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Eating at Tokyo’s Most Viral Restaurants — Shinjuku Edition!

Apr 29 (Japan by Food) - Shizuka is on a quest to try foods that went viral on the Japanese internet, and today in Episode 3 of our series, she's trying FOUR viral eats all located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Are they worth the hype?

From Cappuccino Ramen and beautifully innovative candy apples to the stretchiest matcha mochi and super cheesy Chicago-style deep dish pizza, all of these must-try, unique and rather budget-friendly restaurants in Tokyo are sure to bring you a travel experience like no other, especially if you’ve got a night out in Shinjuku on your travel to-do list!

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