Sandwich Counters and Delis
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Sandwich Counters and Delis
Most lavish spread Park Hyatt Deli (Nishi-Shinjuku)
Liveliest atmosphere: News Deli (Omotesando)
Exotic sandwiches: Open-face Danish sandwiches at Cafe Daisy (Nogizaka)
Best view: Tokyo Bay from Positive Deli (Daiba)
Standard Deli (Shinjuku - Sandwiches/burgers). 5367-0185
You've probably seen it as you walk from Shinjuku station to Takashimaya Times Square - a nicely landscaped terrace, a bright yellow sign, and a metallic, retro-50s trailer home that's been converted into a grill. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SunShinjuku 4-1-7, Journal Standard 3F. Open 11:30am-8:30pm (LO) daily.
Better Days (Harajuku north - Sandwiches/deli). 3403-7809
Good panini and other Italian-style sandwiches, desserts, coffee, tea, and wine by the glass. There's a small counter area, but business is mostly take-out. No smoking.
Sendagaya 3-15-12. Open 8:30am-midnight. Closed Sundays.
Zip Zap (Harajuku - Sandwiches/burgers). 3499-1150
The inside may look like a Harajuku cafe, but the menu is straight out of an American diner - fantastic burgers, big sandwiches, Mexican favorites and simple starters like fried calimari. Lunch specials are served until 3pm weekdays, and brunch runs till 5pm weekends.
SunJingumae 6-9-11. (from the Gap intersection walk towards Shibuya on Meiji-dori, take the first left, then right; it's on the left) Open 11:30am-10pm daily.
Kua 'Aina (Omotesando - Sandwiches/burgers). 3407-8001
Hawaiian-style burgers and deli sandwiches, plus Kona microbrew beers from Hawaii.
SunMinami-Aoyama 5-10-21. (on the corner of Kotto-dori and Aoyama-dori, across from Max Mara) Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.
Andersen (sandwich counter) (Omotesando - Sandwiches/deli). 3407-4833
Excellent made-to-order sandwiches and salads in the basement deli area underneath the bread store.
SunMinami-Aoyama 5-1-26. Open 9am-9pm daily.
Kua 'Aina (Shibuya - Sandwiches/burgers). 3409-3200
Big Hawaiian-style hamburgers and assorted sandwiches, plus Hawaiian microbrews from Kona Brewing Company.
SunShibuya 1-10-4. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
!Homework's (Hiroo - Sandwiches/burgers). 3444-4560
Some of the best burgers in town, along with terrific salads and sandwiches. 30-minute delivery within the area.
SunHiroo 5-1-20. Open 11am-9pm (LO) (Sun. to 6pm). Open every day.
Kua 'Aina (Gotanda - Sandwiches/burgers). 5437-3800
Hawaiian-style hamburgers and sandwiches, plus microbrews from Kona Brewing Company.
SunNishi-Gotanda 1-26-7. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
7025 Franklin Avenue (Gotanda - Sandwiches/burgers). 3441-5028
West coast-style burgers and sandwiches, with delivery service and a pleasant outdoor patio.
SunHigashi-Gotanda 3-15-18. Open 11am-9pm daily.
David's Deli (Shirogane-Takanawa - Sandwiches/deli). 5441-1211
This Jewish delicatessen serves traditional items like corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, kasha varnishkes, matzo ball soup, chopped liver and gefilte fish. Plus, there's a big menu section devoted to Israeli specialties like falafel, hummus and lamb kebabs, and delicious baked burekas and pastries. The second-floor dining room offers a full dinner menu.
SunMita 5-13-13. (on Sakuradadori 2 min. north of Takanawa-Shirogane subway station) Open 10am-10pm daily.
Pantry (Roppongi - Sandwiches/burgers). 5786-9861
Appetizing sandwiches and burgers, deli items and interesting drinks like raspberry soy milk, from the Homeworks burger shop. Take-out and local delivery available.
SunRoppongi 6-4-1, Metrohat B1F. Open 8am-11pm daily.
!Homework's (Azabu-Juban - Sandwiches/burgers). 3405-9884
They grill up some of the best burgers in town, and also assemble great sandwiches (including an inspirational shrimp and avocado combination) and voluminous baskets of French fries. (Delivery within the neighborhood until 8:30pm, until 5:30pm Sundays and holidays.)
SunAzabu-Juban 1-5-8. Open 11am-9pm (LO), Sundays to 6pm. Open every day.
Cafe Daisy (Nogizaka - Danish). 5411-0253
It's hard to miss brunch here no matter how late you were out the night before - weekend brunch is served until 6pm, and includes Danish specialties like the Fishplate (smoked eel, pickled herring, shrimps with dill and marinated salmon; Y2300 with one drink) as well as Eggs Benedict, quiche and kippers.
SunRoppongi 7-3-22. Open 11:30am-11pm (LO) daily.
Pita the Great (Tameike - Israeli). 5563-0851
Falafel and other hot and cold pita sandwiches. There's a small outdoor terrace seating area, or you can take out.
Akasaka 2-11-7, ATT Shinkan. Open 11am-6pm (ish). Closed weekends.
E-street Bagels (Toranomon - Sandwiches/deli). 5521-1361
An unassuming little sandwich shop in the middle of the Toranomon office district. The menu includes bagel sandwiches, salads, quiche and frozen yogurt, and everything is available to go. Bagels are Y150, and sandwiches start at Y520. No smoking.
Nishi-Shimbashi 1-23-9. (on Karasumori-dori five minutes south of Toranomon, or ten minutes west of JR Shimbashi station.) Open 8am-7pm. Closed Sundays.
Andersen (Ginza - Sandwiches/deli). 3575-2231
Excellent sandwiches, made to order.
SunGinza 5-2-1, Sukiyabashi Hankyu Dept. Store, B1F. Open 10:30am-9pm. Closed some Tuesdays.
Pantry (Marunouchi - Sandwiches/burgers). 5221-8666
Great sandwiches, American-style burgers and substantial salads (from the same management as Homework's in Hiroo). They deliver over a wide area from Nihonbashi down to Shimbashi/Uchisaiwaicho.
Marunouchi 3-3-1, Shin-Tokyo Bldg. 1F. Open 9am-9pm. Closed Sundays.
Kua 'Aina (Marunouchi - Sandwiches/burgers). 5220-2400
Hawaiian-style burgers and sandwiches. The atrium deck is very airy and pleasant, but seating there is limited.
SunMarunouchi 2-4-1, Marunouchi Bldg. 5F. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Kua 'Aina (Awajicho - Sandwiches/burgers). 3518-0050
Hawaiian-style hamburgers and sandwiches, plus Hawaiian microbrews from Kona Brewing Company (Y500/bottle). Deliveries to 9pm.
SunKanda Surugadai 3-5. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.
!Fire House (Hongo - Burgers). 3815-6044
They really do serve some of the best gourmet burgers in Tokyo at this rustic little shop. The mozzarella mushroom burger (Y1200) is one of our faves. Sandwiches are no longer on the menu, but can be found across the street at sister shop Qino's (03-6231-5527).
SunHongo 4-5-10. Open 11am-10pm (LO; Sun. 7pm) daily.
Positive Deli (Daiba - Sandwiches/deli). 3599-4551
Australian wines and retro 70s decor overlooking Tokyo Bay. The food is simple deli fare - sandwiches and donburi are Y620, while more filling deli/salad/cheese platters run Y1000-1500. [See FULL REVIEW.]
SundecorDaiba 1-7-1, Mediage 3F (Aquacity Odaiba). Open 11am-11pm daily.
Kua 'Aina (Daiba - Sandwiches/burgers). 3599-2800
Gourmet Hawaiian-style burgers and mahi-mahi sandwiches, plus Kona microbrew beers.
SunDaiba 1-7-1, Aqua City 4F. Open 11am-11pm daily.
ARMS (Yoyogi-Koen - Sandwiches/burgers). 3466-5970
You'll find some of the best gourmet hamburgers in town at this pleasant little parkside cafe.
SunYoyogi 5-64-7. (across from the west entrance to Yoyogi Park, between Yoyogi-Koen and Sangubashi stations) Open 11am-11pm daily.
West Park Cafe (Yoyogi-Uehara - International). 5478-6065
The popular weekend brunch (served till 5pm Saturday and Sunday) includes delicious homemade breads and cakes as well as H&H bagels imported from New York. (Weekday lunches also run till 4 or 5, with California-style sandwiches, salads, and rotisserie chicken.) The open-air seating is very pleasant during the warmer months.
SunMotoyoyogicho 23-11. (between Yoyogi-Koen and Uehara stations) Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.
Fungo (Ikejiri-Ohashi - Sandwiches/deli). 3795-1144
Not-quite Western-style sandwiches, soups, drinks. They deliver within the area (to 10pm).
SunShimo-uma 1-40-10. Open 11am-midnight daily.
Kua 'Aina (Yokohama Sta. - Sandwiches/burgers). 045-450-7202
Good American-style sandwiches and burgers are the draw here, along with Hawaiian microbrew beers.
SunKinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 4F. Open 11am-11pm daily.
Kua 'Aina (Kamakura - Sandwiches/burgers). 0467-61-2400
The main drag from Kamakura station to the beach is lined with cafes, fast food and family restaurants. Kua-aina stands out by virtue of its terrace and its reliable mahi-mahi sandwiches.
SunYuigahama 4-3-9. Open 11am-9pm. Closed Mondays.
See deli, sandwich and take-out map.
Updated 2008/04/28