{"id":131693,"date":"2026-07-06T10:11:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=131693"},"modified":"2026-07-13T06:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:58:52","slug":"where-we-ate-in-tokyo-and-gluten-free-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/where-we-ate-in-tokyo-and-gluten-free-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"where we ate in Tokyo (and gluten-free picks!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Sharing some of the best things we ate in Tokyo and some gluten-free picks!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend and hope that my US friends had a lovely 4th of July. We went to Mt. Lemmon with friends and it was perfection.<\/p>\n<p>Before I head into today\u2019s post, I wanted to share some amazing 4th of July deals that are still happening if you\u2019re in the shopping mood. 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Extra 50% off sale styles with code SALE50. <a href=\"https:\/\/on.ltk.com\/+BVVKWytlG0l9U47wTMu-EA\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">I LOVE this dress.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Real talk<\/h3>\n<p>TBH it\u2019s been a bit hard for me to blog lately. The nutshell version is that the blog landscape has been extra rough\u2026 I\u2019ll share more in an upcoming post. For now, I\u2019m trying to just enjoy a 90s summer with the girls (swimming, roller skating, time with friends, going to the mall) and reminiscing on <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/tokyo-recap-and-why-i-love-japan\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">our AMAZING trip to Japan and Korea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We ate SO much delicious food that I still think about daily, and I wanted to share some of the highlights in today\u2019s post<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270539\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270539 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-270539\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eating-all-the-sushi-589x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>where we ate in Tokyo (and gluten-free picks!)<\/h2>\n<h3>7-11<\/h3>\n<p>We had 7-11 every single day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/tokyo-recap-and-why-i-love-japan\/lawson-shelf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-267091 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-267091\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lawson-shelf-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s funny because the 7-11 in the US leaves\u2026much to be desired\u2026 but the 7-11s in Japan are packed with amazing food, desserts, snacks and drinks. Sushi, onigiri, pasta, fried chicken, sandwiches, smoothies, it was all incredible. Of course, I enjoyed the viral drinks (the C1000 is the best), multiple tuna onigiri, and everything muscat flavored.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270537\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270537 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270537\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sparklin-muscat-treat-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(if you go, find these!! And send me some please lol)<\/p>\n<p>We fell in love with muscat and of course we stocked up on all of the frozen muscat treats, gummies, and mints.<\/p>\n<p>We all had so many onigiri <img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f642.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude42\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" \/> Tuna and mayo was the best!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270549\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270549 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270549\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/onigiri-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tsujiki fish market<\/h3>\n<p>The fish market is lined with hundreds of food stands and street vendors. The sashimi is the best I\u2019ve had in my entire life. We also had a container of muscat grapes (so sweet and crunchy) and I also saw people walking around with skewers, crab legs, omelets, caramelized sweet potatoes, and sushi rolls.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/tokyo-recap-and-why-i-love-japan\/tuna-at-fish-market\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-267081 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-267081\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tuna-at-fish-market-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We also stumbled upon a hidden gem that had fluffly gluten-free soufle pancakes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270550\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270550 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270550\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/souffle-pancakes-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>They were sweet and light, and somehow not egg-y at all. We wanted to go back but we didn\u2019t end up having time.<\/p>\n<h3>Omakase meal at Gluten-free Kushiage S\u00fb<\/h3>\n<p>This meal was a top five culinary experience for me. I went to book a table in advance when I was looking for gluten-free dinner options, but it was booked out. I sent a message on IG asking to be considered if they had any last-minute cancelations, and they reached out the day before to let us know that spots had become available!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270540\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270540 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270540\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gluten-free-kushiage-su-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There were only seven seats in the restaurant, and everything was made fresh in house by chef S\u00fb.<\/p>\n<p>I started with a crisp and sweet glass of sparkling sake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270541\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270541 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-270541\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sparkling-sake-578x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Everything is gluten-free and the kushiage consists of skewers. It\u2019s a popular Japanese dish and everything is coated in Panko breadcrumbs and fried. Each flavor profile was completely different, using various meats, veggies, fish, and seasonal ingredients. This felt like an extra special treat for P and me, because usually we\u2019re not able to eat fried or crispy things because\u2026 gluten.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the skewers were fried, they were light, cripspy, not the least bit greasy, and incredibly flavorful.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the highlights:<\/p>\n<p>This braised beef tendon inside deep-fried tofu in dashi broth<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270542\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270542 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270542\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/braised-beef-tendon-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mackerel marinated in plum vinegar and sabayon sauce<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270545\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270545 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270545\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mackerel-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gluten-free crab cream croquet<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270546\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270546 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270546\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crab-cream-croquet-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The meal finished off with homemade apple ginger warabi mochi<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270547\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270547 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270547\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-best-mochi-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chef S\u00fb is truly an artist and so incredibly talented. He does not speak English, but we used google translate with no probs at all. I highly highly recommend this experience if you\u2019re going to Tokyo and have gluten-free friends or family members.<\/p>\n<h3>Ginza Senryo<\/h3>\n<p>We went for late-night sushi one evening and shared platters of rolls, sashimi, salad, pickled veggie, and best potato salad I&#8217;ve had in my life. I had another sparkling sake just to try the different options, you know? It\u2019s worth mentioning here that all of the restaurant servers we encountered were so lovely; the service was above and beyond, but especially at this restaurant. The server was crouched down talking to the girls and was so sweet and friendly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/?attachment_id=270548\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-270548 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-270548\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ginza-sushi-meal-768x1024-1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So tell me friend: what are some of your all-time favorite vacation meals?<\/p>\n<p>My other top meals are:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/chicago-eats-alinea-review-menu-details\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Alinea in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/disney-mediterranean-cruise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\"> The beach club in Mykonos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/a-recap-of-rome\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\"> Zucchini pasta in Sorrento<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Al pastor taco in Mexico with a Mexican coke<\/p>\n<p>xo<\/p>\n<p>Gina<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/where-we-ate-in-tokyo-and-gluten-free-picks\/\">where we ate in Tokyo (and gluten-free picks!)<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\">The Fitnessista<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharing some of the best things we ate in Tokyo and some gluten-free picks!\u00a0 Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend and hope that my US friends had a lovely 4th of July. We went to Mt. Lemmon with friends and it was perfection. 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