What other travelers are saying about Omoide Yokocho
We went here on a Friday at 6pm to avoid the crowds. I love the authentic Japanese vibes of the alleys. It’s beautiful. We ate yakitori (chicken and pork) and it was delicious. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from. We even brought kids and they enjoyed the food too.
Easily one of the most vibrant places in the city. Visitors can immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere, savoring traditional Japanese street food like yakitori and broiled offal, while surrounded by the nostalgic charm of old Japan. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of halal options. But a stroll through the city is worth the effort. In the evenings, this place attracts a large crowd of tourists. I would not recommend navigating this street with a stroller, especially if you're traveling with a young family. The narrow alleys and crowded conditions make it challenging to maneuver.
First time here!
This place was different vibe of concepts.
Small, tight, crowded during weekend. But food and drinks was great! Each restaurant had same meals the only thing you concerned if one them had spot because they were full seat most of them.
If you like exotic food this place must go to.
I super enjoyed the foods, beer, smell and loud the area..
Cash only. Parking is hard.
Small smokey alley with a number of different small yakitori stalls and other small restaurants. The alley has a unique vibe, with the aroma of charred meats and hazy smoke. It is often crowded, with vendors calling out from different sides. We decided to stop by a small unmarked yakitori restaurant knowing that the food was most likely not going to be amazing but just to enjoy the atmosphere. Lemon and grapefruit sours were great, and squid was quite enjoyable. Most places will charge a table fee of approximately 400 yen/person and you are generally paying a higher cost for drinks and food, but would recommend if you just wanted to check this place out.
Severely overcrowded, over touristy, and way better places to have skewers and drinks. Try to avoid it as there is not much to see besides waves of caucasians and westerners trying to soak in "local" pub and yakitori culture. Its a tourist trap in my books.
