On our first night in Japan, we accidentally stumbled upon Omoide Yokocho, a cosy walking street littered with dozens of tiny yakitori stalls packed with locals and the occasional tourist. We spent a few minutes scouting out which ones looked the best (and, more importantly, had an English menu) and chose one. After a few rounds, we decided that one venue wasn't enough and proceeded to another for seconds! Definitely a highlight of the trip.

http://shinjuku-omoide.com/english/