Family Eats

Finding quality Mexican restaurants in Tokyo can be tough. We`ve done the legwork for you. Here are our favorite Tokyo Mexican Restaurants; from tacos, to burritos, to Tex-Mex we`ve got you covered. ***** Top Tokyo Mexican Restaurants ***** 1. La Jolla Mexican Restaurant, Hiroo – La Jolla Mexican restaurant is a sure winner in …

What kids does not love noodles? Especially the big, fat, warm noodles at Udon Buzen in Azabu Juban. As the temps are dropping a warm bowl of noodles accompanied with tempura hits just the right spot. Udon Buzen, Azabu Juban – Great Tokyo Kids Noodle Lunch Spot Udon Buzen is …

I grew up on a farm so crave a good burger every once in a while – very happy Umami Burger has launched in Japan. Umami Burger started in California and now has 24 branches in Las Vegas, Chicago, NYC and Tokyo!  Their whole concept is gourmet burgers which capture …

Kichiri Ebisu is a stylish, baby & kid-friendly restaurant with a large playroom – also doubles as a great dining and terrace BBQ spot. The atmosphere is zen-like with floor level tables and sunken seating for your legs. They offer great lunch sets and easy kids` meals during the day …

Asador del Prado is a family and pet friendly Grill and Cafe in Nakameguro. They offer special lunch sets during the week that include a salad, soup and drink buffet. They have free wifi and covered terrace seating located just behind the Meguro Ginza Playground. We went for an early …

Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten is the mecca for Tonkatsu lovers. If you are in the Omotesando, Harajuku or Aoyama, it is the perfect place to enjoy the traditional meal of Japanese breaded fried pork. Tonkatsu (豚カツ, とんかつ, pork cutlet), is a popular Japanese dish often eaten at home made by deep-frying a breaded pork cutlet. …

Sun 2 Diner (サントゥーダイナー) is a great family-friendly dining spot in Nakameguro. They serve everything from delicious Tex Mex, rice plates, burgers and more. Our kids love the chili cheese fries (not spicy!), teriyaki chicken rice plate and hubs and I love their burgers and spicy nachos. Sun 2 Diner burgers …

La Jolla Mexican restaurant (ラ・ホイヤ) in Hiroo is a sure winner in our family from the cheese quesadillas for the little one to the big stuffed burrito plates for the teens. After a busy day on the town, Mexican food is a great filling and casual meal.  It`s popular with ex-pat families …

The Ebisu Food Hall is a large open restaurant space which is very family friendly. The designers wanted to create a space which had a New York style food hall feel – on a Japanese size level they have accomplished that.  The 117 seat eat-in space has four counters Bakery, Gourmet …

Sanuki Club Beer Garden is a hidden family friendly outside spot to spend a warm summer evening. We threw my husband’s surprise birthday party at the Sanuki Club Beer Garden last June, and it was a blast – friends, beer & BBQ, and outdoors in central Tokyo.  The Sanuki team …

Eating outside at Commune 2nd, Aoyama is fun for families with dogs!  Our family of seven has very different food cravings so having a choice of 15+ food and beverage stalls is perfect. From steak to salads, mojitos to lemonade, you can satisfy many cravings. Super bonus is that doggies can …

Locating a dinner restaurant with a kids` space for little ones is a struggle. Welcome Monteroza, a kid-friendly izakaya chain with play spaces, a private room where parents can relax and dine while the little ones play. Monteroza kids` spaces are furnished with soft toys, books, music or video entertainment, colorful wall-padding and …

Savoy Pizza Mishuku is one of our favorite local Napoli pizza spots located a short 10 minute walk from Setagaya Play Park Where Kids Build Fires, Saw Wood and Take Risks and Kodomo no Hiroba with Climbing Structures & Water Play. Our kids love watching the pizza chef kneading the dough …

With the weather warming up we`re suddenly craving Hawaiian food and outdoor seating. Luckily our favorite Hawaiian chain restaurant, Aloha Table Japan, has both. With over 30 locations in Japan, 15 in Tokyo, you`re sure to satisfy your Hawaiian food cravings. Walking into an Aloha Table restaurant makes you feel like …

If your kids are into trains and construction, D47 Shokudo is a great place to enjoy lunch or an afternoon tea. D47 is a great place to try food from different prefectures in Japan. From the 8th-floor-restaurant, you have a great view of Shibuya and Shibuya station which is presently under construction. My …

Pizza Slice between Shibuya and Ebisu stations is one of my kids’ favorite pizza joints in Tokyo. They love the thin crisp crust, the sauce and the fact they can have 5-6 different types in one sitting. The ambiance is quite Americana; retro warehouse with high ceilings, cool lighting, and …

One of my favorite place for a “mommy and kid” lunch is Salvatore Cuomo in Roppongi Hills. Salvatore Cuomo is conveniently located on the B2F level (Kids Level), and offers pasta, pizza and salad buffet from 11:00 – 15:00 for 800-1,500 JPY depending on age.  It is the perfect place …

Tsubaki Shokado in Hiroo is the best place in Hiroo to get a home cooked Japanese meal for lunch or dinner. From grilled fish meals (teishoku) to oden you have an amazing choice of food that Japanese folks enjoy at home if they have time and skill to cook. Local …

The Good Morning Cafe Sendagaya opens every day at 7:00 and offers great breakfast options for the best price in Tokyo. If you are staying in the Shibuya or Shinjuku area it easy to get to; located right next to the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Enjoy breakfast and then walk 8-10 …

The holidays are here, and it is time to plan your Tokyo Christmas Dinner 2016. Are you ready? Whether you have been nasty or nice, you deserve a nice tasting Christmas dinner. Here are our top recommendations for Tokyo area families. Reserve now, and have a wonderful Christmas! If you …

Shake Shack is a New York City based American restaurant chain that uses all-natural 100% angus beef completely free of hormones and antibiotics. They pride themselves on sourcing incredible ingredients from like-minded farmers, bakers and food purveyors. “Our burgers are made with 100% all-natural, antibiotic-free Angus beef burgers (no added hormones). Our …

Pintokona (ぴんとこな) kaiten sushi or conveyor belt sushi, offers delicious sushi in a family-friendly, non-smoking environment. Located in Roppongi Hills this is a great spot to grab lunch or dinner after a day of shopping, a visit to the Mori Art Museum, a movie at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills or a …

No more excuses not to increase your greens with Green Brother’s in Ebisu and Azabu-Juban. It seems the demand for greens is surging in popularity in Japan. Following the success of Crisp Salad Works, Green Brother’s has four shops in Tokyo as of June 2017. I enjoyed my leafy seasonal …

To the Herbs ( トゥ・ザ・ハーブス) Pizza & Pasta Restaurant is a popular family-friendly Italian restaurant chain with twenty locations in Japan, eleven in Tokyo. We stopped in their Gaienmae location for an early dinner. To the Herbs Gaienmae has a lovely and warmly lit interior with a view of the open kitchen. …

Rigoletto Short Hills is our favorite family-friendly restaurant in Nakameguro. It`s spacious with modern furnishings and a lively atmosphere. The first floor holds bar-like seating and a small, pet-friendly covered terrace. The second floor is bright with lofty ceilings. The perfect atmosphere for a night out or a fun date night, and a …