Summertime, and the living is far from easy in the city. Stuck in the middle of the heat island, appetites fray and taste buds wilt like yesterday's lettuce. Simple snacks are called for, not major meals, with copious quantities of liquid sustenance too.
Whether it's tapas and wine you fancy, burgers and beer or sakana tidbits with sake or shōchū, Tokyo has no shortage of places where you can graze to your heart's content. Here are a couple of recent arrivals — and an old favorite — that are worth knowing if you find yourself in their respective parts of town.