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Michelle Chong’s top picks for 7 Japanese foods to try in Tokyo

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Michelle Chong’s top picks for 7 Japanese foods to try in Tokyo

Want a more local and authentic dining experience in Tokyo, Japan, beyond touristy haunts like Tsukiji Fish Market and Shibuya? Michelle Chong, the first international guest reporter of Tokyo Eye, has 7 recommendations for you.

by Mia Chenyze  /   October 17, 2016
best japanese food in tokyo - aged beef

Lulu goes to Japan! The bubbly Michelle Chong plays host for two episodes of NHK World TV’s “Tokyo Eye 2020” programme to showcase Tokyo’s lesser-known delicacies and art museums.  We got the multi-hyphenate ─ she has acted in TV and movie productions, hosted shows, and even directed films ─ to share with us some of the best eats to try in Tokyo for a true-blue Japanese  food experience.  

Watch Michelle’s first episode on aged foods here. The second episode on museums will be aired  on 19 October at 1.30pm/7.30pm/8.30pm on either Starhub channel 812 or Singtel channel 157. Alternatively, visit this link from October 21 onwards to watch the show online.  

  



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Michelle Chong's top picks for 7 Japanese foods to try in Tokyo
AGED SUSHI
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“Go to Yamada Sushi in Ginza for a sushi experience you’ll never forget. A seemingly simple 8-seater joint, this place is actually pretty exclusive and every piece of sushi here is made with fish that’s been aged, making the flavour more intense than the normal sushi. The rice is also delicious, still grainy (not mushy) and a tad salty, bringing out the flavour of the aged fish even more.”

Try: Yamada Sushi. 7-2-14 Ginza Chuo Tokyo

AGED BEEF
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“One of the most delicious things I have tasted in my life: aged Kobe beef! Here they serve it raw, lightly seared, grilled and of course in shabu shabu! I tried them all and I have to say my favourite one was the grilled beef. Just a few seconds on the grill and it was melt-in-your-mouth heaven. Ageing also increased the flavour by 100%!”

Try: Bistro Nareniku. 4-1-9 Shinjuku Youth Bldg. (Pax) 7F, Shinjuku 160-0022, Tokyo

 

Photo: Tokyo Eye 2020

AGED SOBA
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“If you love the clean flavour of soba or any kind of Japanese noodles, you have to try the aged soba in this restaurant that is about 100 years old. The decor is traditional and authentic; the aged soba actually tastes and smells like biscuit! Aged soba is pretty rare so it’s a good experience to just try it once! “

Try: Nakasei. 2-3-1 Nihombashi Muromachi, Coredo Muromachi-2 B1, Chuo 103-0022, Tokyo

 

Photo: Tokyo Eye 2020

YUZU RAMEN
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“Firstly I love yuzu. I love yuzu tea, yuzu chilli, yuzu zest etc. Secondly, I love Ramen. Enough said! Putting touches of yuzu in ramen is a fantastic idea because the citrus flavour really cuts and balances the richness of the thick pork broth.”

Try: Afuri Ramen. B1 Roppongi Hills North Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

 

Photo: Afuri

YAKITORI AND SAKANA
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“Go to a neighbourhood izakaya (as opposed to the famous touristy ones in Shibuya) for an authentic Japanese bar experience. Hang out with Japanese “salary men” and eat gorgeous yakitori and homemade sakana (small dishes that go with sake)!”

Try: Wander around the more residential neighbourhoods and pop into any izakaya that looks crowded

 

Photo: Tatuyoshi Toriu / 123rf

JAPANESE FRUITS
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“Everyone knows how expensive Japanese home-grown fruit is, so it’s better to eat it when you’re in Japan! It’s still expensive, but it’s cheaper than in Singapore. I suggest going to those specialty fruit stores and splitting the cost with your friends to get some momo (peach), some Kyoho grapes and, if you feel like splurging, a musk melon.”

Try: Head to any supermarket

 

Photo: Seksan Wangjaisuk / 123rf

SUPERMARKET JAPANESE BENTO 
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“Going to a supermarket in the basement of a department store when in Tokyo is a must! The variety of fresh and cooked food is staggering and because there’s freshly-delivered raw fish sold every day, the sashimi and sushi bento boxes are superb and value-for-money!”

Try: Any department store supermarket

 

Photo: Michelle Chong

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