Linger in Tokyo

9 places for Linger in Tokyo, picked by creators — with what they said.

• Miyazaki Shōten Annex — Japan by Food
  Famous for yakitori, but he said the fried chicken omurice served as a closer is also a signature dish, with the sweet-tangy ketchup making the perfect end to a night of drinking. He raved that the sasami with wasabi was 'tear-jerkingly good.'
  Heads up: The popular chicken breast sasami sells out fast, so you need to arrive before 5-6pm to order it. Orders are placed via QR code, and an English menu is available.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo — Condé Nast Traveler
  He raved that it hits the trifecta of location, view, and world-class cocktails, and that his favorite bartender, Wata-san, makes cocktails themed around Japan's four seasons — using Kurume honey, Hiroshima lemon, and Uji matcha.
  Heads up: It opens at 3 p.m., so if you're aiming for daytime drinks and sunset views, you need to time your visit accordingly.
• 高丸電氣 — Paolo fromTOKYO
  Raved that the signature black vinegar oyster sauce yakitamago, with its chewy wood ear mushrooms, fluffy egg, and perfectly balanced sweet-and-sour sauce, was amazing — 'who knew an omelet could taste this good' — and also praised the crispy-outside, chewy-inside texture of the griddle-fried yakisoba.
  Heads up: There's no sign out front, making it hard to find on your first visit, and an otoshi (obligatory starter snack) is served.
• Iroriya Higashiginzaten — Jack's Dining Room
  Raved that they pile on so much salmon roe it overflows the bowl and needs a plate underneath, and that the vibe of drinking beer while eating charcoal-grilled skewers felt like a "Japanese Oktoberfest."
  Heads up: Said the lively atmosphere of drinking beer and getting rowdy might not suit those looking for a quiet meal.
• 다루마 — 추성훈 ChooSungHoon
  Praised the overwhelming value of the massive 1.8L highball and the delicious Fukuoka-style soy sauce motsunabe and seasonal yellowtail sashimi.
  Heads up: When the restaurant is full, seating time is limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Uokin Brewing — Paolo fromTOKYO
  Praised it as 'the best place for fresh fish and craft beer,' raving about the rich, clam-chowder-like croquette, the moist snow crab meat and crab paste, and the grapefruit-scented hazy IPA.
  Heads up: Advised that if you're planning to have more than two drinks, the all-you-can-drink craft beer deal for 1,500 yen per hour is a better value.
• 恵比寿横丁 — 추성훈 ChooSungHoon
  Raved that small, affordable izakayas are all packed into one building, and loved the vibe where you naturally end up sharing tables and chatting with the people next to you.
  Heads up: Said Sundays are quiet, while Friday and Saturday nights—especially around 9pm on Thursdays—are the busiest.
• 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.
• 오 바카날 — 정준하하하
  He praised the great terrace view and the iced coffee with its distinctly Japanese blend, perfect for sipping in the cool weather.
  Heads up: Lots of sparrows gather on the terrace, and if you order bread, they'll swoop right in.

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