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10
Tenfusa
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TEMPURA
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Raw isn't the only way to eat seafood at Tsukiji: Tenfusa, delightfully off the tourist
radar, does tempura dishes that are popular with market workers. The
ō-ebi an-
ago tendon
(¥1300) comes with a huge prawn and an even larger slice of
anago
(salt-water eel).
(Bldg 6, 5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chūō-ku; meals from ¥1100;
6.30am-2pm;
Ōedo Line
to Tsukijishijō, exit A2)
11
Ginza Bairin
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TONKATSU
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Cheap and cheerful
tonkatsu
(deep-fried pork cutlet) is the name of the game at
this salaryman favourite in the heart of Ginza, in business since 1927. Look for the
plastic food models in the window.
(
www.ginzabairin.com
;
7-8-1 Ginza, Chūō-ku; meals from
¥980;
11.30am-8.45pm;
Ginza Line to Ginza, exit A2;
)
12
Manneken
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BAKERY
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Participate in Tokyoites' favourite pastime - waiting in line - at this bustling Bel-
gian waffle stand. They taste as good as they smell, and come in unusual seasonal
flavours such as
murasaki imo
(purple sweet potato).
(
www.manneken.co.jp
; 5-7-19
Ginza, Chūō-ku; waffles from ¥150;
11am-10pm;
Ginza Line to Ginza, exit B3;
)
13
Daiwa Sushi
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SUSHI
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This is one of Tsukiji's most famous sushi counters and waits of more than an hour
are commonplace. Trust us, it's worth it. The standard set is a solid bet and in-
cludes
chū-toro
(medium-grade tuna) and
uni
(sea urchin roe); there's a picture
menu, too. Though the staff may be too polite to say so, you're expected to eat and
