4 days are simply not enough time to eat your way through Tokyo.  This is a city that boasts the most Michelin starred restaurants in the world (not that we could afford to eat at any of them).  The places that we did visit were all memorable and we highly recommend to fellow foodies.  Below are our favorites from the trip with a brief description, details, and of course links to food photos.  Be forewarned, English is not spoken at most of these places.  Ita daki masu!

Sushi

Daisan Harumi
1-17-7 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
+81 3-3501-4622

For some of the best sushi anywhere, this is the place to eat.  The fish is absurdly fantastic and the chef is a true character.  Go during lunch- your wallet and stomach will thank you.  Recap and photos.

Sushi Dai
〒104-0045 東京都中央区築地5-2-1
+81 3-3547-6797 ‎

Sushi at its freshest and considered the “#1″ stall  in Tsukiji.  If the line gets too long, head a few doors down to Daiwa Sushi, the “#2″ place. Recap and photos.

Specialty must-tries

Sutamina-En
3-13-4 Shikahama, Adachi, Tokyo
+81 03 3897 0416

This yakiniku restaurant is well known for its premium wagyu at reasonable prices.  Mandarin speakers from Taiwan or Singapore should definitely make it a point to visit as the 老闆娘, 帶 姊, is a wonderful hostess and very helpful.  Recap and photos.

Sasanoyuki
〒110-0003 東京都台東区根岸２丁目１５−１０
+81 3-3873-1145

A restaurant specializing in tofu that has been around for over 300 years.  A must-try for its dishes, ambiance, and good lunch prices!  Recap and photos.

Tenkuni
8-9-11 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81 03.3571.1092

So this is what tempura is supposed to taste like.  There are three different price options to satisfy all budgets.  Oishii!  Recap and photos.

Notables

Akita Kawabata Isariya Sakaba
Izakaya dining with an Akita prefecture theme, learn to nomunicate and get drunk with the local salarymen.  Photos and details.

Kandagawa
A bit pricey, but if you’re looking for great unagi in a rustic setting, this is the place to go.  Photos and Google Map.