Asia 2025

Dinner in Omoide Yokocho

Experience the nostalgic atmosphere of 'Memory Lane', a network of narrow alleyways packed with tiny yakitori restaurants.

📍 City: tokyo
🗺️ Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo
🗓️ Date: 2025-09-23
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The Vibe & What to Expect

Step back into post-war Tokyo in this network of narrow, lantern-lit, smoke-filled alleyways. It's cramped, intimate, and incredibly atmospheric.

Must-Try Dishes

  • Yakitori Set (Moriawase): Order a mixed platter to sample different skewers (chicken thigh, leek, meatball).
  • Motsu-nabe (Offal Hot Pot): For the more adventurous, a rich and savory stew.
  • Atsukan (Hot Sake): The perfect accompaniment to grilled foods on a cool evening.

⚙️ How It Works

  • Seating: Stalls are tiny. For a group of four, be prepared to split into pairs.
  • Ordering: Most places have an English menu, but pointing works perfectly. There may be a small seating charge (otoshidai).

💡 Pro-Tip

Arrive before 6 PM to have a better chance of finding seats together. Don't linger too long after you've finished eating, as seats are in high demand.