Originally Posted by
JayhawkCO
Figured I could bump this thread. I have an 11 hour layover in Tokyo flying into HND and out of NRT. I arrive at 05:55. I was hoping to get some good early sushi. I won't be there in time to get in line for Sushi Daiwa, which is all over the internet as "the place to go". Do any FTers have recommendations of places I can make it to, are delicious, won't cost me north of $100 (I can eat a good amount), and I won't have to wait for more than an hour? I arrive on a Tuesday in June if that matters.
I would seriously consider going to the Tsukiji market (what used to be called the outer market) and just walk around the stalls. You can get pretty amazing food in a low pressure environment.
Since many of the shops have their own specialties, it's a very easy way to sample a lot of different things. One of my go to shops when there is Kurogin which specializes in tuna
And if you need a coffee to keep you going, nearby is Turret Coffee. Absolutely recommended...just make sure to go past the Starbucks on the corner