TOKIO restaurant and bar – sushi and cocktails in the heart of Budapest

Fancy a unique culinary experience in Budapest? Try TOKIO, a great Asian fusion restaurant and bar with Japanese and Thai flavors and cocktails.

Budapest is famous for its traditional culinary palette, but if you’ve already gorged on everything the Hungarian cuisine has to offer with its paprika and sour cream-flavored dishes, don’t worry. There’s more behind goulash, stuffed cabbage, chicken paprikash, and lángos in the city. The past few years witnessed the opening of more and more fusion kitchens with dazzling bars, dim lights, and vibrant clientele. These fusion restaurants, cocktail bars, sports bars, pubs, and nightclubs are in for the ride to tune the Budapest nightlife up a notch. Located a stone’s throw away from the Danube river and the Chain Bridge, TOKIO restaurant and bar has everything you can wish for: fine Asian dishes from sushi to ramen, hit cocktail creations accompanied by an acclaimed local and international wine selection – and DJ to spice the evenings up. So what are we waiting for? Let’s dive in!

The bar area of TOKIO fusion restaurant and bar in Budapest

The best of both worlds: Japanese and Thai flavors, exotic cocktails, and more

Mixing contemporary and traditional Asian cuisine in the heart of Budapest, TOKIO restaurant and bar is the best of both worlds when it comes to offering a unique culinary experience and a great start to a Saturday night in the city. As its name suggests, the place brings a bit of Japan to the Pest side of the Danube, right to the middle of the party district of Budapest. Ideally located at the corner of Széchenyi István tér and one of the main party streets, Zrínyi utca, TOKIO is close to everything that matters. From the sightseeing side, the Chain Bridge and St. Stephen’s Basilica are just at the two ends of the street, while Ötkert, one of the most popular clubs in Budapest, is right next to TOKIO.

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The entrance and street-side terrace of TOKIO, an Asian fusion restaurant and bar in Budapest

Run by Roland Tóth, TOKIO’s kitchen specializes in Japanese and Thai gastronomy, offering excellent food ranging from soups (such as miso, pho, ramen, or kokoko) to wok dishes and all types of sushi you can imagine, including new-style sashimi. Poke bowls are also a recent addition to the menu. Thanks to the first-class Thai chefs, TOKIO can present one of the most exciting and exotic Asian flavors in Budapest, accompanied by cocktail creations perfectly mixed by the bartender, a true artist of beverages. What about a Mojito from Kyoto or Tokio Iced Tea? And for the lovers of spirits and wine, TOKIO has a whole selection of the finest bar drinks.

Sushi dishes and wine at TOKIO Asian fusion restaurant and bar in Budapest

TOKIO’s animated interior is a hit

Being a Japanese-themed fusion restaurant and bar in Budapest, TOKIO is a real rarity in its own right. Yet, what strikes you immediately as you step inside is the brilliant decor, the work of talented young Hungarian designers. The new design came to life after the place changed its name from Kyoto to TOKIO and welcomed a new wave of next-generation customers, locals and tourists alike.

The neon-lit interior of Tokio restaurant and bar in Budapest

The restaurant and bar area is lit by neon lights and LED walls, bringing a fairly futuristic feel and techno touch to the room, but the true gem of TOKIO is without doubt the huge green robotic foot that stands casually by the tables. The exciting juxtaposition of various design elements is just another element of the fusion TOKIO is all about. Delicious dishes, great drinks, unique atmosphere – the perfect ingredients to an evening in Budapest.

The statement robotic foot decor of TOKIO restaurant and bar in Budapest

How to get there

Directions: To get there by public transport, take tram Nr. 2, one of the scenic tram lines of Budapest. Alternatively, you can take a hop-on hop-off bus, it stops right at Széchenyi tér.

Ready to explore more?

Once you’re high on sushi and cocktails, it’s time to explore a few other nooks of Budapest nightlife. The iconic local peculiarities are most definitely the ruin pubs (e.g. Fröccsterasz, Grund), but if the mishmash of furniture stashed in ramshackle buildings doesn’t dazzle you, rooftop bars are always worth the climb – or the queue for the entrance. Alternately, you can sign up for a classy wine tasting in Budapest. The night is young, after all. Cheers!

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