Foodie Adventure Japan - Minato City, Tokyo

Filipe Lima da Cunha

Today we had the privilege to enjoy a food tour (with gluten-free options ?) through crazy Harajuku with Gizem!
We had delicious dishes and drinks in exquisite places, whilst also getting a lot of insider information about traditions and everyday life in Japan.
Gizem is an amazing guide and her good mood is really contagious!
I highly recommend her tours to anyone wanting to get more from their holidays in Japan ?

メンディーMandy

On my last visit to Tokyo I did a gluten free food tour with the wonderful and lovely Gizem from Foodie Adventure Japan. My hotel was in Asakusa and we also wanted to spend the morning there, Gizem picked me up at the hotel. From the first moment, I felt in good hands. Our first stop was a wonderful viewing platform from which we could see the Asakusa shrine and the shopping street in front of it. Gizem told me a lot about Asakusa and also things that I would never have noticed. I only say beer 😉 Asakusa is actually the part of Tokyo that I know best, but Gizem showed me so many new things this morning. There were also some insider tips. We tried the candy and since I'm only allowed to eat gluten free, it was so helpful to have someone tell me what to eat and what not to eat. I would have missed so many goodies without Gizem's explanations. “Unfortunately” she also showed me a candy that I am totally addicted to. After that day I went to this booth every day and got a portion. Through this tour I also got to know one of my favorite restaurants in Tokyo, where I know exactly what it tastes like and it is gluten-free. Before we left Asakusa, we prayed at the shrine and Gizem explained exactly how to prepare and how to pray there. Let's see, maybe my wish will come true ;-).

This first half of the day was a total highlight for me, but there was also a great second half which I want to share with you now. From Asakusa we drove down to Teamlab Borderless. The trip was really relaxing and we had long and meaningful discussions. On our Journey Gizem explained everything, for example which buildings we just passed.
After a short stop at Starbucks, marveling at the statue of liberty and the huge Gundem, we went directly to Teamlab Borderless. Folks if you are in Tokyo this is definitely a must. In Teamlab Boderless we directly went to the tea house, ordered tea and ice cream each and have a look at these wonderful lighting effects. Then we looked at the different rooms and had a lot of fun. The whole day with Gizem was a real experience for me. I've had a couple of tours in Tokyo with guides, but none of them could match the Foodie Adventure Japan tour. It was like being with a friend, having fun and learning a lot about Tokyo instead a guided tour where the interpersonal is missing. I and you very likely will also have a lot of fun with her and I really recommend everyone to book a tour with her when they have the chance to do so.

She leads
-normal food tours
- gluten-free food tours
-vegan / vegetarian food tours
-or completely different tours.

But what am I saying. Ask her herself ?
If you are in Tokyo, do not miss this opportunity.
My tour was in German, but she also offers tours in English and Japanese.

Wolfgang Buchner

Gizem made for us a perfect customized private tour. The traditional side, the fancy new side and a lot of food ?In the first case I thought she will show us things I have already seen, but that was absolutely not the case. So even if you have already been to Tokyo it is worth it!

Claudia

First things first: I took the vegan tour in German with Gizem.

I joined the tour because I wanted to learn more about being vegan in Japan. What I learned from Gizem, who is extremely knowledgeable about the intricacies of veganism, is that it's extremey hard. There's something in everything basically.

But Gizem shares not only two absolutely lovely restaurants that are vegan friendly, but also gives tips on how to survive as a vegan if the only thing you have nearby is a 24-hour convenience store or what kind of edible souvenirs you can bring home to your vegan friends.

What I found especially cool is that this is not "just" a food tour, but you are also shown tons of photo spots and unique places. So while this is not the Insta-licious tour, you should absolutely bring your camera!

Kevin Kee

I've lived in Tokyo for a few years and my guide, Jackie, was showing me new things which were right under my nose the whole time. Did you know that some convenience store packaging conveys nutritional content by colour coding? I didn't. If you are looking for a knowledgable and professional local food guide, definitely check these guys out.

Narelle Muir

If you are looking for a unique and fun way to explore Japan's culinary world joining one of Gizems food tours is highly recommended. Vegan and gluten intolerate foodies you don't miss out Gizem has you covered to. Visiting family owned businesses and small local shops makes it a true Japanese food experience.

Hanna Zet

I participated in the vegan Shibuya tour. Gizem did a great job in providing helpful tips for vegans/vegetarians in Japan and making the tour a really fun experience. If you would like to spend a nice afternoon in Tokyo with delicious vegan food, while discovering some hidden spots in Shibuya, I can definitely recommend this tour 🙂

Imogen Hibberd

LOVED our vegan food tour with Jackie!

She has a great knowledge of how to vegan in Japan, which can be a real struggle. She took us for lunch at an amazing local restaurant for a traditional Japanese lunch which was all vegan. She then showed us what we can/can't buy in the shops which was super helpful and gave us SO much advice!!

We had a fab time with Jackie. She was really lovely and super super helpful.

HIGHLY recommend doing a food tour through these guys!