From Korean street snacks to hidden izakayas, a walking guide to the neighbourhood.
Shin-Okubo is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. This multicultural corner of Tokyo packs Korean, Vietnamese, Nepalese, and Thai flavours into a single street.
Head north from I GO HOTEL and you'll first hit the Korean fried chicken specialists lining Okubo-dori. Dakgalbi, yangnyeom chicken, hot dogs — and the tteokbokki stall that draws a weekend queue.
Step into the side alleys and you'll find izakayas only the locals know. Some are classic Japanese small-plate joints; others recreate the home cooking of a Korean grandmother.
At night the streets transform — yatai smoke, neon signs, tourists and salarymen mingling in an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else in Tokyo.
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Stories from the neighbourhood — food, culture, and the rhythm of Shin-Okubo life. Have a suggestion? Drop us a line at [email protected].
