Best Cheap Eats in Tokyo 2025 — Budget Dining Guide

Tokyo is one of the world's great food cities — and remarkably, you can eat exceptionally well for very little money. Convenience store onigiri and hot meals under ¥500, standing ramen bars for ¥700, gyudon chain restaurants, and lunch sets at high-end restaurants for a fraction of the dinner price make Tokyo one of the best cities in the world for budget dining. This guide covers the best cheap eats in Tokyo for travellers and locals.