Picks by 픽필름 pickfilm in Tokyo

19 places 픽필름 pickfilm went to in Tokyo — what they said, and what to watch out for.

• サッポロ生ビール黒ラベル THE BAR — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the foam was smooth and the carbonation just right, making it really crisp and clean — a must-visit for beer lovers, with decent-priced snacks too.
  Heads up: It's a standing bar, so it's not easy to stay seated for long.
• かつどん屋 瑞兆 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said it's a must-visit every time they come to Tokyo, calling it the best katsudon, and raved that the sauce-soaked tonkatsu was surprisingly crispy.
  Heads up: Said opening is at 11:30 but they let people in from 11, so it's best to arrive early.
• 丸鶏 るいすけ — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the chicken esophagus looks like tripe but is incredibly chewy and light, a must-try, and the signature charcoal-grilled whole chicken is great dipped in olive oil and shichimi.
  Heads up: Seating is limited, so by late hours only one seat might remain.
• 焼肉つじむら 新宿本店 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the beef tongue was unbelievably chewy yet tender with perfectly balanced seasoning, and the course offered great variety and generous portions.
  Heads up: Last order is at 9:30pm and prices aren't cheap (about 10,000 yen per person).
• リカーマウンテン 銀座777 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said it was great being able to pay for 10ml tastings, letting you sample pricier whiskies like the 21-year Hibiki just for the experience.
  Heads up: Tastings are paid.
• 츠키지 이타도리 초밥 별관 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the neta was remarkably thick and even the rice itself was delicious, with the fatty tuna melting in the mouth and full of flavor.
  Heads up: Said a wait starts forming after 8:30am.
• 東京タワー — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said it was more impressive than expected and fun to see.
  Heads up: Said the area near the 7-Eleven by Akabanebashi Station is a popular photo spot.
• 炭火焼鳥居酒屋 火乃酉（ひのとり） 新杉田本店 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the prices were reasonable, the atmosphere was nice, and the owner was friendly, especially recommending adding cartilage for its great texture.
  Heads up: Seating is limited so walk-ins require luck, and ordering is done via QR code.
• bistro rojiura — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the brûlée-style French toast was sweet on the outside and fluffy inside, and with the nice interior atmosphere and good coffee, recommended it for Shibuya brunch.
• 挽肉と米 渋谷 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said freshly cooked, fluffy rice is the key, and the salt-seasoned hamburger steak, though thick, was tender and juicy inside.
  Heads up: You have to grab a cancellation slot that opens at 9am on the reservation site that day, and the reservation isn't confirmed until card payment is completed.
• 에비스 브루어리 도쿄 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said it was fun getting to try four kinds of draft beer samples, and the olive cream and ham paired really well with the beer.
  Heads up: Said they close at 8pm and will ask people to leave even mid-meal once 8pm hits.
• Cafe Aaliya — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the thick bread looked heavy but turned out to be fluffy, soft, and pleasantly sweet.
  Heads up: Said about 15 groups were waiting by the time they left, so it's best to arrive right at opening.
• 니혼바시 돈카츠 하지메 하나레 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the tonkatsu is thick with little fat, making it less greasy and the meat tender — recommended if you want a katsudon that really fills your mouth.
  Heads up: Said it's not worth waiting one or two hours for, but it's reliably tasty.
• 스타벅스 미야시타 공원점 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the unique rooftop design is worth seeing, so it's worth a visit if you're in the area.
  Heads up: Said there's nothing particularly different otherwise.
• 에비스노 야스베 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the yakigyoza-style dumplings had an incredibly crispy texture, and with such a wide variety of side dishes, it's a great spot for a second round of drinks.
  Heads up: Said there was a 90-minute wait on Friday night, and felt it wasn't quite worth that long a wait.
• 멘야무사시 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the garlic broth was light and clean, the noodles had good chew, and the thick chashu was so tender it fell apart.
  Heads up: After entering, you pay at a kiosk and have to stand waiting behind diners who are still eating.
• 恵比寿ガーデンプレイス — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the free 38th-floor observatory isn't huge but offers great views of Tokyo, and the fact that it's free is a big plus.
  Heads up: Said Tokyo Tower isn't easy to see on cloudy days.
• CAMELBACK sandwich&espresso — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said the combination of hot, crispy bread with cold, sweet tamago was unique, and the occasional whiff of wasabi was memorable, recommending it as a must-try experience at least once.
• 築地 山長 — 픽필름 pickfilm
  Said it was very sweet with an unusual texture from its many layers, and enjoyed watching it being made in the kitchen while waiting in line.
  Heads up: You have to wait in line.

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