Update:<\/strong> Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Metro Manila<\/a>!<\/pre>\nAside from the obvious\u00a0tourist attractions to see, one’s travel to Japan is never complete without going on a food trip.\u00a0Surely, you’ll want to try some of the\u00a0must-try places like Ichiran and the Tsujiri fish market, but Tokyo is also home to some of the craziest themed restaurants and cafes in the world<\/strong>! These featured ones take on wild and unusual concepts, which is probably why we just can’t help but love Japan’s quirky and indescribable appeal.<\/p>\n
There is no place like Japan, and that’s a fact.<\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> 20 Instagram-Worthy Cafes in Singapore to Visit this Summer<\/pre>\nKawaii Monster Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n
Kawaii Monster Cafe is all about the ‘kawaii’ culture of Harajuku<\/strong>, with girls dressed up in the most eccentric outfits you’ve ever seen, in a wild and colorful setting. This is a one-of-a-kind cafe that is uniquely, Japan. Even the meals and cakes here are too\u00a0beautiful to eat!<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @kawaiimonstercafe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @kawaiimonstercafe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @jaredeng<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n4F YM Square Bld, 4-31-10 Jingumae Shibuya-ku Tokyo
\n050-5589-4611<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Swallowtail Butler Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n
If you’ve heard of maid cafes, then this is its equivalent in Japan. Just like what you’ve seen in some animes, Swallowtail is a Victorian-inspired cafe with handsome and dapper butlers<\/strong> ready to treat its female customers like princesses. Don’t worry, it’s okay to bring your partner with you!<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @_luxacix<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @chiaki_days<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @karinpii<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\n3-12-12 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
\n03-5957-1555<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Alice in Fantasy Book<\/a><\/h2>\n
Alice in Fantasy Book is an Alice in Wonderland-inspired restaurant<\/strong> that embodies the whole concept of the story, from interiors up to the dishes and desserts that they serve to their customers. Dining here is like a page pulled right from the book!<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @lesleybearofcalifornia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @hadar1981<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @its2trudeau<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nShinjuku Odakyu Halc BF3, 1-5-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
\n03-3340-2466<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Maidreamin Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n
We’ve heard that there are tons of maid cafes in Tokyo<\/strong>, especially in Akihabara, and Maidreamin Cafe is one of the popular ones to visit here. You’ll be treated here like the ‘master’ or ‘mistress’<\/strong> of the house, by girls role-playing and dressed up in cute maid outfits.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @maidreamin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @curtislepore<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @travelpockets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n30-1, Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku Tokyo, Horaiya Building B1
\n03-6427-8398<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Robot Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n
This is a sci-fi-inspired restaurant<\/strong> that is\u00a0one of the most popular attractions in Tokyo. A visit here will promise you an out-of-this-world live show experience of crazy giant robots<\/strong> doing who knows what, beautiful girls dressed in wild outfits, and neon lights everywhere<\/strong>, complete with full-blown theatrics. They say that this is the place to be if you want a taste of Japan’s unique pop culture.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @renegade_shots_photography<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @robotrestaurant<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n1-7-1, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Shinjuku robot building B2F
\n050-5869-5074<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Zauo Fishing Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n
Before you can eat, customers are encouraged to fish for their meal<\/strong> at Zauo’s indoor tanks. Afterwards, you can tell the waiters how you want your food cooked and then you can dine in the big wooden boat in the middle of the water.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @m.arif96<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @arvinisstarvin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @christalledo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nShinjuku Washington Hotel,\u00a01F, 3-2-9, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
\n050-5868-3327<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The LockUp<\/a><\/h2>\n
The LockUp is a haunted, prison-themed restaurant<\/strong> where you will be locked in your cell for two hours, complete with a menu of some of the wildest dishes and drinks you can think of. Make sure to stay put, or you just might get chased by some of the monsters<\/strong> and ghouls roaming around this restaurant.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @heacowistaria<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @bettina.29<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\n1-16-3, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Shinjuku square building 6F, 7F
\n03-5292-5516<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
CapCom Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n
In case you didn’t know, CapCom is one of the leading game developers in Japan<\/strong>. This bar serves an adventurous menu of dishes inspired by games like Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Devil May Cry<\/strong>, and so much more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @thechamba<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @bunnytokyo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @icjman<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\n1-3-16, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Pasera Resorts Shinjuku
\n0120-706-732<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Ninja Akasaka<\/a><\/h2>\n
Ninja Akasaka is exactly what it seems like, a ninja-themed restaurant<\/strong>, where you can enjoy a bountiful feast of delicious food, served by waiters dressed up like ninjas! While eating, you’ll be entertained by their performers doing crazy magic tricks and other ninja antics<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @taysteegram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @toshi_lol<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n2-14-3, Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyu plaza Akasaka 1F
\n03-5157-3936<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Alcatraz E.R.<\/a><\/h2>\n
Alcatraz is a creepy, asylum-themed restaurant<\/strong> with a skeleton skull that will greet you at the entrance and fake dead bodies lying on the floor. This isn’t probably the right restaurant to go if you want to enjoy an authentic Japanese meal, because you’ll be drinking straight from cups shaped like a human head<\/strong> and might be eating from real (unused) sanitary napkins<\/strong>; but if you want an unforgettable dining experience, then give Alcatraz E.R. a try!<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @clalydia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @w.jen_nie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @olabellaa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n2-13-5, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo harvest building 2F
\n03-3770-7100<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Gundam Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n
From the name itself, this is a Gundam-themed cafe<\/strong> that serves as the base of operations, where customers can enjoy the fantasy world of Gundam. You won’t have a hard time looking for this one, because it’s right next to the tall, life-sized Gundam statue<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @rjgarcia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @scriptgiant<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @runs_with_knives<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\n1-1, Kanda Hanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
\n03-3251-0078<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Baratie One Piece Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n
Inspired by one of the most popular animes, Baratie is the sea restaurant that appears in the anime, One Piece<\/strong>. Fans will be able to relate as the menu features dishes that was mentioned in the anime itself.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @mocawan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @aki0719<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nFuji Television Building 7F, 2-4-8 Daiba Minato-ku, Tokyo
\n03-5500-5843<\/p>\nVIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Luxis Aqua Bar & Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n
Luxis provides a luxurious, fine dining experience<\/strong>, where guests can enjoy a good feast while watching the fishes and other sea creatures inside the huge aquarium tank<\/strong> in the restaurant.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @punyox<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Photo from @km_2828<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n