Top 5s in Tokyo: Khaled Iwamura explores the hidden gem neighbourhoods for food in Tokyo

Khaled Iwamura is hitting 3 hidden gem neighbourhoods for food in Tokyo and trying out the top 5 dishes in each area. These hidden streets and neighbourhoods in Tokyo are a bit quieter than the busier and more popular areas you might already know about in Tokyo. Khaled Iwamura returns with Season 3 of TOP 5s in TOKYO. This new 4-part digital series explores Tokyo’s hidden gem neighbourhoods for food to share the Top 5 dishes in each area.

  • ASAGAYA
    Asagaya
  • TSUKISHIMA
    Tsukishima
  • YANESEN
    Yanesen
  • TOP5 SURPRISINGLY GOOD DISHES
    Surprisingly
    Good Dishes

Episode 1Asagaya

In episode 1, the adventure starts in the hidden streets of an area in Tokyo called Asagaya. About a 30-minute train ride from Shibuya is a neighbourhood – that is more laid back where you won’t find as many tourists and crowds. Asagaya feels like the working person’s neighbourhood …and what do most people like to do after work…eat!
It seems like you can walk forever in one of the longest shopping streets in Tokyo and small alleys to find a restaurant or a place to drink. Here are the top 5 most popular dishes in Asagaya Tokyo:

Episode 2Tsukishima

Next up in my adventures in the Hidden Gem Neighborhoods for Food in Tokyo…I am in a neighbourhood called Tsukishima. Tsukishima is a man-made island in Tokyo Bay that was created over 100 years ago. Now the island is redeveloped; however, you can still find the old-school charm in certain areas if you stick your head into alleys and small streets. Tsukishima is known for this one food in particular that has its own district named after it, which we will get to…..but there are other delicious dishes that I will try out first. Here are the top 5 dishes in Tsukishima:

Episode 3Yanesen

Next up we have 3 neighbourhoods that are known together as Yanesen. The 3 neighbourhoods are Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi. These neighbourhoods have maintained the charm of how the Tokyo streets would have looked like 100 years ago! Yanesen also has some of the best food choices in Tokyo from street food in Yanaka Ginza Street – one of the oldest shopping streets in Tokyo – to the best vegan, udon and fried minced meat. Yanesen is about a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya. Here are the top 5 dishes in Yanesen:

Episode 4Surprisingly
Good Dishes

Tokyo is home to some of the most unique and flavourful dishes around. Some dishes you might have had before and some you have never even thought of trying. Even if you had it before, it just tastes better in Tokyo! In this Top 5 I try some of the most surprisingly good dishes that I had on this trip to Tokyo. #1 might surprise you.

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Khaled Iwamura

Khaled Iwamura is an innovative entrepreneur and media personality who has redefined local news and entertainment in Canada. As the founder of INsauga.com and yourcitywithIN.com, he has built one of Canada’s leading digital news and lifestyle platforms, with impressions of 500 million a year (online and social media) in Canada alone with breaking news, cultural insights, and community stories. Iwamura is also a TEDx Speaker, TV host, emcee, and part-time pro wrestler. Khaled brings unmatched energy and passion to every role, connecting communities and pushing the boundaries of digital media.

Directed and hosted by Khaled Iwamura
Produced by INsauga.com and yourcitywithIN.com Productions
Media Coordinator/ Filming Assistant: Shingo Natori

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The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO Apart from the major tourist attractions, Tokyo is full of attractive hidden local shopping streets! Check it out on the GO TOKYO website! (Open in other window)The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO Apart from the major tourist attractions, Tokyo is full of attractive hidden local shopping streets! Check it out on the GO TOKYO website! (Open in other window)

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