All this strenuous Olympics-watching has made us very hungry indeed. The energy expended cheering on athletes straining for gold has to be replenished somehow. Lucky we're in Tokyo as there's no better way to refuel than taking a stroll around Shinjuku, snacking as we go.
What's that? We're not actually at the Olympics in Tokyo right now? We've been so invested in swimming we kind of thought we were. (Though it has to be said, not quite as invested as !)
We can't hit the Tokyo streets right now, we'll have to hit the kitchen instead. Fortunately, we've got everything you need right here. Just close your eyes and pretend the dish you've made is from one of Tokyo's iconic vendors.
Toppings are an important element of takoyaki, so get your takoyaki sauce, Kewpie, bonito and nori flakes ready. Source: Getty Images
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Vegetarian okonomiyaki
This is how to put some sizzle in your skewer. Source: John Laurie
In Tokyo: go straight to the Michelin-starred , 4 Chome−2−15 Chuo City, Ginza, 104-0061 Tokyo
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Yakitori
Udon has a gold medal-worthy knack for soaking up every bit of flavour in a dish. Source: Alana Dimou
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Yaki udon
Meaning parent and child, this popular donburi features both chicken and egg simmered together with rice in a tasty broth. Source: Adam Liaw
Remember to chew and chew then chew some more. Source: China Squirrel
In Tokyo: has been serving mochi since the 17th century, 1 Chome−9−1 Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 100-0005 Tokyo
We can't imagine a more delicious way to snack mindlessly in front of the tele. Source: Chris Chen
In Tokyo: you can't beat Ebisu no Yasube, Hagiwara Bldg. 1F, Ebisu 4-9-15, Shibuya-ku 150-0013
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Harajuku pork gyoza
This wonderfully simple, honey-scented sponge cake is a specialty of the Nagasaki area. Source: Alan Benson
This style of Japanese breadcrumb is delicious, especially in pork cutlets (tonkatsu). Source: Murdoch Books
In Tokyo: you can't beat Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten, 4 Chome-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
This version of dorayaki is filled with irresistible combination of cream, chocolate and red bean paste. Source: Donal's Asian Baking Adventure
In Tokyo: don't go past Kamejū, 2 Chome-18-11 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034
This will hit the spot after a morning spent watching other people run very quickly. Source: The Sweet Life with Elise Strachan
In Tokyo: run to Mamatoko, 3 Chome-7-9 Yayoicho, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0013
