BY TODD ENGLISH
TOKYO FOOD HALL BY TODD ENGLISH
Tokyo Food Hall is Todd English’s electric love letter to Japan—an immersive, high-energy culinary arena where the spirit of Tokyo’s street food culture collides with the precision of Japanese craftsmanship. Reinventing his acclaimed Food Hall concept with a laser focus on Japanese cuisine, Todd transforms the experience into something bold, vibrant, and entirely new. With over 20 dedicated food counters, a microbrewery crafting Japanese-style beers and fresh sake, and a live rock band playing under neon lights, this is Tokyo as imagined by a chef—with a touch of sci-fi and soul. Step inside, and you might just feel like you’ve wandered into Bladerunner’s Shinjuku, with Godzilla waiting just outside.
CULINARY CONCEPT
This is Japan in full flavor. Each section of the hall celebrates a specific Japanese culinary tradition—from a minimalist sushi bar helmed by master chefs to a bustling ramen counter pouring rich, umami-laden broths. Guests can wander from gyoza stalls and takoyaki stands to sizzling robatayaki grills, a Japanese curry counter, omurice kitchen, okonomiyaki station, and more. Every detail is inspired by dishes Todd has sought out on his countless visits to Japan—deeply authentic, but always with a modern English twist. Add in a beverage program featuring matcha cocktails, rice lagers, and fresh-brewed sake, and the experience becomes not just a meal, but an odyssey.
AMBIANCE AND DESIGN
The aesthetic is kinetic yet curated—imagine a back-alley izakaya meets futuristic arcade, built under the glow of industrial steel beams, neon kanji signage, and glistening tile. Shared seating dominates the space, fostering a communal energy, while each stall has its own unique design identity—some minimalist and serene, others loud and gritty, much like Tokyo itself. At the center of the hall, a raised stage hosts live music, evoking the vibrancy of Tokyo’s underground music scene and offering diners an unforgettable sensory backdrop. It’s not gimmicky—it’s theatrical, authentic, and unapologetically alive.
SIGNATURE DISHES
Sushi Counter – Seasonal nigiri, tamaki rolls, and aged sashimi flights.
Ramen Bar – Tonkotsu, miso, and tsukemen broths with customizable toppings.
Gyoza Lab – Handmade dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, or yuba & shiitake.
Takoyaki Stand – Osaka-style octopus balls, sizzling fresh with bonito and kewpie drizzle.
Japanese Curry Corner – Slow-simmered wagyu curry rice with house-made fukujinzuke pickles.
Robatayaki Grill – Skewered seafood, meats, and vegetables cooked over binchotan coals.
Okonomiyaki Station – Savory Hiroshima and Osaka-style pancakes customized to order.
Katsu Cutlet Bar – Pork, chicken, and ebi katsu with shredded cabbage and miso soup.
Microbrewery Offerings:
Yuzu Pale Ale – Bright citrus, crisp finish.
Matcha IPA – Herbal and hoppy with a green tea undertone.
Nigori Sake Fresh-Brewed Onsite – Unfiltered and vibrant, served chilled.
Tokyo Food Hall is fast, loud, delicious, and unforgettable. It’s a culinary street scene brought indoors, where every bite is a ticket to Tokyo—and every night, a new discovery.