Taste of Tokyo

The East Village is the ultimate neighborhood for ramen, grills and gadgets that Japanese ex-pats adore, and so will you!

Have you ever walked through the East Village and wondered what went on inside a yakitori, sake bar or noodle house? Check out the ultimate neighborhood for ramen, grills and gadgets that Japanese ex-pats adore, and so will you!

AC Gears

69 East 8th St

(212) 260-2269

acgears.com

Japanese headphones, German alarm clocks, iPhone cases handmade in Brooklyn, 3D printing machines and other gadgets.

Oh! Taisho Yakitori

5 St. Marks Place

(212) 673-1300

Yelp

Japanese-style "yakitori" great great for late night ramblings. Huge menu of grilled meats, seafood, soups and comfort food.

Udon West

11 St. Marks

(212) 353-3888

Yelp Page

Udon West offers authentic, delicious, and reasonably priced udon soup and tempura in an atmosphere that feels like you're in Japan.

Spot Dessert bar

13 St. Marks Place

(212) 677-5670

spotdessertbar.com

Haven for all-natural, one-of-a-kind desserts & beverages. With additional location at 5 St. Marks Place.

Ramen Setagaya

34 St. Marks Place

(212) 387-7959

ramensetagayany.com

Ramen Setagaya serves up heaping bowls of noodles in a tasty broth flavored with natural, sun-dried Khanh Hoa Salt and full of tasty add-ons like barbecue pork, bamboo shoots, soft-boiled egg, and seaweed.