There’s more to the Cage than gluttony though, as you can also browse vintage items, books, board games and knickknacks from the flea markets or get your fortune told by the resident mystic. For a bit more culture, check out the timetable for regular film screenings, art exhibitions and musical performances. It’s the sort of cage you’d volunteer to be stuck in.
With Tokyo's hipster central (sorry Koenji) seemingly being graced by new openings every other week, we thought it was high time to lend you a helping hand when it comes to satisfying your in-vogue food cravings. Check out our new top picks for 2017 below, and keep your eyes peeled for more upstarts in the months to come.
Reviews by Elsa Messi and Time Out Tokyo editors