This Setagaya gem has a loyal following, including both local students and the trendy set on their away-day from their central haunts: So much so that it's often busy until closing time at 4am. Come over to the Bowery Kitchen for coffee, desserts, and some killer entrees.
Beat the heat with DIY barbeque and plenty of open-air seating along the Tamagawa. With its slightly secluded setting, Gekko provides an excellent summer alternative to the slew of urban beer gardens in Tokyo.
Stopping by AS Classics Diner, tucked away in the suburbs near Komazawa Olympic Park, is like hopping on a shuttle back in time to ’60s-era America. What really sets this diner apart, though, is the focus on freshness.