers from the Itabashi-based brewery are served on tap here, alongside a food menu featuring chicken wings, burgers and pizzas. Sometimes in odd combinations - one of...
Open 8am-11:30pm (Sun -10:30pm) daily.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO; Sun -7:30pm) daily.
This long-running shop provides Japanese-style premium burgers to this otherwise burger-deprived Tokyo quarter. Burgers start at Y1000, and topping variations include fried egg, pineapple, and...
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO; Sun -7:30pm) daily.
Open 11am-2:30, 5-10:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.
Cruz offers one of the best combinations of deluxe burgers and craft beers in Tokyo. The burgers are top-notch (the chef is a veteran of Firehouse in Hongo), and come in interesting variations like...
Open 11am-2:30, 5-10:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.
Open 11am-10pm (LO; 9pm Sun). Closed Mondays.
This casual neighborhood spot serves up gourmet burgers, upscale diner fare and assorted vodka cocktails. They bill themselves a New York-style bar-restaurant, and accordingly the menu features...
Open 11am-10pm (LO; 9pm Sun). Closed Mondays.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO; Mon, Sat lunch only) daily.
Run by a veteran of the esteemed Fire House burger shop in Hongo, Folk Burgers offers one of the best selections of craft beers among Tokyo's gourmet burger shops. The burgers are solid and...
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO; Mon, Sat lunch only) daily.
Open 11am-3, 5-10:30pm (LO; Sat -8:30). Closed Sundays.
So-called Balinese burgers are the specialty here, and they make up most of the menu. Smothered in Indonesian sambal sauce and onions, they're definitely on the spicy side, while other flavors take...
Open 11am-3, 5-10:30pm (LO; Sat -8:30). Closed Sundays.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Classic American-style burgers are served here along with milkshakes in many flavors. Burgers are meaty and well seasoned, served with good quality bacon and cheese as options. Regular burgers come...
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11:30am-8pm (LO; Sun -3pm). Closed Mondays.
In addition to regular, cheese and teriyaki-egg burgers, McLean's menu offers interesting daily specials like Hot Chili Cheese Tex-Mex Burger (Saturdays; Y1480) and Triple Melt Blue Cheese Burger...
Open 11:30am-8pm (LO; Sun -3pm). Closed Mondays.
Open 11am-10pm (LO; Sun. 7pm) daily.
A pioneer of Tokyo's gourmet hamburger scene, this charmingly rustic little shop offers more than a dozen burgers to choose from, with variations like apple-mozzarella, mushroom-mozzarella and...
Open 11am-10pm (LO; Sun. 7pm) daily.
Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
An offshoot of the Village Vanguard novelty-gift chain, VV Diner has spawned a growing chain of its own, offering a reliable menu of reasonably priced gourmet burgers in comfortable settings. This...
Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-11pm daily.
You'll find excellent gourmet hamburgers at this pleasant little parkside cafe, including some interesting special toppings that change seasonally.
Open 11am-11pm daily.
Open 8am-10pm daily.
The huge breakfast menu here (served all day long) covers everything from buttermilk waffles and brioche french toast to a hefty cornbread plate with chili con carne, smoked bacon, onion soup and...
Open 8am-10pm daily.
Open 11:30am-midnight daily.
Fashioned after an American roadside diner, Village Vanguard offers diner-style comfort food, including tasty apps like mozarella croquettes and entertaining burger variations such as garlic mushroom...
Open 11:30am-midnight daily.
Open 11:30am-3:30, 6-9pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Harakara's burgers are seasoned with only salt and pepper - no ketchup, mustard or sauces - so as not to mask the rich flavor of the aged beef. The Avocado Cheeseburger, the most popular choice...
Open 11:30am-3:30, 6-9pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Open 11am-10pm daily.
Good American-style gourmet burgers are served here, with original variations like "pepper and wild bacon," "quattro formaggio and honey," and "basil, tomato, mozzarella." Burgers start from under...
Open 11am-10pm daily.
Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays, Tuesdays.
This cozy neighborhood spot serves a great line-up of burgers and sandwiches. The burgers are some of the best in town, with a pleasant infusion of charcoal flavoring from the grill, and they're...
Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays, Tuesdays.
Open 11:30am-1:30, 5-9:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Fantastic wagyu brisket is one of the highlights at this spacious new American-barbecue joint around the corner from Yokohama Stadium. They offer a full range of expertly barbecued meats including...
Open 11:30am-1:30, 5-9:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Take-out burgers
Open 11am-8pm daily.
Charcoal-grilled burgers made from top-quality A5-grade wagyu are the drawing card at this popular burger shop, managed by the owners of a yakiniku restaurant. With just four seats, this small shop...
Open 11am-8pm daily.
Open 11am-10pm. Closed Mondays.
Good burgers to go, including some interesting seasonal variations, at this take-out-only branch of the popular gourmet burger shop. They also offer delivery service to most of Shibuya-ku.
Open 11am-10pm. Closed Mondays.
Sandwiches, deli
Open 11am-8pm (Sat, Sun -7pm) daily.
Perhaps the best deli counter in town, with a huge selection of cold cuts, pates and salads. Lunches are priced from around Y1000, and breakfast is served on weekdays from 8 to 10:30am. The outdoor...
Open 11am-8pm (Sat, Sun -7pm) daily.
Open 7:30am-9pm (LO) daily.
Sandwiches made with freshly scrambled eggs are the specialty at this Los Angeles-based shop, with a variety of delectable creations to choose from. The Bacon, Egg and Cheese features some of the...
Open 7:30am-9pm (LO) daily.
Open 10am-9pm daily.
Maine-style lobster rolls are the specialty here, to eat in or take out. They also serve shrimp and crab rolls, combination sets, and a jalapeno lobster roll that's exclusive to this branch. ...
Open 10am-9pm daily.
Open 11:30am-9pm (Sat, Sun -7) daily.
This laid-back local cafe plays a soundtrack of acid jazz and serves well-stuffed sandwiches along with gourmet coffee and desserts. The sandwich selection features appetizing choices like warm...
Open 11:30am-9pm (Sat, Sun -7) daily.
Open 8am-7pm daily.
Grilled-cheese "melt" sandwiches are the specialty of the house here, and the Blue-Cheese Melt is especially recommended. It's got just enough blue cheese in the blend to give it some bite, but not...
Open 8am-7pm daily.
Open 11am-7:30pm (LO) daily.
Run by the Que Bom churrasco restaurant, this cozy shop serves Brazilian sandwiches in nine or ten different varieties. Some favorites include the excellent Ceviche-style Shrimp-Avocado as well as...
Open 11am-7:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-8pm daily.
Lobster rolls - lobster meat sandwiches in a toasted bun - are the specialty at this New York-based shop. All the lobsters come straight from Maine, and a display in front of the shop shows their...
Open 11am-8pm daily.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Hawaiian-style burgers and deli sandwiches, plus Kona beers from Hawaii.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-7pm daily.
The popular New York-based lobster shop serves up tasty sandwiches - both seafood rolls and grilled-cheese style - featuring Maine lobster, crabmeat and shrimp. They also carry American craft beers...
Open 11am-7pm daily.
Open 11am-10pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Artisanal mozzarella and ricotta cheeses are freshly made right here in Shibuya in this combination retail shop, cafe and factory. Take them home - fresh mozzarella is Y550/100g, ricotta Y470 - or...
Open 11am-10pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-8:30pm (LO; Sun -6). Closed Mondays.
Falafel sandwiches and platters, hummus and lentil soup are served at this tiny eight-seat cafe, and everything is available to take out.
Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-8:30pm (LO; Sun -6). Closed Mondays.
Kua 'Aina - Sandwiches/ burgers: Shibuya
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Big Hawaiian-style hamburgers and assorted sandwiches, plus Hawaiian beers from Kona Brewing Company.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 8am-9pm (LO) daily.
Located midway between Shibuya, Daikanyama and Ebisu, Buy Me Stand serves excellent grilled-cheese sandwiches along with soups and salads. In the mornings (before 11am) it's breakfast time, with...
Open 8am-9pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Tasty Cuban-style sandwiches - stuffed with shredded roast pork, ham and cheese - are a big draw at this Cuban-themed bar-restaurant, along with Mexican-style grilled corn on the cob topped with...
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-9pm (LO) (Sun. to 6pm). Open every day.
Terrific overstuffed sandwiches and great burgers in a pleasant cafe-style setting. They also provide thirty-minute delivery within the area.
Open 11am-9pm (LO) (Sun. to 6pm). Open every day.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Hawaiian-style hamburgers and sandwiches, plus beers from Kona Brewing Company.
Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-8:30pm (LO) daily.
This friendly neighborhood sandwich shop in out-of-the-way Kaigan serves the best pastrami in town, along with espresso-barbecue pork, crunchy chicken, and aged-beef menchi-katsu sandwiches and...
Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-8:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
Custom-made burgers with a huge variety of optional ingredients, sauces and toppings are ready to order from this California-based burger shop. Alternatively, you can swap your buns for salad greens...
Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-9pm (LO), Sundays to 6pm. Open every day.
Gourmet burger pioneers in Tokyo, they still grill up some of Tokyo's better burgers in town, and also assemble great sandwiches (including an inspirational shrimp and avocado combination) and...
Open 11am-9pm (LO), Sundays to 6pm. Open every day.
Open 11am-9pm (weekends -6pm). Closed Sundays.
Managed by the group behind the long-running Homework's burger shop in Hiroo, Pantry serves Marunouchi with great sandwiches, American-style burgers and substantial salads. They also deliver over a...
Open 11am-9pm (weekends -6pm). Closed Sundays.
Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
This popular Hawaiia-based chain serves burgers with a wide range of toppings as well as a variety of sandwiches. Drinks include Kona craft beer and Hawaiian fruit sodas. There's some seating out...
Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 7:30-9:30, 11am-2, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed weekends.
It's good to have a specialty, and this tiny shop has single-mindedly devoted itself to toasted cheese sandwiches, served morning, noon and night. They're nicely prepared and served on crunchy...
Open 7:30-9:30, 11am-2, 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed weekends.
Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
Gourmet Hawaiian-style burgers and mahi-mahi sandwiches, plus Kona beers.
Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.
Open M-W 8am-6pm; F, Sa 10-9; Su 10-7. Closed Thursdays.
Cuban sandwiches are the specialty at this tiny neighborhood sandwich shop, mostly for take-out but you can eat here as well. Sandwiches are priced from Y500 for a half-size "classic" to Y1,500 for...
Open M-W 8am-6pm; F, Sa 10-9; Su 10-7. Closed Thursdays.
Open 11am-10pm (Mon 11-8). Closed Tue, 2nd, 4th Mon.
Mi Choripan proudly serves up "Argentinian Soul Food" - aka overstuffed chorizo-sausage sandwiches seasoned with chimichurri sauce, which are sold from street stalls in Argentina and other parts of...
Open 11am-10pm (Mon 11-8). Closed Tue, 2nd, 4th Mon.
Open 8am-4:30pm (LO) daily.
Disappointingly, they don't serve club sandwiches at Sandwich Club, but they do offer eight or nine other varieties including Tuna-Cheddar, Pork Cheesesteak and an ever-changing daily special. The...
Open 8am-4:30pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-midnight daily.
Not-quite Western-style sandwiches, soups, drinks. They deliver within the area (to 10pm).
Open 11am-midnight daily.
Open 8am-9pm daily.
Grilled-cheese sandwiches are the specialty of the house at Potamelt, and the Blue-Cheese Melt is especially recommended. It's got just enough blue cheese in the blend to give it some bite, but not...
Open 8am-9pm daily.
Open 11am-11pm daily.
Good American-style sandwiches and burgers are the draw here along with Hawaiian beers. In the evenings they also offer a few Hawaiian main dishes.
Open 11am-11pm daily.
Open 11am-9pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
The main drag from Kamakura station to the beach is lined with cafes, fast food and family restaurants. Kua-aina stands out by virtue of its terrace and its reliable mahi-mahi sandwiches.
Open 11am-9pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Take-out sandwiches
Most sandwich shops allow take-out; the ones listed here are primarily or exclusively set up for take-out.
Toyoda's Cheese Steak - American: Takadanobaba
Open 11am-10pm daily.
The tiny original branch of Toyoda's in Hatagaya makes the best Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches in town, so the opening of a larger branch in Takadanobaba is a welcome development.
Open 11am-10pm daily.
Open 11am-10pm daily.
This neighborhood sandwich counter serves Philadelphia-style cheesesteak and pulled pork sandwiches, and sometimes meatball subs. The cheesesteak comes in either hoagie or sandwich format (the...
Open 11am-10pm daily.
Open 9am-7pm. Closed Mondays.
Modern, Japanese-inspired sandwiches prepared by a former sushi chef are served at this tiny take-out counter. Sushi-style tamagoyaki omelettes, steamed monkfish liver and home-cured lamb bacon are...
Open 9am-7pm. Closed Mondays.
Banh mi sandwiches
Open 11:30am-4, 5-10:15pm (LO) daily.
One of Tokyo's finer curry shops, Yamituki serves original-style curries with heaps of fresh seasonal vegetables and umami-rich ingredients like ripe tomatoes, cheese and coconut milk. You can...
Open 11:30am-4, 5-10:15pm (LO) daily.
Open 11am-10pm daily.
Nine different banh mi sandwiches, including "Pork Marinaded in Nuoc Mam Sauce" and "Beef Ham Special" are prepared for here or to go. Though sandwiches are the main business, other dishes include...
Open 11am-10pm daily.
Open 10am-9pm daily.
Unlike the nearby Banh Mi Sandwich shop, Xin Chao offers indoor seats - six of them in all - where you can enjoy your meal. They serve eight different sandwiches as well as Rice Paper Salad...
Open 10am-9pm daily.
Open 11am-10pm. Closed Sundays.
One of several banh mi shops in this part of Takadanobaba, Ngon Ngon also serves pho, and they're furnished with fifteen seats if you want to eat here rather than take out. There are six sandwich...
Open 11am-10pm. Closed Sundays.
Open 11am-8pm (Sat -6pm). Closed Sundays, Mondays.
This simply named shop sells freshly made Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches in several enticing varieties, including roast pork (our current favorite), grilled chicken with honey and lemongrass, ham and...
Open 11am-8pm (Sat -6pm). Closed Sundays, Mondays.
Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
These days you can find pho in many a hip Japanese cafe, but you have to venture further out of your way for good, Saigon-style bahn xeo, those wafer-thin, crepe-like pancakes that are the eponymous...
Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
Open 11am-8pm. Closed Sundays.
This neighborhood take-out sandwich shop is serious about their banh mi, and the staff in charge of baguette production learned their craft at a bakery in Vinh Yen, Vietnam. Fresh-baked baguettes...
Open 11am-8pm. Closed Sundays.
Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
In addition to the eponymous pancakes you'll also find nicely prepared spring rolls, pho and other Vietnamese dishes. And well-stuffed banh mi sandwiches are around Y500, for here or to go.
Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
Open 11am-6pm (or until they run out). Closed Sundays.
This is the second outlet of the excellent Takadanobaba sandwich shop, and unlike the original branch, this one has indoor counter seating as well as a few chairs out on the sidewalk. Sandwiches are...
Open 11am-6pm (or until they run out). Closed Sundays.
Open 11am-10pm daily.
A branch of Takadanobaba's best banh mi specialist, Ngon Ngon #2 also offers several types of pho. More unusual for Tokyo, they produce a version of a Hanoi dish called Bun Dau Mam Tom - a pungent...
Open 11am-10pm daily.
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