🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must — Experience a market-built breakfast where Japan’s top ingredients meet in one place.
A compact Tokyo morning at Tsukiji’s outer market: eat a classic diner-style set meal at Odayasu and understand how Japan’s pantry comes together on one tray. 🧺
Last updated: 2025-12-05
Introduction
Tsukiji’s outer market remains a morning hub for eating and shopping even after the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. Within a few blocks you can compare seaweed, bonito flakes, eggs, pickles, teas, and fresh fish from across Japan—practically a map of regional foods on foot. Among the many early-opening diners, Odayasu serves a chashu-and-egg set that represents the market’s working-day breakfast: quick, filling, and priced clearly. 🍳
What to Try
Chashu & sunny-side-up egg teishoku (with miso soup and rice). Lightly seared pork pairs with a runny yolk; it’s straightforward, satisfying, and easy to share. Odayasu also offers fried items, ginger pork, and grilled fish—good for a two-dish breakfast if you visit with a companion. Many nearby stalls sell tamagoyaki; adding one slice rounds out the “market morning.” 🌅
How to Order
Order: Sit and order by voice (some shops take payment at the counter first). Payment: Cash is standard; some accept IC/credit. Wait: Peak is 7:00–9:00; aim for opening time or around 09:30 for a smoother seat. Phrase: “Chashu and sunny-side-up egg set, please.” 🕘
Tokyo or Trip?
🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must — Eat the breakfast that sustained a market built on Japan’s top ingredients, and experience the market while you do.
Tsukiji concentrates regional products, opens early, and sits by multiple stations—so you can finish a proper breakfast (and even a quick tamagoyaki stop) in about an hour before sightseeing. It’s not just sushi; it’s a practical way to grasp how Japan’s pantry works in Tokyo. 🗺️
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About "Taste of Japan"
Hello, I'm Yuta.
Born in landlocked Yamanashi and having lived in the gourmet city of Sendai for 10 years, I now call Togoshi-Ginza home. My frequent business trips across Japan allow me to constantly explore the diversity of regional flavors.
Why Togoshi-Ginza?
This street is Tokyo’s longest shopping arcade (about 1.3 km), but it holds a special history. It was the very first street in Japan to adopt the "Ginza" name—a tradition that later spread across the country—after receiving bricks from the famous Ginza district following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
My Wish as a Local
I am not a culinary expert. However, as a Japanese local who knows both the convenience of Tokyo and the origins of regional food, I want to share the "atmosphere" and "personal feelings" that you won't find in standard guidebooks.
The Concept: "Tokyo or Trip?"
Visiting every region of Japan in a single trip is nearly impossible. Some food experiences are worth the travel to the source, while others offer a fully satisfying experience right here in Tokyo.
This blog is a guide to help you make that choice. Based in Togoshi-Ginza, I share my honest experiences and "my personal answer" to help you maximize your culinary journey in Japan.
- 🟠 Local-First: Best experienced in its home region. Worth a trip.
- 🟢 Great-in-Tokyo: A nationwide favorite or regional specialty that offers a fully satisfying, authentic experience right here in Tokyo.
- 🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must: A unique food culture born in or exclusive to Tokyo.